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Local Businesses Weathering the Storm

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While a recession was officially declared only recently, business owners have been feeling it for some time. We check in with local retailers, restaurants and the tourism industry to gauge the impact of the recession on the Bay Area. What strategies are businesses using to stay afloat?

Guests:

Tom Davidoff, assistant professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business

Tegan Firth, corporate public relations manager for Hornblower and Alcatraz Cruises

Tom Abate, staff writer covering economics for the San Francisco Chronicle

Lori Shannon, owner of See Jane Run, a running shoes, apparel and accessories store for women

Jennifer Piallat, general manager of Zazie Restaurant

Brianna Foehr, owner of Church Street Flowers

Sydney Weinstein, owner of Pauline's Pizza

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