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Archive Home > 2007 > November > 26 > Many see silver lining amid slower growth

Many see silver lining amid slower growth

Larger retailers aren’t coming, but niche companies are sprouting up

By Jeff McDonald / The Bulletin
November 26, 2007

MADRAS — New business growth has flattened here over the past year, but some new businesses are taking advantage of opportunities they see to capture local dollars and keep residents from driving south to Redmond or Bend.

An art gallery, a heating and cooling supplier, and a home....

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