Donald Harris
Donald Harris
surprised
I'd be surprised if they haven't already. I've used it.
benefits continue education
I think right now it's an education process, ... We want to continue the benefits we have.
governor help hoping step
I'm hoping the governor can step in and help out.
business cities convention corporate drivers events large larger meetings smaller
Those are the drivers of the convention business we get because right now we're getting regular, smaller corporate meetings and events, not the large events you see in cities with larger convention facilities.
feet five three within
Within three hours, we were under five feet of water.
future help map road
This will help give us a road map for the future. This has a lot of potential.
best chance possible project received special
What we received was the best possible report, ... There's always the chance of probation or having to do a special project report.
identity left linger trail
There's an identity trail that's left that can linger for years, if not decades.
factors
It's so different this year, and a lot of factors are contributing to it.
bit turn unknown worry
It's an unknown you have to worry about. Is there a bit of a letdown on the fans' part in that they don't want to turn around and come back again?
area player
This is going to be outstanding. This will make the area even more of a player for conventions.
board change gets goal hate last needed side summer upfront
I really hate to use the word, but we were hit-and-miss on that side of the organization, and we needed to change it somehow. So the board and myself set a goal last summer of being a more efficient, more professional and upfront organization with our members. I think this gets us down that road.
business dream effective internet intimate push
The dream of the Internet business is to set up the business and just push buttons, ... that is not effective with these people. They want to have an intimate relationship.
again cause fourth great next third waiting won year
The coldest part is waiting around. This is the fourth year the NHPD has participated and the third year we won the Artic Award. It's for a great cause and we will be back again next year.