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Promoting Economy
By: Mrs. Degas - 2003-09-02
Actually,I feel that promoting job development and incentives for businesses revolves around the sale of alcohol in restaurants on Sunday.If outside businesses are looking to locate here,that is a selling point.And it increases jobs,therefore that speaks to the issue of job development.
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growth
By: pete - 2003-09-04
got to have jobs first to get jobs and smaller cities like paducah need to reinvest in themselves with alcohol sales on sunday. it's about money right! start acting like.
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No business tax
By: Terry - 2003-09-04
One incentive i've read about one city doing is not letting the business pay a business tax for one year. Factories and plants love that, but the main reason for landing a big factory is to collect the taxes. Paducah needs to weigh it's objectives and see what's more important...jobs or the city getting the tax money.
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Paducah's Center for the Arts
By: FLYONTHEWALL - 2003-09-12
The Center for the Arts will bring jobs, entertainment, and more visitors to Paducah that will spend money here. It is a Win-Win situation.
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FCAT
By: Michael Mosely - 2003-09-16
THe FCAT should not be used to pass or fail students. It Sshould only be a study guide so teachers can know what level their students are at. It woudn't be fair for a strait "A" student to fail a class because of the FCAT. They should only fail if they did bad in class
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FCAT
By: Michael Mosely - 2003-09-16
The FCAT should not be used to pass or fail students. It should only be a study guide so teachers can know what level their students are at. It woudn't be fair for a strait "A" student to fail a class because of the FCAT. They should only fail if they did bad in class
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FCAT
By: Mrs. Degas - 2003-09-17
Michael,
I think you probably should have posted your comment in community forums under general discussions so more people could view it.This forum is about economic development in Paducah.By the way,what is the FCAT??
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Business incentives
By: Jonzy - 2003-09-19
Business incentives is one big issue. if our local government would grant tax breaks and other incentives, more and more businesses would locate here. They just wont do it. I really dont understand why either. The tax break is short lived. They would be getting a payroll tax that would help to offset this incentive. I dunno, I just think that some who are the BigWigs in Paducah dont want it to grow. We are centrally located with a major interstate and the river. We should be one giant hub for all kinds of business. But our leaders have failed to draw any large corporations. Like I say, not sure if thats because those who run Paducah have had a hand in this or if its just our local government that fails to realize what incentives draw businesses. After awhile those incentives will be recouped. Im thinkin its just a Small town, Small mind thing.
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interesting
By: www.JenniferBernard.com - 2003-09-22
this is all very interesting to some one who is thinking of relocating to Paducah. especially from a small business owner's perspective involved in the arts.
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Paducah
By: KKb - 2003-10-01
Keep our jobs here. Stop NAFTA once and for all. I have seen more people leave because of factory closing then anything else.
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Job Opportunity
By: Paducah Native - 2003-12-16
The key to Paducah growing and prospering is simple: job opportunity. Job opportunity is the major incentive for a college graduate when choosing where to live. Most people from Paducah love Paducah, but do not reside in Paducah. Why you ask, because there is no opportunity and most would say, nothing to do.
The Center for the Arts is a great start. It will bring entertainment and employment, not to mention culture!
Paducah's downtown environment is growing and thriving. There is an increase in specialty shops and eateries which adds to Paducah's individuality and flair.
To echo another's comment, business owners choosing Paducah is key! As a Paducah native I can think of many reasons why businesses should relocate in Paducah, but we have to start somewhere. Granting tax breaks would be a great draw.
So, for the individual thinking about moving to Paducah, do it. Paducah is a great place to raise a family. It is full of nice people, good public school systems and solid churches.
For the local government, get with it!
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Jobs
By: Loretta Watson - 2004-04-09
The only reason I can't come back to live in Paducah, is there are no jobs available. I was born in Paducah and lived there for over 20 years but the jobs just aren't there.
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Job Opportunities
By: Dick Liebo - 2004-04-22
Its all about Jobs That is why I live in Henderson. Thanks
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Jobs!
