Are we as a town too narrow-minded when it comes to allowing investment?
Are we prepared to let the town change and move forward so as to encourage investment?
Are we open to new ideas?
Is there enough understanding as to what investment is and what those proposing to invest are looking for?
Is there an understanding that no investment is ever going to be perfect and will most probably affect some individuals and interest groups negatively but may be good for the town as a whole?
Is there an understanding that there is very limited opportunity to dictate to those that wish to invest as to what they should invest in?
Do we understand that our requirement priorities may not match those of people wishing to invest?
Do we think that major investment is ever going to happen?
Just a few questions to cogitate on and hopefully get some discussion going.
Good point Steve, perhaps you could look at previous investments and there effect on our local economy, of which there will of course as you say, be pluses and minuses and also the impact of say Boston and the opportunities for investment they have turned down. A very interesting blog post Steve. Thank you
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