Yesterday, on my way to the 4th of July meeting, I ran into my BID buds -- Dave, Ingrid and Manny.They were passing out "Welcome" signs to Grove businesses to put in their store windows for Monday's Pow Wow night.
The businesses that have these signs are sure to draw business on Pow Wow night from the travel industry coming to town. In fact, I told Dave that it looks so nice as you walk around town and see these signs yelling out, "Welcome." It actually makes a difference.
Well, the usual suspects refused to participate. The same ones who refused to participate in the Toy Drive at Christmas time. I told Ingrid she was wasting her time and sure enough, the whole block of corporate companies refused to carry the sign in the window -- FedEx/Kinkos, Shaq 24 Hour Fitness, Johnny Rocket's and so on. I think the only corporate company on that block that ever participates is Smoothie King. This is a part of what is wrong with the Grove.
The Kinkos never seems to be open during regular hours anyway, and I suppose they don't want to welcome the Pow Wow people. Jeff's UPS store down the block is always on board with Grove issues. They carry the sign.
I guess the travel agents and writers care more about drinking and eating anyway, but it seemed like a nice gesture to be one of the gang and say "Welcome" with the rest of the village. Even the Pablo and Alex and the guys at the Allure hair salon put the sign in the window and I doubt the Pow Wow people will stop in for a haircut, but it's a case of having spirit.
The whole block from the salon on down have placed the signs -- Siam Oishi, Color Me Mine, Aladdin's, Boardwalk Pizza and so on. As you walk through the Grove, you'll see the signs in windows.
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