"It's just really fun to work downtown and to be a part of the community," said Gracie Diaz, a barista at Brew House Coffee.
"It's hard to own a small business," she shared. "Having the people and the community of Lodi come together to support them, it means a lot to them. They're just people that want to start up, and they're just really chasing their dreams."
You can take a stroll downtown and hardly see any chain restaurants or retailers, which means small businesses are the driving force of the economy.
They've hosted free webinars, summits and are even holding a mixer later this week. But that's not all.
Jennifer Pratt is a small business owner of Her Pretty Things in Lodi. Knowing that the city has her back creates a sense of security.
But she and other business owners know, Lodi loves local.
This year, the city is featuring two initiatives -- Lodi's Microloan Program and the County's Spark Relief Grant.
The grant provides utility reimbursements of up to $5,000 to help businesses across the county recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
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