[Vision2020] City Taxes, again
Mark Seman
FCS@Moscow.com
Tue, 29 Jul 2003 15:11:00 -0700
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There have been a lot of good issues brought up about this topic and the
impact on local businesses that governmental and institutional decision
makers have. When the economy is rolling along, there is generally enough
currency flowing to everyone, but during hard times the flow really slows
down. Those that have control over cashflow should adjust their mindsets to
allow sustainability of the local businesses that are more susceptible to
downturns. Local businesses lose out to the larger corporations that offer
money savings to the spenders. It makes perfect short-term sense to help
cut costs, but it also has long-term effects that won't be evident for some
time. It's about perspective and priority. Talk about economic development
is always good, but it takes a change in mindset and a willingness to spend
(invest) locally for the long-term ROI. To change the zeitgeist, to make
adjustments for the changing times takes foresight and commitment, not just
slogans and propaganda. This high level of commitment to local investment
is rarely seen, but when it occurs, it stands head and shoulders above the
status quo. Everyone can sense the difference between the quick buck and
the investment for the future.
Mark Seman
*** ***** ***
Full Circle Studios
828 South Washington, Suite B
Moscow, Idaho 83843
v 208-883-3276
f 208-883-0112
FCS@Moscow.com
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have been a lot of good issues brought up about this topic and the =
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local businesses that governmental and institutional decision makers =
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When the economy is rolling along, there is generally enough currency =
flowing to=20
everyone, but during hard times the flow really slows down. Those =
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have control over cashflow should adjust their mindsets to allow =
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downturns. Local=20
businesses lose out to the larger corporations that offer money savings =
to the=20
spenders. It makes perfect short-term sense to help cut costs, but =
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has long-term effects that won't be evident for some time. It's =
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perspective and priority. Talk about economic development is =
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but it takes a change in mindset and a willingness to spend (invest) =
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the long-term ROI. To change the zeitgeist, to make adjustments =
for the=20
changing times takes foresight and commitment, not just slogans and=20
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***** ***<BR>Full Circle Studios<BR>828 South Washington, =
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B<BR>Moscow, Idaho 83843<BR>v 208-883-3276<BR>f=20
208-883-0112<BR>FCS@Moscow.com</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>
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