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THE CHANGING PICTURE FOR "NON-ESSENTIAL" BUSINESSES by Cort Wrotnowski Wednesday, June 3, 2020 The Council for "Non-Essential" Businesses, LLC (CNEB) had no sooner formed a couple weeks ago, than we, along with the rest of the nation, were blind-sided by the tragedy of George Floyd and the ensuing riots.  It was a bitter reminder of both the problems this nation continues to confront, and how any set of plans inevitably need to be re-thought. The situation is also a warning of future problems ahead.  The pandemic can start up again, there can be yet another event that triggers other reactions by the public.  Somehow, small businesses end up being victimized in their own right, without any regard as to the identities of the business owners. It is fully expected by June and July business owners will see a growing string of bankruptcies and closures.  Customers are expected to come back very slowly, if at all.  This will force small businesses to adapt in yet other...