Mark's Story

Mark Frier, The Reservoir, The Bench, Tres Amigos and The Rusty Nail Restaurants
Vermont

I co-own three restaurants and a music venue staffed by amazing people and as of mid-March we closed our doors. We do not know when exactly we will reopen. This has caused immediate uncertainty of my staff's ability to make their bills, stay in the homes and provide for their families. This also left me in a very uncertain and clouded landscape of if and when I may be able to reopen the doors. We need immediate and drastic action from our local/state and federal officials. No one should be left behind, lose everything they have worked for and/or questioning if they can survive this financially. I fear waiting to create safety nets will only lead to extreme mental health tragedies and hardships. Please save an industry that employs millions of people and helps keep this country moving forward.