9 Quotes by Dan Owens

Culturally, the black community has always embraced family and church as a source of strength. But technology is a factor in mobility today. You can stay in communication with friends through Palm Pilots and emails.

North Carolina is fifth in the country in getting other states' retirees.

This is as good a collection of players as I can remember. Most of these players will have a major impact on the schools they will be attending next year.

This is as good a collection of players as I can remember.

This is perhaps the first generation of minorities that have a full and equal shot at the American Dream. Certainly more black Americans have gone into the middle class over the last 20 years than in any other 20 year period.

It's the new economic development. This freight train is just a few steps from our doorstep now. The oldest boomers (this week) will be turning 60. That's the tip of the iceberg. As more and more boomers get into their 60s, the market will just be exploding.

It's working out. The talent's great. The kids are great. Adidas is good about making sure the best interests of the Derby Festival Classic always come first. They haven't strong-armed us in any way.

They are good residents with money to spend.

Certainly, the more all-star games, the more difficult it is. If you weren't associated with a shoe company, I think you'd have a difficult time.