Inglewood business owners say new venues are ‘choking’ their business [Video]

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (KABC) — When all the new event venues in Inglewood first began popping up, many small business owners thought business would be booming.

However, according to some, that hasn’t been the case.

“One of my lowest sales days was on Super Bowl Sunday. Why? Because first of all, Prairie was completely blocked off,” said Karolyn Plummer, who owns Sweet Red Peach bakery on Prairie Avenue, right across the street from SoFi Stadium.

“I literally made under $600 for the day,” she said. “I had to send employees home, and you’re just looking around like, ‘What in the world?'”

Plummer and a group of other small business owners held a press conference Tuesday to share their concerns about the impact of the city’s newest developments.

Kenny’s Q BBQ & More! Owner Kenny Taitt said business at his restaurant has dropped about 50% due to construction in the area.

“Now I’m down to five employees and myself working all day,” he said.

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