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Miller wrote on Feb 12, 2008 10:05 AM:
Sometimes you need a catalyst to jumpstart business activity. Home Depot will be just that. As the anchor for this 35 acre development, they will provide the initial infrastructure to develop a new shopping district that will provide new jobs and more opportunities. The view of the bay will not be blocked. In fact the new boardwalk will finally make it accessible to the public. Once this development is finished it will be the most pleasing spot in the whole area. It will be new and help attract more tourists like everyone wants so bad. As far as LNG is concerned; I fully back it. Its time to end the stagnant econmomy and stop the stagnant minds.
Fred wrote on Feb 12, 2008 7:23 AM:
Wow, amazing how we can go from a home improvement warehouse store to an LNG terminal. I wholeheartedly agree with M from Coos Bay that this area needs an enima to bring life back into it, and I suggest that as soon as we figure out what an enima is, we should start working on getting one for the bay area.
Getting back on topic, I am sure that Home Depot will help bring down prices and in the process run a number of local merchants out of business. This will then result in a reduction in the overall number of retail related jobs in this area. Home Depot is able to leverage its highly efficient supply chain to procure merchandise at prices well below that of local merchants. They also design their stores to optimize labor utilization – they are able to move vast quantities of merchandise with a small relatively inexpensive labor force. Labor rates will be similar to those of the other big box store in town (Wal-Mart). Any illusion of Home Depot providing a significant number of family wage jobs is just that, an illusion.
Finally, remember that HOPE is not an economic recovery STRATEGY!
Getting back on topic, I am sure that Home Depot will help bring down prices and in the process run a number of local merchants out of business. This will then result in a reduction in the overall number of retail related jobs in this area. Home Depot is able to leverage its highly efficient supply chain to procure merchandise at prices well below that of local merchants. They also design their stores to optimize labor utilization – they are able to move vast quantities of merchandise with a small relatively inexpensive labor force. Labor rates will be similar to those of the other big box store in town (Wal-Mart). Any illusion of Home Depot providing a significant number of family wage jobs is just that, an illusion.
Finally, remember that HOPE is not an economic recovery STRATEGY!
M of Coos Bay wrote on Feb 9, 2008 8:45 PM:
Have any of you done your homework about LNG? Have you gone to the City Council meetings? LNG is not a good thing for this area! It puts our whole community in a very dangerous zone if something was to go wrong. Are you willing to sacrifice this community so some foreigners can line their pockets with money at the risk of our community, NO not me! They have tried to get some bigger cities to buy into this for a long time, but they don't want to take the risk and it isn't even an American owned company. ???? What gives? We need somebody that cares about this area in office, not one that is willing to do or hurt anyone just for the sake of padding their own pockets. Make some good decisions for once. This area needs an enima to bring life back into it and see it flourish once again. We need some new businesses in this area and restaurants. We need to improve our waterfronts. We have waterfront land that is just rotting in front of us. We could have one of the most Beautiful cities in the whole country if CB/NB would work together and improve some areas and allow restaurants, businesses and resorts to come into this area. Another area is Empire, when are they going to allow the Hollering point to be developed? That is another area that would be perfect for restaurants and resorts to build and that would be great for the economy. The locals and tourists would love it. I too would love to see Trader Joe's move into this area. I write to them often also about opening a store in this area. I agree about supporting local businesses, and I do, but progress and change need to take place for CB/NB to survive.
Coos Bay Citizen wrote on Feb 7, 2008 11:57 AM:
I support the concept of an anchor store that would bring others to the area or encourage home-grown entreprenuership. But why in a location that blocks one of the pretties bays in the country? Eagles Perch contends stumbling over bums and feces, etc. Typical provencial ignorance. Maybe a trip to Portlands waterfront park might give him/her a clue as to whats possible. But where is the local leadership to bring sustainable, community-minded business in? Instead we as a community jump up and down like little puppies when companies like WalMart say jump and buy our Chinese made products so we can increase our debt to our Chinese overlords. One of the few businesses we have plenty of is home improvement type and it's reallly great that they're locally owned. But if we HAD to bring in another one, what would've been so terrible about Jerry's out of Eugene. They even hire people who actually know what they're talking about and they're Oregonians. It's about the big picture folks, and the local politicians, from CB-NB city councils, Coos County Commissioners, and Port of CB members who are consistently backward-looking, environmentally ignorant, and paternalistic yahoos. Surely there's a hero somewhere in the bunch. But the track record is dismal.
