We're proud of what we've done, and now we'd like to be heard.
There is a developing consensus, and at last it may be the case that local independent small businesses (in general) organize themselves to more effectively find a seat at the various planning tables. Granted, we were not elected, but we have invested, and we continue to invest -- time, money and commitment. Reality needs to being reflecting the skin we've put into this game, don't you think?
I do. As an example, what could be more important to downtown merchants than the future of the street grid during the forthcoming toll implementation era?
And yet at this moment, there is no unified voice from the business community, on this or other issues of importance. There needs to be. I cannot speak for everyone, and so I won't. Rather, the food and drink sector inside the beltway is going to begin getting together to chat about how we might organize and market ourselves. On Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 p.m., a few of us are meeting at JR's Pub on Main Street. At last week's Merchant Mixer, we talked about exploring a subcommittee approach, and organizing Food & Drink, Retail Professional groupings. I like the idea, and I'm making it my mission to get the restaurant, bar, brewery and winery segment together.
Interested? Stop by JR's tomorrow and let's discuss.
No, I will not shut up, but thanks for the hint. Now, for more on the necessity of independent business empowerment.
... All one needs to know is that in this community, there is almost no disagreement: Independent locally-owned businesses have driven New Albany’s revitalization, and yet in terms of decision-making, the reins are nowhere close to our hands. Why do we acquiesce in this? Why do we not insist on input commensurate with our achievements?
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