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Truth 
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Posted on: Mar. 28 2004,4:51 pm |
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You can't invent the wheel, that's already been done. The large corporations that could boost our economy are already located where they need to be. We are not in a god area for that. That's my point. The end. There is no more.
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jimhanson
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Posted on: Mar. 28 2004,6:53 pm |
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| Quote | | The large corporations that could boost our economy are already located where they need to be |
So, you don't think large corporations will relocate because we aren't on the way to anywhere (?), and I don't think large corporations CAN be "lured" to a small-town setting, especially in a high-tax State. It appears we agree. What do we do about it?
It would appear that all that is LEFT to us is to grow from within.. Ideas on how we can accomplish that? "Anybody? Bueller? Anybody?"  Deb Irmen, Trib. editor, made mention of the fact that at Fergus Falls, they lost a major employer in town--a parallel with our loss of the packing plant. She said they went on a program to develop "500 jobs in 500 days"--and "substantially accomplished their goal". I'd like to hear more about how it was accomplished.
| Quote | | Image and Curb appeal |
Let's hear more--from anybody--how can we improve it? Serious replies only--unless you use a Sarcasm smilie!
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Truth
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Posted on: Mar. 28 2004,7:19 pm |
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 Agreed.
May be we need to improve the water quality to improve the potential for growth. I don't know I need to think.
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minnow
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Posted on: Mar. 29 2004,12:43 am |
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Hang it up Lies. Your IQ is barely average. 
Stick to kicking teenagers out of downtown parking lots and leave the real issues to men and woman with heads on their shoulders. Jim's out of your league.
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Madd Max
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Posted on: Mar. 29 2004,9:05 am |
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| Quote (jimhanson @ Mar. 28 2004,6:53:pm) | | [ at Fergus Falls, they lost a major employer in town--a parallel with our loss of the packing plant. She said they went on a program to develop "500 jobs in 500 days"--and "substantially accomplished their goal". |
I would like to hear more about how it was accomplished to.
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Frustrated
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Posted on: Mar. 29 2004,10:57 am |
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Formula for economic development - Lets start a list of major objectives and perhaps some ideas will surface on how to achieve them:
1. Lower taxes - Start with not building a new library!
2. Improve Lakes
3. Increase traffic from the interstate highways
4. Get a quality college or tech school.
5. Dedicated and results orientated city economic development effort
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Nimble
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Posted on: Mar. 29 2004,1:37 pm |
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What about finding out what kind of expertise you have in the community or a need in the marketplace. And then perhaps build on that. Such as is there a bussiness in the area that could go alot further if they had the financial backing of a whole community behind it. ie. MCB seems to be a home grown bussiness that does ok. just a thought.
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minnow
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Posted on: Mar. 29 2004,2:02 pm |
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Let's contrive a "community fund" or foundation. We will enlist Mr. paul Sparks among others, to actively seek out federal money to loan to it. We will book loan money as income and distribute it equally to members. In order to make it kosher, we'll pay members for services rendered to the foundation. Our foundation will improve the area parks and what not...you know just token stuff for appearances. We could do several million the first year with a little Paul prodding...
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Truth
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Posted on: Mar. 29 2004,6:08 pm |
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Minnow I'm going to refer to you as Fletcher. It suits you splendidly.
Also, in so far as IQ is concerned I would challenge you to a test anytime. I do not like to toot my own horn, but, that is an area I have always had top 2% results on multiple tests of differing evaluation criteria.
Step up brainiac. LOL
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minnow
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Posted on: Mar. 29 2004,6:20 pm |
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If you're so smart...why aren't you rich? 
You've proven time and time again how difficult it is for you to find a clue. Can't you buy one, steal one, rent one...anything? 
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