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Federal and Local Leaders Visited Arlington Small Business
Rebecca and Bradley Jones bring the energy to Arlington residents every morning through their delicious drinks and their meaningful conversations . The friendly and outgoing mother-son duo are serving up healthy meal-replacement WOW Shakes and Lit Teas , full of vitamins to help people focus and give them energy at their shop , E : 320 Nutrition & Energy .
Several years ago , Bradley introduced his mom , Rebecca , to meal replacement shakes . She was hooked on to the Caramel Café Latte Shake and lost almost 30 pounds . Others around her , at work and at church , started to notice the difference and were also interested . This made her think of starting her own business . In July 2021 , Rebecca and Bradley opened their shop in south Arlington on Sublett Road , an area they knew very well .
“ We wanted to be in the community we are from . I went to Bowie High School , right around the corner ,” said Bradley . “ So , what better community to start in , than the one we are from . We love the Arlington community .”
But they don ’ t just serve shakes and tea , both Rebecca and Bradley are Wellness Coaches and are determined to impact their community with health and fitness . They don ’ t want to just serve drinks ; they want everyone to leave with a smile .
“ This is amazing , being in the community with my son and serving people , having fun ,” said Rebecca . “ When people come in , a big thing for both of us is customer service . A lot of things out there are so negative , and when people come in , we want everyone to feel excited .”
Bradley added they want to show Arlington that living a healthy active lifestyle , doesn ’ t have to be boring . They offer delicious shakes and teas and are excited to help people leave a little bit happier than when they first came into the store . Whether that be from the drink in their hands , or a wonderful talk . “ So come on by ,” Bradley exclaimed . “ And leave better than
when you came !”
U . S . Small Business Administration ’ s Dallas / Fort Worth District Director Herbert Austin and SBA ’ s Acting Southcentral Regional Communications Director Ahmad Goree visited Beverly ’ s Florist , small business located at 3200 S Cooper Street , Suite 109 in Arlington , to promote Small Business Saturday in November of 2022 . Small Business Saturday is a national celebration where SBA encourages consumers to shop with small businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving . Beverly ’ s Florist received an SBA loan to grow and create jobs . Joining during the visit was Arlington Mayor Jim Ross .
The U . S . Small Business Administration also encourages shoppers to go beyond and patronize local restaurant and entertainment businesses . According to American Express ®, shoppers came together last year to support their local communities ; and Small Business Saturday hit a record high with an estimated $ 23.3 billion in reported spending at small retailers and restaurants .
The SBA is proud to be a cosponsor of Small Business Saturday , founded by American Express in 2010 . To learn more about Small Business Saturday , visit www . sba . gov / saturday .
The U . S . Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality . As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government , the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start , grow or expand their businesses , or recover from a declared disaster . It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations . To learn more , visit www .
sba . gov .
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