Re: more on local businesses

["bill london" <bill_london@hotmail.com>]

Another good idea from Lois Melina....
I have a few nominations for the "Pat on the Back" award for local 
businesses....

Moscow Food Co-op...moving to the present location a year ago has 
revitalized that section of downtown and given the Co-op the economic 
strength to pay its workers better, offer more local/organic/low-demand 
products, and increase the number of staff (economic development).

BookPeople...in the face of growing national failure rates for independent 
bookstores, Bob Greene not only increased his commitment to downtown by 
moving to a bigger location, but also broadened his appeal by adding 
espresso and sitting space.  Always a great place for  meeting and finding 
the right read.

Basilio's...Establishing a stable business (offering decent food at a decent 
price) in the downtown landmark.  I wish they would provide Sunday brunch 
and Sat AM Farmer's Market meals...


>From: "Lois Melina" <lmelina@moscow.com>
>Reply-To: <lmelina@moscow.com>
>To: <vision2020@moscow.com>
>Subject: more on local businesses
>Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 00:22:35 -0800
>
>We've been talking about local businesses vs. chain stores and what keeps
>locally owned businesses in business. Our nominations for Most Visionary
>was such an interesting process that I was thinking we could do something
>similar for our locally owned businesses. i.e., what specific factors keep
>you going back to specific locally owned businesses? Let's tell them what
>we appreciate about them!
>
>Here are some of mine:
>
>1. The people at Wine Co. of Moscow are knowledgeable. Their advice can be
>trusted. And when I see that a store has kept the same employee for years
>and years, I assume the employers are doing well by that employee.
>
>2.  El Mercado. Every employee understands how important customer
>satisfaction is and it is clear this message comes from the top. They
>recognize repeat customers and treat them as individuals. The restaurant
>consistently has good quality food at a reasonable price, AND great
>attention has been paid to decor. The word on the street is that the
>employees are treated well.
>
>Lois Melina
>
>

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