This week is Small Business Week, and the town of Chapel Hill is encouraging you to get out and support local businesses! Aaron welcomes Sarah Potter and Sarah Grace Acker from the town, along with Sophia Saylor of Silhouette Pilates, which recently opened downtown at 140 West Franklin Street.

Conversation presented by the Town of Chapel Hill. Click here for more information on Small Business Week.

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