Bitter cold temperatures have affected neighbors in many ways, and local businesses are no exception. Cold weather has decreased foot traffic for downtown Jackson businessesHealthies 101 owner reports noticeable drop in customers during snow and coldBusiness owner says harsh Michigan winters are expected challenges for small businessesI visited Bryce Steward, owner of Healthies 101, who serves protein shakes, smoothies, and energy drinks right in downtown Jackson. "But yeah, we definitely have seen a decrease in business with the snow and the cold weather," Steward said. Even so, Steward says that these Michigan conditions are to be expected as a small business. This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI.