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Officials say new Tai Chi location could draw regional customers and boost New Rochelle commerce
Summary
At Tai Chi Bubble Tea's New Rochelle grand opening, Congressman George Latimer and chamber leaders framed the shop as drawing customers from neighboring towns and supporting local economic growth.
Congressman George Latimer told attendees at the Tai Chi Bubble Tea grand opening that the location's placement on a busy corridor could attract customers from nearby Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Mamaroneck and Larchmont, increasing local spending. "If you live in Eastchester or Tuckahoe... even Larchmont, the road system... gives an opportunity for people in other communities to come into New Rochelle, spend some money in New Rochelle, help New Rochelle's economics grow," he said.
Catherine White, executive director of the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce, framed the opening as part of a pattern of small-business dynamism in the corridor and invited residents to support the new shop. Chamber representative Carol Barela echoed the welcome and said the business is a positive addition to the city. No city policy changes or public funding accompanied the opening; remarks focused on customer choice and neighborhood commerce rather than municipal action.
