Business owners in the area are feeling the financial impact from two back-to-back weekends of harsh winter weather, forcing many to close their doors temporarily. He said there are other ways to support small and locally owned businesses when they are forced to close their doors due to the weather. "A lot of businesses downtown have websites, gift cards, and things like that," Rogers said. WRAL News has also reported other Triangle businesses working to encourage customers to support local by offering deals and incentives. Local business owners stress that the weather disruptions serve as a reminder of the importance of supporting locally owned businesses.