Billy
Schroeder, Giulianova Groceria: Support small town small businesses
January
25, 2013
Dear
Editor,
The
moving of a Little Caesars Pizza shop right next to Mediterraneo Restaurant is
the last straw.
In
the past ten years, there have been some alarming realities among small
business in Carroll County. The following examples are not necessarily in
chronological order.
The
Co-Op grocery store has been replaced by a Food Lion.
The
Pennsylvania Dutch Market has been replaced by an Advanced Auto Parts and a
PetSmart
Lowes
and Home Depot have forced the closure of regional, locally owned hardware
stores; Schaefer's, Albert's, and Kopp to name three.
Papa
John's built next to Frisco's Pub, which no longer in business.
Race
Pace Bicycles built within walking distance of White's Bicycles.
Little
Caesar's recently opened next to the Mediterraneo.
Firehouse
Subs next to Roberto's.
IHOP
being being placed one block away from Baugher's family restaurant.
Quiznio's
opened in the same shopping center as Ledo's Pizza.
Starbucks
built around the corner from Starry Night Bakery.
A
Greene Turtle, Applebee's, and Ruby Tuesday within walking distance from Time
Out Sports Bar and Grille, no longer in business.
Olive
Garden across the street from Maria's, no longer in business.
I
say put the Little Caesars next to Pizza Hut and see what Pizza hut has to say.
Put the IHOP next to Bob Evans and see what happens. As a small business owner
am I supposed to sit idly by and suck it up? Small business is the backbone of
America and it is hard enough competing with the Wall Marts of the world. How
many more Subways, Jiffy Marts, Wa Wa's, 7-11's ECT does one small town need.
Only we the consumers can make a difference
Twenty-five
cents on each dollar of a business' gross income is immediately spent in taxes,
licenses, and fees. When shopping locally, the remaining 75 cents is recycled
back into the community. Adversely, when shopping in chain establishments that
money is absorbed and spent within the corporation. Where are we going,
Westminster? What are we becoming? I am afraid that the Westminster I have
grown to know and love is losing the 'small town' flavor I cherish. Living in
Westminster has lost the feeling of being home' and has morphed into merely a
place to live.
There
is still time to reverse this direction. Please help us regain what we have
lost. Please, Please, Please support small business. If the course we are on
continues, we will certainly dry up and blow away.
Sincerely,
William
P. Schroeder Jr. Chef/Owner Brother Sun Inc. DBA Giulianova Groceria and Deli
[20130125
LTTE from Billy Schroeder Giulianova]
small
town, small businesses, Billy Schroeder, Giulianova Groceria, Main Street,
Italian food, Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland
GIULIANOVA
Italian Groceria, Deli, & Catering
Bill Schroeder
11
E Main Street, Westminster
(410)876-7425
Facebook.com/giulianova11
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Please
contact Bill Schroeder, owner and chef, with questions or concerns
History
of Giulianova Groceria, 11 E. Main St. in Westminster, MD
December
27, 2006
Giulianova
Groceria, http://www.brothersun.biz/history.html:
Opened in 1986 by Tony D'Eugenio, Giulianova has been a cornerstone of downtown
Westminster's Main Street community for two decades, serving the town's Italian
grocery needs.
Bill
Schroeder bought the store from Tony in the summer of 2003. While the line of
ethnic foods has greatly expanded, Bill has never deviated from the principle
of selecting the finest quality Italian goods for Giulianova's customers.
The
hoagies are the same as the day the doors opened in 1986, that is to say, they
are still the best in town. The lasagnas, sauces, and other products produced
in the store are derived from the tradition passed down by Mama D'Eugenio.
After
handing them down to her son Tony, she was more than happy to share them with
Bill. Don't bother driving to
Philadelphia, New York, or even Baltimore. Giulianova has been, and will be
your source for the finest Italian goods, right in your backyard!
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Also
see related:
Giulianova,
Main Street, Westminster, Maryland, Bill Schroeder, Italian, food, restaurants,
