There has been lots of attention to the so called "Big Box" stores moving into a community
and the impact they have on local smaller "mom and pop" businesses that have been
established in many cases for generations.
The big stores move in and drive many of the small stores out of business by
under cutting prices, offering larger variety and longer hours all at the expense
of personal attention and better service.
In the case of road races there is a similar trend. Large corporations are
moving in to stage events all across the country. The trend appears to be
expanding as these corporations see an opportunity to expand their business and
stage more and more events to maximize their profits.
Read full article on the Examiner.com.
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