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Faces of Charlotte's Economy: Small Businesses Feeling the Pinch

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The sluggish economy has prompted many consumers to keep a tighter grip on their wallets. Cutbacks in discretionary spending are having a ripple effect on Charlotte's economy, especially among small businesses. Particularly, many local service providers are feeling the pinch. WFAE's Simone Orendain profiles two such business owners.