Michael... wrote on Feb 6, 2008 12:07 PM:
MANY thanks to the Coquille Tribe & North Bend for the new Home Depot coming to this area...
Figures Home Depot would be located in North Bend...since Coos Bay is clueLESS (Either EXCESSIVE fees or trying to TELL a successful outside of the area business how to run their business) on how to attract & seal the deal on any new businesses interested in this area. Coos Bay counsil & the Port commission should be sent to a successful area for Basic101 business training on how to attract, find & keep outside $$$ coming into this area that desperately NEEDS it!
Figures Home Depot would be located in North Bend...since Coos Bay is clueLESS (Either EXCESSIVE fees or trying to TELL a successful outside of the area business how to run their business) on how to attract & seal the deal on any new businesses interested in this area. Coos Bay counsil & the Port commission should be sent to a successful area for Basic101 business training on how to attract, find & keep outside $$$ coming into this area that desperately NEEDS it!
JT wrote on Feb 4, 2008 6:00 PM:
As one of those "Darn Indians" and an employee for them, I, for one, am happy that they're offering new jobs to people. Believe it or not, it is hard to find a good job without leaving your family, friends, and the place you grew up in. Not everyone can get a college degree and have a super well paying job. I think it's great what they're providing for this city, as well as the surrounding cities.
Catrina wrote on Feb 4, 2008 2:10 PM:
If you don't want the Coquille tribe to have Home Depot on their land you need to pressure the CB/NB city councilors to get businesses to locate on property not owned by someone else. The councilors and other people have done everthing they can to run off any potential businesses. At least the tribe is willing to make an investment in the community.
Miller wrote on Feb 3, 2008 10:10 AM:
Despite layoffs at Home Depot's headquarters, they are positioned to open 76 new stores this year. The current housing trend has them laying off 500 employees out of 5000 at its headquarters but not at any of its 2200 stores. Its not doom and gloom as carnac would suggest. This only reflects the current state of the economy and decline in home building. Home Depot will begin construction in North Bend this spring. Don't read much into the negativistic people who are praying that this development never occurs.
Sabrina wrote on Feb 2, 2008 8:14 PM:
i have the same complaints about coos bay that everyone else does, its about time!i hope its happens fast and soon.Yay on home depot! and more life in this town.
Jim wrote on Feb 2, 2008 12:06 PM:
Elizabeth..what? HD gives to Republicans? oh my god! What will we do? Panic! Fear!
let's find someone that gives to Democrats so we can TAX them heavily- yeah...that's the ticket.
let's find someone that gives to Democrats so we can TAX them heavily- yeah...that's the ticket.
carnac wrote on Feb 1, 2008 6:42 PM:
Keep hope alive CBK, but Home Depot just announced layoffs due to the declining economy. If they do come here, it is not going to be soon.
Coos Bay Kid wrote on Jan 30, 2008 5:10 PM:
Life is about change. There is no life in CB/NB. The area/economy has been stagnant for decades. Nothing ever changes in CB/NB. If there is a change it doesn't produce results that are promised. The Home Depot deal is promising. I hope that this will start a series of change for the bay area. More businesses will need no accompany Home Depot in order to lift the area from a depressed economy. Home Depot is only a start, but a good one at that.
