Case Study for Irvington Indiana
There is a problem in Irvington, Indiana. Irvington is a small town inside Indianapolis Indiana that is filled with local sole proprietors and partnerships. It is a primary residential area. It was established in 1870. Kids spend their days hanging out at lazy daze while parents browse the book selection at Book Momma's. Then everyone meets at Jockamo's to grab dinner with family and neighbors. However, things have recently changed. Irvington has been overrun by large corporations.
Walmart. McDonalds. Burger King. All of these corporations have started to develop in Irvington. This has made a major impact on the sole proprietors and partnerships. Local businesses have started to close because of the competition that these corporations have started. These sole proprietors and partnerships have not been able to compete with the low prices and convenience of these large corporations. Several have gone out of business or are struggling to stay open. If these corporations continue to expand then it is likely that all local businesses will close.
The solution is to put a limit on how many and what types of corporations can start up in Irvington. Regulations may include putting a required distance on how far away a corporation can start from Irvington. Additionally, Irvington can start opening local businesses that sell products that corporations don't have.
Walmart. McDonalds. Burger King. All of these corporations have started to develop in Irvington. This has made a major impact on the sole proprietors and partnerships. Local businesses have started to close because of the competition that these corporations have started. These sole proprietors and partnerships have not been able to compete with the low prices and convenience of these large corporations. Several have gone out of business or are struggling to stay open. If these corporations continue to expand then it is likely that all local businesses will close.
The solution is to put a limit on how many and what types of corporations can start up in Irvington. Regulations may include putting a required distance on how far away a corporation can start from Irvington. Additionally, Irvington can start opening local businesses that sell products that corporations don't have.
Prompting Question: What other solutions could Irvington implement?
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