History of the Revitalization of Downtown New Bern NC: Sunrise Business Update

The inaugural “Sunrise Business Update” took place at Baker’s Kitchen on Thursday morning, January 31, 2013 and was attended by 49 members of the local community.

Those in attendance listened as John Gibson, Member-Manager, Hull, Storey, Gibson, Inc. of Augusta, Georgia (and owners of the New Bern Mall) provided an update of their properties throughout the Southeast as well as a look at plans down the road for New Bern.

Initially addressing community concerns about Cracker Barrel and their decision not to locate at the New Bern Mall, Mr. Gibson said: “…let me assure you, the city has been entirely supportive in the process of trying to bring Cracker Barrel to the market…” Gibson further indicated: “…we were unable to reach terms, mutually agreeable, with Cracker Barrel…”

Mr. Gibson, accompanied by Mr. John Hudson, Leasing Manager for Hull, Storey, Gibson, Inc., indicated it was always a pleasure to visit such a pretty town as New Bern and would welcome the opportunity to return and update the community in the future.

The Sunrise Business Update, a bi-monthly event and jointly hosted by Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation & The New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its next “Sunrise Business Update” on Thursday, March 28, 2013 (Baker’s Kitchen – 8:00 AM) with Taylor Downey of Craven Thirty as the guest speaker. The event is open to the public and reservations are required by calling the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce at 252-637-3111 or E-Mail: SMilliron@NewBernChamber.com