[Vision2020] Moscow-Pullman Highway going commercial

[Bill London]

J-
I think the Knowledge Corridor meeting is a good beginning to a regional branding/planning effort.  Moscow should be involved since Pullman/WSU are way ahead in econ dev.  In other words, Moscow has the most to benefit from the Knowledge Corridor.

WSU has been much more successful than UI in branding and building a successful image in its state (and in attracting public and private $ as a result.  Pullman has benefited from Schweitzer. 
BL


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jerry Weitz 
  To: Bill London ; vision2020 at moscow.com 
  Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 6:55 PM
  Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Moscow-Pullman Highway going commercial


  At 10:55 PM 10/15/06, Jerry Weitz wrote:

    Bill, I was pleased to find out how many employees MaryJanesFarm and the Food Co-op employ.  Internet web sites  show the Co-op at 45 employees and with 7 Board Members.  There are over 50 volunteers.  Does anyone one know the percentage off full time employees?  MaryJanesFarm's website showed 23 employees.  Again the same question:  what are the full time equivalency profiles of each of these outstanding companies?  

    Bill, one of the challenges for a company  that is growing is the availablity of its workforce from local sources.  When say Schweitzer  expands and needs another 300 employees, growth issues such as housing become very important for out of area recruitment.  Do you think that Moscow and Pullman ought to plan growth together?  If you agree, how can we cause this to happen?  Jerry




    At 12:22 PM 10/13/06, Bill London wrote:

      J-
      Of course, I agree that it is in Moscow's interest to retain existing businesses and to attract appropriate new businesses.  I think that you and I agree on the big picture and find disagreement in the details.
       
      For example, I have never specifically responded to your statements that we should support the UI.  Yes, I do agree.  Our daughter graduated from the UI and I was very satisfied with her education.  I annually donate to the UI.
       
      And in terms of growing local businesses, I definitely believe that is the best way to economic development.  The local businesses are rooted here,  and not likely to jump to another location for a better tax deal.  I am proud to note that I have been involved in the marketing and growth of several local businesses, specifically MaryJanesFarm (which now employs 25) and the Moscow Food Co-op (which now employs 100)
       
      Too many people in Moscow toss around the label "anti-business" in reference to those of us who want to retain Moscow's quality of life.  That kind of finger-pointing, which seems to be the cornerstone of the new Greater Moscow Alliance, will get us nowhere.
       
      I wish you would take that message back to your fellow GMA board members.
      BL 
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: Jerry Weitz 
        To: Bill London ; vision2020 at moscow.com 
        Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 10:41 PM 
        Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Moscow-Pullman Highway going commercial

        Hi Bill:  The primary reasons for James Toyota move is the lack of reasonable commercial space in Moscow, and Toyota's requirement of bringing the present facility up to Toyota's franchise standards. It is my understanding that the dealership did not want to move to Wn. because of the B&O tax.  Jim Hill owns a dealership in Moses Lake and knows first hand. Further,this has been known for some time by city officials. Our city needs to plan and help keep businesses here.    Do you agree? Jerry 
        At 10:43 AM 10/11/06, Bill London wrote:
          According to a legal notice regarding stormwater pollution prevention in the Daily News (page 9B, Tuesday, Oct. 10), the James Hill Toyota dealership is moving from Moscow to the Washington side of the line. 
          The dealership has purchased 13 acres on the Moscow-Pullman Highway, on the south side of the highway, between the highway and the creek, about a mile from Moscow. 
          The present plan is to develop 6 acres as the Toyota dealership. 
          There goes the neighborhood..... 
          BL 
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