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Article filed under Independent Business | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Aug 1, 2002

DENVER’S ASIAN BUSINESSES FORCE WAL-MART RETREAT

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/denvers-asian-businesses-force-walmart-retreat/

Strong protest from dozens of Asian small business owners has led Wal-Mart to drop plans for a giant supercenter in west Denver.

Wal-Mart had been working with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority (DURA) to condemn and bulldoze Alameda Square, a shopping center housing some 25 Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian and Chinese businesses, including the city’s largest Asian grocery store. This spring, DURA declared the center "blighted," the first step in evicting the businesses and clearing the way for Wal-Mart.

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HOOD RIVER RESIDENTS LINK “ARMS AROUND OUR TOWN”

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/hood-river-residents-link-arms-around-our-town/

More than 200 residents of Hood River, Oregon, linked arms to form a giant circle around their downtown one Friday afternoon in late May. Organized by the Hood River Citizens for Responsible Growth (CRG), the "Arms Around Our Town" event was designed to demonstrate community support for locally owned businesses, and to illustrate just how large a proposed Wal-Mart supercenter would be and how many local stores would be threatened.

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Article filed under Independent Business | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Aug 1, 2002

DALLAS REJECTS URBAN SUPERSTORE

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/dallas-rejects-urban-superstore/

With much fanfare and, it seemed, the expectation of much praise, Wal-Mart unveiled plans in April for an "urban" style supercenter in downtown Dallas. The 220,000-square-foot supercenter would be situated on Mockingbird Lane in a residential neighborhood near Love Field. Unlike the standard suburban Wal-Mart, this one would feature a Spanish-style façade, landscaped gardens, underground parking, and a door that opened onto the sidewalk.

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Article filed under Independent Business | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Aug 1, 2002

COMMUNITY HERO CARD PROMOTES LOCAL BUSINESSES AND VOLUNTEERING

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/community-hero-card-promotes-local-businesses-and-volunteering/

A new program in Minneapolis rewards residents for supporting locally owned businesses and volunteering at local nonprofits. Developed by CHC Data Inc., the new Community HeroCard enables residents to earn rebates by shopping at more than 40 local stores. The rebate doubles if the cardholder volunteers at a nonprofit organization.

The card looks like a credit card with a magnetic data strip that works in a standard debit card machine.

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Article filed under Independent Business | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Aug 1, 2002

“INDEPENDENTS WEEK” CELEBRATED IN TAMPA

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/independents-week-celebrated-tampa/

Posters declaring "Celebrate Independents Week!" greeted customers of local stores in Tampa, Florida, during the week of July 4th. "As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we invite you to join us in celebrating our great local independents," the posters read.

Independents Week was conceived by Carla Jimenez, co-owner of Inkwood Books. For several years, Inkwood has used Independence Day as an opportunity to remind customers of the importance of locally owned businesses to the community.

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Big Box Sprawl Causes Sharp Rise in Police Costs

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/big-box-sprawl-causes-sharp-rise-police-costs/

Many city officials welcome large chain retailers for the tax revenue that create. Rarely do they consider the other side of the balance sheet: the tax losses that occur when chains displace local stores and the added costs of providing roads, sewers, police, fire, and other public services to the sprawling new development.

Added police costs are proving especially difficult for many communities that once welcomed big box stores. Take Port Richey, Florida, for example.

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NEWSPAPERS SUFFER WHEN LOCAL STORES CLOSE

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/newspapers-suffer-when-local-stores-close/

Local newspapers suffer a double blow when giant chains like Home Depot or Wal-Mart come to town. Not only do these companies rarely advertise in local newspapers, but they usually force dozens of independent retailers to close, eliminating significant sources of newspaper ad revenue.

In a recent article in Editor & Publisher, Mark Fitzgerald describes the deadly impact that the rise of corporate chains and decline of locally owned businesses has had on local newspapers.

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Article filed under Waste to Wealth, Zero Waste & Economic Development | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jul 22, 2002

Defending Recycling/Eliminating Disposal: ILSR Written Testimony Regarding Senate Bill 2220

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July 22, 2002 Senator Jeffords ChairSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works 410 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington,DC 20510 RE: Senate Bill 2220, the National Beverage Producer Responsibility Act of 2002 Dear Senator Jeffords: Many thanks for your extraordinary efforts in addressing the growing problem of discarded beverage containers by introducing Senate Bill 2220, the… Continue reading

Article, Resource filed under Waste to Wealth | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jul 22, 2002

ILSR Asks Senator Jeffords to More Directly Encourage Refilling in His Senate Bill 2220, The National Beverage Producer Responsibility Act of 2002

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National legislation that couples beverage container deposits with a minimum recovery rate is long overdue. If passed, Senator Jeffords Senate Bill 2220, the National Beverage Producer Responsibility Act of 2002, will fill this gap. The bill, introduced on Earth Day, calls for a minimum 80% recovery level and would set per container deposits on beverage… Continue reading

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Article filed under Waste to Wealth | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jun 15, 2002

Deconstructing Stanton, Nail by Nail

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/deconstructing-stanton-nail-by-nail-2/

By Barbara Ruben Special to The Washington Post Saturday, June 15, 2002; Page H01 Two months ago, Beverly White tore down her home of 39 years, floorboard by floorboard and nail by nail. She and dozens of other former residents of the Stanton Dwellings public housing project in Southeast Washington are taking apart the 348-unit… Continue reading