01-20-2010, 05:15 AM
James,
We're looking forward to the future. And remember, that was an EXAMPLE of future possibilities. The county doesn't have legal jurisdiction to change things in its own county? Then we need to put measures in place that can be used to alter systems which just aren't working. In my EXAMPLE, not a serious proposal, it means the county would have to work WITH the state, not against it.
I'm tired of people "bashing" big box stores as the greatest evil-doer of all time. People here used to pay $10.00 for a gallon of milk. Competition brings prices down. Being a retired business man, one thing I know for sure, competition in business helps a community overall.
An NO, this does not mean I want a Wal-Mart in Pahoa, I don't. But having Malama Market just down the road is nice, isn't it?
Has anyone noticed that Malama, without competition out here, has higher prices than Hilo? Yes, there is the Cash and Carry, but they are just as expensive.
We need to look at models that work, and implement them. Rob's ideas for future businesses are all good. But everything takes time, including any business start up.
Loren Baker
baker4puna.com
We're looking forward to the future. And remember, that was an EXAMPLE of future possibilities. The county doesn't have legal jurisdiction to change things in its own county? Then we need to put measures in place that can be used to alter systems which just aren't working. In my EXAMPLE, not a serious proposal, it means the county would have to work WITH the state, not against it.
I'm tired of people "bashing" big box stores as the greatest evil-doer of all time. People here used to pay $10.00 for a gallon of milk. Competition brings prices down. Being a retired business man, one thing I know for sure, competition in business helps a community overall.
An NO, this does not mean I want a Wal-Mart in Pahoa, I don't. But having Malama Market just down the road is nice, isn't it?
Has anyone noticed that Malama, without competition out here, has higher prices than Hilo? Yes, there is the Cash and Carry, but they are just as expensive.
We need to look at models that work, and implement them. Rob's ideas for future businesses are all good. But everything takes time, including any business start up.
Loren Baker
baker4puna.com
Loren Baker
baker4puna.com
baker4puna.com