The Jacksonville Jazz Festival has returned and many small business owners are anticipating the crowds drawn to the event will help boost sales.<\/p>\n
Action News Jax spoke with business owners today and has more on what this festival means to them<\/p>\n
Many say they are excited about what this festival could bring to their business\u2019s bottom lines, and they are hopeful for a profitable weekend<\/p>\n
\u201cThe city of Jacksonville has done a great job of helping us small business people survive,\u201d says Business owner Jen Ocha.<\/p>\n
Ocha, owner of Daddy-os says events like the jazz festival are amazing because it helps them finically<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a good economic boost not only for the city but for us to continue to do this every weekend,\u201d says Ocha.<\/p>\n
Willian Jimenez, who is also a local food truck owner says people coming to check out their business this weekend can be beneficial for them in the long run.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor people coming to see the food trucks and all they have for the small business here,\u201d says Jimenez<\/p>\n
Nicole Kelley, who has a booth offering purses and other items, says being around other small businesses helps her business<\/p>\n
It\u2019s always good to be in the marketplace. Sometimes it\u2019s not all about selling the products. It\u2019s the people you meet and creative minds and entrepreneurs you meet,\u201d says Kelly.<\/p>\n