BCAR August 2011 Newsletter

LEGISLATURE OVERRIDES VETO OF REGULATORY REFORM BILL
This week, the NC House voted to override Gov. Beverly Perdue’s veto of Senate Bill 781 (Regulatory Reform Act of 2011), sponsored by Senators David Rouzer (R-Johnston) and Harry Brown (R-Onslow). The NCAR Government Affairs team has worked closely with allies on this bill because it’s critical to making the regulatory process less burdensome as the process currently stifles economic development in the state. The NC Senate voted unanimously to override the veto a couple of weeks ago and 10 democrats sided with all but one republican to override the Governor’s objections.

Congressional, NC House & Senate Redistricting
State lawmakers approved legislative and Congressional district maps this week, which have been drafted by and favor Republicans. The maps do not require the Governor’s signature but will still have to be approved by a federal court or attorneys at the U.S. Justice Department to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act. Democrats are also likely to take the maps to court because they disagree with how the maps addressed black populations. Both our congressional districts and house and senate districts are not favorable for Brunswick County or coastal southeastern NC. We will loose some of our political strength.

NC House map: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gis/randr07/District_Plans/PlanPage_DB_2011.asp?Plan=Lewis-Dollar-Dockham_4&Body=House

NC Senate map: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gis/randr07/District_Plans/PlanPage_DB_2011.asp?Plan=Rucho_Senate_2&Body=Senate

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President's Message

Pete Frandano

I hope you had a great July!

Given we are wrapping up the "dog days of summer", please humor me as I share with you a few of my favorite quotes. I hope you find a nugget or two in here that helps you in some way, either in your business or your personal life:

"Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up. "

Dean Karnazes - Endurance Athlete and Author of the Book "Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner"

"You have to believe in yourself." Sun Tzu

"And in the end it is not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years."

Abraham Lincoln

"Strength lies in differences, not in similarities. Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves will affect us."

Stephen R. Covey – Author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People"

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."

Winston Churchill

"My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure." Abraham Lincoln

"I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom." George S. Patton

"Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation…"

Ronald Reagan

I hope you have a great August!

Thank you for helping our Association continue Seizing the Day and turning Today’s Challenges into Tomorrow’s Opportunities.

Where Elegance Meets Versatility…

During the month of July, 101 Stone Chimney Place hosted two weddings, a political event, a POA meeting and a business luncheon. Last year there were no events held in the banquet center in July. In case you did not know, July is the most active time of year for vacations and this is why most event locations have little or a minimum amount of events.

The first week of August the banquet center held two Brunswick County School events. 101 Stone Chimney Place hosted the North Brunswick Chamber Business After Hours and mini trade show. This was a first of its kind for the North Brunswick Chamber and the members were very pleased with the facility and the networking opportunities they received.

UPCOMING EVENTS!

In August the upcoming events will be Virginia Williamson School event, Brunswick County Schools will have two additional events here and we have one wedding.

BCAR will have new member orientation, committee meetings and board meeting.

BCAR’s next General Membership Meeting will be held August 18. The dunking booth will be back by popular demand. The social will be from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm and during this time the attendees can dunk their favorite members to help raise funds for RPAC. Beer and wine will also be provided during this time. Dinner will be available at 5:00 pm.

The BCAR General Membership Meeting program will start at 6:00 pm. The presenters are Jim Bradshaw, Director for the Brunswick County Economic Development and Dr. William "Woody" Hall, UNCW Professor "Local Economics Guru".

There will be several BCAR Bylaws Votes. CLICK HERE TO SEE PROPOSED BYLAWS AMENDMENTS!

The event is free to members and guests are $10 each. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Mark your calendars! The Facilities Committee will be hosting its first Brunswick County Holiday Show on November 19 and 20. The event is being co-hosted by the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce. This show will feature local artist arts, crafts and food. If you know of anyone that is interested in being a vendor please provide them with the vendor application. If you need more information about this event please contact Sabrena Reinhardt at Sabrena@bcarnc.com or 910-754-7050.

If you want to learn more about 101 Stone Chimney Place

contact Sabrena Reinhardt - Sabrena@bcarnc.com or 910.754.7050.

Brunswick County

Leads the State in June

According to NCAR Stats released July 28, Brunswick County led the state with the highest year-to-date sales growth with a 9% increase in total dollar sales.

Brunswick County also led the state with the largest price appreciation at 7%.

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Buddy Rudd, BCAR Member, has been reappointed to the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. Buddy is Vice President of Margaret Rudd & Associates Inc., in Southport and Oak Island, and has been serving on the Commission since January 2007.

CONGRATULATIONS BUDDY!

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