Commercial Real Estate
Is Your Commercial Roof Ready for April Showers?With the coming of Spring, it’s time to clean your roof and get it ready for April showers. The following simple checklist will ensure that your commercial roof is clean, clear of debris and sta ... |
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CFPUA’s Infrastructure Investments Have Outsized Impacts on Local EconomyEvery year around this time, the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) Board begins considering capital improvement projects planned for the upcoming fiscal year and for the next 10 years. The ... |
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Getting Your Community Ready for Spring and SummerAs the winter chill begins to fade away, it's time for HOA communities to gear up for the vibrant seasons of spring and summer. Ensuring your community is prepared for the warmer months involves a ... |
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The Wilmington Construction Market: Trends, Recognition, and ChallengesWilmington, North Carolina, where coastal charm meets economic vibrancy, has experienced remarkable growth in its construction industry. The evolving skyline and the emergence of new projects prompt a ... |
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Food is the Foundation for Prosperous CommunitiesFood is the foundation of healthy living and the key to building prosperous communities. Food and prosperity are intricately linked making it imperative to establish and cultivate community based food ... |
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Excite Credit Union's Community Initiatives in ActionAt Excite Credit Union, being “the community's credit union” is more than a tagline; it’s our commitment to community development that goes well beyond providing financial servic ... |
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The Government is Calling? Think Again!Unfortunately, scams and fraud are still on the rise. Last year was yet another historic year for fraud. The Federal Trade Commission released its annual compendium of fraud reports from 2023, and th ... |
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7 Secrets the IRS Doesn’t Want You to KnowIt’s tax time, and for most people it’s a frenzy of paperwork and filings. But for anyone who’s fallen behind on their taxes, or is starting to get notices from the IRS or the North ... |
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HOA Collections Policies: Ensuring Financial Stability and FairnessIn the realm of community management, one of the pivotal aspects often overlooked until it becomes a pressing issue is the collections process. Community association board members serve as stewards of ... |
Education
The Childcare Cost DilemmaA quick perusal of the news will find many stories about the high cost of childcare. “How can it be so expensive?” is often the lament of a harried parent trying to make ends me ... |
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A Public Service Profile on Creating Beauty in Our CommunityWhen thinking about the work of county government, many will focus on the services and programs overseen by various departments that keep our community safe and healthy. These are obviously extremel ... |
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The Role of Vulnerability in LeadershipIn the realm of leadership, the conventional image often portrays a leader as an unwavering pillar of strength, someone who exudes confidence and commands authority. However, a paradigm shift in leade ... |
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The Coastal Corridor is Helping Wilmington Startups With Connected Devices for Life Sciences IndustryThis article was contributed by Jim Roberts, the Founder of the Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW) and the WALE Angel Network. NEW is a member of the Wilmington Small Busines ... |
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Understanding the Role of a Community Manager and Dispelling Common MisconceptionsHomeowners' Association (HOA) community managers play a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning and upkeep of residential communities. Often misunderstood, their duties encompass various res ... |
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Conversations to Contracts Driving Productivity to the Local WorkforceGenesis Block hosts Conversations to Contracts events in partnership with state, local government agencies, anchor institutions and corporate partners. The goal is to connect minority owned businesses ... |
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New Requirements for Small Businesses: Beneficial Ownership Information ReportingWelp, the government has gone and done it again. In an effort to crack down on money laundering, financing terrorism, tax fraud, and other illegal acts via sketchy shell companies, Congress has enacte ... |
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‘Creative,’ An Adjective To Describe Your Accountant?!Have you ever used the word creative as an adjective to describe your accountant?! And, we’re not talking about “Enron” or “WoldCom” creativity.  ... |
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Food Entrepreneurship Drives Local Economic Sustainability“An entrepreneur tends to bite off a little more than he can chew hoping he’ll quickly learn how to chew it.” — Roy Ash According to research from Massachusetts Instit ... |
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Community Input Is Crucial To Guiding The Model Of Good GovernanceThis past summer, New Hanover County staff, our Board of Commissioners and community partners, along with your input from our Community Survey in 2023, worked to create a new five-year strategic plan ... |
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What is EcoTech?This article was contributed by Paige O’Neill, MBA, NCET Program Manager. Are you tired of polluted floodwaters drowning your community? Are you worried about coastal erosion near your beach ... |
10 Steps To Prepare Your Facility For Heavy StormsIt’s never too early to think about preparing your facility for heavy storms – especially now that our region is in the heart of hurricane season. Following is a 10-step action plan to ensure that your facility is ready for heavy storms. Be sure to check that your roof, gutters, and roof drains are clear of items that could damage the roof or block the flow of water rapidly draining off the building. Be sure the roof vent covers are in place and firmly affix ... |
Straight Talk on Tech: Implementing IT in Health CareDear Reader, Atrómitos is honored to have sponsored the Insightful Discussion “Straight Talk on Tech: Implementing IT in Health Care." We are grateful to the panel that participated in this critical and timely discussion. It is no longer enough for physicians and other health care providers to only rely on their hard-won clinical expertise and experience in delivering care. As the health care system moves (in some cases gets dragged, pushed, or pulled) towards va ... |
The Luncheon for Literacy: More than a MealOn Thursday, May 19, 2022, the Cape Fear Literacy Council will celebrate the return of our signature event and fundraiser, the annual Luncheon for Literacy, after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many aspects of post-pandemic living, a few things are different. This year we will gather outdoors at the Watermark Marina overlooking the Cape Fear River, with guests seated under a spacious tent. Attendees can expect an empowering atmosphere, breathtaking vi ... |