Ms Fix it wrote on Jan 30, 2008 3:36 PM:
I was thrilled to hear that HD has finally signed an agreement. Having lived here for only a few years I find it very difficult and frustrating to shop here having to go to a hardware store, a plumbing store, and electrical store, a landscape store, a paint store etc.... before one is able to even start a home improvement project. We love to do work on our home but don;t have the extra time it takes to go all over town to find the pieces for the project. Then you get in the middle of a project and run out of something on a Saturday afternoon, too bad all the stores are already closed. there are many reasons why these type of stores have been successful and it will be here to. It will create the needed competition for the other stores to do better or get out. I hope for many new stores and restraunts to come in and be the draw and competition this town needs to revive. If not there will not be any young people left to run this town so the older generation can retire. Life is all about change and it is going to happen whether you like it or not so enjoy its benefits.
EAGLES PERCH wrote on Jan 29, 2008 10:06 AM:
WHAT A WASTE OF WATERFRONT PROPERTY? WELL, YOU MAY BE RIGHT. MAYBE WE NEED TO TELL THOSE DARN INDIANS (WHO HAPPEN TO OWN THE LAND) THAT WE WANT TO HAVE IT TURNED INTO A LOVELY PARK-LIKE SETTING, WHERE YOU COULD INTERACT WITH NATURE, WHILE STUMBLING OVER MORE SLEEPING BUMS (OOPS,I MEANT HOMELESS)AND TRYING TO SIDESTEP BOTH THE ANIMAL AND HUMAN WASTE THAT YOU WILL ENCOUNTER. YES, WE NEED TO IGNORE THE LIVING WAGE JOBS AND LOCAL TAXES THAT WILL ARISE FROM THIS NEW PROJECT. YUP, WE REALLY DO NEED TO KEEP BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY OUT AND KEEP NORTH BEND FOR ITS NATIVES!
Miller wrote on Jan 29, 2008 9:41 AM:
Some of the readers making comments on this article are exactly whats wrong and has been wrong with this area. They want everything to stay the same and never change but bringing in new business can help this community. Competition really does work. Who doesn't want lower prices and more choices? Feel free to continue to shop at the existing stores but don't hinder progress because your afraid of growth.
employee wrote on Jan 28, 2008 8:44 PM:
As I work at the casino, I wish to remain anonymous. As for the minimum wage jobs, yes I have one. The tips I earn however more than make up the difference. If any local business person wishes to provide me with a "minimum wage job" that pays in excess of $1600 per month, sign me up. As for Home Depot, have you seen the prices in our local hardware stores? A little competition is not a bad thing. Since all the local individual hardware stores seem to be charging the same prices one has to wonder...what competition?
BunkerHillBob wrote on Jan 28, 2008 2:51 PM:
"Since the MILL CASINO was built all it has done is take take take all the money out of the locals pockets. And I wonder where all the money they are bringing in really goes ?????? Anyone else wonder that ????????"
Be careful what you ask for :)
Seriously, all you people jumping up and down on this HD wagon need to get a grip. This agreement lease is no better than the paper it was printed on.
Pipe dreams and/or minimum wage jobs, thats all it is.
Competition? I don't think so. HD just bought 6 stores in CHINA! Wonder where they're going to be getting more of their products to sell in the good old USA?
How many people here would really want a cheap made in china toilet or faucet? How often are you willing to replace it?
Whats YOUR time worth?
As for Costco: I'm not too old to remember all the rumors of them coming to PV, buying the land just across the street, east of the vet clinic...that was what, 30+ years ago? Have they built one yet?
How's about all the wealth that was going to be derived from opening up the North Spit or the ill conceived "T-Dock"? How many jobs were created or for that matter, how much money was funneled into the Bay Area?
"you're living in a dream world neo"
Be careful what you ask for :)
Seriously, all you people jumping up and down on this HD wagon need to get a grip. This agreement lease is no better than the paper it was printed on.
Pipe dreams and/or minimum wage jobs, thats all it is.
Competition? I don't think so. HD just bought 6 stores in CHINA! Wonder where they're going to be getting more of their products to sell in the good old USA?
How many people here would really want a cheap made in china toilet or faucet? How often are you willing to replace it?
Whats YOUR time worth?
