A local reader (Brian) sent an email suggesting photos of the O-CHA Tea Bar. Brian pointed out that the business is up for sale and he suggested that if GreenvilleDailyPhoto readers were asked that they might make a difference. Also, on the O-CHA Tea Bar blog the owners say “please support us as much as possible in the next few weeks to help us keep our doors open” … With this post I would like to encourage all local readers to stop by soon and have some bubble tea. Let’s support local independent business.
January 29, 2007 - O-Cha Tea Bar
RestedTraveler said,
Thanks, Denton! I’ve been trying to carry the flag for Mallie and Mike over on UrbanPlanet.org, as well. There are shops and restaurants closing all around them on North Main and I’d prefer that they don’t suffer the same fate. I love this place!
I highly recommend the grape slushie with pearls. My daughter tried it this past weekend and it was pretty darned good (I had a taste).
John said,
Nice image - its always good to see something different, makes me think about the images that I post.
Annie said,
I’m 100% in support of keeping local business alive. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for the O-Cha Tea Bar/
Susan said,
I think that is a great idea to promote a local business. I hope Greenville residents read your blog.
Denton said,
RestedTraveler, you are welcome. I certainly support local business and especially independent business owners. They add a unique element to Greenville which sets us apart from other cities. Did you notice where I added a series of small ads for O-CHA which will appear on GreenvilleDailyPhoto for the next few weeks. I hope they help. PS: Great job at the Urban Planet Greenville forum. I encourage GreenvilleDailyPhoto readers to visit and contribute to the forum.
Olivier, yes it is a good idea. Greenville is small enough that individuals can make a difference. Hopefully my local readers will step up to the plate and help keep the doors open for O-CHA.
John, thank you. I was not pleased with any one of the photos I took. I did not think they did the building justice. However, I was pleased with the collage.
Annie, it is interesting to share local issues with people from around the world. I am sure many Daily Photo bloggers have seen similar challenges in their cities and towns. Thank you for your encouragement.
Susan, in response to your hope that Greenville residents read our blog. Our stats show that we are lucky enough to have 20,000+ visits monthly of which the majority are from the Greenville area. So my optimistic outlook leads me to think this sort of photo and encouragement will increase business for O-CHA a little. Every little bit helps and I feel better for having tried.
santy said,
All the best for O-Cha Tea Bar! Ask your friends and family to come and have some tea!
Brian Habig said,
Thanks so much, Denton. I hope folks will go (and go BACK) to this great local business.
Mallie Majarais said,
WOW….Thank you guys so much for believing in us! My husband and I (and all the employees) at O-CHA tea bar apprieciate all you are doing to help us out:) What a great community we live in. We have had two really good weekends in a row and I’m sure it has a lot to do with the support you are showing for us by getting the word out.
Jason said,
Mallie…Wish all that the gang all the best! I will be in soon to support you as well! I have lots of friends that absolutely love the place, and I am encouraging them as well! Thank you for bringing something different and NEW to the Greenville Market! Much Love, Jason :)
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