Post #266895 by Tom Slick on Wed, Nov 15, 2006 10:33 AM

The biggest part in "saving" your local business is by becoming a regular patron and spreading the news of the wonderful place. That is the first step into preserving local landmarks. Being a regular customer and always telling friends and family is probably the most crucial promotions you can do for an establishment. Now before anyone pops up and asks "Define being a regular customer"...Well that is up to you, based on your income, time and such...If these places are possibly teetering on the map for demolition, you can find a way to support. All the above knowledge is wonderful in preservation and for trying to make a historical landmark, but supporting the business at hand while they are open is the first step. No patrons=no business= ultimately closure, So don't wait until the rumors start flying around that its going to close and then want to do something about it. Prevention can equal Preservation. I like Tikimojo, am tired of seeing posts like "Trader Vics closing???" and then seeing replies like "Ahh what a bummer we are going to lose another historical tiki establishment". I'd rather see posts like "I eat at Trader Vics twice a month or more". Even if you "cannot" eat there twice a month or more, you get the picture. Support the remaining businesses by making time to do so...If everybody felt like this and did the same, I highly doubt this topic would even be brought up..(unless the property was leased,which is a whole different ballgame.)