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Old 10-30-2007, 07:46 AM
 
Location: North Carolina
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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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Old 11-24-2007, 03:32 AM
 
Location: Highest county in the Virginia hills
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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?
There's the Carilion location, the Free Clinic of the NRV location, and the Barter Clinic.
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Old 11-24-2007, 03:34 AM
 
Location: Highest county in the Virginia hills
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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.
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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Old 11-24-2007, 03:35 AM
 
Location: Highest county in the Virginia hills
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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.
The Hotel Floyd (small) is now under construction. There are several B&B's around the county.
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Old 11-24-2007, 04:36 AM
 
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We need a dry cleaners!

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Old 11-24-2007, 10:48 AM
 
Location: Highest county in the Virginia hills
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Wasn't there one sort of across from Talley's Alley? Or am I confused?
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Old 11-26-2007, 07:06 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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Old 11-26-2007, 07:17 PM
 
Location: Apex, NC
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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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Old 11-27-2007, 04:21 AM
 
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Wasn't there one sort of across from Talley's Alley? Or am I confused?
It's no longer there.
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Old 11-29-2007, 05:03 PM
 
Location: The Boonies
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The folks of Floyd don't need anymore businesses. They just need a good shop to buy their pot supplies...maybe a Bong Store.
A Pottery ?
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