Chicago Company Spreads Joy “Balloon Bombing” Small Businesses

Luft Balloons Gives Back by Surprising Business Owners Recouping from the Pandemic

Chicago Company Spreads Joy “Balloon Bombing” Small Businesses

Luft Balloons Gives Back by Surprising Business Owners Recouping from the Pandemic

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We’ve heard a lot of heartbreaking stories across the country about how the pandemic has affected small businesses, many of which haven’t survived.

Well, a local balloon company that had to pivot during the pandemic is looking to change the narrative by spreading joy to OTHER business owners - one balloon at a time. They’ve been offering what they’ve coined “balloon bombing,” to local small businesses.

It’s their way of giving back to the community by bringing awareness to fellow local small businesses as they continue to recover from the pandemic.

Luft Balloons Owner, Elaine Frei joined Reset to discuss what inspired this campaign, as well as, Yamel Salazar, Owner of Drink Happy Thoughts, a recipient of Luft’s “Balloon Bombings.”