As for Costco: I'm not too old to remember all the rumors of them coming to PV, buying the land just across the street, east of the vet clinic...that was what, 30+ years ago? Have they built one yet?
How's about all the wealth that was going to be derived from opening up the North Spit or the ill conceived "T-Dock"? How many jobs were created or for that matter, how much money was funneled into the Bay Area?
"you're living in a dream world neo"
NB Native wrote on Jan 28, 2008 10:39 AM:
As someone else pointed out, what a waste of waterfront property, a casino and a Home Depot. The casino takes everyones money, builds an RV Park to take the business away from all the locals that own RV Parks, has all their restrauants taking business away from all the other local restrauants, now leases to a Home Depot to take that business away from locally owned stores, and in the whole picture, completely waste the entire waterfront that used to bring in family wage jobs . Since the MILL CASINO was built all it has done is take take take all the money out of the locals pockets. And I wonder where all the money they are bringing in really goes ?????? Anyone else wonder that ????????
Joe six pack wrote on Jan 27, 2008 7:27 PM:
Who owens that land was itr covered with water in 1874. Was its Weyerhaeuser's to sell to the Coquille Indians ?
Nick wrote on Jan 27, 2008 12:17 PM:
Oh, and CB3, you'll get your wish (in a sense). Bandon will have all of the economic growth in this county in the near future, whereas Coos Bay and North Bend will stay stagnant economically, only offering minimum wage, part-time jobs.
Nick wrote on Jan 27, 2008 12:15 PM:
Property values in this area need to drop. They're highly inflated for the market. Don't worry, though, the bubble is bursting.
As for this, good for Home Depot I guess. I, personally, would rather have a much reliable store such as this (Lowes comes to mind as a vastly superior "big box" improvement store, but Jerry's in Eugene is superior to HD as well). But this isn't a bad business necessarily to have in the community, as it will be more affordable than many local companies (but please, people, don't expect to get Eugene or Portland prices... that's a pipe dream, at best). Of course, minimum wage jobs aren't going to do anything for the families that really need it, but whatever. Those people don't matter... it only matters that we have as much cheap labor as possible, and that we continue down the path of haves and have-nots in this community (and elsewhere in the US).
Now, Trader Joe's, that's a store I'd support, without question, coming to this area. Of course, that's because they offer many things that you flat-out cannot find anywhere around, and I'll just say that the one or two employees I've met at local stores dabbling in the same sort of products are... ignorant and prejudice, I'll just put it that way.
As for this, good for Home Depot I guess. I, personally, would rather have a much reliable store such as this (Lowes comes to mind as a vastly superior "big box" improvement store, but Jerry's in Eugene is superior to HD as well). But this isn't a bad business necessarily to have in the community, as it will be more affordable than many local companies (but please, people, don't expect to get Eugene or Portland prices... that's a pipe dream, at best). Of course, minimum wage jobs aren't going to do anything for the families that really need it, but whatever. Those people don't matter... it only matters that we have as much cheap labor as possible, and that we continue down the path of haves and have-nots in this community (and elsewhere in the US).
Now, Trader Joe's, that's a store I'd support, without question, coming to this area. Of course, that's because they offer many things that you flat-out cannot find anywhere around, and I'll just say that the one or two employees I've met at local stores dabbling in the same sort of products are... ignorant and prejudice, I'll just put it that way.
just one voice wrote on Jan 26, 2008 1:39 PM:
competition keeps the prices affordable and boosts economy, provides jobs, and raises property values. Which is a definite value in our current housing market.
Elizabeth wrote on Jan 25, 2008 8:04 PM:
I would've much rather had a Costco to give Walmart competition than a Home Depot to add even more profit strain to our local home improvement stores.
