From keeping employees and customers safe and healthy, adjusting to fast-changing COVID restrictions, and dealing with supply chain and hiring issues — owning a small business hasn’t been easy. We spoke to several small business owners across New York City about their experiences finding success during this unique and difficult time.

A premium loose leaf teas & herbs store, a Burmese restaurant, a sneaker shop that specializes in hard to find styles, and a Filipino restaurant. Aside from preserving despite challenges brought on by the pandemic, all of these businesses have another thing in common. They are all AAPI owned.

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Burmese Bites: https://epicenter-nyc.com/small-biz-spotlight-burmese-bites/

Chick'n Rotunda: https://epicenter-nyc.com/small-biz-spotlight-chickn-rotunda/

Sun's Organic Garden: https://epicenter-nyc.com/small-biz-spotlight-chinatowns-suns-organic-garden-brews-up-unique-teas/

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