An Uphill Battle

Mary Joya and Laurie Markman led a group of showroom owners to a new space in an effort to reenergize the showroom business

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Mary Joya and Laurie Markman led a group of showroom owners to a new space in an effort to reenergize the showroom business.
Angie Bates, owner of contractor Lee & Lee, relies on one customer for 90 percent of her business.

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Angie Bates, owner of contractor Lee & Lee, relies on one customer for 90 percent of her business.
Julienne Weston, owner of Weston Wear contemporary clothing, bought out one of her contractors to stay competitive.

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Julienne Weston, owner of Weston Wear contemporary clothing, bought out one of her contractors to stay competitive.

Mary Joya and Laurie Markman led a group of showroom owners to a new space in an effort to reenergize the showroom business