11 May 2012
BASE HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PRESENTATION
We have appreciated the opportunity to provide updates on the Coastal Homeowners Insurance issue to many groups over the past several months. Please see below for the copy of our presentation. If you have questions, please call BASE at 910-799-2611. BASE Insurance Presentation 2012
05 Mar 2012
2012 Primary Candidates
Well last week we saw the 2012 primary filing deadline come and go, and as usual things got interesting the last week, days, and minutes before it closed at noon. We have 10 candidates vying for three spots for New Hanover County Commissioner, and in District 3 in Brunswick County we have at least four
02 Mar 2012
BASE Hosts new NCDWQ/NCDCM Directors
On March 21st at The Balcony on Dock the Business Alliance for a Sound Economy (BASE) will host the new Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Chuck Wakild, and the new Director of the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, Braxton Davis. We are honored to have both of these speakers on
28 Feb 2012
(UPDATE) 2012 NC Residential Code Available Online
NCHBA is pleased to report that the 2012 North Carolina Residential Building Code has been posted on-line. This new code becomes effective on Thursday (03/01/12). This online version is a copy that has been sent to the publisher that includes the ad-hoc amendments to the code, the amendments addressing SL2011-269 and the abridged mechanical, plumbing
07 Feb 2012
Coastal Homeowners Insurance Briefing
On February 22nd at The Balcony on Dock the Business Alliance for a Sound Economy (BASE) will host the new General Manager of NCIUA/NCJUA, Ms. Gina Schwitzgebel to provide a Coastal perspective of North Carolina’s BEACH Plan. Joining Ms. Schwitzgebel at the presentation will be the new Director of Claims, Mr. Bob Eades and the
23 Jan 2012
N.C. Court Declines to Delay Primary
On January 20th, 2012, a three-judge panel appointed by Chief Justice Sarah Parker to hear arguments in a case challenging the legality of congressional and state legislative district maps passed by the GOP-led N.C. General Assembly in July unanimously declined to delay North Carolina’s candidate filing period and primary election date. Wake County Superior Court
01 Dec 2011
Panel Discussion – Ward and Smith, P.A. Article
We wanted to thank everyone that came out to our Panel Discussion on “Distressed Properties, REO Properties, and Bank Owned Properties” Tackling the Development Maze and Transfer Challenges for Stormwater, Soil & Erosion Control Permits this morning. As we mentioned below is the link to an article from one of our very own WCFHBA member
26 Oct 2011
Leland eyeing New Signage Requirements
The Town of Leland will be holding a special Council meeting on Nov. 11th at 1:00 pm to discuss and potentially amend the current sign ordinance. Many of these changes are a result of the changing development patterns in Leland, with new requirements for commercial multi-tenant developments as well as mixed use development. BASE has
19 Oct 2011
US 17/Hwy 210 Corridor Study Hearings Set
There will be two public hearings for the draft US 17/Hwy 210 Corridor Study. November 1st 7:00 pm, Pender County Planning Board Presentation to Board and Public. November 21st 7:00 pm, Pender County Board of County Commissioners Presentation to Board and Public Hearing. View the Draft Report.
23 Sep 2011
BASE Wins State Award for Stormwater Permit Transfer Bill
The Business Alliance for a Sound Economy (BASE) working on behalf of the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association received statewide recognition at the 2011 STARS Awards Banquet for its stormwater permit transfer legislation adopted during this year’s General Assembly Session. The award was presented by the North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA) in the Best