Government Matters
Oct. 29, 2015
Their decisions impact your businesses' bottom line, our workforce, and our community's quality of life.  Be an informed voter and vote early or on Nov. 3.  After you've cast your ballot, come learn about the downtown master plan and the Inter-Faith Council for Social Services Food First program. And don't forget to mark your calendar for all the upcoming ribbon cuttings!
No Tricks: Early Voting Ends Oct. 31
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Early voting ends Oct. 31. You can cast your ballot at:
  • Orange County Board of Elections
  • Carrboro Town Hall
  • Seymour Senior Center
  • Chapel of the Cross (new site)
Find times at the Orange County Board of Elections website.  Same day registration is permitted at early voting sites this election cycle, if you need to register or change your registration.  
 
Want to learn more about the candidates? Watch the forum online or read more about the candidates at our elections webpage.     
Chamber Has Endorsed 2015 Bond Referendums

At its October board meeting, the Chamber's board of directors voted unanimously to support the five bond referendums on the Town of Chapel Hill ballot.  The Chamber knows that these investments are critical for maintaining our town's infrastructure and quality of life.  While these referendums will not require a tax increase, the Chamber will continue to monitor Council decisions that impact the Town's property tax burden. 
EDPP: Come Learn about the Downtown Master Plan

 At our monthly Economic Development & Public Policy (EDPP) Committee meeting on Nov. 5, we'll hear from Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Executive Director Meg McGurk about the downtown master plan.  An initiative that started as Rosemary Imagined and became Downtown Imagined, learn about what are next steps in planning for our downtown's future.  At the same meeting, meet the new executive director of the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service Michael Reinke and their plans for a new project, FoodFirst.
Ribbon Cutting Roundup
Photo credit_ Nicholas C. Johnson

Business is booming.  Miss recent ribbon cuttings and grand openings? Learn about the Carolina Square groundbreaking on Storify and view photos for the Silverspot Cinema and Crepe Traditions ribbon cuttings.  Don't miss upcoming celebrations for the new Armacell Americas headquarters (Oct. 30), the NCWorks Career Center (Nov. 6), Bottle 501 (Nov. 6), and the expansion of the Ronald McDonald House (Nov. 13).
Save the Date to Advocate!  
  • Oct. 30 - Armacell Ribbon Cutting
  • Oct. 31 - Last Day of Early Voting
  • Nov. 3 - ELECTION DAY (Polls are open 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.)
  • Nov. 5 - Economic Development & Public Policy Committee
  • Nov. 6 - IFC Food First Info Session for Carrboro Businesses
  • Nov. 6 - NCWorks Career Center Ribbon Cutting
  • Nov. 6 - Bottle 501 Ribbon Cutting
  • Nov. 11 - Veterans Day
  • Nov. 13 - Ronald McDonald House Ribbon Cutting
  • Nov. 23 - LUMO Changes Come Back to Town Council

Find information about these and other events at carolinachamber.org/events or on social media at Facebook and Twitter.  
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