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MADE: Great Goods from Greater Wilmington 

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Produced by the Greater Wilmington Business Journal, MADE is a nomination-based competition seeking to spotlight makers, manufacturers, artisans, designers and small businesses in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties.

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With roots in an economy originally built on tobacco, textiles, and furniture, North Carolina is no stranger to the making of things. While its industries may have broadened over the years, the focus on locally made goods continues to hold strong. MADE was created to spotlight some of the innovations occurring in design and manufacturing originating in the tri-county area.

MADE Award winners are selected by a judging panel and will be profiled in a special MADE section of the Sept. 20 issue of the Greater Wilmington Business Journal as well as featured at the annual WilmingtonBiz Expo on October 2 at the Wilmington Convention Center.

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

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2024 MADE Award Winners:

Arts:

Backroad Purpose

Exporters:

Mirimichi Green Express, LLC

Food & Beverage:

End of Days Distillery

Functional Products:

Champion Valves 

Manufacturers:

HSM Machine Works

Supporter:

Tayloe/Gray

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Award categories:

• Manufacturers (Example includes: Goods mass-produced in the tri-county area)

• Exporters (Example includes: Companies that export outside the United States)

• Functional Product (Examples include: furniture, tools, gadgets, beauty products, industrial, medical, energy devices)

• Food/Beverage (Examples include: wine/spirits, dry/baked/canned goods, sustainably-grown foods)

• Arts (Examples include: apparel, accessories, textiles, home goods, stationery)

• Supporter (Examples include: Businesses that support these innovators including law firms, lenders, makerspaces, studio spaces, retail markets, manufacturing associations, etc.

Keynote Lunch: Our Economic Outlook

Economic jitters are heightened in this year with the presidential election as well as increased market fluctuations and international unrest. On Oct. 2, we’ll hear global, national and local perspectives on where we’re heading. 

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Speakers Include:

The National Outlook with Tom Barkin, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Tom serves on the Fed’s chief monetary policy body, the Federal Open Market Committee, and is also responsible for bank supervision and the Federal Reserve’s technology organization. He is “on the ground” continually in the Fed’s Fifth District, which covers South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, D.C., West Virginia, and Maryland. His engagement in the region has brought real attention to areas facing economic challenges.
 
Prior to joining the Richmond Fed, Tom was a senior partner and CFO at McKinsey & Company, a worldwide management consulting firm, where he also oversaw McKinsey’s offices in the southern United States.

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The Regional Outlook with Mouhcine Guettabi, Regional Economist, UNCW's Swain Center

Mouhcine Guettabi joined UNCW in August 2021 and is serving as both an Associate professor as well as the area’s regional economist.

Before joining UNCW, he was an associate professor of economics at the University of Alaska Anchorage. On the academic front, he is an applied microeconomist, with his recently published research being found in some of the leading economic journals such as the Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, and the Journal of Regional Science. In addition to his academic work, during his time at UAA, he regularly produced economic forecasts, analyzed the state's finances, conducted analysis on key policy issues, and testified in front of the legislature.

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The Global Outlook with Ben Shoesmith, Senior Economist, KPMG

Ben's primary role at KPMG is to monitor and analyze economic indicators with a particular focus on international economics. By closely examining economic developments, Ben provides analysis and insights to the KPMG Economics team, enabling firm leadership and clients to gain a deeper understanding of the evolving economic landscape and effectively manage economic risks.

While Ben's expertise covers various aspects of the domestic macro economy, he has developed a specialization in international economics, with a specific focus on Southeast Asia. His in-depth knowledge of this region allows him to offer unique perspectives and guidance to KPMG's clients.

