TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The days are winding down for the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park. Thursday was another night of fun for families and a good boost for small businesses.
Three Dogs Pickles has only been operating in the Tampa Bay area for a year now. It’s their first time at the Winter Village, and owner Alex Ortiz said it’s been great.
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“I have met a lot of people. I’ve had a lot of brand-new customers. I met a lot of people who have seen this before and are big fans, so it’s been really nice,” Ortiz said.
Small businesses like his look to vend at events like this. It’s not only to make sales, but to make connections. Another business spoke candidly about the economy for small businesses…