Stone I grunted as Stretch went on and on about our numbers and the businesses that required our attention. He looked tired. I really needed to promote someone to the position of Treasurer. The car wash, the new bar, and the small strip mall we just invested in, which needed businesses to rent the spaces, were all our focus at the moment. “There’s a salon and an insurance company interested,” Stretch said. “We have ten spaces that need to be filled. After doing some research, I say we grant those two businesses spots and look for two clothing stores. One for adults, like a Buckle, and one for children. Maybe a thrift store too. Those types of businesses seem to do well in strip malls. Also, maybe an ice cream shop and a small restaurant like Chinese, they do well too. The Car Wash’s prof

