Cairo Doc

[04JETTA]

Originally Posted by BLS2753

Cairo was once a booming riverboat and railroad hub. Strategically located between St. Louis and Memphis, Chicago and New Orleans.

We should build a port there that would be REALLY smart

[BLS2753]

Originally Posted by 04JETTA

We should build a port there that would be REALLY smart

A rail to barge grain facility already exist. The river barge industry is quiete vibrant in the entire region.

The problem Cairo has, is that any industry now or in the future, will draw employees from the surrounding area.

[prairiestate]

Originally Posted by 04JETTA

We should build a port there that would be REALLY smart

Absolutely!

Now, who would "we" be?
What barges are going to stop there?
Where are their products going to go?

Sometimes it's actually helpful to think these ideas through!

[cubssoxfan]

If I'm a senior management type or CEO, there is NO way I locate there unless the location or cost of business gives me tremendous advantages over nearby areas. Let's see: infrastructure-crumbling, appealing surroundings to attract and keep management types-not, educated workforce-questionable, stores and other amenities nearby-hardly. Only way of helping the town is to locate a state or federal operation there with many jobs, like a military base or prison or VA hospital. And the state is broke.