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CHULA VISTA, Calif. — A Facebook group created at the start of the pandemic is now celebrating its fourth anniversary and has transformed into a support system for small businesses in the South Bay.
The group was meant to support local restaurants so people could share who was open or closed or doing takeout or delivery. It became a place to keep each other informed as they navigated a back-and-forth of shutdowns and reopenings. When pandemic restrictions were lifted for good, group members voted to keep it open, transforming it into a place where business owners can promote their businesses.
"It just kind of gave me that big push to just do what I needed to do to get my family ahead to start my business," Nieto said.Another business owner who uses the group is Diana Tapiz of Tres Fuegos Cocina. She was the first business in the county recognized as a home kitchen.
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