Excerpts from Cary News (Aug. 2) article: “I hope that my run and victory inspired others to run,” Rao said. “But I can’t take credit for others stepping forward, because they are accomplished in their own right.” “I ran based on my knowledge, my experience, my acumen in business, in economic development and what I […]
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August 3 Breckenridge Triathalon
I had a wonderful time participating in the annual Breckenridge triathalon this morning and also volunteered for the kids race. Thanks to Jay Helms and the families for organizing this event and the 8 laps of swimming, and 4. 2 miles of running, since I do not have a bike! Willingham is a killer […]
August 2 Office Hours
Rep Murry: I met Rep. Murry to review some of the legislative bills, and conveyed to him that I was not happy with the guns in restaurants and bars, or increasing restrictions on abortions. A number of bills did take away or restrict municipal revenue and authority (protest petitions, aesthetic design control) although Tom did his […]
Preston Bell Ribbon Cutting
I ended the day at Preston Bell ribbon cutting yesterday, formerly Legends of Preston, which has been redeveloped and is still a beautiful community in Morrisville, one in which I lived in twelve years ago. It has been now taken over by new management. Mayor Jackie Holcome, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, and I were […]
Guest Speaker on Geet Baazaar and 88.1 FM
I started my day on 88.1 FM, as a guest on Geet Bazaar radio show. On this program, I highlighted the The Young Entrepreneurs or TYE program, which is a global entrepreneur competition, hosted and sponsored by the TIE Carolinans and TIE Global organization. TIE Global is the premier entrepreneurial and mentoring organization in the […]
Morrisville: Home to Wake’s smartest, richest people
Triangle Business Journal wrote this past week: “Data collected by the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce and presented at a recent ‘State of Morrisville’ meeting show that the Wake County town has the youngest population among towns and cities in the county, the highest median income and the highest percentage of residents with a college degree.” […]
Preston Point Social Hour
I ended the week, at Morrisville Retirement community, Preston Point, where I was invited by a friend, to attend the Social Hour. This community, used to be names Manor Village, and is a very beautiful community. Most of the hour was spent updating the residents on what has been taking place Morrisville, learning from […]
Coffee and Connections at Morrisville Chamber
Yesterday, I stated off with attending the Morrisville Chamber Coffee and Connections, and it was very well attended. We were able to introduce each other, and spent the hour, learning about a topic, near and dear to my heart, focusing on marketing and sales strategies for businesses. During the session, we listened to Simon Sinek, […]
July 23 Council Business Session
We had a productive Council meeting yesterday, beginning with a nice invocation from Steve Diehl. Presentations included recognition for Stacy Wachtel for the 21st Comprehensive Annual Financial Award. Congrats to Stacy and she also congratulated her staff! Always, so proud of how hard our staff works. Toastmasters Proclamation was issued and we were honored to […]
Final Awards Presentation at the Youth Cricket Tournament
I ended the day at the Awards Presentation for the Youth Cricket Tournament and presented the Awards, along with the Mayor, who presented the Alvin Kallicharen Cup to team California. I presented the Certificates to all the players, and to the MVP, and most bats and runs awards. I thanked all of the parents, […]