What's Next

So it's hard to believe that we are almost at the end of 2009. If you're like most, it has been a tough year and most of us are planning to hunker down and get ready for next year. We here at TCAR are plugging along, though, and are getting ready to plan for next year.

There are a few things happening in the next few days days that I thought I would run by everyone. The Triangle Community Coalition is doing a lunch and learn tomorrow, Tuesday November 10th at 11:30 am on how Senate Bill 831 and House Bill 1490 Helps in Tough Times. The North Carolina General Assembly just passed sweeping legislation meant to preserve and extend development approvals. This legislation is an effort to give opportunity to developers and property owners during the economy's downturn. Key note speakers are Lisa Martin, Director of Government Affairs and Eric Braun of K&L Gates, LLP. While you can't register online at this late date, please feel free to show up at the door or give Charlene a call at 919-228-2599. It's $15 and that includes lunch.

On Thursday TCAR is doing their final Showcase of the year with the American Health Institute and Fitness Building on Thursday November 12th at 11:30 am. AIHF is located at 8300 Health Park in Raleigh and this month's topic is "Exploring Corporate Health through Executive Wellness". Speakers include Chris Mangum, President of AIHF Executive Health and Dr. Jay Stevens, Chief Medical Officer of AIHF Executive Health. Lunch is included and is free to all TCAR members, non-members are $35. You can still register online or you can call us 919-228-2588, tweet us at tcarkim or email me at kimb@tcar.com.

Also happening this week is the Urban Land Institute's "Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2010", featuring Keynote Speaker Stephen R. Blank . This takes place at the Renaissance Hotel , 4100 Main at North Hlls in Raleigh, with registration starting at 7:30am and the program running from 8:00 to 10:00 am. Pricing is from $15 to $60. Today is the deadline to register online at www.uli.org/register and there is a discount if you register today.

Lastly, on something completely unrelated, dues billing went out last month. If you have not received your bill or have any questions, please let me know.

That's it for now, let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of any help.