Have you ever heard someone say, "The only constant is change"? In an ever-evolving world, this phrase couldn't be more true. But change is generally not easy, and we were reminded of that this week as a couple businesses announced upcoming closures.
Businesses and their owners are faced with difficult decisions every day: where to spend marketing dollars, what products to carry, etc. Perhaps the biggest decision they face is choosing the time to close their doors. Unfortunately that decision became a reality for two of our downtown businesses this week: Gamers and Memories Maid. I hope you had the opp
ortunity to patronize their businesses during the time they were open, but if you have not I would encourage you stop by in the next few weeks. We are confident they have grown throughout the process of owning their businesses and are excited to see what the future holds for them as individuals. Please remember, these are individuals who took a risk to open a small business in downtown Grinnell and we recognize their accomplishments and commitment to community.
Do not fret or start to worry about the future of downtown; many people are committed to ensuring the success of downtown for years to come and are working diligently to make this happen. There are many things in the works, and I believe there will be some exciting announcements in the future.
In the meantime, please make sure you continue to support the existing businesses in our community. Shopping local truly is critical to their long-term success.
--Rachael Kinnick
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