Letters to the Editor 11/14/2012

To the Editor:

After reading two articles in this week's Nugget ("Council debates city's economic role" and "Slick's Que Co. closing Sisters location"), I believe we have a wonderful opportunity to score a quick win for Sisters.

Full disclosure: I moved here in July. I don't understand the different roles and responsibilities of the various commerce/economic development organizations. I have yet to eat at Slick's.

Back to that "quick win" I mentioned: I think the folks in charge of bringing business to Sisters, the new landlord and the management of Slick's should huddle to figure out a way to keep the business open. Making existing businesses successful is critical. Success is the single most important tool for attracting new businesses.

Perhaps there are better plans in place for this location. A profitable business that enhances the Sisters experience for locals and tourists would be wonderful. However, no one wins if another "For Lease" sign appears.

Jay Wilkins