EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Time to (Re)Focus on Business The elections are over. Regardless of the
Simple idea No. 1: Let’s agree that
it is time to focus our efforts on improving
economic future.
a particular focus on small business.
Simple idea No. 2: Let’s agree that
has been the little engine that could. The success of our nation and the Carolinas is directly attributable to the success of small business.
Simple idea No. 3: Let’s agree that outcome. Simple idea No. 4: Let’s agree that
Simple action No. 1: Call a timeout addressing any barriers to accomplishing the simple ideas. Simple action No. 2: Eliminate any barriers found that impede the success of the simple ideas. Simple action No. 3: Agree to a
policymakers to help further educate them automobile dealer. Being a membership-
Simple idea No. 5: Let’s agree that employing more people in our dealerships
can make the difference in our success or failure.
deter from the success of the goals of the simple ideas. By focusing on these simple ideas and
Simple idea No. 6: Let’s agree that if have more disposable income. Simple idea No. 7: Let’s agree that if all Let’s begin by giving the Carolinas the best small business climate in America by than by not implementing those ideas.
Keeping you informed
JOHN BROWN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AWA R D W I N N E R S
N.C. Dealers Earn PWI Community Values Award they sell. Although both are very busy donating time and resources to both the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. manage to run a very successful business.”
identify and promote the company’s “core values.”
dealerships. Southpoint Automotive of San Antonio took the top prize – the Five Values
the right thing and relentless pursuit of has demonstrated that he is honest and
Scout troops and churches. Josh Schneer said. dealership’s name to Cub Scout the Children’s Hospital of Santa Rosa.
sales consultant Raymond Hes said. “For
custom motorcycle dealer Strokers Dallas
earlier and bought the vehicle back from him before any problems occurred.”
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