And, that is saying something because I’ve attend a lot of meetings! Seriously, I’m just back from five days in Cincinnati and a stop in NYC and wow, what an incredible time. First off, we started last Thursday … More »
President’s Blog
My only regret about ROC-A-PALOOZA: I couldn’t be there!
The practice of electing community leaders is not unique to ROCs. I’ve read many times that a third of owned homes in the U.S. are in some type of association managed neighborhood. It’s surprising, but when you consider … More »
A ROC MALL discount that really paid off!
I saved 37% and got better quality paint through my Innovia – ROC MALL – discount at Sherwin Williams! You have to tell them it’s a commercial account and it will show up as CCA Global in Manchester, … More »
A tribute to George ‘Mac’ McCarthy
For most of you, Mac is not someone you know. Lois Parris of the Lakes Region Co-op in Belmont, N.H., however knows Mac very well. In fact, it was at her kitchen table in 2001 where Mac saw … More »
Great to see so many NH ROC leaders . . . and a few from Maine, too!
I was happy to speak and participate on Saturday morning with the more than 100 ROC leaders from New Hampshire ROCs as well as four ROC leaders from Maine! I was happy to run into leaders from Fisherville … More »
More news from the road: Mission Investors’ Exchange, Minneapolis, May 13-15
I was invited to speak about how foundations can make loans to ROC USA Capital. As you likely know, ROC USA Capital is a U.S. Department of Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution, a “CDFI”. ROC USA Capital uses … More »
On the Road Again …
It’s a catchy headline, isn’t it? I’m guessing at least half of you have the Willie Nelson song playing in your head now. I’m filing this from the road — Minnesota to be exact. A quick trip, so … More »
More news from the road …
This is more from my glimpse into “what do I do when I travel?” for ROC USA®. Last week was long and busy. I started last Monday in Chicago in a meeting with the founding Members of the … More »
A traveler’s note …
Someone asked me once, “What do you do when you travel for work?” Over the coming weeks, I’m going to drop you a line from the road so you can see what I’m doing. One of the things … More »
A few small words with enormous meaning
I’ve said it many times before, but it’s worth repeating: ROC USA has seen a tremendous amount of change since we launched almost six years ago. The Network is welcoming a new resident-owned community (ROC) about once a … More »