At the Merchants Meeting the yesterday, the subject came up about a few people doing everything. More people need to get involved, just so that there are some new ideas kicking around the meetings.
It was brought up that The Cheesecake Factory is the reason many people visit the Grove. I was shocked to hear that, because we always try to make the chain restaurants and stores the bad buys, but the truth is, people come here for Cheesecake and Chili's.
But the main focus should be on the Grove's one-of-a-kind businesses and small town feel and it behooves each business owner to get involved if they want people to visit the Grove for their business along with the chain stores.
Once we have them here, thanks to The Cheesecake Factory and Chili's, it's up to each business owner to persuade people to visit them, too. They could give out coupons, have some sort of event outside or inside or just have great sales. Once the audience is here, grab 'em.
Other restaurants could give coupons to people on the streets to get them to return another time to visit their place. Clubs can give two for one coupons for after dinner drinks.
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