When a Wal-Mart store moves into a town, many people's lives are affected. Some positively; others negatively. Some people are not impacted at all, while others may have little interest. For still others their lives could be dramatically affected.

Like any new business in a community, a Wal-Mart store could have a great deal of impact on the local economy. Property owners around the site may have the benefit of a new store coming to their area and embrace the enterprise. Others may lose their property, have limited access to their property or be negatively impacted by the "right's of way" required for the property. Developers, contractors, builders and bankers will reap the short-term rewards from the construction of the new project. Gas stations and fast food restaurants could prosper or falter depending on the locati

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There is no question that some stores and some small town businesses are closing. There is no question to that the "Wal-Mart effect" is contributing to that demise. Were those businesses in trouble anyway? Could they continue to compete in our ever-changing economy? If not a Wal-Mart to impacts a community, it would more than likely be a K-Mart, Target, or some other type of mass merchandising store.

Wal-Mart is making an entourage into the grocery business. Is this another blow to small business? Will these lower prices and more options lead to the demise of the small retail grocer? Wal-Mart's new mini stores, dubbed "Small-Mart" is meant to compete directly with the mid-size grocery stores and Mini-Marts. By some, this is perceived another blow to the independent grocer.

These stores provide a convenient low-cost alternative for consumers. Wal-Mart is in you community for only one reason, to make a profit. It does not matter if that profit comes at a cost of other businesses; it is still called capitalism and it will have an impact on the economy.

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You may believe that Wal-Mart is, at least partially, to blame for the change in our life styles, or you may believe Wal-Mart is just catering to our new market demands. Is Wal-Mart a friend or foe of the community? That all depends on which side of the fence you

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