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SATURDAY. OCTOBER 20,1990—THE CAROLINA TIMES-9 Banker Nick Becton Is Close To is Customers And Community By Rheta Logan Beclon likes making things icially possible for people. ’ is retail banking manager of (icliovia jjelteville. f Bank and Trust Co. in ;. He oversees consumer (ikiitg services such as Personal loans and deposits at J^ticville’s four Wachovia lUCl'CS' Lending money is the highlight (iis job, Becton said. "It is very jjrding, for example, for me to table to satisfy the financial L of a couple who want to start ^own business.” Jecion also enjoys managing the employees at the branches. "1 L hiring a teller and watching L person blossom and become a [ductive employee. My Lonships with my employees [very important to me." [Managing a large number of Lie is new for Becton, but he i been lending money since (5, when he became manager of Wachovia branch in Fayetteville. branch manager, 1 was ponsiblc for two bankers and :(tellers and generating loans jmy primary task," he said. Before becoming a branch (lagcr, Becton worked as a credit ilysl, a Personal Banker and a Id representative for Wachovia. ■I've enjoyed having front-line, jdiiction mode jobs as opposed working behind the scenes," [ton said. "1 hope to continue (ting in a lending capacity, (ing closer to the customer." Bccton’s enjoyment of people- ented activities began early. As a tager, he played on his high lool football, baseball and ikclball teams and served as an )|yic in his church. (teton was bom John J. Becton tat was given the name Nick in :ping with a family tradition, s 8 custom in our family to mate the nicknames Nick and Itr with each generation,” he i, "1 was the son bom in the J generation, so I got that name. I think the hadition will stop line because I don’t think my would like to be called Jasper!" Becton was reared in Beaufort, by his maternal grandmother I great-grandmother. He kept in itb with his parents, who iiccd when he was 3, through ine calls and summer visits. »n visits his mother and sister, olive in Indianapolis, whenever tan. He sees his grandmother Igrcat-grandmother regularly. felon’s childhood ambition was lealawycr. ”I didn’t see a lot of t lawyers when 1 was growing ltd 1 wanted to change that," he i. But after taking general kss courses in high school, :lon decided to pursue an oomics degree when he entered A&T Slate University in Bsboro. He met his wife. Dale. at a wedding during his junior year. After graduating from college, they were married in the church where they met. With a bachelor’s degree in hand, Becton toyed with the idea of getting a master’s degree in business administration, but instead joined Wachovia in Durham. "1 was eager to get into the work force, and 1 felt I owed it to my grandmother and great grandmother to start working," he said. Becton believes people need to give back to society what they have been given. He serves on the School of Business and Economics Advisory Board at Fayetteville Suite University and is a volunteer with the university’s "Find-a- Friend" program, which pairs adolescent criminal offenders with positive role models. Becton serves on advisory board that recruits the rote moods. "We U-y to find people who are understaiidinc, but stem, and who have time to give to the kids," he said. Becton worked with the FSU Youth Motivational Task Force a few years ago and talked to junior high school and high school, students about his career in banking. "The idea was to motivate , BECTON n y ANNOUNCEMENT lie Durham County Board of Commissioners solicits plicants to fill positions on the following boards and mmissions: Open Space Commission: Four expired terms; one appointment each from Lebanon and Oak Grove Townships and two appointments from Triangle Township (terms expire October 1993). The Commission serves in an advisory capacity lothe Board of County Commissioners in matters related to the Open Space Program. Transportation Advisory Board: Four expired terms; members should be representatives from liuman service agencies, civic organizations, consumer groups, transportation providers, and citizen volunteers (terms expire October 1992). The Board serves as the advisory board to the County Manager and Board of County Commissioners on issues related to human services transportation policy matters. ‘raperty tax listings must be current. County and City ss must not reflect any delinquencies before an plication is submitted. appointments will be considered by the County mmissioners on Monday, November 12, 1990, at 10 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, sixth !r, Durham County Judicial Building, 201 E. Main eet. or applications or additional information, contact ir/ E. Umstead, Clerk to the Board of County nmissioners (560-0027), deadline for receipt of applications IS OCTOBER 29,1990 Garry E. Umstead Clerk to the Board the