Comments on: Decatur Selects Finalists for “Buy Local” Slogan Contest

By: Judd

Judd — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:44:56 +0000

It hadn’t occurred to me till you alluded to it the irony of this at the same time the mayor is talking about annexing Wal-mart.

And why are all the graphics look like they’ve been in a fender-bender? Was the “distressed” look required?

By: Revenue Negative Household

Revenue Negative Household — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:56:16 +0000

Try not to overthink it.

Generally speaking, I think your right. “Indie” means a store that is independently owned, as opposed to a chain or franchise.

But in the broader sense, I think that the campaign is encouraging residents to patornize businesses in the immediate community regardless of whether they are part of a larger corporate entity. A vibrant downtown retail and restaurant area is a draw to residents and visitors alike. And these businesses give a lot back to the community.

Simple as that.

By: J_T

J_T — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:11:38 +0000

I have this problem all the time. Welcome to the club!

By: nelliebelle1197

nelliebelle1197 — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:58:45 +0000

I really didn’t know, BTW. I realize I sounded snarky but was actually asking for reals!

By: TeeRuss

TeeRuss — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:33:05 +0000

Exactly. My preference for indies vs. big box retailers is the desire to support a thriving local merchant class, not a preference for one brand over another or an argument over labor practices. The anti-Walmart folks could get a lot more traction with non-leftist people if they considered this angle.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:32:10 +0000

Part of the pro-local push is to maximize dollars that recirculate in the community, as opposed to being shipped off to some place like Woonsocket, Rhode Island (as the bulk of CVS dollars are). In that light, Intown Ace certainly qualifies, even if their property taxes are paid to DeKalb county.

A dollar spent with Tony is a dollar spent on Decatur!

By: At Home in Decatur

At Home in Decatur — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:22:35 +0000

And site for school band fundraising, Decatur Girl Scout cookie selling, etc., etc., etc.

I don’t see that boostering for city businesses has to be at the expense of nearby helpful businesses. I think a major competitor for city AND surrounding small businesses is the Internet. Maybe a slogan should be something like “Get off your duffs and away from the computer and go walk or roll your way to a local business where you can actually see the real product instead of an electronically altered view of it since you are supposedly interested in the healthy built environment, you opinionated Decaturites!”

By: Labdad

Labdad — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:11:48 +0000

Through contributions and support of the Decatur Education Foundation, the Decatur Presevation Alliance, the MLK Service Project, the Wylde Center (formerly Oakhurst Community Garden Project), etc. etc.