Another natural resource we have is a deep water port. In fact, I believe an economic revival can be led by leveraging our Port assets. The new free trade zone designation is an interesting new opportunity... and the Marine Trade Center is coming online... and the Platypus expansion hopefully escapes purgatory soon... and some airport related new businesses. #LETSGOPA!
Wow! Thank-you for doing this Danny. Positive, non-polarizing discussion is what is required.
Our economy consists of ebb and flowing resources, money comes into the community via our productivity. It goes out via taxes and Amazon. I can go to Home Depot and buy a 2x4 or I can buy it at Millworks. Our dollars recirculate through the local economy 2-4 times more than money spent at a non-local company. Extend this a step further and assume Millworks purchased the 2x4 from Interfor. Yet an additional multiplier.
We need a better understanding of what is produced here and to better support our local producers. Wolfdaddy is a local producer of dog treats sold at the Saturday Market. Excellent product (ask my dog) but a one man show who could use some advise on production and distribution. Then there is Maddie's Mushrooms also at Saturday Market. What would the economic benefit be if all our mushrooms were locally produced.
Thanks James! We obviously have a lot of challenges, and everyone needs to do what they can to make our community better. For some that might mean educating our community, for others it is advocating for change. Buying local is a huge boon for our economy. I’m looking forward to continuing to release articles that provide insight and hopefully thought provoking discussions around the issues we face, with the goal of positive, solutions oriented content.
I’m honored to be thought of. At this time I am not. I fear there might be conflicts that could negatively impact the businesses I represent. Additionally, we have some property outside of the city that we are hoping to build on in the coming couple of years. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel conflicted about it though, as I always try to figure out ways I can be active to improve our town and community.
Another natural resource we have is a deep water port. In fact, I believe an economic revival can be led by leveraging our Port assets. The new free trade zone designation is an interesting new opportunity... and the Marine Trade Center is coming online... and the Platypus expansion hopefully escapes purgatory soon... and some airport related new businesses. #LETSGOPA!
Great thoughts! How do you see that we could better utilize the deep water port? This isn’t a topic I’m familiar with.
Wow! Thank-you for doing this Danny. Positive, non-polarizing discussion is what is required.
Our economy consists of ebb and flowing resources, money comes into the community via our productivity. It goes out via taxes and Amazon. I can go to Home Depot and buy a 2x4 or I can buy it at Millworks. Our dollars recirculate through the local economy 2-4 times more than money spent at a non-local company. Extend this a step further and assume Millworks purchased the 2x4 from Interfor. Yet an additional multiplier.
We need a better understanding of what is produced here and to better support our local producers. Wolfdaddy is a local producer of dog treats sold at the Saturday Market. Excellent product (ask my dog) but a one man show who could use some advise on production and distribution. Then there is Maddie's Mushrooms also at Saturday Market. What would the economic benefit be if all our mushrooms were locally produced.
Thanks James! We obviously have a lot of challenges, and everyone needs to do what they can to make our community better. For some that might mean educating our community, for others it is advocating for change. Buying local is a huge boon for our economy. I’m looking forward to continuing to release articles that provide insight and hopefully thought provoking discussions around the issues we face, with the goal of positive, solutions oriented content.
Checking to see if you are running for city council.
I’m honored to be thought of. At this time I am not. I fear there might be conflicts that could negatively impact the businesses I represent. Additionally, we have some property outside of the city that we are hoping to build on in the coming couple of years. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel conflicted about it though, as I always try to figure out ways I can be active to improve our town and community.
I got your back, I am running. Just didn't want to impede any push by you. Just keep doing what you're doing.