This week we’ve had a couple quotes in the press regarding next week’s G20 Summit. Since we’re in a fast paced businesses, we have learned to be efficient with our words. I guess this skill has earned us the “final word” a couple of times this week 
The first was an article in the Associated Press:
Some businesses near G-20 protest camp to close
Some excerpts below, read the full story here.
Thousands of people are expected to flock to Pittsburgh to protest everything from globalization, policies they view to be harmful to the environment, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and even mega-corporations, the types of businesses conspicuously absent in the Strip District.
The neighborhood is a microcosm of a what the world should look like, said Melissa Minnich, a spokeswoman for the Thomas Merton Center, a Pittsburgh activist group that cites peace and social justice as its agenda and plans to demonstrate during the G-20 summit.
The Strip District is “a very good thing, local independent business owners and not being made of big box stores” means the profits go back into the community, Minnich said, adding that the neighborhood is an example of what “go-local” campaigns around the world are aiming for.
Alexis Shaffer, who along with her husband, Luke, owns 21st Street Coffee and Tea, is confident police will keep things under control. Their shop is staying open, and she believes business will be booming.
“The majority of the protesters are here to be heard and not to cause a problem with any of the businesses,” Shaffer said.
Yesterday, I basically echoed that sentiment- that we’re not only hopeful but excited for the potential for our business next week. It was the last thing I said, however, that was quote worthy… here’s a link to the video. Really happy to see Pamela’s, Mon Aimee, and Cafe Raymond will be open next week as well. Those are all really great local businesses that you should patronize. If you are a business that is deciding to close- we’ll be happy to have your customers over for a drink next week.
