When Jenny Beck called all of her staff into a meeting after the Covid-19 lockdown, the mood was anxious. None of them expected the law firm owner to give each of her 14 employees $1000 each to spend. Show me the money ... Jenny Beck Law solicitor Ashleigh Mitchell (right) and her colleagues show their excitement after their boss, Jenny Beck (left), gave each of them $1000 to spend at small businesses. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY‘‘The idea is that it would benefit small business owners and help get the local economy rolling again. ‘‘I’m really pleased that they’ve picked it up and run with it.’’Jenny Beck Law solicitor Ashleigh Mitchell said she planned to book a bach in Kaiteriteri, and would eat out at local food outlets.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 03, 2020 16:30 UTC