They'd be questioning why Greensboro's business privilege license fees start at 10 times the rate of nearby Burlington. They'd be questioning why almost everything a business must do is easier and cheaper to do in Burlington than it is in Greensboro.
They would demand the taxpayer funded Greensboro Partnership release to the public the entire results of the Garner Economics LLC economic study titled, Local Specialization, Competitiveness & Growth which stated:
"Economic growth and development occurs when a community can provide a competitive advantage and create an atmosphere of success for individuals and firms when they make a capital investment in the community. Government’s role is to provide a business climate that nurtures and promotes effective growth without being onerous for businesses of all sizes to operate profitably."
And
"Probably no comment was heard more frequently in the focus group meetings from respondents than how challenging the business climate of the city and county are from having so many elected officials that are unfriendly towards business. In fact, one quote that was echoed by many in a large focus group was, “I think we have a 19th century government structure in a 21st century world.” Another comment that was equally reacted to with voices of agreement was, “We have to figure out a way to get the private sector leaders more engaged in the local politics. We need a local government that is pro-business and there to help rather than hinder.” Both the City of Greensboro and Guilford County ranked 2.73 and 2.70 respectively in business climate rankings from all respondents that weren’t part of the government focus group (on a 1 to 5 scale with 5 being the best), clearly noting that no one should accept that it is business as usual or that the status quo is acceptable."
If the Greensboro Partnership refused to make the Garner Economics LLC economic study public then caring leaders would cut of their funding once and for all and do something about it rather than rely on the Greensboro Economic Development Model. Which, by the way, has never worked.
You know, if they cared...
And just to make clear, Greensboro's "leaders" includes not only elected leaders but high ranking city officials, the "non profits" and the well connected elites who hold sway over all of the above. Don't think we don't know who you are or where you fit in the oligarchy.
They would demand the taxpayer funded Greensboro Partnership release to the public the entire results of the Garner Economics LLC economic study titled, Local Specialization, Competitiveness & Growth which stated:
"Economic growth and development occurs when a community can provide a competitive advantage and create an atmosphere of success for individuals and firms when they make a capital investment in the community. Government’s role is to provide a business climate that nurtures and promotes effective growth without being onerous for businesses of all sizes to operate profitably."
And
"Probably no comment was heard more frequently in the focus group meetings from respondents than how challenging the business climate of the city and county are from having so many elected officials that are unfriendly towards business. In fact, one quote that was echoed by many in a large focus group was, “I think we have a 19th century government structure in a 21st century world.” Another comment that was equally reacted to with voices of agreement was, “We have to figure out a way to get the private sector leaders more engaged in the local politics. We need a local government that is pro-business and there to help rather than hinder.” Both the City of Greensboro and Guilford County ranked 2.73 and 2.70 respectively in business climate rankings from all respondents that weren’t part of the government focus group (on a 1 to 5 scale with 5 being the best), clearly noting that no one should accept that it is business as usual or that the status quo is acceptable."
If the Greensboro Partnership refused to make the Garner Economics LLC economic study public then caring leaders would cut of their funding once and for all and do something about it rather than rely on the Greensboro Economic Development Model. Which, by the way, has never worked.
You know, if they cared...
And just to make clear, Greensboro's "leaders" includes not only elected leaders but high ranking city officials, the "non profits" and the well connected elites who hold sway over all of the above. Don't think we don't know who you are or where you fit in the oligarchy.
