Jaciva’s Bakery and Chocolatier, a cherished establishment in Southeast Portland since 1986, has declared it will cease operations permanently on June 29. This decision comes after the business faced significant challenges, including losing about half of its customer base in the past few years, exacerbated by the pandemic’s restrictions and a rise in local crime. As reported by KOIN, these factors played a crucial role in the bakery’s impending closure.
During the pandemic, stringent measures imposed by Oregon’s governor led to prolonged closures for many small businesses, sparking widespread controversy and lawsuits. These policies disproportionately affected small enterprises, many of which never recovered and were forced to close
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