When Local Restaurants Struggle, Connection Matters More Than Ever

By Jenny Holly Hansen | Langley News | December 1, 2025

Recent survey results paint a sobering picture: 45% of BC restaurants are struggling to stay afloat. Rising costs, staffing challenges, and the lingering effects of economic uncertainty continue to squeeze a sector that has always operated on thin margins. For many beloved neighbourhood eateries, the difference between surviving and closing their doors for good comes down to one thing—community support.

Restaurants are more than places to eat. They’re where first dates begin, where families gather after soccer games, where friendships deepen over shared plates and warm conversations. They are woven into the social fabric of our lives, quietly supporting local jobs, local suppliers, and the vibrancy that makes Langley feel like home.

And this is where Langley Connect steps in.

At Langley Connect, our mission goes beyond building strong professional networks—we’re about nurturing the health and resilience of the community around us. Supporting local business isn’t an afterthought; it’s part of the heartbeat of who we are.

So here’s our invitation: Come meet with us. Bring a friend. Share a meal. And support a local restaurant.

Every plate ordered, every seat filled, every conversation shared inside a local dining room helps keep the doors open for the entrepreneurs who feed our families and strengthen our city.

Together, we can turn the simple act of gathering into something powerful.
Together, we can help our restaurant community not just survive—but thrive.

Let’s Keep Talking:

Jenny is a business insurance broker with Navacord. With 19 years experience, she will well versed in the technical aspects of business insurance coverages.

She can be reached at 604-317-6755 or hello@jennyhollyhansen.ca             

Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-holly-hansen-365b691b/.  

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