As the entire economy is impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, no segment is more vulnerable than small business. In a sense, we are all shareholders invested in the “Mom & Pops” because more of the money we spend locally recirculates locally and contributes to local services than the national chains. Community-based merchants employ more of our residents and support our sports teams, schools, clubs, and causes. Even as we now each face our unique individual challenges, please make an effort to help your neighborhood eatery, market, and services.

• Order Takeout Meals
• Buy gift cards from restaurants and entertainment venues to use later or donate to the public health & safety personnel working to keep our community safe
• Use a food delivery service such as Door Dash, Grub Hub, Postmates, or Uber Eats.
• Shop locally-owned grocery stores such as 4-Ways Market, which are often well-stocked with locally sourced produce and essential goods
• Tip your service staff extra generously – these are some of the hardest working and hardest hit employees
• Write a positive online review on a site such as Yelp! Google, AngiesList and others
• Like & share Social Media posts from local merchants
• Call and make appointments with professional and personal care services such as tax preparers and beauty salons
• Become a page fan and hashtag #DowntownOxnard on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
• Discover “virtually” all the great Downtown businesses and attractions listed on our website directories
• And plan on coming out and celebrating with the community when all of Downtown Oxnard re-opens stronger and better together!