The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the service industry over the past year. While crowds have been returning in Montana, many businesses aren’t able to reopen at full hours because they can’t find the employees to fill empty positions. Eight out of ten job applicants haven’t shown up for interviews in recent months, one Helena cafe owner said. If the labor shortage continues it may impact the 2021 economy and the future of Main Street businesses.
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