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Post by keithward on Nov 24, 2009 19:18:34 GMT -5
What happened to the new chamber? From what I heard half the officers already resigned due to conflict. Anyone have a clue?
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Post by theenforcer on Nov 25, 2009 19:33:47 GMT -5
It is just like a shake down voyage when a new ship is launched : some parts need repaired or replaced & some sailors do not fit in with the rest of the crew & can go elsewhere .
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Post by starkiller on Nov 25, 2009 19:50:43 GMT -5
And sometimes sailors leave because they realize the ship is sinking and don't want to go down with it.
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Post by theenforcer on Nov 25, 2009 20:13:11 GMT -5
Those that leave their post in tough times are also known as undesirables which the new chamber does not want . Rather it be small in number but in agreement & not a charity case of local government . Several people posting here will not be in business by the end of next year , in my opinion . Go back , which you have done , to the old chamber which you so recently complained about & verbally trashed . You look like business & economic losers to me that look for someone or something to blame other than looking in the mirror . That is who , for everyone , that is the party most responsible for any outcomes , no matter the project .
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Post by papredoll on Nov 25, 2009 20:50:36 GMT -5
A ship with dragging anchors has a hard time going anywhere. A ship with a huge hole in it's bow will sink.
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Post by 4everlostinthought on Nov 29, 2009 21:30:02 GMT -5
From what I have heard everyone bailed because of 3 certain people wanting to control it and make it used for there own personal agenda. I also have heard that the spear's pulled out all adds and support from MFV and the disscussion board because they were told they were hurting the revenue of the site and thought it was the right thing to do. WHO IS RIGHT NAD WHO IS WRONG? I am confussed!!!!
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Post by papredoll on Nov 29, 2009 21:55:39 GMT -5
The first part of that sounds right. That second part is a twisted version of the truth, of course. Does that second part sound accurate to you? I see that there are no library ads on the MFV. That part is true but the reason you gave seems a little adjusted. The "thought it was the right thing to do" part is funny. You must be new in town.
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Post by 4everlostinthought on Nov 29, 2009 22:09:06 GMT -5
They said it was best in helping out in mfv adds if they backed out of posting.
Yes I am new and need guidence.
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Post by papredoll on Nov 29, 2009 22:24:23 GMT -5
The Voice has at least four vindictive, accusing, name calling and instigating emails they sent to him that tell a totally different story. It has nothing to do with "doing the right thing". I wish The Voice would jump in here and comment but I don't think he cares about this discussion.
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Post by papredoll on Nov 29, 2009 23:36:38 GMT -5
No Elmer. My name isn't Laveda. madisonnative slipped up, giving away ID a long time ago like the many of the other IDs.
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Post by madisonnative on Nov 30, 2009 8:45:47 GMT -5
I have removed my post papredoll since you seem to think that I was calling you Laveda. I am not sure why you would assume that but anyway the post is removed. There does not have to be a "slip up" as to the alias names. I have been told many of them as you have also.
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Post by elmo on Nov 30, 2009 9:16:00 GMT -5
If you want change in this town, it must come from positive input! I see way too much harping on what is wrong with the old chamber, but no positive input on what works and does not work. When you cry wolf one too many times people stop listening. If a new chamber is going to work, or new blood in the old Chamber then whomever is involved has to listen to the business owners, what they think will be good for them, after all is this not what the Chamber is supposed to do, work for small business. Quite frankly I don't see that those involved with the new chamber have done anything different then the old, I mean if your DYSFUNCTIONAL it does not matter what you call yourself.
Until Madison promotes competitive business in this community I do not see that anything is going to change, you have to have a reason for folks to shop here, stay here, work here. When I say competitive I mean you must give us some reason to shop here and not go to neighboring communities or states, get real! I give my business in this community when I can, just the other day I needed to buy a Steam Mop for an xmas gift, anyone know where I could buy one of those here, except maybe a refurbished one at Fred's! A common item these days, but not in Madison.
Trying to refurbish the downtown is going to be difficult, with the economic times we are in, but just look at the poverty rate for Madison County, that should give you an idea of what support you would receive. If I was going into business for myself, before ever opening a store or service in a community I would be researching demographics, earning levels, education levels, poverty levels. I have seen business open in downtown to only be there a month or so, does anybody ever do this stuff or just say, oh cool let me open a business in that town cause it looks pretty!!!!
New Madison Chamber, research what works, find a niche, something this community can support and something you can promote to others outside this community. Antique stores, what not shops and the like just don't seem to be working, if you want to revive downtown give us something worth going to.
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Post by elmo on Nov 30, 2009 9:42:49 GMT -5
Ok here are the Stat's for this county.
From the US Census
2008 Population 18,895 estimate Population percent change from April 2000 to July 2008 = 0.9% Business private non-farm employment percent change from 2000-2007 = -11.8% (that is a negative number)
Taken from City Data
Residents in 2007 with incomes below the poverty level --- Madison County, 23.1%---State of Florida 12.5% Residents below 50% of the Poverty Level 2007 ----- 11.1%----- State Wide 5.7%
Now someone tell me with these statistics what do you think this community could support!!!!!!
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Post by papredoll on Nov 30, 2009 10:26:55 GMT -5
I have removed my post papredoll since you seem to think that I was calling you Laveda. I am not sure why you would assume that but anyway the post is removed. There does not have to be a "slip up" as to the alias names. I have been told many of them as you have also. Lol! Maybe because you called me Laveda and have since deleted it.
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Post by mikek on Nov 30, 2009 11:01:49 GMT -5
To me, you will forever be called.... Laveda.
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