06-17-2009, 02:20 PM
Protest? That is one, legitmate, time-honored, tradition in free societies. Not one I personally have engaged in, for lack of confidence that is what I can do to help. That said, for those who find that visibility a useful tool, I might suggest that the County Council Circus yesterday worked against you. And, likely there will be more and better opportunities in the future. Opening day?
Be free, be civil, be heard, and be seen (if you want).
My interest here is in the minimal long-term economic benefit KFC and Buger King will have, especially compared to locally owned businesses. The construction jobs come and go and would be more or less the same if local businesses were being established there.
Research across the country shows that about 12 to 15 cents of a one dollar expenditure at chains remain in the local economy; while 40 to 50 cents of that dollar remains in the the local economy when the expenditure is at a smaller, locally owned independent store.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
Be free, be civil, be heard, and be seen (if you want).
My interest here is in the minimal long-term economic benefit KFC and Buger King will have, especially compared to locally owned businesses. The construction jobs come and go and would be more or less the same if local businesses were being established there.
Research across the country shows that about 12 to 15 cents of a one dollar expenditure at chains remain in the local economy; while 40 to 50 cents of that dollar remains in the the local economy when the expenditure is at a smaller, locally owned independent store.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park