Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 9

32 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 9 at the point where I think it can support other retail/commercial type businesses. It’s really hard for small towns to break out and be able to support a retail industry, but I think Farmersville is at that cusp of being able to attract larger chains, whether it’s hardware or shoe stores, things of that nature, we are going to be working to try and attract that here.” Bringing new, larger businesses to the community will also add local employment opportunities. “We need the services here for the residents, but that also provides work opportunities for them. It’s all connected. Our location right off Highway 198 makes it convenient for people to jump off and on the highway as they are passing through up to the national parks, but it’s also good for people that are looking for a quieter town to live in, who are commuting to one of the neighboring cities for work. We are at that point where we are making a lot of improvements here so that we will be able to attract businesses and new Jennifer Gomez, City Manager