In an effort to satisfy your possibly curious mind and educate you, please note the following: GE employs thousands of local workers at rates well above the area average. In efforts to expand operations, GE has been able to offer many more additional jobs to local people as are available. Unfortunately though, due to the high-technology aspect of their business, some talent must be brought in from other areas to fill technical and managerial needs that are unavailble in the Wilmington vicinity. The hurricane expo was likely constructed to educate those that are new to coastal areas and the dangers presented by potential storms. Preparedness is key and you should be aware of that if you have been here more than a few years. Sorry to hear that you think GE and it's local area effort "sucks", but perhaps that would be the attitude of an individual that is uneducated in area knowlege and likely works at you local burger joint or supermarket. Just remember, "Mayo or Mustard with that?" and "Paper or Plastic?".