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Gender: Female
Status: Single
Age: 38
Sign: Cancer

City: SPRINGFIELD
State: Missouri
Country: US
Signup Date: 4/25/2006

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Lauren (2)
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Saturday, December 06, 2008 
Now is the time to put the pressure on Trader Joe's!! The space on the bottom floor of the new College Station is ideal for a Trader Joe's:
http://www.loopnet.com/property/15643172/415-420-W-College-St/

Many of you have participated in my online campaign:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=73665018&blogID=205817217&MyToken=86cad3d8-7974-41a6-b321-82a0099353e8

They are aware of us, but it's up to you all now.

Go here:
http://www.traderjoes.com/contact_us_selection.html

In the pop-down menu select "Location Request"... send an email with the link to the college station property... a link to the campaign... mention the new parking garages... and the new Hollywood Theatres... this is exactly the kind of location that TJ's looks for.

They have 4 stores in St. Louis... we just need to convince them there is market here... college students, west/east transplants who are well familiar with TJs and the TJ lifestyle... it's up to you now!

THANKS!!!
5:48 AM
 
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Lauren

 
Oooooh, that would be a dream come true! I'd also like to see a LUSH come to town. I guess I should keep on wishin and hopin.
 
Posted by Lauren on Saturday, December 06, 2008 - 12:01 AM
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Jackie
Jackie Sharp Marcink

 
I've heard how cool Trader Joe's is and all they have to offer, but why don't we just support the local companies that are offering a lot of the same things instead of bringing in another national chain. Springfield has way too many national chains. If we care so much about our town, let's keep our cash business here. Check out places like Mama Jean's (2 locations now), Global Fayre, European Market, Harter House etc, etc. Just a thought.
 
Posted by Jackie on Saturday, December 06, 2008 - 8:34 PM
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Downtown Springfield

 
Of course... but TJ and Mama Jean's don't carry the same products...
 
Posted by Downtown Springfield on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 8:37 PM
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Chris

 
I agree with Jackie... Support local businesses. She lists some great ones.

 
Posted by Chris on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 6:40 AM
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Brother Wiley

 
It's not an either/or. It can be a both/and. We support local musicians, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't go see Bob Dylan or Gillian Welch, if they come to town. Mark us down as pro-TJ
 
Posted by Brother Wiley on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 4:53 AM
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Keeton

 
I have sent several messages to TJ over the years letting them know how perfect a test market Springfield would be. I've sent them another message.

 
Posted by Keeton on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 4:03 AM
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Will
Will Warner

 
There is a need for this type of business in the downtown area, both trendy and practical and it will help sell all those condo's.

 
Posted by Will on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 6:25 AM
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Kelly

 
I just tried to send my request but got an error...has anyone else had a problem?
 
Posted by Kelly on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 10:57 PM
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Kelly

 
nevermind...got it to work now!
 
Posted by Kelly on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 11:00 PM
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