Turnpike Gap Funding - Benefits of Turnpikes
-540/Triangle Expressway
-Benefits of turnpikes to the State, regions, and the traveling public
-Points to remember about turnpikes in North Carolina

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Congratulations to Bass Lake Draft House for .....
having their "Meatloaf Sandwich" highlighted in the March/April 2008 issue of Cary Magazine! Stop by and try their Meatloaf Sandwich, "Derived from a 1950 Life magazine recipe, an ample portion of onion-enhanced beef served on grilled sourdough."

A Resolution Supporting the Research Triangle Region Economic Development Legislative Agenda
WHEREAS, "Staying on Top: Winning the Job Wars of the Future" is a five-year, $5 million action agenda to generate 100,000 new jobs and increase employment in all 13 counties of the Research Triangle Region; and
WHEREAS, this initiative grew from the findings of a 2001 study by world-renowned Harvard University economist Dr. Michael Porter; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Porter's study called for the creation of "an unified legislative agenda to ensure continued regional competitiveness" for the Research Triangle; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Chambers and the Research Triangle Regional Partnership have an interest in advancing a regional agenda; and
WHEREAS, the issues identified in the Research Triangle Region Economic Development Legislative Agenda will help accomplish the goal of creating new jobs in our region.
WHEREAS, the legislative priorities for 2008 were established as:
1) Support education and workforce development efforts
2) Support increased transportation/ & water infrastructure investments in our region
3) Support the continued use of economic incentives to promote job creation in the Research Triangle Region
4) Support investments in targeted cluster infrastructure

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Holly Springs Chamber hereby pledges their support for the Research Triangle Region Economic Development Legislative Agenda.

Adopted this 27th day of March, 2008.

Spotlight on Ambassador Kathy Peterson...
Co-owner of The Peterson Insurance Agency here in Holly Springs with my husband of 23 years, Jeff. I was born and raised in Clinton, NC. Graduated from Meredith College with a BS Degree in Business Administration. Worked with IBM as a Systems Engineer for 8 years before staying home to raise a family. Worked as an Office Administrator for Dr. Carl McMillan in Holly Springs and Cary before joining Jeff full-time in our Insurance business in April of 2006. I love to sing, listen to music, relax at the beach, camp in the mountains of NC, and being with my family. I am a member of Colonial Baptist Church, where I serve actively in the Worship Ministry there. We have two daughters, Ana who attends Columbia International University in Columbia, SC and Kara, a sophomore at Cary High School. I love Holly Springs, the people and being involved in the business community here.

2008 Ambassador Contact Information
Thanks to the following business leaders who voluntered to serve on as a 2008 Ambassador.

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Moratorium Statement
The mission statement for the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce is to identify, encourage, and sponsor activities which promote prosperity for the business community of Holly Springs.

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