Recession Hits Lorain County Food and Floral Firms
Lorain County businesses face tougher times as dine in and carryout shift, with Risko's Bar and Grille expanding hours amid cost cuts. Park Lanes and Harry Buffalo navigate lower demand while J. P. Diederich & Sons Florist adapts to competition from supermarkets and slow Christmas sales.
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Park Lanes
Amherst
Gambish
Steve Fogarty
Loyola Diederich
Diederich
Ray Diederich
J.P. Diederich & Sons Florist
North Ridgeville
Avon Lake pet health campus braces for slow growth
In Avon Lake, the Pet Health Campus reports no layoffs yet but growth has stalled for the first time in years. Veterinarian Jim Haddad notes steady demand for pet care despite economic hardship, with new ventures like Paws By The Lake drawing clients and keeping staff levels high. Robb Koscho expands his photography business by targeting children portraits and culinary magazines, adapting to tighter budgets and embracing online sales to avoid cuts.
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Joe Gambish
Park Lanes & Lounge
Amherst
Gambish
3Rd Ward
Powers
Harry Buffalo
Midway Mall
Jim Haddad
Avon Lake Pet Health
Haddad
Paws By the Lake
Lorain
Robb Koscho
A.E. Photography
E. Erie Ave
Koscho
Koscha
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Risko's Bar and Grille
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Jaime Powers
Elyria
Bennigan’s
Lone Star Steakhouse
TGI Friday
Lisa Roberson
Diederich Florist and Greenhouse
Ridgeville-Elyria
Giant Eagle
Canada
Steve Manhem
Unitunate
Leah Krupelak
Jamal Rivera
Lashawnda Brame
Avon Lake
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