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Although Wall Street would make you think our economy is doing great, ask any business owner in the region and you’ll hear a very different story. If, that is, they are willing to admit it.

You see, the problem is that many owners keep their business to themselves. Sometimes, it’s pride, while I know of others who fear that if word got out that they were struggling, it might make matters worse.

“People think I’m in trouble, and they’ll start looking for someone else to do business with. I can’t risk that.”

The simple truth is, the pandemic is hitting our local businesses hard...