A small cabinet shop on 10 acres is, of course, neither. Technology, too, should bring more small, clean, home-based operations. If this county is to have that kind of small business, ways to accommodate it must be found. As Klatt said, one reason to allow more home-based businesses is that many small operations have trouble finding affordable commercial space. For La Plata County, economic diversity is a crucial element to both a healthy business environment and a healthy community.
Small businesses are a key part of that mix.
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