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EdChoice released its rankings of states based on Educational Choice Share, the proportion of all K–12 students who are enrolled in an education savings account, school voucher, or tax-credit scholarship program.
EdChoice released its rankings of states based on Educational Choice Share, the proportion of all K–12 students who are enrolled in an education savings account, school voucher, or tax-credit scholarship program.
 
A recent EdChoice poll indicates that parents are worried about their children getting exposed to coronavirus at school.
A recent EdChoice poll indicates that parents are worried about their children getting exposed to coronavirus at school.
 
In an act of integrity that also proved to be politically shrewd, future President John Adams served as defense counsel for British redcoats involved in the Boston Massacre of 1770.
In an act of integrity that also proved to be politically shrewd, future President John Adams served as defense counsel for British redcoats involved in the Boston Massacre of 1770.
 
Teachers and parents, we have a trust problem. Just 36 percent of public school teachers express “complete” or “a lot of” trust in parents, EdChoice’s new “Schooling in America Survey” says.
Teachers and parents, we have a trust problem. Just 36 percent of public school teachers express “complete” or “a lot of” trust in parents, EdChoice’s new “Schooling in America Survey” says.
 
Beaufort County Economic Developer Bob Heuts has resigned, effective June 25, 2014, as Beaufort County's EDC executive officer.
Beaufort County Economic Developer Bob Heuts has resigned, effective June 25, 2014, as Beaufort County's EDC executive officer.
 
The next time you discuss the pleas of local businessmen for taxpayer support of their endangered firms, please remember that businesses are not expected or meant to survive the competition of the market place.
The next time you discuss the pleas of local businessmen for taxpayer support of their endangered firms, please remember that businesses are not expected or meant to survive the competition of the market place.
 
There was an interesting Editorial in the Tampa Tribune a few days ago (10/28/2013) about economic development..
Published: Monday, November 4th, 2013 @ 11:54 pm By: Jim Bispo
There was an interesting Editorial in the Tampa Tribune a few days ago (10/28/2013) about economic development..
 
These are issues that must be addressed by the entire board to fulfill our fiduciary and legal duties to every taxpayer in our state. The board should immediately hire an independent forensic auditor to begin a review process.
These are issues that must be addressed by the entire board to fulfill our fiduciary and legal duties to every taxpayer in our state. The board should immediately hire an independent forensic auditor to begin a review process.
 
Another perfect example of why we can't get out of the hole that was dug by the elitist mentality of BCC-100 and former EDC Director.
Another perfect example of why we can't get out of the hole that was dug by the elitist mentality of BCC-100 and former EDC Director.
 
I want to add my thanks for Bob Huets to that of Delma Blinson. Bob has done a great job in moving us one step closer to ending the disaster that the EDC has created with the industrial parks.
Published: Sunday, March 17th, 2013 @ 2:22 am By: Warren Smith
I want to add my thanks for Bob Huets to that of Delma Blinson. Bob has done a great job in moving us one step closer to ending the disaster that the EDC has created with the industrial parks.
 
Last year on March 19, the then executive director of the Economic Development Commission presented his report for 2011 and his assurances for EDC's coming achievements in 2012.
Last year on March 19, the then executive director of the Economic Development Commission presented his report for 2011 and his assurances for EDC's coming achievements in 2012.
 
We've previously reported about the changes Craven County's Board of Commissioners have been making in their economic development program. They "accepted" the resignation of the former director, just as has Beaufort County.
We've previously reported about the changes Craven County's Board of Commissioners have been making in their economic development program. They "accepted" the resignation of the former director, just as has Beaufort County.
 
Beaufort County Commissioner Al Klemm touts himself as Beaufort County's economic development commissioner. He recent wrote a letter to the County Compass which we printed in the December 13 edition as a Guest Commentary.
Beaufort County Commissioner Al Klemm touts himself as Beaufort County's economic development commissioner. He recent wrote a letter to the County Compass which we printed in the December 13 edition as a Guest Commentary.
 
Beaufort County, long downgraded to a Tier I county, will be upgraded to a Tier II, but do not celebrate just yet.
Beaufort County, long downgraded to a Tier I county, will be upgraded to a Tier II, but do not celebrate just yet.
 
