I enjoyed a wonderful Meet and Greet fundraising reception, hosted by Rabin and Sumitra Karki. It was a pleasure to see and meet many leaders from the Nepalese community, and I am looking forward to democratic leadership in Nepal after the November elections. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall was the featured guest and she […]
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Steve Rao: 1st Indian American Elected In Wake County—More Asian Americans Run For Office
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 […]
NC Biotech Legislative Briefing
Legislative briefing reviewed reductions to NC Biotech Center funding, cuts to job creation programs and tax reductions to corporate tax rate.
Cricket Brings Attention (and Money) to Morrisville
Cricket Drives Morrisville Tourism
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.” […]
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, […]
Church of Latter Day Saints, Morrisville Parish
I enjoyed a wonderful service this morning at the Church of Latter Day Saints, Morrisville Parish with my friends Ben Holladay and family, and Peggy and Kent Payne. It was a beautiful service and I enjoyed a great start to my birthday. We had a few young kids speak at the service and it […]
RTP Archie Pathways to Opportunities
I also attended the RTP Archie event, at RTP Headquarters as Bob Geolas, CEO of RTP Foundation, laid out to elected officials and policy makers, the initial plans for development in the RTP, now that the Master plan has been adopted. Please check out the blog on this event at rtpfoundation.org. Archie Davis, was the […]
Raleigh Chamber Partners Dinner
Last evening, I attended the Raleigh Chamber Partners Dinner, an event to celebrate the vision for Wake County and to celebrate the achievments of the Wake County School Board, the Wake County Commissioners, and the City of Raleigh. Thanks to all the sponsors and also many companies were in attendance as well. The networking reception […]
Celebrating Treasurer Cowell’s Birthday
Yesterday, evening, I had the honor of celebrating Treasurer Cowell’s birthday at Sitti in Raleigh. Former Mayor Charles Meeker and a number of other elected officials were in attendance. Great to see his wife, Dr. Anne Mcclaurin! I congratulate her on being an excellent Treasurer and am very interested in the continued success […]