Costco also doesn't funnel money to Republican PACs either, unlike Home Depot.... :-/
Costco also doesn't funnel money to Republican PACs either, unlike Home Depot.... :-/
Opal wrote on Jan 25, 2008 5:56 PM:
To Gerry Evans - I too have gotten in touch with many franchises. None are willing to come to this area because of the size of the population of the county - which is low by their standards. CB and NB joining would not have helped that. We need to learn to support our local businesses. I have mixed emotions about the Home Depot store - what about Farr's and Broadway Builders to name two that will be effected. These are our local families. Also, I wish they would have located by KMart because it seems like a waste of waterfront property.
carnac wrote on Jan 25, 2008 5:13 PM:
MILLER, all that has been said is "has finalized a lease agreement", which means nothing.
Miller wrote on Jan 25, 2008 10:17 AM:
Home Depot would be very upset with CEDCO if a press release was issued acknowledging an erroneous lease agreement. With this in mind, I am confident that such an agreement has taken place. In addition, Home Depot doesn't announce future store openings until construction is well underway and generally when the store actually opens for business. I agree that several deals for projects and developments in this area have been shelved for one reason or another, but this one is nearly complete. Stay positive as work on the site should begin very soon.
Coos Bay Kid wrote on Jan 25, 2008 8:24 AM:
It's a shame that the bay area has such a bad reputation for not keeping promises. Like I said before, I'll believe it when I see it. I agree with Carnac that we have been burned many times. A good example is Pony Village's promise of a Ross Dress for Less. Although Ross is here, it took 4 years. The businesses in PV took a MAJOR hit and some were not able to make it because of a promise. I hope that Home Depot is a sure thing and happens soon. The bay area is in dire need of some good news. I sincerely hopw that Carnac's prediction does not come true.
carnac wrote on Jan 24, 2008 6:32 PM:
This article is very vague as to if there actually is a lease agreement signed, and oddly there is no independent news reportage of this deal elsewhere, except for the Register-Guard's attempt to contact Home Depot with no result. Corporate headquarters hasn't made a comment, and nothing about it is on their web site. The Coquille Tribe has a history of not being 100% truthful about its doings, so don't get too excited yet that this is really coming to pass. Considering the current economic outlook, I predict we won't see a Home Depot here anytime soon.
Barney wrote on Jan 24, 2008 12:09 PM:
I see lots of hopes and aspirations posted here.
I sure hope someone is archiving them, just as a reminder of its one thing to hold out hope, it's another to be wishing upon a star......
I sure hope someone is archiving them, just as a reminder of its one thing to hold out hope, it's another to be wishing upon a star......
Miller wrote on Jan 24, 2008 9:34 AM:
It's true that large chains like Red Lobster use certain criteria before actually placing stores. But others are quite eager to jump in when a large anchor store such as Home Depot builds a store. You will see many interested tenants for the new shopping center next to Home Depot, just don't get your hopes up for Chili's or Boston Market. The Coos Bay-North Bend area is growing and when LNG and the container terminal develop their industries you will see a lot of new businesses and jobs spring up. Bandon will grow a bit too but mostly through new mega dollar homes. Bandon will still feed off of the Bay Area just as the rest of the small towns around here do.
cb3 wrote on Jan 24, 2008 8:33 AM:
I'd rather see Bandon have all the growth and Coos Bay and North Bend stay small.
NB wrote on Jan 23, 2008 7:18 PM:
I work for one of our small local businesses. This business has been strong in the area for over 25 years. It is an outstanding family oriented place to work. Still there is little room for advancement. Wage between someone who has been there for years isn't much more than someone who just starts. I too will be looking at other options when Home Depot comes in. How can you not when you have a family to raise? Improving your life and exploring your options should never come to a stand still.
