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[email protected] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 4 Industry Outlook 6 Chairman’s Message 8 The Ultimate Stress Test 16 Reopening Pennsylvania 24 Legislative Corner 26 Why You Should Reevaluate Your Property Taxes in Light of the Coronavirus Pandemic 28 The Pennsylvania (Restaurant/Lodging) Promise for the Hospitality Industry 32 Knowing When You Know What You Do Not Know 34 Training & Development Programs Available to Hospitality Employees p 8