I had the privilege of
hearing our new Warner Robins Mayor, Randy Toms, speak at the Central Georgia
Board of Realtors yesterday. He is a bundle of energy and enthusiasm that
is simply contagious! I was so pleased to hear that he is on the same
page I am, with regards to our community. Like me and other Realtors
across the country, he knows how important real estate sales are to economic growth.
But real estate growth depends on so many other factors-many are out of
our control. But by getting actively involved in our community, we can
make a difference! And it all starts with positive, enthusiastic ideas
and attitudes!
As we have all heard for as many years as many of us can remember, there has always been the potential that the base will realign and close, or that jobs will be lost. We are so dependent on the base for sustaining employment, that we are terrified at the thought of what will happen if it really DOES happen? Have we put most of our eggs in one basket? This is a scary thought!
Relocating from a major metropolitan area 7 years ago, this has always been such a foreign concept to me. When you are in a large city, one company closing may not have a tremendous affect on everyone in town, but in a town the size of Warner Robins, it can be devastating. So why DO we put so many eggs in one basket? We have to be planning and preparing a Plan B, should that actually happen, and I am confident that Mayor Toms has that Plan B in the works. I see that there is so much potential in this town for growth and development, and I really think Mayor Toms is ready to get this town moving! We need new businesses and corporations to come see what we have to offer. For example, just take a look at our schools: We have some of the highest rated schools in the state, right here in Houston County! I was talking to a customer the other day that is a teacher. She recently relocated from another GA school district, and she has noticed the difference in teachers was night and day----She said the attitude and drive of the Houston County teachers is that they take PRIDE in the success of their students, and they take it personally when they don't. This is one of the reasons, after an very short time being here, she has fallen in love with Warner Robins! Her excitement and enthusiasm as she talked about the school where she teaches was refreshing! This is the attitude we all need to have when we talk about Houston County and all it has to offer!
Let's get excited about this community! We have folks that live and relocate here that have come from all over the world (hence, the nickname "International City"). Let's embrace, learn and enjoy what these different cultures bring to our area! Let's get excited about new businesses opening their doors, and support them with our local dollars! Let's share with people from outside the area what Houston County is all about, and get them to come visit, and maybe they will want to come back on a more permanent basis.
On New Year's Eve, downtown Perry was THE place to be, and there were thousands of folks that will agree. We had lots of locals, but we had loads of people that came from out of the area to enjoy a fun and festive celebration, attending the first annual Buzzard Drop! Yes, I said BUZZARD! The merchants were slammed with customers, food and beverages were sold out at the local restaurants, the New Perry Hotel had NO rooms left at the inn, and everyone had a wonderful time celebrating what is sure to be an amazing year.....One that I personally think is going to be one of the best ever! And they all came to watch and celebrate with a BUZZARD descending from the sky at midnight. What was the draw? Was it the bird? Heck, no! It was the excitement and enthusiasm generated by the locals that caught the attention of thousands! Many of those attending commented they didn't even know about Carroll Street before that night, and fell in love with all the wonderful shoppes, restaurants, hotels and businesses that line the quaint, downtown street.
Now this kind of event doesn't just happen without the hard work, dedication, creativity, and motivation to make a difference. Perry Mayor Jimmy Faircloth is doing an amazing job leading the community in an upward direction, moving and shaking everyone into joining him to make Perry one up and coming, super-cool place to be! Perry is ready for new businesses, they are ready to welcome newcomers to the area and in turn, we are ready to get the real estate industry, not just back on its feet, but up and RUNNING!!!!
It is going to take all of us having the enthusiasm and excitement these leaders have in our communities, and to go out and share the contagious spirit that will certainly spread. It is going to require SYNERGY from everyone, and I can't WAIT to see the results!!!
As we have all heard for as many years as many of us can remember, there has always been the potential that the base will realign and close, or that jobs will be lost. We are so dependent on the base for sustaining employment, that we are terrified at the thought of what will happen if it really DOES happen? Have we put most of our eggs in one basket? This is a scary thought!
Relocating from a major metropolitan area 7 years ago, this has always been such a foreign concept to me. When you are in a large city, one company closing may not have a tremendous affect on everyone in town, but in a town the size of Warner Robins, it can be devastating. So why DO we put so many eggs in one basket? We have to be planning and preparing a Plan B, should that actually happen, and I am confident that Mayor Toms has that Plan B in the works. I see that there is so much potential in this town for growth and development, and I really think Mayor Toms is ready to get this town moving! We need new businesses and corporations to come see what we have to offer. For example, just take a look at our schools: We have some of the highest rated schools in the state, right here in Houston County! I was talking to a customer the other day that is a teacher. She recently relocated from another GA school district, and she has noticed the difference in teachers was night and day----She said the attitude and drive of the Houston County teachers is that they take PRIDE in the success of their students, and they take it personally when they don't. This is one of the reasons, after an very short time being here, she has fallen in love with Warner Robins! Her excitement and enthusiasm as she talked about the school where she teaches was refreshing! This is the attitude we all need to have when we talk about Houston County and all it has to offer!
Let's get excited about this community! We have folks that live and relocate here that have come from all over the world (hence, the nickname "International City"). Let's embrace, learn and enjoy what these different cultures bring to our area! Let's get excited about new businesses opening their doors, and support them with our local dollars! Let's share with people from outside the area what Houston County is all about, and get them to come visit, and maybe they will want to come back on a more permanent basis.
On New Year's Eve, downtown Perry was THE place to be, and there were thousands of folks that will agree. We had lots of locals, but we had loads of people that came from out of the area to enjoy a fun and festive celebration, attending the first annual Buzzard Drop! Yes, I said BUZZARD! The merchants were slammed with customers, food and beverages were sold out at the local restaurants, the New Perry Hotel had NO rooms left at the inn, and everyone had a wonderful time celebrating what is sure to be an amazing year.....One that I personally think is going to be one of the best ever! And they all came to watch and celebrate with a BUZZARD descending from the sky at midnight. What was the draw? Was it the bird? Heck, no! It was the excitement and enthusiasm generated by the locals that caught the attention of thousands! Many of those attending commented they didn't even know about Carroll Street before that night, and fell in love with all the wonderful shoppes, restaurants, hotels and businesses that line the quaint, downtown street.
Now this kind of event doesn't just happen without the hard work, dedication, creativity, and motivation to make a difference. Perry Mayor Jimmy Faircloth is doing an amazing job leading the community in an upward direction, moving and shaking everyone into joining him to make Perry one up and coming, super-cool place to be! Perry is ready for new businesses, they are ready to welcome newcomers to the area and in turn, we are ready to get the real estate industry, not just back on its feet, but up and RUNNING!!!!
It is going to take all of us having the enthusiasm and excitement these leaders have in our communities, and to go out and share the contagious spirit that will certainly spread. It is going to require SYNERGY from everyone, and I can't WAIT to see the results!!!
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