Here’s the million-dollar question every business owner in the Tri-Counties should be asking: Which communities are in the best position to capitalize on a recovery?

Businesses in relatively healthy cities will have brighter growth prospects, while those in communities that are behind the curve will struggle much longer. Guessing right about the pace of recovery will be the key to figuring out when to add to payroll, when to take on more space or when to make the big move and buy out a competitor.

It also will be key to the big question facing most of us — what to do about the price of our products and services going forward.

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