WASHINGTON, Connecticut — Story by Fin Konik, Gianna Trombetto - Shepaug Valley High School
Connecticut is home to 315,338 small family owned businesses.
That's 90% of all Connecticut businesses in the state. With these numbers it is clear to see that these small family owned businesses are the backbone of the state. Shepaug Valley School student reporters, Fin Konik and Gianna Trombetto, head to arguably the most important family owned business in the small town of Washington:
The Washington Food Market. They talk to the store’s owner and employees about the market’s over a century long history, benefits to the community, and past hardships. And it is easy to see that the Washington Food Market is a vital part of the community.
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