My prediction: most of the smart investors that had a business model in place and weren't in a position to adapt to changing demographics have ALREADY leaft Minneapolis. Those that are left, are trying to either develop their own exit strategies, or adapt their existing models to fit the new demographics.
Dennis Plante
Jordan
>From: Barbara Lickness <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: David Brauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: RE: [Mpls] Crime & Walgreens [White Collar Crime too]
>Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2003 19:28:14 -0800 (PST)
>
>My prediction is that in five years, Franklin will be
>a destination location beyond Maria's, the Fetus and
>the Ancient Traders Market. I have seen some really
>cool development plans for different locations along
>Franklin. They aren't all coming with their hand out
>looking for the public dime. They are investing their
>own funds.
>
>Barb Lickness
>Whittier
>
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