Gerry Evans wrote on Jan 23, 2008 5:20 PM:
To all of you wishing for an Ihop, Red Lobster, Outback, etc, etc... When I first moved to Coos Bay a few years ago I to missed all the "national brand restruants" so I called, wrote, emailed, faxed, did every communications I knew how to do, to try and get attention for the beautiful south coast and its need for a few "nationally recognized" restruants. What I was told by more then one of those who bothered to answer, (Marie Calenders, Dennys) to name but two, was this... When they look at a place to put in a business they look at population numbers to begin with. Next they look at economics of the area (family income, business income,etc) IF those add up and look good then they go for location, location, location AND community support by the business leaders that are already there... At the time I was pitching for Coos Bay I was one of those business people, a business which I lost because of a shady land lord who would not fix the building we leased. (So much for help for a new business by the business leaders of the community)
You all must realize that national chain restruant businesses are usually owned by "someone", a small business person who just happens to use a nationally recognized name brand on the front of his building, so of course they must investigate before they invest. Looking at Coos Bay/North Bend from a distance, a small business person doesn't see all the area around CB/NB that would be drawn to their new business They only see a small community of under 30,000 people with minumal income and no "national" names except the Wal Mart store and one sizzler restruant.. When Coos Bay and North Bend were fighting the war on whether to incorporate or not, I hoped they would because they would make a bigger "footprint" on the population map that a larger, national business looks at, when they are deciding where to place a new property. But I guess it wasn't to be because it didn't happen.. Maybe now that Home Depot is taking the bold step and moving to North Bend they can draw in more of the outside world with them.. Are you ready for that?
You all must realize that national chain restruant businesses are usually owned by "someone", a small business person who just happens to use a nationally recognized name brand on the front of his building, so of course they must investigate before they invest. Looking at Coos Bay/North Bend from a distance, a small business person doesn't see all the area around CB/NB that would be drawn to their new business They only see a small community of under 30,000 people with minumal income and no "national" names except the Wal Mart store and one sizzler restruant.. When Coos Bay and North Bend were fighting the war on whether to incorporate or not, I hoped they would because they would make a bigger "footprint" on the population map that a larger, national business looks at, when they are deciding where to place a new property. But I guess it wasn't to be because it didn't happen.. Maybe now that Home Depot is taking the bold step and moving to North Bend they can draw in more of the outside world with them.. Are you ready for that?
Miller wrote on Jan 23, 2008 2:44 PM:
Re_Pete obviously missed out on economics and business 101. I am a small business owner and business tradesman and I have been nearly priced out of the market because of our local suppliers high prices. I am always looking for better deals so that I can give my customers fair prices on my products. Fair isn't found much around these parts. Demand for home improvement products is here, Pete. My Aunt just spent over $30,000 on a new deck and remodel. She will spend about that much more before she is finished. We drive to Roseburg a lot because the local stores are too expensive. Lumbermen's is not a local store anyway, and the money I spend there doesn't necessarily stay in town. These building supply outfits all charge what the market will bear and when Home Depot arrives they will have to put aside their greed and get competitive for once. Well that's just too bad. I have shopped at many Home Depot stores all over the country and your assessment is wrong. Pete doesn't have much faith in the local people. To say most people around here are untrained and unmotivated is a slap in the face. The people I know are hard workers who take their jobs seriously, no matter the wage.
Carla G- NB wrote on Jan 23, 2008 12:27 PM:
This is great! It's not coming fast enough! I think COSCO and Olive Garden would also be a great thing to have. I do have concerns about the jobs coming, are they going to be only PART TIME jobs like many jobs already around here, and you still have to work two other jobs( such as me) to make ends meet? I want to see more full time jobs! We need it here in Coos Bay/ North Bend. Keep up the great work I like the thought we're growing.
Re_Pete wrote on Jan 23, 2008 12:26 PM:
The construction of a big box store will not magically generate new demand for building and home improvement materials. So where will the demand come from? Some will come from materials currently purchased at similar stores in the valley, but most will come at the expense of local retailers.
So what about the promise of higher wages? Home Depot’s early business model relied on staffing their stores with qualified trade people earning competitive wages. This is now a thing of the past. Go into any Home Depot and you will find a staff of untrained and unmotivated minimum wage earners.
Judging by the spelling and grammar of some of these postings, Home Depot will not have any trouble assembling its usual staff in the bay area.
So what about the promise of higher wages? Home Depot’s early business model relied on staffing their stores with qualified trade people earning competitive wages. This is now a thing of the past. Go into any Home Depot and you will find a staff of untrained and unmotivated minimum wage earners.
