It's refreshing

It's wonderfully refreshing to see someone else who gets it.

Ed Cone takes on the "Greensboro Disease"

Optimism breeds optimism. I think it's important to remember what so many forget. City planners across the country will tell you that the majority of economic development in any city comes from it's own citizens in the form of small business.

Yeah, you can wait for the Citicards', the Fed Ex's and the Dell's to come along. But it's the people who are sick of their jobs and think they can do better for themselves that drive economic development. Head on down to the Small Business Development Center for one of their introductory classes sometime. The classes are quite often packed with people who see a better life for themselves and a better Greensboro. That's where your true spirit, pride and hope for the community is coming from.

I know. I've been there. I have my own ideas for a business which is perfect for Greensboro. (And it's a damn good idea too, if I can believe the counselors down there). When the time is right for me, I hope to join the renaissance.