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Watch: Frequently asked questions on reopening the Sacramento, California economy

Aziz Bellarbi-Salah, owner of Aïoli Bodega Española on L Street, prepares an outdoor seating area Friday, May 22, 2020, in Sacramento. S Sacramento County’s updated Stage 2 coronavirus guidelines allowed restaurants to open Friday for inside and outside dining, with some restrictions.
Aziz Bellarbi-Salah, owner of Aïoli Bodega Española on L Street, prepares an outdoor seating area Friday, May 22, 2020, in Sacramento. S Sacramento County’s updated Stage 2 coronavirus guidelines allowed restaurants to open Friday for inside and outside dining, with some restrictions. xmascarenas@sacbee.com

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To help employees and our local businesses navigate the turmoil during the coronavirus pandemic, The Sacramento Bee and the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce are holding a series of live discussions on sacbee.com and on The Bee’s Facebook page.

Today’s topic: Upcoming changes to businesses and the economy as California begins to reopen.

As businesses slowly get approval from the state to reopen, our experts answer frequently asked questions, including concerns about how customer habits have changed. Amanda Blackwood, the president and CEO of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, will be joined by Kyla Bryant, program coordinator with the Capital Region SBDC, and Dan Casas-Murray, founder of The Lean Innovator, an organization that helps entrepreneurs locate and engage with their target markets.

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This story was originally published March 31, 2020 at 12:30 PM.

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