Dan:  Exactly!  I'm sure the budget for jetting the CEO back and forth would be much less than entire corporate move.

Renee:  Here, here!  I don't understand why they'd want to be in such expensive locations--it makes NO business sense at all to me!

Thom:  Hey, I love your photo!  Is BOA looking for MORE space or moving space?  I understand their theory that renting the space out to other companies and finding cheaper rental space elsewhere for their employees but, are they looking for additional space?  If so, that could be a good thing for you guys!  And, the cost of air travel for the Vonage CEO is outrageous!  You'd think Vonage would create a less expensive alternative--like ONLINE CONFERENCING!  OH, wait...don't they already DO that?!  Why not a flight once per quarter?!  Oh, if I only ran a large business...  ;0)

Melissa:  HEY!  Isn't it the truth?!  I had a conversation a few weeks back with John Lassiter about this at our Rotary meeting and he concurred.  I came away feeling pretty pumped that it probably won't happen.  Keeping fingers crossed!

Larry:  Much too costly, in my opinion!  And, you have a great idea!!  LOL  We actually handle their relocation so, who knows... ;-)

Rita:  HA!  Yes, it's money that you and I and our children's children and so on, will be contributing!

Carole:  Cost of living is so cheap here compared to your area--even going into NJ--you just can't compare the two and I don't imagine that they're truly considering it.  If they are, my money is going into another bank account!!

Jon:  As connected as we are to the world wide web, I can fathom that they would consider going into a more expensive market--money is money, no matter where it is!  Why not be the leader here instead of competing with CITI, Chase and the other biggies?!

Mary Jo:  Excellent point and certainly one to consider.  I too, as commented above, agree that it wouldn't be beneficial to be nose to nose with CITI or Chase!

Fred:  LOL  Would you taceh me the ropes in Victoria Oak Bay?!  What a great time we'd have!

Dixie:  I'm hoping that this 'life of its own' that's been created here is going to die soon--it seems that there is alot of panic surrounding this unbelievable 'life'!!

Michael:  You and me BOTH!  I don't think that's being cynical at all--very realistic, if you ask me!  I'm still waiting for my bail out money too--granted, I'm certainly not holding my breath!

Gabe:  I am sure that this is where it all started--or it could be from fear since we just lost our Wachovia last year.  Who knows but, I'm sure the City Council and officials are doing their best to work this out.  No one wants to see this happen here.  We've had enough bad luck during this recession here!

Loreena:  And you didn't send her my way?!!  I hope, for her sake too, that this rumor just dies and never comes to fruition!

Don:  Well, thank you--and you're right, they did receive a large chunk of bail-out $$.

Bill:  In my opinion, there IS none!  They say that the CEO will be hired from NY but, no one knows if he will plan to move the company.  The entire Board of Directors are currently located out of Charlotte (at least that's what has been publicized) and everyone's fear is that they'll all make the decision to move.  I don't see it as a viable alternative--especially in this economic climate!

Deb:  Right on!  We shall see!

Gary:  REALLY!  This is SUCH an awesome place to live, work and play--why would anyone want to move an entire business?!

Missy:  My point exactly!  We have an area that we call 'Little New York' because so many of the NY relocation clients select this area to reside when they leave NY.  They ALL say that they can't BELIEVE the difference in the cost of living and the taxes here!

Dorie:  I always agree with Gary--and I'm holding onto this comment too!!  LOL  I can't fathom that they'd make such a bad business move but, then again, banks are emerging from a multitude of bad moves that caused this recession!!