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Have you ever started a business?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
505 Votes

Have you ever started a business?

Yes!

9

No!

2

Yes!

7 Comments
Rick Allen
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Rick Allen

Yes and its more trouble than worth! I will never do that again! Great way to lose money.

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Sussie Due
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Sussie Due

Yes. I have three and they are doing quite well.

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Eric Hecox
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Eric Hecox

I had an Automotive paint store for over 20 years. I had to close it when my wife's health took a rapid downhill turn. Now I'm taking care of her 24/7 with help from our 18 year old daughter. I had "Partners in I don't care" come over one time, never again do I want anyone else to care for her.

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Amber Moeggenberg
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Amber Moeggenberg

I got tired of working for large corporations so I started my own business

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John Philo
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John Philo

I had a business in Central Oregon for over 25 years. I would never open another business in the state of Oregon ever again.

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Gabe West
Gabe West

To high of taxes

No!

1 Comments
Gabe West
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Gabe West

In this economy why would you!

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Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

Yes

5

No

1

Yes

5 Comments
Michael Turpin
1
Michael Turpin

Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.

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Gary Dehm
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Gary Dehm

Simply, they're unfair to other businesses. Each space represents potential income for one or multiple businesses. If parklettes are to remain, businesses should file an application per space with an associated annual fee, subject to increase rent cost/year. They cause more problems than they solve.

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Pat Glandon
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Pat Glandon

I don't shop downtown or eat due to lack of parking.

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Ka San
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Ka San

Since nobody sits outside in the cold of winter, why not remove all the outdoor eating areas at least in the winter??

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Jay B Lane
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Jay B Lane

Nobody is sitting outside in the winter months and Street dining should be limited May - October months. Also what is not needed is 4 season dining in these structures (walls. Heaters, etc) when restaurants have room inside. If eateries don't have room inside, shouldn't be taking public space

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No

1 Comment
Hector Vijarro
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Hector Vijarro

A few circles around the area, I always find a spot. It’s not any different than any other city. I like seeing people enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we live here.

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 Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

Yes

0

No

1

Yes

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

No

1 Comment
Ka San
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Ka San

NO, with all the info out there about scams, it is inexcusable for anyone savvy to be taken in by such. However, seniors are particularly vulnerable, and family should assist them in avoiding scams. I had to take away my mother's phone when she entered assisted living and later memory care.

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