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Ask The Mayor: West Lafayette's John Dennis On Development Versus Public Perception

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Economic development is tricky business.

Is it worthwhile to bring in a big-name company, but only create a few jobs, or is it better to create handfuls of jobs at a time at new supermarkets and gas stations? Just how much can one high-profile company improve a city’s chances of landing similar developments in the future?

We put those questions West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis this week on Ask The Mayor.

Also on this program, how does the waning success of Purdue’s football team hurt the bottom line of city businesses? And if the basketball teams are good this winter, can some of that lost revenue be recouped?