hi Donny: Good point. Never thought of it that way. I guess it has a lot to do with a local business' ability to CHANGE with the times.

Still, it seems that local business (storefront) sales have dropped, while their 'out of state' internet sales increased. This still affects the 'local' economy: tax base, local jobs, etc.

Alan Jackson's song: 'Little Man' highlights the plight of local businesses to corporate chains.
http://www.lyricscafe.com/j/jackson_alan/aj65.html

Ok guys, please keep the thoughts flowing.

[This message has been edited by Scottyee (edited 11-13-2002).]