Whitaker's Food World IGA Reopens To Serve Flooded Community In Need
After floods swept through the mountains and town of Neon, Kentucky, David Whitaker waited five days for power so he could clean up and reopen Whitaker's Food World IGA. Thanks to help from Laurel Grocery Company and the community, the store quickly resumed serving the town and relief organizations. Learn about his experience with the deadly floods and how he predicts it will impact the rural mountain town.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Help IGA Stores Recover After Historic Flooding
IGA has organized two fundraisers on behalf of the stores affected by recent floods in eastern Kentucky. Help the stores and their communities recover by clicking the link to donate below.
Employee Retention Credit Helps Retailers
Retailers can recoup some pandemic-related costs thanks to the ERC, which rewards businesses that kept employees on payroll during the pandemic. Get the details on eligibility and the submission process.
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