I'm a resident and frequent visitor of the Square Shopping Centre. This plaza is more than just stores – it is a hotspot that binds our community and its closure would have a significant impact. Small businesses located here are not only providing vital products and services but are an integral part of the social fabric. These local businesses, owned by our neighbours, friends, and fellow community members, would be decimated by this closure.

Several studies have shown the importance of small businesses to local economies. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses made up 44% of U.S. economic activity in 2014 (source: U.S. Small Business Administration). On a local scale, these businesses play an even larger role, as they keep money circulating close to home and are major contributors to job creation and community character.

The looming closure of the Square Shopping Centre is not just a threat to these businesses, but to our community's vibrancy and economic health. Let's raise our voices together and push for a halt to the closure of our beloved Square Shopping Centre. I urge you to sign this petition and join the fight to keep our community alive and thriving.