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10-30-2007, 08:46 AM
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I would think that traveling nurses/CNAs would do well in any rural area. So often I hear that someone had to leave their homeplace to move to town because they got too old to be so far from medical care. A daily visit from a home health nurse or CNA means that an old folk in a rural area gets to stay in their own home that much longer.
Or, there's almost always a market in providing housing for others: either tourists in the form of B&Bs; or locals in the form of affordable rental housing.
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11-24-2007, 04:32 AM
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How about a country doctor? Or maybe there already is one? Where DO the people of Floyd go for medical needs?
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There's the Carilion location, the Free Clinic of the NRV location, and the Barter Clinic. |
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11-24-2007, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by seanpecor
Maybe an outfitter for country folks? Somewhere people can buy rugged clothing from dickies to carhartts to _insert expensive brand here_. Stuff that tourists would also peruse and think "gee I really could use this $128 pair of work boots" or "wow these $56 gloves made from hemp are really soft and warm". But also a place where the locals could find a good selection of winter / outdoor gear.
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Thi is actually a very good idea. Floyd needs more "basic" stuff, so that people don't have to drive to Christiansburg or wherever to meet their needs. |
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11-24-2007, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by goat1of2
Or, there's almost always a market in providing housing for others: either tourists in the form of B&Bs; or locals in the form of affordable rental housing.
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The Hotel Floyd (small) is now under construction. There are several B&B's around the county. |
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11-24-2007, 05:36 AM
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We need a dry cleaners!
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11-24-2007, 11:48 AM
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We need a dry cleaners!
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Wasn't there one sort of across from Talley's Alley? Or am I confused? |
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11-26-2007, 08:06 AM
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I think the outfitters is a great service, but Floyd already has one, in the country store, they sell Carhartt clothing. Also, across from Harvest Moon is a Woolrich/Columbia store. Does anyone know about daycare? Do most people drive to Christiansburg or Roanoke for jobs?
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11-26-2007, 08:17 PM
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Ah, Carhartt, my favorite.
You can look at Sperlings for commuting statistics. I would say most drive north to Montgomery County rather than Roanoke but I could be wrong.
Sean
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11-27-2007, 05:21 AM
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Wasn't there one sort of across from Talley's Alley? Or am I confused?
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It's no longer there. |
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11-29-2007, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by roanoker 4
The folks of Floyd don't need anymore businesses. They just need a good shop to buy their pot supplies...maybe a Bong Store.
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A Pottery ?  |
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