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You can’t open a newspaper, browse the internet or turn on the television these days without reading or hearing about the pandemic, the dire straits of economy or how high the unemployment rate is. These are scary, uncertain times fuelled by doom and gloom in the media. What’s happening with the economy? What will happen with your sales? With your business? With your job? Will you survive? A global crisis can make your local econ*[ TMILMZ[ \PM NQZ[\ \PQVO aW] LW QV \QUM[ WN

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There are times when Zoom just won’t cut it. When your team has to get together in person and is looking for a meeting space that works in a coronavirus world, consider the following crucial elements of a productive social distancing venue. Remote meetings have kept business going during the pandemic. But frankly, Zoom has its limits. As companies open back up, leaders are realizing that face-to-face meetings could really be beneficial—as long as those faces are at least six feet apart! 9MZQWLQK QV XMZ[WV UMM\QVO[ UISM LIQTa ZMUW\M _WZS

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