Judging by the spelling and grammar of some of these postings, Home Depot will not have any trouble assembling its usual staff in the bay area.
Miller wrote on Jan 23, 2008 9:08 AM:
I am very excited about the new Home Depot locating here but I am also very enthusiastic about the rest of the development. We could be talking about 12-15 new retail stores and restaurants, possibly more. once completed, this eyesore of an area will be beautiful and welcoming. North Bend and the rest of the community will be very proud of this new shopping center. I am still hoping for an Applebee's or IHOP. It would also be nice to see a second anchor store build here like Best Buy or Barnes and Noble. How about a new Outback steakhouse or Olive Garden? It's nice to dream.
Frank wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:21 PM:
The guaranteed jobs as opposed to LNG PERHAPS jobs will be welcome. No danger to the community either!!
Naturals of Bandon wrote on Jan 22, 2008 10:03 AM:
Hear! Hear! Ditto on a Trader Joe in the area instead of having to drive to Eugene for their unique offerings.
I have regularly written to TJ from their website
http://www.traderjoes.com/location_requests_form.aspx
regarding putting a store on the coast to serve Brookings-Harbor north and Florence south by locating it in CB-NB; it will pull from Coquille and MP, too. Maybe if more people wrote, explaining our unique coast community situation and have them consider a site that will draw from CB, NB, Bandon, Lakeside, MP, Langlois, Coquille, PO, Reedsport, Gold Beach and Brookings-Harbor, they might pay attention . . .worth a try, eh?
I have regularly written to TJ from their website
http://www.traderjoes.com/location_requests_form.aspx
regarding putting a store on the coast to serve Brookings-Harbor north and Florence south by locating it in CB-NB; it will pull from Coquille and MP, too. Maybe if more people wrote, explaining our unique coast community situation and have them consider a site that will draw from CB, NB, Bandon, Lakeside, MP, Langlois, Coquille, PO, Reedsport, Gold Beach and Brookings-Harbor, they might pay attention . . .worth a try, eh?
Carla of MP wrote on Jan 21, 2008 11:00 AM:
Whoooo Hooooo Brady you go and same for all the rest that worked so hard on this. I remember when we first built casino and all the flack that was given about crime going to increase...NOT! Why should our children grow up and HAVE to move away for a job?...let them decide that themselves as adults. Keep in mind that the city council said no...It's not the white man who said yes...this tribe is forever trying to improve not only for themselves BUT all surrounding as well.....
Keep our young people here wrote on Jan 20, 2008 9:07 AM:
Wow! Its about time! Glad to see the existing business owners and the city councils were not able to stop CEDCO from pushing this forward. This is a much needed ecnomical "shot in the arm" for Coos County.
RICK wrote on Jan 19, 2008 10:42 PM:
IT'S ABOUT TIME!I LOVE THE HOME DEPOT.LUMBERMENS AND KOSS HEAD LUMBER DON'T EVEN COMPARE TO THE SELECTION THE HOME DEPOT OFFERS THE CONSUMMER.ALSO THEY WILL PAY BETTER THAN WHAT THESE 2 OTHER PLACES OFFER THERE EMPLOYEE'S.
WE NEED MORE JOBS HERE.LET'S BRING MORE AND MORE BUSINESSES HERE TO TOWN AND START KNOCKING THOSE LOW WAGES UPWARDS HERE IN TOWN.AWESOME NEWS.
RICK
WE NEED MORE JOBS HERE.LET'S BRING MORE AND MORE BUSINESSES HERE TO TOWN AND START KNOCKING THOSE LOW WAGES UPWARDS HERE IN TOWN.AWESOME NEWS.
RICK
Miller wrote on Jan 19, 2008 9:47 AM:
Great news for the Bay Area, Coquille Indian Tribe and Home Depot. This is only the beginning of bigger and grander things. 150,000 square feet of mixed retail use will be greatly appreciated. Excellent job, Brady Scott.
