Here’s a story that you don’t see everyday and the headline might as well read, ‘Business owner shuts down to help out competition.’
It seems as if Thomas Currence, the owner of Currence Family Restaurant in Chester SC for over 15 years is taking the belief that ‘it’s better to give than to recieve’ to heart. Facing 21% unemployment rate in Chester SC, Currence has decided to close his restaurant for all but 3 days of the week in order to encourage his patrons to visit other restaurants.
According to the story in the Rock Hill SC Herald,
“There’s a lot of weak in this city right now,” Currence said, noting how plant closures and the resulting unemployment have put a tangible weight on the collective shoulders of Chester County that’s drained the community of its spirit.
If being closed three extra days during the week will help others get more business, even just a little — and therefore help turn around the economic misfortune — Currence believes it will be worth it.
Personally, I think it’s fantastic that someone like Thomas is putting his beliefs into action. There’s a lot of talk these days about helping those that really need the help and it’s very rare to see someone actually take action like what he’s doing.
My hats off to Thomas and I’d say if you’re in Chester, definitely go visit him and help him out on the 3 days a week he is open!
