I live in a wonderful area, it is the cosmopolitan New York City to the south, sprawling green spaces and farms to the north and a rich and vibrant history. In between is a combination of small towns, cities and hamlets that each have their own distinctive flavor and feel. Westchester county has a lot to offer, however I have seen more and more small businesses and the identity of a town altered by large companies that move into an area.
I am not against the jobs that larger companies provide. What bothers me is the homogenization of a town taken over by chain stores and the consequence that these chains have to the small business owners. Certainly chains provide savings to customers looking to save any way they can, but surely there must be a way for the small businesses to coexist and thrive alongside the chains.
