I sincerely believe now is not the time to continue pandering to the construction lobby in North Carolina, so much as looking toward new opportunities for many people.
...Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and the chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc. announced Friday morning that Caterpillar will build a new manufacturing plant in Georgia, bringing about 1,400 new employees to that state.
...Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and the chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc. announced Friday morning that Caterpillar will build a new manufacturing plant in Georgia, bringing about 1,400 new employees to that state.
The news marks another loss for North Carolina in industrial recruitment competition. Caterpillar had considered a site on the Brunswick-Columbus county line for the project.
The plant will be built in the Athens area, according to a news release from the governor’s office. It will break ground in March and begin operations by 2013.
Georgia officials credited a state job training program and transportation infrastructure with helping to lure Caterpillar....
INFRASTRUCTURE. North Carolina has had a rail network on the books for decades. When will progress be made to that goal? A project that helps out people of lower income and without unsightly orange cones. North Carolina has a very poor public transit system. To travel form Greensboro to Wilmington using public transportation, which is about 200 miles and about four hours driving time, it takes over 12 hours and multiple transfer points to achieve that goal. The NC Coastal Plain relies heavily on tourism. So, like, where are the priorities already?
No tourist, either in state or out of state would endure such inconvenience to arrive at Wrightsville Beach. This is the age of high fuel costs and public transit is much less expensive than driving. Those less fortunate that live in state don't even know what the NC Coast looks like.
Georgia officials credited a state job training program and transportation infrastructure with helping to lure Caterpillar....
INFRASTRUCTURE. North Carolina has had a rail network on the books for decades. When will progress be made to that goal? A project that helps out people of lower income and without unsightly orange cones. North Carolina has a very poor public transit system. To travel form Greensboro to Wilmington using public transportation, which is about 200 miles and about four hours driving time, it takes over 12 hours and multiple transfer points to achieve that goal. The NC Coastal Plain relies heavily on tourism. So, like, where are the priorities already?
No tourist, either in state or out of state would endure such inconvenience to arrive at Wrightsville Beach. This is the age of high fuel costs and public transit is much less expensive than driving. Those less fortunate that live in state don't even know what the NC Coast looks like.
GTIB Program Overview (click here)
The Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) is a revolving infrastructure investment fund, much like a bank, provides loans with attractive terms to eligible state, regional, and local government entities to fund eligible transportation projects. The GTIB is also authorized to administer grant money for specific programs related to transportation....
While visiting a friend living in Wilmington in early January I realized there was a lot more activity in and around the city. I asked what's up? She stated occupancy rates on short term housing rentals were up. She cited the warmer weather in the OFF SEASON. This trend in climate will continue and the NC Coast will have an inviting coastal economy year round. No one cares about opportunity anymore?
While visiting a friend living in Wilmington in early January I realized there was a lot more activity in and around the city. I asked what's up? She stated occupancy rates on short term housing rentals were up. She cited the warmer weather in the OFF SEASON. This trend in climate will continue and the NC Coast will have an inviting coastal economy year round. No one cares about opportunity anymore?
