Here's the most recent article and LOWE'S UPDATE provided by My Mother Lode website. This is GOOD news for some. BAD for others. Many locals are uncomfortable with a larger company moving into Sonora, CA. They feel it may take business away from the smaller guys, bring more traffic, more people. And, it may very well do all those things.
On the other side of the issue is the fact that a large company, such as LOWE'S, does NOT just "come to any-town, anywhere," unless they've done their homework and they see growth. That could be good for all. If you're a long-time local, however, you're already sick of us city folks coming up and gobbling up your beautiful land. But, remember, we only do it because we LOVE it here, as you do.
I for one hope, IF LOWE'S comes to town, it will NOT put a strain on the smaller business guys. I hope they can both survive and thrive to their fullest.
So, I guess we'll wait while they continue hammering out the details.
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Derrick: Absolutely correct!
Randy: I so agree!
Carole: I agree, the local, small businesses give us that "extra" special care when we go in.
Jennifer: There certainly is a list of pros and cons to any new changes that come to town--I understand both side, for sure.
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Kat, the invasion of the big box stores is inevitable once a community reaches a certain size.
It's happened here in Belleville too with stores like The Future Shop and Home Depot coming in and taking away a lot of business from the little guys. Then again, it has also brought more affordable products for people on a budget and new jobs for the area ...so there are silver linings in the clouds....
Jo
Kat, haven't visited you for awhile. Looks like you've been busy since this is the first post I could find. Small towns, in my experience, don't stay that way forever. We all want the conveniences without the crowds and yet to be in our "rural" areas. Doesn't last.........