Greenbrier Resort (War, Junior: fit in, hotel, buying)

[David Kennedy]

The 'brier is a nice large white turkey...its days as the out of town whorehouse of Washington is almost over...

[snorpus]

Maybe the former Greenbrier customers can rent that $1M condo at Snowshoe.

[Sharedspirit]

This mess isn't going away anytime soon. Justice or Marriott?

I'd never even heard of Justice before this. I guess I'd better get off the farm more!

wsaz news link. UPDATE: Marriott Claims it Has a Contract to Buy Greenbrier

Here is a link to a bio of justice. http://media.graytvinc.com/documents/Justice+Family+Biography.pdf[/URL]

[David Kennedy]

Think Tank Memo:

The Greenbriar is on the list of Obama Projects. Will get a complete overhaul and restoration with the 'Stimulus Funds.
Reason: Too valuable for the defense of the country...
If something happens in DC, those aristocrats must lodge somewhere. And they will need certain valets and ladies-in-waiting for servants.
Problem?
Security Clearances for the staff? They will be bringing their staff and attendants with them...
Comrade Pelosi has over 350 on her staff alone...Makes a person wonder....will they bunk together?

[vec101]

Originally Posted by Sharedspirit

Here is a link to a bio of justice. http://media.graytvinc.com/documents/Justice+Family+Biography.pdf[/URL]

Link didn't work. Was if for him or his daddy?
Senior was a coal baron back in the day - son then took over.

Looks like son is having a squabble with the WV Coal Assoc and has broke ties with it (if I read correctly) - final straw was the WVCA lack of support for the Classic:
Re 20th Annual Mountain State Coal Classic

Jim Justice announced that he is severing ties with the West Virginia Coal Association.

“I have reserved this week next year here and we’ve begun working on the banquet and inviting teams. We’ll just have to find a new name,” Justice said.

In his opening remarks Justice voiced concern over situations he faced regarding the operation and commitment of the tournament’s name sponsor. Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV - Banquet message: Character, work ethic count

Justice, whose father was a founding member of the coal association and who is himself a former president, ......... The Register-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia - Director resigns from Coal Classic post

[vec101]

I really hope the Marriott wins this battle. They have the experience to make things work.

Umm, Jim want The Greenbrier or was it a quick ploy to make money off the sale:

"I've got the stock certificates," Justice said. "The deal is done. If they want to buy it, they need to buy it from me."

Justice said the purchase calls for his firm to pay $20.1 million to .....CSX Corp., ..........also will pay a $2.6 million "break-up" fee to Marriott, ......... The Charleston Gazette - West Virginia News and Sports - News - Greenbrier resort sale in dispute*

CSX had signed a deal with Marriott Hotel Services, a subsidiary of Marriott International. The closing of that deal was contingent on continued operational financing from CSX. CSX sells Greenbrier to W.Va. businessman: bizjournals.com Business News - MSN Money

[MadAnne]

Locals would much rather Jim Justice take over the hotel. Marriott would send a lot of jobs to corporate headquarters. A lot of WV groups come to the Greenbrier, it's not all out of staters. Jim Justice has been a good citizen in Greenbrier Co for the last several years and is well liked.

[David Kennedy]

Doesn't this deal seem to have that West Virginia SMELL...

I wonder what fee J Willard wouldn't pay?

When will gambling dice be added to the state flag?

Why has Mr. MoJo been silent on this?

Those are the questions.

[Big_Al]

Greenbriar is a nice place and I don't think it will do OK. It's always booked.

[MadAnne]

Governor Manchin made a statement yesterday. He may be a lot of things but "silent" usually doesn't apply to him. You can read his statement on MetroNews or hear it for that matter.
Why do you think this is a bad deal?