kids to want to be successful," he said. One reason Becton volunteered with the Fayetteville State University programs was because his junior high school basketball coach was an FSU Graduate. "1 wanted to do something to pay him back for being such a positive influence on me," he said. Becton also has volunteered with a Junior Achievement program at a Fayetteville h'"h school. As a volunteer, he spoke to stuJenu about careers in banking and was a mentor to some of them until they went off to college. "It was great to see how they had progressed," he said. As for his future, Becton would like to get an advanced degree in either business or law. His wife, a first-grade teacher, plans to get a Ph.D. Meanwhile, they are enjoying a recent addition to their family, a son, 8-month-old Nicholas. "My short-range goal is to give 110 percent in all my endeavors," he said. Working with young people also will remain a priority for Becton. "1 believe we have a lot of good youth out there," he said. "When I was young, people hel|)cd me develop my potential, ami I want to give back what was given to me." BECTON Money Management Location, Location, Location If you are thinking of opening your own business and are trying to decide on a location, consider this; poor location is frequently an important factor in the failure of small businesses. What this warning underscores is the importance of knowing what to look for in choosing a location for your new business. The decision to buy a particular piece of property should not be made on impulse or solely because the location is beautiful or close to home. There are some general guidelines you can follow to help you make the right choice. LOOK AT THE DEMOGRAPHICS The North Carolina Association of CPAs suggests that you begin by investigating the make-up of several target communities and locations. One of the best resources for information about a community and a particular Ipcation are census bureaus. They can tell you if the community is growing or shrinking. In addition, they can supply you with vital details about a community’s population, such as the average income, predominant occupations, and median age. By comparing this information with past figures, you can determine if and how a community is changing. Also find out whether nearby residents tend to be college- educated or blue-collar, whether they rent or buy their homes, and whether property values have increased or decreased. These statistics will paint a picture of the population and help you determine whether it can support your type of business. For instance, if you’re thinking of opening a children’s bookstore in a neighborhood whose local population is near retirement age, you may want to consider another location that services younger consumers. Besides the census bureau, other sources of background information include local government agencies, chambers of commerce, the Small Business Administration, trade associations, local newspapers, and local residents. By talking to the "locals," you can get a feel for the distinct personality of the area, and which types of businesses are more likely to thrive. Also, read the editorials a nd letters to the editor in the local press to find out some of the concerns of community residents. TRAIFFIC PATTERNS Traffic patterns are an important factor in choosing the right location. For example, if your business is manufacturing, you should have quick and easy access to transportation routes and necessary suppliers. If you arc a retailer, you should pay particular attention to store visibility and the amount of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The Small Business Administration has a number of publication s that can help you utilize traffi c studies. Find out if any new construclion is planned For the near future tliat might affecit your business. For instance, if £i new office building is (Contini: led On Page 12) Metro Roofing and Guttering Compa ny 100.3 Faycltcvillc Street Robert R. Stevon (919) 682-2607 Du rham, N.C. 27.701 Redditt Alt xander (S>19) 683-8711 Proposal Would Reward Students Who Take Tough High School Courses CHAPEL HILL (AP) - Some 12,000 North Carolina freshmen would win $600 college scholarships in 1992 under a proposed program that rewards students who take rigorous high school courses. But that’s only if the state legislature can find the money. The request comes as state 'officials pr^ict growing budget shortfalls in coming years. University of North Carolina system officials unveiled their plan for the N.C. Academic Scholars program Monday at a Board of Governors committee meeting to approve the system’s proposed 1991-93 budget. Along with the new scholarship program, which would cost $7.2 million its first year, the new budget calls for 6 percent faculty and staff raises for each of the next two years. 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