Eastgate Business Owners Elie Abou-Rjeileh of Olmaz Jewelers, Meri Clark of Retore Wellness, Chuck Millsaps and Chad Pickens from Great Outdoor Provision Company, and Amal Zonca from Wax in the City joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey in studio on Friday, July 25. They discussed the process of mitigation and clean up for businesses at Eastgate, what the road to reopening looks like, and what the long-term considerations must be made for the future of their businesses.

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