I am signing this petition in opposition of any Walmart Stores, Inc store being built in the Village of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
Why is this important?
Guess what Pleasant Prairie, your Outdoor Theater (which opened in 1949) sadly is scheduled to close after this summer. Unfortunately, this lot along with at least two others has caught the attention of none other than - Walmart Stores, Inc, who is reportedly looking at multiple locations in Pleasant Prairie to build a store.
Pleasant Prairie is prime real estate between two major cities for new, small businesses to set up shop. Studies have proven that Walmart is a small business killer, no one can compete with the cut throat competition that is Walmart. This will not encourage new business growth in the Village.
Walmart is also a leader in minimum wage, no benefits, part time jobs. This is not a sound economic decision for the Village of Pleasant Prairie.
Is this the vision you have for your Village?
I encourage you to watch the documentary: Walmart: The High Cost of Low Prices. Youtube link to full movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jazb24Q2s94
