Well it is still uncercertain exactly where the money is going, though it seems the City will not take it for their own use. At the Council meeting there was major support for BID with one who didn't agree. Interesting to me, all the speakers had small businesses - where was Pottery Barn, the Gap and the rest of the chain stores? Maybe $600 is so little, they don't care. It would be great if all businesses - big and small - would pitch into Burlingame Avenue issues as a whole.
The sidewalk sale this weekend was another example. Apart from there being less stores as a whole participating, the chain stores were woefully absent. Could it be that hard for the large stores to have a table outside their store - just to join in the event? Thanks to all that did participate because it is always fun especially on a beautiful afternoon!
The sidewalk sale this weekend was another example. Apart from there being less stores as a whole participating, the chain stores were woefully absent. Could it be that hard for the large stores to have a table outside their store - just to join in the event? Thanks to all that did participate because it is always fun especially on a beautiful afternoon!
- Written by Fiona
Today I spoke to a merchant who participated in the sidewalk sale as always and he did NOT agree with me that it was dismal this year. It would be so nice if everyone participates but sadly the big chains don't seem to want to. Thanks to the stores that do - we really appreciate their efforts to make it fun.
Posted by: Fiona | May 26, 2004 at 12:53 AM