The industrial parks have incurred capital ($6.5 million) and current ($3.5 million) costs of $330,000 per job created (30 jobs).
The industrial parks have incurred capital ($6.5 million) and current ($3.5 million) costs of $330,000 per job created (30 jobs).
 
Concerning the November 13, 2012 meeting of the Beaufort County Commissioners and the request for a study on the impact of tourism in Beaufort County, the data to date seems to make little or no sense and the various sources do not even confirm each other's findings.
Concerning the November 13, 2012 meeting of the Beaufort County Commissioners and the request for a study on the impact of tourism in Beaufort County, the data to date seems to make little or no sense and the various sources do not even confirm each other's findings.
 
The supporters of the EDC have made the argument that the spending on economic development has a multiplier effect on our local economy, whereby each dollar spent locally by the EDC is magnified by some positive fraction.
The supporters of the EDC have made the argument that the spending on economic development has a multiplier effect on our local economy, whereby each dollar spent locally by the EDC is magnified by some positive fraction.
 
Al Klemm and his cronies at the EDC/Committee of 100 don't like public scrutiny of their scheming to give away taxpayer funded goodies to their friends (and campaign donors).
Al Klemm and his cronies at the EDC/Committee of 100 don't like public scrutiny of their scheming to give away taxpayer funded goodies to their friends (and campaign donors).
 
Commissioner McRoy's characterization of criticism concerning the costs incurred by the Economic Development Commission as being based on "fictitious"numbers is a cheap shot.
Commissioner McRoy's characterization of criticism concerning the costs incurred by the Economic Development Commission as being based on "fictitious"numbers is a cheap shot.
 
You will note that Mr. McRoy makes a comment disparaging the "numbers" he says "many times are fictitious."
You will note that Mr. McRoy makes a comment disparaging the "numbers" he says "many times are fictitious."
 
Ever see a County Commissioner running at break neck speed or squirming in his chair. Someone must have ask him to explain the financial condition of his county. Some are clueless.
Ever see a County Commissioner running at break neck speed or squirming in his chair. Someone must have ask him to explain the financial condition of his county. Some are clueless.
 
We got it right last week with the article that accused the Economic Development Council (EDC) of trying to delay the approval of changes in the laws and by-laws until after the November election. Stan Deatherage and I had a stop gap measure which was the presentation of thirteen resolutions to th
We got it right last week with the article that accused the Economic Development Council (EDC) of trying to delay the approval of changes in the laws and by-laws until after the November election. Stan Deatherage and I had a stop gap measure which was the presentation of thirteen resolutions to th
 
Economic Development Commissions 10 year quest for the relocation of large employers wasted millions of dollars and mired the county in idle infrastructure which is uselessly degrading with time.
Economic Development Commissions 10 year quest for the relocation of large employers wasted millions of dollars and mired the county in idle infrastructure which is uselessly degrading with time.
 
Gubernatorial candidates Pat McCrory and Walter Dalton addressed the role of economic incentives in attracting new jobs to North Carolina during their first debate Wednesday night.
Gubernatorial candidates Pat McCrory and Walter Dalton addressed the role of economic incentives in attracting new jobs to North Carolina during their first debate Wednesday night.
 
I have made no secret of my belief that the Economic Development Commission (EDC) has been incompetent and amateurish in its approach to economic development. It would have been impossible for the EDC to have failed more miserably or over a broader range of issues.
I have made no secret of my belief that the Economic Development Commission (EDC) has been incompetent and amateurish in its approach to economic development. It would have been impossible for the EDC to have failed more miserably or over a broader range of issues.
 
Commissioners have just sold the QSII building. It is impossible to know if they should have waited or continued ownership. W
Commissioners have just sold the QSII building. It is impossible to know if they should have waited or continued ownership. W
 
We've got to save the Turnage. We being the taxpayers. If you don't believe me, just check out the headline and accompanying article in the Friday (6/29) WDN.
Published: Sunday, September 30th, 2012 @ 4:33 pm By: Jim Bispo
We've got to save the Turnage. We being the taxpayers. If you don't believe me, just check out the headline and accompanying article in the Friday (6/29) WDN.
 
