RALEIGH, NC (March 22, 2013) – Steven B. Long, partner in Parker Poe’s Raleigh office, was elected to serve on the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, the policy-making body responsible for the supervision, management and governance of the 17 institutions in the UNC system.
Mr. Long was one of eight individuals chosen by the North Carolina Senate to serve a four-year term. The UNC Board of Governors is comprised of 32 voting members. The General Assembly elects 16 members every two years – eight from the Senate and eight from the House.
Mr. Long specializes in tax law and advises businesses and individuals regarding tax and employee benefit issues. He has extensive experience working with employers in banking, retail, technology and other industries to establish, maintain, and correct defects in tax-qualified retirement plans, executive compensation agreements, and other employee benefits. He also assists clients in the establishment and operation of tax-exempt organizations.
In addition to his work in the legal arena, Mr. Long is very active in the local community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Alzheimer’s North Carolina, Inc., the John William Pope Civitas Institute and the Raleigh Hall of Fame.
“North Carolina’s university system is important to the future of our State and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve in a capacity where I can help strengthen that system, said Mr. Long. “Higher education is very important to North Carolina’s economy and its people.”
Joining Mr. Long in his appointment to the Board are William M. Kotis of Summerfield, Scott Lampe of Davidson, Joan G. MacNeill of Webster, Therence O. Pickett of Greensboro, Robert Sterling Rippy of Wilmington, Harry Leo Smith, Jr., of Greenville and John Craig Souza of Raleigh.
Mr. Long received his B.S. in 1982 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his J.D. degree in 1991 and an LL.M. degree in tax law in 1997, both from Georgetown University Law Center.
About Parker Poe
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP has more than 200 lawyers in five offices located in major markets across North Carolina and South Carolina. The Firm provides legal counsel to large commercial and public organizations on litigation, corporate and regulatory matters. It has been recognized in recent years as one of the fastest growing law firms in the United States and as an award-winning leader in the use of technology to provide better and more efficient service to domestic and international clients. For more information, please visit www.parkerpoe.com.
March 22, 2013
March 11, 2013
Bailey's Fine Jewelry Fights Local Hunger with Share the Love Campaign
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 11, 2013) – Bailey’s Fine Jewelry is starting a movement to “fight hunger right here at home,” through the introduction of its Share the Love campaign. For every ring purchased from the Bailey’s Signature Collection of engagement and wedding jewelry, Bailey’s will donate funds to purchase 360 meals to feed a local North Carolina family.
The meal donations will be made through the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina via Feeding America. The Food Bank will distribute the meals to various food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, day care centers and elderly care programs around the area.
Donating 44.8 million pounds of food last year, the Food Bank provides more than 150,000 pounds of food each day to the 34 counties it serves. In those 34 counties, more than 560,000 people are at risk of hunger, including 191,307 children and 44,043 elderly.
Bailey’s unique program invites patrons to Share the Love they feel during such a special time in their lives with others in need. Bailey’s Signature Collection of wedding bands and engagement rings are unique and each ring is made entirely in America.
“The Share the Love campaign is about doing our part to help local families,” said Doug Morgan, director of community relations for Bailey’s Fine Jewelry. “We’re blessed to be a part of such great communities and we want to fight hunger here at home in those communities.”
This campaign is the newest addition to Bailey’s existing philanthropic projects, including the successful A Time to Give program in which patrons can receive a free watch battery in exchange for a donation to a selected charity. Bailey’s has raised over $141,000 through A Time to Give.
The Share the Love campaign is currently in effect at all five Bailey’s Fine Jewelry locations.
About Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
Founded in 1948, Bailey's Fine Jewelry is a family owned-and-operated company with stores in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Greenville and Fayetteville. Bailey's offers jewelry from today's most esteemed designers, exquisite diamonds, estate jewelry, fashion accessories, fine timepieces and gifts. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, personalized services include custom design, watch and jewelry repair, appraisal and bridal registry. Steeped in family tradition, Bailey's is one of the most well-regarded and innovative jewelry stores in North Carolina and is best known for its distinctive 'Bailey Box' slogan. For more information, please call toll-free (866) 725-3111 or visit online at www.baileybox.com.
About the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is a nonprofit organization that has provided food for people at risk of hunger in 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina for more than 30 years. The Food Bank serves a network of more than 800 partner agencies such as soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and programs for children and adults through warehouses in Durham, Greenville, New Bern, Raleigh, the Sandhills (Southern Pines), and Wilmington. In fiscal year 2011-2012, the Food Bank distributed nearly 45 million pounds of food and non-food essentials through these agencies. Sadly, hunger remains a serious problem in central and eastern North Carolina. In these counties, more than 560,000 struggle each day to provide enough food for their families. www.foodbankcenc.org.
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