Purposes of Store
vProvide a low-priced outlet for items not currently available locally (alternative to Wal-Mart)
vTo draw customers and spending to a walkable downtown business area
vTo bring a portion of retail spending currently being leaked to surrounding towns back into the local
economy
vTo use a retail model that is profitable but not profit-driven, providing more flexibility and adaptability to
the needs of the
market
vTo create local jobs that pay a livable wage
vTo strengthen ties between the community and local business