Struggling Businesses Looking Forward to Business Boom on Mother's Day

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - A busy Mother's Day weekend could help several local businesses who are struggling to pick back up.

Some owners are thanking those who choose to invest in their local economy this weekend.

"We've definitely seen an increase in reservations and bookings for this weekend,d especially in comparison to the past few weeks since all these tariffs have been put into place," says Tony Long, Owner of Tribeca Gastro Bar & Grill.

More than half of Americans will spend their Sunday celebrating Mom by dining out at restaurants.

From brunch to dinner, avoiding the mess in the kitchen ensures a stress-free day for those wanting to thank them for all they do.

"I certainly recommend a reservation, it's going to be tough on Sunday to get in right now. You can get a reservation by calling or going online. We're using our full menu and we have a nice Mother's Day special which includes a bottle of wine and four tapas for $80.00", says Long.

Business owners say holiday weekends like these are a big help to their business, especially after the president's recent actions on tariffs.

"We haven't seen an increase in our cost of goods come through, but we've seen a decrease in guest count. Check averages have been affected. People are certainly more hesitant, and it seems to be across the board; all the shop owners I speak with in this area downtown share similar stories," says Long.

Westfield's Friday night concert series kicks off June 20. People are encouraged to attend with friends and family.

"Besides Tribeca, there are so many things to come and see and do in downtown Westfield. Small local independently owned shops, boutiques, and other restaurants here have so much to offer. There is a lot of art and entertainment down here. Westfield is the new hotspot," says Long.