Indy business owners say winter storm is freezing profits

• "If y'all like any small business, please remember them these next few months and be sure to come out and support them," the Sidedoor Bagel team wrote on Instagram. "It's rough to be closed for things out of our control. Especially in the winter when things are already slow."

What they're saying: "We need you, our staff needs you, other independent restaurants, shops and businesses need you," Jockamo Pizza posted on Instagram on Wednesday. "This weather has a severe impact on all. Please consider supporting small businesses."

State of play: The storm also deprived some Indiana entrepreneurs of the opportunity to network with peers and hear from legislative leaders.

• Originally scheduled for Monday, Indiana Chamber Day at the Statehouse was postponed to Wednesday, with at least one participant expressing disappointment about the event being called off after making the snowy trek from Northwest Indiana to attend.

What's next: A slightly warmer start to February. And we do mean slightly.

• After a weekend of highs in the teens, NWS predicts high temperatures around 30 degrees starting Tuesday.

The bottom line: The coming days present an opportunity to get out and support local shops.