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------------------------------------- Kelly outlines jobs program for St. Paul St. Paul Mayor Randy Kelly outlined a far-reaching economic plan Wednesday night that is designed to create 10,000 jobs in the city over the next five years. ---------------------------- I think its fabulous that we're talking about jobs. This is crucial for St. Paul. However, waaaaaaaaaaaaay at the bottom of the article it says ------------ Gander Mountain is moving its headquarters there in the coming months, and Kelly said two more businesses are close to inking deals for downtown office space. The mayor said he's also wooing business from China, Belgium, Israel and Jordan. ----------------------------- China? Belgim? What the heck?! Why aren't we courting *St. Paul* business owners, or even Minnesota business owners. They're more likely to stay, more likely to spend their money here, and you don't get the capital flight. (Which ruins an economy.) I find it most difficult to buy that there aren't St. Paul people who want to start up or expand their business. Too me, this is a short term investment because in 5-10 years we'll be asked to give these companies money to stay. Again. Just my rant. Joelle Tegwen West Side ===== Look for Missing: Code Blue Vol. 1, a CD compliation of Local Twin Cities muscians including Epic Hero, Tim Mahoney, The Honey Dogs, Dazy Head Mazy and many others. Available at Best Buy, Cheapo and many independent music stores. All proceeds go to Missing Children Minnesota. You can donate on-line to Missing Children Minnesota or purchase tickets for our events at https://charitybox.com/mchildmn Big Media - "No News is Good News!" __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail _____________________________________________ To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
