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Scenario ; prosper
Step-by-step explanation:
The Prosper Town Council is considering a development proposal from Home Centre, a large retail chain that is seeking approval to build a superstore in the town. The members of the Prosper Small Business Association are opposed to the development. Supporters of the proposal cite the many new jobs that will be created and the broader range of consumer choice that the Home Centre will offer prosper residents. Those opposed believe that the opening of the Home Centre will have a devastating impact on small businesses that will be unable to compete.
The Prosper Town Council is inviting residents to make their views known, and you have decided to deliver a speech at the public forum to be held at the Town Hall. You are Leigh Samson, a Grade 12 student at Prosper High School. You have considered information and opinions from a variety of sources. After considering the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed development, you have reached a decision. You now need to write a speech that clearly explains your decision and the reasons why you believe your decision.
What is the Home Centre?
The Home Centre is a chain of superstores that sell hardware, tools, garden supplies, home appliances, sporting goods, clothing, and electronics. They are designed as "one-stop shopping" Centre containing restaurants, delis, and coffee bars.
Statement from Home Centre
The proposed Home Centre development would represent a tremendous boost to the local economy. In cities and towns in which Home Centres have been established, there has been a dramatic increase in employment opportunities for local construction firms and subcontractors, and subsequently for residents who are employed at the stores. Although there is occasionally an initial decline in local business sales, this decline tends to stabilize as the novelty of the superstore wears off and smaller stores begin to specialize in products that are unavailable in the large chain stores.
Statement from the Prosper Small Business Association
The building of a Home Centre in Prosper will have a devastating effect on local small businesses. The range of products offered by big stores cannot be matched by smaller businesses, and because big stores purchase in large volumes, small businesses cannot compete with their process. Small businesses are the lifeblood of a community. They reflect character and personality - something that is absent from "big-box" stores with their generic design and large-store impersonality.
OPINIONS ON THE PROPOSED HOME CENTRE
"The proposed Home Centre in Prosper should be welcomed by all citizens of this community. A store of this size and national prominence is a sure indicator that a community is growing and thriving. The spin-off benefits of a Home Centre include the confidence that other large retailers will gain from its success, which will entice other businesses to consider opening stores here." Noel Arrand, Prosper Mayor" Part of what makes a smaller community like Prosper unique is the character of its small businesses. Small businesses offer personalized service, a willingness to accommodate the needs of the local population, and involvement in the various activities of the community. The Home Centre will force many local businesses out of business, and with their closing, we will lose the very character that makes Prosper an attractive place to live." Colleen Gregowski, Resident" I am very pleased with the prospect of having a Home Centre in this community. These stores offer a much wider selection of products than we currently have available, and their prices are lower than anywhere else. I am raising a family on a small income, and I welcome the possibility of being able to provide for my family's needs at prices I can better afford. In addition, I wont have to travel to the city to shop for major items, which will save me even more money." Rohan Rodriguez, Real Estate " The men and women that operate small businesses in Prosper are part of this community. They live here and raise their children here, and the money that they make stays here. I don't understand why people talk about Home Centre in terms of it making a community a desirable place to live. Prosper is already desirable. Our local businesses are thriving and giving back to the community. Home entre will jeopardize that." Peter Ma, Local Painter.