By: Kim Stephens - 2004-07-06
The factory I worked at closed down a year ago and now I'm a student. There seem to be more people my age, in most of my classes, than young people. Most of my classes are centered around the type of job I will be able to get when I graduate.(Medical Office Technology) Does Paducah have enough jobs in these fields to keep our families afloat? How many jobs in this sector can Paducah create for the next batch of grads?
NAFTA passed which lost us jobs that went to Mexico, China, and other places and now the state of Kentucky is paying us to go to school and paying for our schooling. At the same time, Kentucky is cutting funding for schools and tightening the budget at our schools. In turn, the schools are increasing tuition, so someday soon the only way you can afford to go to college is if your factory closes down!
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Paducah Jobs
By: Leonardo - 2004-09-01
How in any way does that Performing Arts Center help Paducah economy? It provided a few jobs for people to build it and to run it, but it ends there. This was just a boondoggle put out by a bunch of rich people to blow some everyone elses' tax dollars for themselves. The shows there cost $30-$50 a ticket (look on there website). That means that for a couple to go out to a show it'll cost at least $60-$100 not including tax. This is Paducah we're talking about here, not Nashville, Chicago, St. Louis, or Memphis. I'm not sure but, I feel that a $10-$12 job around here is about as good as it gets. Unless, you own your own business. Those millions of dollars would have been better invested in attracting jobs. Jobs provide a tax base. With more jobs and a greater tax base means lower taxes(if the politicians don't get greedy,-yeah right). Lower taxes means more money to spend(maybe at the performing arts center). It's all about jobs. The first thing thought about everyday at city hall should be JOBS!!! That doesn't mean another Mc Donald's either.
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Culture yields economic growth
By: Jason - 2004-11-29
The performing arts center and the Lowertown arts district are exactly what Paducah needs to attract business. Companies like to locate in communities that offer those kinds of cultural elements. It seems like the area is doing all it can to promote economic growth with the industrial park in Graves County, 4 year engineering school, and Paducah Main Street seeking to give the downtown theatre to someone with a winning business plan for their development. Small towns across America are struggling to fight the "brain drain" to metropolitan areas and Paducah has to offer all it can in culture, night life, and retail to reverse that trend in western KY.
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Get rid of all the perfect church going
By: atebalz - 2005-06-14
First of all... I will say I am a christian, but want no part in the majority of religous practice. I explain below.
You want to see a boost in economic development? Vote FOR liquor sales on sundays! Those who disagree with this motion have do the following on sunday:
1. Go to church (90% of people- for social reasons)
2. Yep, Try to stay awake during service
3. Next: The real reason you got out of bed- go out to eat
4. Most undeniable- NOT appreciate the service you receive and tip 5% of the bill (because you cheap ass pretends you gave 10% to the lord)!!!
And you feel that alcohol is wrong. Well, if you disagree with this you are being judgemental, and in the lords eyes' you are wrong and are a hypocrite. Think of the economic gain and the businesses that would come to town as a result... Duh!
PS. If you choose NOT to agree with me... wait tables on sunday morning in Paducah and chances are you will want to assault some @!#$ with hair in the shape of a football helmet and eye makeup suited for a quarterback.
Email me.
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this website
By: Beth Wyatt - 2006-05-21
Our city has recently heard from consultants about riverfront development and urban renewal. I watched the presentation, and found it interesting and credible. I am sure our community leaders will consider the proposals and suggestions with a futuristic vision, as well as become better educated on the proposals.
One that seemed to strike a chord with meeting attendees was "The Floodwall." There was a resounding"LEAVE THE FLOODWALLS ALONE!! from most native Paducans and community leaders.
The consultants were in no way suggesting that we bulldoze the walls and leave our city vulnerable to rising waters. One may have thought that was the suggestion as the attendees commented. What was suggested was that leaders take a look at newer technologies, to see if we could make the river more visible, thus drawing more homeowners to downtown, boosting the taxbase and economy.
I am a lifelong resident, local business owner, voter, property owner, and taxpayer.
I have always wished our beautiful riverbank could be more visible, and hope our city leaders will, at very least, explore the new technologies available in the 21st century, when planning for the 21st century.
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