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Last month was Autism awareness month. Or maybe it's this month. From looking around the web and the various flyers out there there seems to be a conflict in opinion on that.

Regardless of when it is there are a lot of good people out there doing good things. I know we have a very active autism group here in Valley Springs. Was wondering if they had planned any events. If anyone know please post it here.

Here's a sampling of things going on elsewhere

More than 26 Walk for Autism Research events are scheduled for Spring 2006, including several kickoffs and walk events in April, including walks in Palmdale, CA , Abilene, TX, Phoenix, AZ , Cumberland, MD , and Broward County, FL . The first Orlando Walk for Autism Research will be held on April 29. The Walk for Autism Research is the signature fundraising event of the new Autism Speaks. Established by NAAR in 2000, Walk for Autism Research events have attracted hundreds of thousands of walkers worldwide who have raised tens of millions of dollars for autism research. Forty-three walks will be held in forty-six locations throughout the year. Click here to find a walk in your area.

A feature article in the May issue of Good Housekeeping magazine, hitting newsstands in April, will explore the challenges facing the families of children with autism. Its focus will be the story of Katie Wright, the daughter of Autism Speaks Co-Founders Bob and Suzanne Wright, and the Wrights' collective efforts to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.

Last week we we in need of a banner. Instead of ordering online or from Kinkos I thought I'd try out a local business. Valley Springs Sign and Graphics owned by Susie Marin.

 I was entirely impressed. The quality and workmanship was first rate. The customer service was perfect. And the price was great too. All around it was fantastic. 

 If you need a sign, banner, or anything else of that nature go see Susie.

 So this got me thinking. I think a lot about thisby the way.

 Here's my theory.

 Every business in Valley Springs that treats it's customers right enhances other businesses by keeping more customers in Valley Springs. and of course the opposite is true. Every business in Valley Springs that overcharges or otherwise does not treat their customers well affects the other businesses as well.

 For example:

Last week when I needed a sign if I had decided to go to Stockton, Lodi, Jackson, etc. I would have also thought about all the other things I might need from their. In order make the trip worthwhile I would have gone to a variety of other stores. Now that I know that it's better for me to get a sign in Valley Springs than in Stockton that decision will be made over and over and in the process it'll keep not only the money I spend on signs in Valley Springs but it quite possibly could keep money I spend on other things here also.

So is it harder for businesses in VS to have affordable prices? I would argue that in most cases it is not. Everyone who has been here awhile knows that Senders up in Mountain Ranch has always had competitive prices. If they can do it in Mountain Ranch then I see no reason it can't be done here.

Real Estate is cheaper here so therefor rent is cheaper. That's got to help. The only biggie is the lack of volume.

I here a lot of banter about not allowing box stores here. You really want to keep them out then you better help promote a healthy economy here. If your a business owner do your customers right. If your a consumer support those businesses. 

Vote with what counts, your pocket book.

And while your at it, vote for my business on Yelp 

http://www.yelp.com/biz/sheng-chi-kung-fu-valley-springs

 Have a great day

 Phil

I keep telling these guys to be careful about how they practice. But no they just don't listen

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