tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410149219983195338.post2701607219761788198..comments2023-07-05T10:47:29.606-04:00Comments on Dunwoody Working Girl: The Fine PrintSDOC Publishing Internet Solutionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041229381529252700noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410149219983195338.post-8793601970030077792012-01-24T09:25:45.375-05:002012-01-24T09:25:45.375-05:00I noticed the footnote as well, and have a slightl...I noticed the footnote as well, and have a slightly different take on it. I work with businesses as they select new locations.<br /><br />First, schools are NOT under the purview of our City. Period. <br /><br />The only post-secondary school in Dunwoody is GA Perimeter College, and it seems this comment intends to illustrate the importance of keeping GPC in Dunwoody. <br /><br />Some neighbors seem to feel otherwise. <br /><br />From my perspective, companies might decide on a location like Dunwoody because we have decent schools for their kids, not so much for an 'educated work force.' <br /><br />The slide seemed odd to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410149219983195338.post-65290484224272919222012-01-23T22:53:10.526-05:002012-01-23T22:53:10.526-05:00Adrienne - my first comment is that the City needs...Adrienne - my first comment is that the City needs to do a better job of posting this information and the Mayor should request that Warren develop and include an Executive Summary. There is no need for all to have to wade through the minutia. And no one should be reliant on what John posts. This is not a knock on John as he's doing a public service and I appreciate that. Just a point that our City can and should be doing a better job, as this needs to be a priority for them to better communicate the strategy and tactics in play.<br /><br />Regarding the issue at hand, what the City seeks is to increase the tax base (revenue) as quickly as possible, with minimal investment and time to value. One large company with 200+ employees and revenues > $20M brings in a lot more tax revenue than 200 home businesses that collectively might generate $2M. Sure a couple could grow, but government wants it now. I'm not saying this is right or wrong, just that it "is". <br /><br />Why do they want it now, that's a whole new blog / rant. Let's just say that in the interim they must focus on investing in projects based on the internal rate of return of the project. There are no "surplus funds" to fall back on to mask the bad decisions that have left us with little cash to "fix stuff!"<br /><br />I'm just sayin' (cheap plug)Kerry de Vallettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315098184192467909noreply@blogger.com