We have moved through the 4-month mark since the crippling February 28 floods ripped Lismore apart.

As each week passes there is a new sense of optimism for our city both in the short term and in the longer term as the NRRC starts to take shape.

This week will see the reopening of quite a few more local businesses including the Lismore Shopping Square on Wednesday. Of course, not all parts of the Square will be open but Woolworths and about 20 specialty stores will give you a taste as to what life will be at the Square moving forward. More information during the week.

Thirteen more businesses have or will reopen in the CBD, South or North Lismore this week. Check them out:

REDinc. Realising Every Dream - 87A Magellan Street Lismore. Our new Arts Studio Program in Lismore will begin commencing from the 4th of July. If you would like to book into any of the

Lismore programs please let the Intake Team know or call our Lismore office on (02) 6622 3400.

Northern Rivers Pilates - 210 Keen Street Lismore. Come and visit our new space that opened on the 2nd of July. Free classes from 9am-12pm only a few spots left. Book Via MIND BODY or ring Maddison on 0413090265.

The Bank Cafe & Espresso at 67 Molesworth Street, CBD is open this Wednesday, June 29. We've been beaten, we've been bruised, but you can't keep us down! Coming back we're going to keep it simple, and with time, slowly expand back to full force. The cafe will trade 7am-2pm Wednesday to Sunday. We will look to expand back to 7 days a week trading once we secure more staff.

Inka & Co women's clothing store will be reopening in the Strand Arcade. The work has started and an opening date will be released soon.

My Tailoress now trading as Paris in the Strand had its grand reopening last Thursday, June 30. Like many, My Tailoress was part of the devastating February floods. After processing the shock the whole town faced we saw this as an opportunity to take the lemons and make a cocktail! This was a perfect opportunity to rebrand & offer the Northern Rivers an enchanting formal dress boutique - Paris in the Strand.

The Dulux Trade Centre in Lismore has re-opened at 2/123-125 Woodlark Street, Lismore. Open 6am - 4 pm Monday to Friday. Closed weekends. Ph. 0266214927

Rosemont Collectables on Molesworth Street will be reopening but don't know which month it will be.

Banzai Japanese Restaurant at 34 Molesworth street is back open for Lunch: Tuesday to Friday 12 to 2 pm and Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday 5 to 9 pm. Closed public holiday. Call (02) 6621 8881

King of the Pack ar reopening Tuesday (July 5) in a new location at 72 Magellan Street, Lismore. We are open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm and Saturday 8:30am to 12:30pm.

Fairmarket Lismore Antique Centre has reopened at 78 Keen Street, Lismore. If you need furniture, jewellery or gifts please think of us we would be very appreciative of the support

Makoda Boutique is one of many stores reopening the Lismore Shopping Square this Wednesday July 6 from 9am to 5:30pm. Lots of stunning NEW ready-to-wear pieces from sizes 6 to 20. We also have lots of pretty new accessories, homewares, cocktail mixers and a new picnic range!

Shoppe One is reopening its doors for the first time today at 117 Keen Street, Lismore. We love Lismore and we can't wait to get back to doing what we do best - providing our community with quality kitchenware, jewellery and gifts at excellent prices. Call us on (02) 6621 7805 or better still come in and see us Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm and Saturday 10am to 1pm.

Lismore Toyota has reopened its Sales, Service and Parts in South Lismore. It's been a tough couple of months but we are excited to announce our service, parts & sales teams are all operating again. Call us on (02) 5624 7400.

As you can see, the list of local businesses that are reopening is growing each week as Lismore rebuilds. Don't forget to keep supporting these amazing local businesses by checking out the What's Open button on the front page of the Lismore App.

If you have a business that has reopened following the floods and you are not on our list, please email simon@lismoreapp.com.au.