06-19-2009, 02:09 PM
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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.
Sure, it would be better to have local businesses moving in, but unless Paul had a choice, it appears that the businesses that could step up did. At least they will provide some jobs, which is better than no jobs, and save gas by reducing the number of trips to Keaau or Hilo.