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08 Feb 2016
LELAND REQUIRES STRUCTURED PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS
After continuing the on-street parking item in their October meeting, in January, the Leland Town Council moved forward with REQUIRING structured or on-street parking in future phases or new subdivisions in the town. What does this mean? Even though you house has a garage and a driveway, the developer now has to provide 1
11 Jan 2016
BASE Announces Leadership for 2016, Newman Named President & CEO
WILMINGTON, N.C. – Business Alliance for a Sound Economy, an advocacy organization promoting investment in Southeastern North Carolina, has announced its Board of Directors for 2016. Additionally, the organization has named Tyler Newman President & CEO, effective January 1. “We are planning for a big year,” Chairman Brian Eckel said. “We have a group of
04 Dec 2015
Brunswick County Development Improvement Efforts
Brunswick County is continuing efforts to improve the project approval process while preserving the quality of life that is so important to the vitality of the community. The Board of Commissioners adopted comprehensive revisions to the Unified Development Ordnance in March that provide considerable flexibility to meet project needs, as well as incentives to encourage
04 Dec 2015
Connect NC Bond Kicks Off Campaign
According to Governor McCrory, it’s been 15 years since the last general obligation bond was authorized to upgrade our state’s infrastructure and since then North Carolina has added 2 million people in population. The $2 billion bond will connect North Carolina to the 21st century through statewide investments in education, parks, safety, recreation and water
04 Dec 2015
2016 General Election Filing Underway
Candidate filing started December 1 in preparation for the statewide primary on March 15. In addition to the race for President, other contested seats will be for US Congress, NC General Assembly, New Hanover Commissioners (3), Brunswick Commissioners (3), Pender Commissioners (2), Onslow Commissioners (5) and the Connect NC Bond. Brunswick County voters may also
06 Oct 2015
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce partners with BASE for government affairs
WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce has entered into a partnership with the Business Alliance for a Sound Economy (BASE) for government affairs services, BASE announced today. “Streamlining regional efforts was a key objective in the Garner Report and we are pleased to be coordinating advocacy with BASE,” said Wilmington Chamber President &
26 Aug 2015
Sunset Beach Sets Community Kickoff Meeting for Land Use Plan Update
The Town of Sunset Beach is updating its Land Use Plan and invites the public to a Community Kickoff Meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 from 1:00-4:30PM in the Heron Room at the Sea Trail Resort Convention Center; 75A Clubhouse Rd, Sunset Beach, NC 28468. The intent of this meeting is to facilitate a discussion
24 Aug 2015
POSTPONED: AUGUST 26 WATERS OF THE US SEMINAR IN WILMINGTON
DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE WATERS OF THE US SEMINAR SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 HAS BEEN POSTPONED. WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
17 Aug 2015
BASE’s Heather Jarman profiled in Wilmington Business Journal
The next print edition of the Wilmington Business Journal features a great article about Heather and the hard work she has done as a member of the BASE team. We thought you’d want to read the article today, before it comes out in the print edition. Good job, Heather! READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
22 Jul 2015
Leland Undertakes Multiple Land Use Initiatives
The Town of Leland has been busy lately, opening a new Town Hall, hiring their own Economic Development staffer…and proposing a number of new land use changes which will impact your business. BASE attended the June Planning Board meeting to formally oppose a number of text amendments proposed by staff. These included: Transportation Impact Analysis: