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Recession Sparks Entrepreneurialism in Ballard

by Aislyn Greene and Krista StaudingerJuly 2, 2010

Despite the recession, a recent survey of small businesses in Ballard revealed that more than 20 entrepreneurs have opened their doors within the past two years. After overcoming the initial hurdle of securing both capital and affordable leases, new business owners now face the larger challenge of surviving in a tough economy. Reporters Aislyn Greene and Krista Staudinger enter the business world to discover how these entrepreneurs hope to win the hearts – and wallets – of Ballard locals.

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Categories: Pacific Northwest, USA, Student Reporting, Poverty and Development