What is happening in the communities across America. Big box chains are taking over the world and the diversity and inventions of small business is falling by the wayside. How can the small guy compete? Is big business going to own innovation and homogenize America? Will we all be working for Corporate America? Who's looking out for the little guys?
What's even more frustrating is the city government is forgetting that bringing in big chains only shifts the economy and doesn't create new money in town. Big chains force small business out and while the city tauts that it will create new jobs, how many jobs are lost in the process when the little guys all go out of business.
Remember when you were growing up and the corner market was there for you to get those last minute things you needed. You didn't waste gas to drive 10 miles to the grocery store, you got exercise as you walked to the corner, and not to mention the convenience and time savings. Life was simpler but we had everything we needed.
Today, big chains create more options for us to choose from but lacks character, innovation, and customer service. Where's our individuality? Where's the moxy and creativity that small business brings to a community if all we have to choose from is what large retailers tell us what's in or what we need. Where's our freedom of choice and color?
Small business needs to band together and carry the torch for each community we live in. Sharing the news of the day through small business networks is crucial for our survival in this overstimulated information age. Technology is both a curse and a blessing and if used correctly, can be an effective tool to stave off the big box takeover of America. But local business has to create a united front in doing so and make it easy for consumers to find them and let them know they are here to stay. Stand up together and make a difference. Support your local community and local businesses.
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