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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