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How Whole Foods might affect similar local businesses

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Texas-based Whole Foods recently announced plans to open a new store on Grand River Avenue in Meridian Township in 2015.  This location will put the new organic food store in very close proximity to several similar stores, including Foods for Living and the East Lansing Food Co-op.

General Manager of ELFCO Dave Finet joins Current State to discuss what implications the new store may have in the area.

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