Downtown merchants offer Personal Shopping Services during COVID-19 closures
As Wyoming responds with precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many local businesses are fearful of the negative economic impact that comes with social distancing. While we are all in this together and recognize that public health is a top priority for all, small businesses in our communities rely heavily on social togetherness and foot traffic to sustain operations and wages. As a result of these concerns, local businesses are finding creative ways to serve customers. At the time of this writing (3/31/2020), the following businesses are offering special personal shopping services to meet your retail needs.
(You can also use our friends at Go Gal Delivery for delivery services of just about ANYTHING. Now more than ever small businesses need your support.)
- A Touch of Class Floral, 421 Broadway, 307-362-4800, phone orders, pick-up or deliver
- The Bike and Trike, 612 Broadway, 307-382-9677, text, email or call, curbside service
- Bi-Rite/Sweet Sage, 409 Broadway, 307-362-6691, phone orders, pick-up
- Boschetto's, 617 Broadway, 307-382-2350, phone orders, pick-up; offering deliver for $2.50
- Busy Bee & Co,. 623 Pilot Butte Ave, 308-530-7103, phone orders, pick-up
- Coal Train Coffee Depot, 501 S Main Street, 307-362-6628, call in or curbside for food or retail orders.
- Community Fine Arts Center Gift Shop, 400 C Street, 307-362-6212, email [email protected] for the artwork for sale, pick-up or free delivery, no contact.
- CJ's Signs and Graphics, 117 Elk Street, 307-362-0077, phone or email orders, curb-side pick-up
- Daniel's Jewelry, 617 Broadway, 307-362-8040 phone orders, delivery or pick-up. After hours service always available too.
- Dugout Collectibles & Games, 515 N Front Street, 307-382-0096, phone or email orders with curbside service
- Edward Jones - Justin Spicer, 548 Broadway, 307-362-0800, office closed to visitors but they're still serving clients and others via phone or web conference.
- Escape Day Spa & Boutique, 430 Broadway, 307-362-5005, phone orders, pick-up; online ordering, free shipping & free local delivery
- Graffiti Records, 403 N Front Street, 307-382-5400, phone orders, curbside or delivery.
- I-80 Remote Control, 207 M Street, 307-382-4400, small shop with no crows. Call for more information.
- Jen Hargrove Photography, 455 N Front Street 307-260-6411 Product orders by phone, online and shipped to your home
- Joe's Drive-in Bar & Liquor, 516 Elk Street, 307-382-9816, Drive-up, walk up, delivery with a no contact option for no additional fee. All delivery's are only $4.00, Delivery number 307-371-8284.
- New Studio Photography & Framing, 420 S Main Street, 307-362-3943, curbside for existing orders, call for new orders, photography sessions on a case by case basis with proper precautions.
- Pickin' Palace, 553 N Front Street, 307-362-5848, phone orders, delivery, shipping or pick-up
- Pickle's Discount Mattresses, 411 N Front Street, 307-212-8552, phone orders
- Randall’s Holistic’s, 137 C Street, 307-371-7050,phone orders, pick-up
- Rocky Mountain Powersports, 511 5th Street, 307-382-9618, phone orders, delivery, pick-up
- Rushmore Furniture, 19 K Street, 307-362-5971, phone orders, call for more information.
- Sidekick's Book and Wine Bar, 507 Broadway, 307-389-9727, phone orders or online, pick-up
- Square State Brewing, 422 S Main Street, 307-362-6159, phone orders, pick-up Crowlers to go
- ToyTown, 518 Broadway, 307-922-4906, phone order, pick-up or FREE delivery
- WildFlower & Co, 517 Rennie, 307-371-0929. Offering phone orders, pick-up and no-contact delivery to your porch.
- Wyoming Club, 131 K Street, 307-362-3232, curbside pick-up with proper ID
More businesses are expected to add these services. Be sure to call your favorite business to inquire about their options. What can you, as a consumer, do to support local? In an effort to support Downtown Rock Springs' entrepreneurial ecosystem at this time, which is made up of more than 120 businesses supporting nearly 1,000 local jobs, here are a few ideas of how you can support local from the comfort of your home:
👉 Buy A Gift Card: Purchase a gift card or certificate now and cash in on it later! This helps small businesses keep money flowin' through the next 1-2 months and gives consumers a great reason to be local when it's finally time to gather collectively again.
👉 Shop Online or Over the Phone: See something you like on Facebook or Instagram? Call and order over the phone or take advantage of the local businesses with e-commerce via websites. Order from your favorite restaurants and retailers online - have food delivered to your office or items shipped to your home. Many local businesses also have the option to pick up at the door or curb.
👉 Leave A Review: Can't drop the cash now but still want to make sure your favorite local businesses are feelin' the love? Leave a review online and make sure others know just how much our small businesses mean to our community.
👉 Promote Social Media: Like, comment, and share posts from local small businesses. Help them increase their social media engagement so the next time they promote an event or new menu item or special sale, more folks can see it!
👉 Subscribe: Be the first to know about special tickets on sale, new events, in-store specials, and news from your favorite local businesses by subscribing to their e-newsletter. Help them grow their following by sharing it with your friends and colleagues. When you shop and dine local, even remotely, you invest local. One of the best ways to build a vibrant Rock Springs, in spite of economic and social concerns, is to support the growth of our small, locally owned businesses. For updates on how Downtown businesses are innovating in response to the coronavirus, follow us on Facebook under "Downtown Rock Springs."
Additional resources for community organizations, businesses, and event planners can be found on the National Main Street’s website (Updated 3/31/2020)