New Target Store (Martinsburg, Inwood, Buffalo: cinema, schools, universities)

[Threerun]

Sales tax has little to do with the lack of retail in WV. It's the cost/benefit that a merchant has to deal with on the taxes they pay on personal property and income, which is much lower in neighboring states. Why operate in Martinsburg when you can you do it much cheaper 15 minutes away.

Also the fact that our legal system is such that any national chain operating in WV can be hammered with an imported frivolous lawsuit claim. In other words, if someone slips on a grape in a Wal-Mart in Maryland, the plaintiff can request a trial in WV because Wal-Mart operates in WV. Better awards, more favorable jurors, legal climate slanted anti-corporate.

I attended a Wheeling Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday with a marvelous guest speaker- a prof of economics at WVU that went over why this state can't attract businesses. Pretty.damn.sobering.

[mmccul]

Originally Posted by mmccul

If you guys would like, I can start an official thread about Berkeley County growth and such. Nothing personal, I just would like this thread to stay more on its original topic, The Commons. -mmccul

I have now opened this new thread. Just search for "Berkeley County Growth and Development: Express Your Opinions". I am pretty sure comments will start streaming in soon since this is, again, an ongoing discussion. Now, let's journey back to this threads original topic, shall we? Thanks! -mmccul

[REESEY]

I am curious if anyone knows the layout of 'The Commons".In other words the map of the mall

[RD35]

Originally Posted by REESEY

I am curious if anyone knows the layout of 'The Commons".In other words the map of the mall

A layout is on page 7 of the following PDF file: www.aigbaker.com/brochures/Martinsburg_Final.pdf

The anchors are:
Anchor A: Target
Anchor B: Dick's Sporting Goods
Anchor C: PetSmart
Anchor D: Best Buy
Anchor E: Staples
Anchor F: Michaels
Anchor G: TJ Maxx
Anchor H: Bed Bath & Beyond
Anchor I: Books A Million

Hope that helped

[mmccul]

Just out of curiosity, how'd you find out which stores will be which? Was it in the brochure? -mmccul

[RD35]

Originally Posted by mmccul

Just out of curiosity, how'd you find out which stores will be which? Was it in the brochure? -mmccul

From the Planning Commission Website and building permits.

[Breedlove]

Do we really need another "Box Store".....really.

[americanwife]

Originally Posted by mmccul

I'm just curious, how did you find this out?

My husband works for Geek Squad w/Best Buy, so he has been hearing some of the details about the new store. Once this one opens, it will be his home store instead of the H-town one. Can't wait, since it's only three minutes away from our house!

[BrianJonesJones]

It will be nice to have something more than skipping rocks to do.

[mmccul]

I can't wait until The Commons opens (can't you tell) like you said, it will not only be extremely convienent, but it will also bring lots of job oppurtunities to this area. Six months to go!!!