By: Kaitlyn Bolduc
December 1, 2008
Eugene, Ore.--New closures of businesses in downtown Eugene have many business owners now wondering whether they are next. Mayor Kitty Piercy says the city is meeting with partners and forming strategies to support existing businesses. One in motion right now, economic stimulus packages from the government to help businesses stay open through these tough times.
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