Downtown Businesses Take Major Revenue Hit During APEC Week
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Revenue was down 40% at The Grove restaurant during APEC week, with 350 fewer customers than normal. The owner blamed lack of access due to security barriers and frequent protests.
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Sales dropped 50-60% at the Barbary Coast cannabis dispensary. The owner attributed the losses to traffic issues that drove customers to other locations.
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Sana’a Coffee shop suffered from low foot traffic and parking issues.
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Cafe du Soleil lost $600 in dining revenue but $3,000 in catering business. Delivery was impractical due to street barricades.
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The Mayor's Office said it anticipated disruptions and has plans to boost the area's post-COVID recovery, but did not provide specifics.