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The doppler behind the building will probably come down too - it was abandoned when they moved. The license has been cancelled and it's no longer in service. I remember what a big deal it was when they purchased it. It was never updated though and modern dual-pol systems can see much more.
I hate to say this, but it's a matter of time before that property becomes too valuable to the land owner to keep renting to this business. He's going to have to find a new location for his shop sooner or later like it or not.
No surprise. Greenville's major thoroughfare's all were built with the median "suicide" lane by the state, who is very slow moving in going back and adding actual medians. And there are more cars on the roads every year.
Maybe the downtown trend of building housing near campus can decrease the number of actual cars in Greenville.
The fact that he, as a business owner, listed increased traffic as one of his complaints is mind-blowing LOL.
Agree. This seems like an odd situation. The owner isn't making much sense..He says he didn't want to be shut out by the city, so he then decides to build a fence himself? Then he builds the fence on public property and the city had to tear it down anyway...Makes no sense.
Besides...wouldn't having a bicycle shop directly next to to a transportation center be a potential boon to his business? The rental/used sale aspect could be big, IMO.
That place needed to be cleaned up anyway. It look like an old junkyard that you see on a movie or something. I have no idea why or how he made any money. Seems like the owner has just been able to do what he's wanted in that space since the area has been so neglected over the last 20 years. Now that there's effort to clean the area up, he doesn't like being told to tidy up his room.
It does suck for some of the businesses in the area when roads or utilities are cut off for construction. There's a comic book shop on the corner of 9th street near Jefferson's that's really been going through it. That is where the culvert project starts and they've faced the store being flooded on several occasions due to draining issues on the street. Also that portion of 9th street is blocked off so there's no direct access to the store. They have a much more legitimate gripe than the pedals & pistons owner.
Executives from all over the state had a chance to experience some of Greenville's local flavor this weekend.
The 63rd annual Association Executives of North Carolina conference brought more than 200 business leaders to the Greenville Convention Center on Saturday afternoon.
The meeting provided executives with the opportunity to network, learn, share business ideas — and just as importantly — get a taste of the host city.
Jeanette Blackman, regional director of business development at the convention center, hopes the meeting will help turn Greenville into a destination town.
“There's so many great things about the city; we want to show them some of our local flavor,†she said. “We're going to show everyone what we've got.â€
The annual meeting has been held in cities all over the state, including Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh and New Bern. Jovita Mask, director of operations and events for AENC, said the association’s first trip to Greenville has highlighted the city’s potential.
“It has been exciting. It's a great way to get people interested in things they might not do otherwise,†Mask said.
She said it also is an opportunity for those who have never been to Greenville to see what the city has to offer.
“Our people, who have their own meetings, have the chance to see this area and hopefully bring their meetings down here later,†Mask said. “That's a big benefit of having this event in different places.â€
Jennifer Rowell and Sonya Guthrie, owners of Up10 Solutions in Raleigh, made the a hour-and-a half-drive to the conference on Saturday afternoon. Their company, a resource group only a few months old, helps associations and nonprofits with business development and marketing. Guthrie said they came to the conference hoping to connect with local nonprofits and businesses in the region.
The duo has been to AENC events before, but it's their first time attending the annual meeting.
“It's a great way to network locally in a more intimate setting. Also, we're one of the local resource groups in Raleigh and Greenville is really close,†Guthrie said.
Rowell, an East Carolina University alumni, said she has not been back to Greenville in about six years, but was excited to return to her alma mater.
“This is my old stomping ground,†Rowell said.
“I'm excited for her to show me the ropes,†Guthrie said.
On Saturday morning, executives were able to “Discover Greenville†by kayaking the Tar River with Knee Deep Adventures, golf at the Greenville Country Club, tour Simply Natural Creamery or try local barbecue and beer at the Pitt County Brew and ’Cue Trail.
“It's nice for a small town to get a little love,†Rowell said. “People love the local feel, so featuring the local places is really cool.â€
The conference also included a service project. Members were able to tour Community Crossroads, the local homeless shelter, and were asked to bring donations.
Mask said the service project is important because it's a good way to give back to the community, and Blackman chose Community Crossroads because its mission is close to her heart.
“What Community Crossroads stands for is that we are rebuilding lives,†Blackman said. “We're all a paycheck away from being there.â€
The day finished at Still Life in downtown Greenville for a networking session, which again showed members a bit of Greenville's culture.
“This hospitality industry is amazing and we are so happy to showcase our city — our destination, really,†Blackman said. “It's taking us from being a meeting venue to a destination.â€
Mask said the Greenville-Pitt County Convention and Visitors Bureau did a wonderful job of making everyone feel welcome.
“Greenville really rolled out the red carpet for us,†Mask said. “Well, the purple carpet.â€
The fact that he, as a business owner, listed increased traffic as one of his complaints is mind-blowing LOL.
I get the impression the "traffic" he is talking about has to do with construction and utility vehicles not an increase in general traffic. In fact, he's already made complaints in the past that the city's construction has essentially ruined his business because they have reduced, not only traffic but overall accessibility to his business. He also had a bit of a tiff when the bike racks he installed for businesses were removed for being on the sidewalks I think. It wouldn't surprise me that he made some enemies.
Greene Residence Hall renovations have begun on the ground floor. Frank Blum construction from the Triad area is the GC.
Over on the Hill at ECU, the Jones Hall/Galley renovations are supposed to be complete by August 15th, which will include a 24 hour Port City Java.
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