For over a year we have been publishing articles on the dysfunctional Beaufort County Economic Development Commission and its cohort non-profit the Committee of 100.
For over a year we have been publishing articles on the dysfunctional Beaufort County Economic Development Commission and its cohort non-profit the Committee of 100.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners think they have a buyer for the ill-fated Quick Start II building in the Washington Industrial Park.
The Beaufort County Commissioners think they have a buyer for the ill-fated Quick Start II building in the Washington Industrial Park.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners met in closed session today to decide the future of the ill-fated Quick Start II, "shell building", resting on 6 acres in Beaufort County's Industrial Park.
The Beaufort County Commissioners met in closed session today to decide the future of the ill-fated Quick Start II, "shell building", resting on 6 acres in Beaufort County's Industrial Park.
 
What store?? The Beaufort County store. You know, the store run by our County Commissioners. It sure doesn't seem to be the Commissioners. Well, at least five of 'em.
Published: Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 @ 4:50 pm By: Jim Bispo
What store?? The Beaufort County store. You know, the store run by our County Commissioners. It sure doesn't seem to be the Commissioners. Well, at least five of 'em.
 
The Quick Start II building is now offered for sale at $1.5 million. This is $900,000 beneath its construction cost and the loss must be increased to include financing, maintenance and depreciation of the structure due to age.
The Quick Start II building is now offered for sale at $1.5 million. This is $900,000 beneath its construction cost and the loss must be increased to include financing, maintenance and depreciation of the structure due to age.
 
As a Beaufort County Commissioner, I was under the distinct impression that the Commissioners' direct employee, our appointed county manager, would hire the new economic director.
As a Beaufort County Commissioner, I was under the distinct impression that the Commissioners' direct employee, our appointed county manager, would hire the new economic director.
 
There is nothing to economically develop at the county level in so far as new industry. That reality applies to every county in the United States.
There is nothing to economically develop at the county level in so far as new industry. That reality applies to every county in the United States.
 
Has the "Big Blue Blister of Debt" been placed with a professional Realtor? Has anything been done to price and market the building? What costs are now accruing form our continued ownership?
Published: Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 @ 11:44 am By: Warren Smith
Has the "Big Blue Blister of Debt" been placed with a professional Realtor? Has anything been done to price and market the building? What costs are now accruing form our continued ownership?
 
The Washington City Council, in its regular monthly meeting Monday (7-23-12), set the stage for what might eventually lead to a reform of the city/county economic development program.
The Washington City Council, in its regular monthly meeting Monday (7-23-12), set the stage for what might eventually lead to a reform of the city/county economic development program.
 
Viewing the tape of the July 2, Beaufort County Commissioner's monthly meeting I thought I had been transported to another world.
Published: Thursday, July 5th, 2012 @ 3:26 pm By: Betty Murphy
Viewing the tape of the July 2, Beaufort County Commissioner's monthly meeting I thought I had been transported to another world.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners would seem to have done it again. They sit idly by while one of their own seems to be trying to take charge of things (presumably to remake them in his own image - surely thereby enhancing his own stature).
Published: Sunday, June 17th, 2012 @ 7:59 am By: Jim Bispo
The Beaufort County Commissioners would seem to have done it again. They sit idly by while one of their own seems to be trying to take charge of things (presumably to remake them in his own image - surely thereby enhancing his own stature).
 
The saga continues. The Commissioners were told that Economic Director Tom Thompson was on jury duty the week of June 4. That turns out not to be true. But we'll tell you where he was.
The saga continues. The Commissioners were told that Economic Director Tom Thompson was on jury duty the week of June 4. That turns out not to be true. But we'll tell you where he was.
 
The Beaufort County and City of Washington taxpayers were treated to another prime example last week of why we have such a mess with the Economic Development Commission (EDC) in Beaufort County.
The Beaufort County and City of Washington taxpayers were treated to another prime example last week of why we have such a mess with the Economic Development Commission (EDC) in Beaufort County.
 
On June 4, 2012, you mentioned to the Beaufort County Commissioners that, earlier in the day, Mr. Tom Thompson, executive director Economic Development Commission (EDC), had failed to attend a meeting where you had expected to discuss the unfiled and overdue 2011 EDC annual report with him.
Published: Monday, June 11th, 2012 @ 4:32 pm By: Warren Smith
On June 4, 2012, you mentioned to the Beaufort County Commissioners that, earlier in the day, Mr. Tom Thompson, executive director Economic Development Commission (EDC), had failed to attend a meeting where you had expected to discuss the unfiled and overdue 2011 EDC annual report with him.
 

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