Coos Bay Kid wrote on Jan 19, 2008 8:49 AM:
Way to go CEDCO. I won't get my hopes up though until I see the building being built. Hopefully the city will stay out of the way of growth this time around. Builder's and Farr's are convenient but overpriced. L from North Bend hit the "nail" on the head. Home Depot will bring growth and competitivenessthat's been lacking in the business communtiy. AWESOME! Bring in Costco, Trader Joe's. Make this area thriving area that it. Home Depot sees the potential that this area has. It's time to break the chains of poverty in this area.
Denise Sevigny wrote on Jan 18, 2008 9:45 PM:
COSTCO Is very much needed and Bed Bath & Beyond would also be a good choice
Quick Comment... wrote on Jan 18, 2008 9:39 PM:
What about all the transfer employees that may be on their way from other areas of the state. Usually all positions are open to internal employees who want to transfer to a new location. Not to mention the recruiting of existing talent from local hardware, lumber, retail, tile, carpet, windows, etc... Those employers may lose top people to offers of highers wages and better benefits... Not to mention most will be Part-Time 70/30 ratio 70% Part Time and 30% Fullt Time.
clarence wrote on Jan 18, 2008 8:52 PM:
yes I would support local business but it seems like every time you need something they will have to order it well some times you need it now. The last to time that I did home improvments I saved over a thousand dollars by driving to eugene to home depot and that include my fuel. I am so happy to have home depot coming to the area maybe by coming we can finaly get some Competition in this town
mato wrote on Jan 18, 2008 5:58 PM:
I second the comment - horray
for the Home Depot and if looking
for another store how about a
Trader Joes?
for the Home Depot and if looking
for another store how about a
Trader Joes?
Just An Observer wrote on Jan 18, 2008 3:52 PM:
YAY!!!!
Need I say more?
Need I say more?
L from N. Bend wrote on Jan 18, 2008 3:45 PM:
Thank you CEDCO, i am looking forward to Home Depot's arrival. In response to KW7DSP, the local builder supply companies are great for what they are, but the prices are not that good. I travel to Roseburg regularly to buy building materials and save anywhere from $300 to $2500 each trip. Yes it takes about $35 in fuel and a day off work but it pays in the end. This store will benefit the people of Coos Bay and North Bend more than the Tribe itself. Not to mention Home Depot will hire local residents and will be on the city tax rolls. A win win...
two dogs running wrote on Jan 18, 2008 3:16 PM:
Maybe instead of complaining about the "white man's" profit, we as a people need to rise up and bring some of our own businesses in.
beebsie wrote on Jan 18, 2008 2:16 PM:
A Trader Joe's would be nice.
KW7DSP wrote on Jan 18, 2008 1:20 PM:
What is wrong with the local businesses already here?
If your home needs remodeled why not shop Builder’s or Farr’s?
Why are we exempting a 200 year old law in the name of more White Mans Profit?
If your home needs remodeled why not shop Builder’s or Farr’s?
Why are we exempting a 200 year old law in the name of more White Mans Profit?
Jessica Simpson wrote on Jan 18, 2008 1:17 PM:
Don't forget the existing businesses for your current, and future, needs.
Gene wrote on Jan 18, 2008 12:33 PM:
That is just great! Now, maybe CEDCO can get Costco to come too. Oh well, it was a quick thought. They would probably need some more property.
Just a Girl wrote on Jan 18, 2008 11:32 AM:
I am glad to hear the the Home Depot is finally on its way. I drive by that area frequently and to see it continue to go unused and unoccupied is really sad. It will bring more jobs to the area as well as affordable home-improvement supplies. Not that we are entirely short of home-improvement stores but the prices are outragous. Now maybe more people will be able to fix up their houses and make this area a little more pleasing to the eye. Way to go CEDCO, you're the only people taking this area in a positive direction. The city counsils could take a huge page from your book!
C of North Bend wrote on Jan 18, 2008 11:31 AM:
Hurry up with it already! Our homes around here are in desperate need of makeovers.
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