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Presenter	Seminar	Sponsor
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Drew Stevens, Senior Life Safety & Security Advisory, Holmes Security Systems	Next-Gen Security Solutions: Advanced Technologies to Protect Your Business & People Do you know what your security vulnerabilities are? Join us and discover the cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing your options for securing your business, whether you have an SMB or multi-building facility. We will dive into some of the latest advancements in AI surveillance systems, access control, and integrated security and fire protection solutions. Gain actionable insights on leveraging these innovations to fortify your security measures, mitigate risks, and ensure the utmost safety for your business and its people. Whether you're a business owner, security professional, or IT specialist, we promise to equip you with the knowledge needed to stay ahead.	Holmes Security Systems
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Kemp Maxwell & Jay Kleinman, Partners, TechCXO	Stop Selling & Start Enabling Buyers Why do top sellers focus on “buyer enablement"? Stop selling and start understanding your buyer’s behavior. Learn the counterintuitive methods that drive sales success with Discovery Based Sales. DBS is a customer-centric method that trains sellers to use artful discovery and relevant presentations to guide and enable buyers through the sales cycle. DBS also teaches you how to use AI to make DBS more impactful and scalable. Overall, DBS will show you how to reduce surprises on both sides, accelerate deal flow and bring the buyer to their desired state of accomplishment.	TechCXO
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Keesha Starr, Founder, K Starr Coaching	The Bright Side of Talent Development: How to Attract, Hire & Retain Top Talent In today’s culture attracting, hiring and retaining top talent is more important than ever. With the proper team in place our businesses can be more successful than ever. Yet, most business owners will say that this area is one of the most challenging to tackle. Why are some businesses thriving while others are struggling to keep staff? How can we know the best tools to use, the most effective processes and where to invest in talent without breaking the budget? Join us to learn 4 steps to ensuring that your process is correct and perfectly aligned with your team and business goals.	K Starr Coaching
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Girard Newkirk, Co-Founder & CEO, Genesis Block	Building a Local Innovation Ecosystem In a city like Wilmington, where there is so much opportunity for growth and collaboration,  developing sustainable innovation ecosystems is critical. This is a team effort that also requires talent development infrastructure within local municipalities. Come listen to our take on this important issue and learn more about how you can be a part of or even create innovation ecosystems in your micro-communities and in the current landscape of our region.	Genesis Block
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Graham Elmore, Director of People + Culture & Thomas Lovette, Sr. Engineering Manager, Vantaca	Building Something Cool: How Technology & Culture Drive Growth at Vantaca At Vantaca, we're not just building software; we're building a culture where people thrive and love what they do. Join our People + Culture Director and a Senior Software Development Manager as they share insights on how we're blending cutting-edge technology with a people-first culture to fuel growth and innovation. Discover how we attract and develop top talent by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, empowered, and excited to contribute. Learn how our focus on meaningful tech work and an inclusive, growth-oriented culture is making Vantaca a great place to work—and why people like it here. Whether you're looking to develop your own team or explore new tech solutions, this session will inspire you to build something cool at your company too.	Vantaca
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Mike Barnhart, Founder, Axis Fitness	From Struggles to Strength: A Personal Story of Accountability and Leadership In this session, Mike will share his personal journey from overcoming adversity to stepping into a leadership role in his industry. He will discuss the importance of accountability, the value of embracing challenging moments, and how putting the right information in the hands of teams can open up new possibilities. Attendees will leave with practical insights on fostering a culture of support and growth within their teams.	Axis Fitness
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Alexandra Lysik, Agency Owner, Cavik Insurance	Have a Magical Day: Creating the Employee Experience You Wish You'd Had In this seminar, we will explore one of the hardest parts of a job that no one teaches, management of employees and creating a positive and thriving culture. But how do you create an experience for your employees that you would enjoy yourself? Using the 5 senses, we will explore applying sight, smell, taste, hear and touch to your management style so your employee culture creates magic and tangible results within your team.	Cavik Insurance
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Nick Correa, VP, Business Community Officer & Ashley Ricketts, VP, Small Business Banker, Bank of America	Learn & Grow Your Business Bank of America is focused on delivering resources and information to help small business clients navigate what’s happening now and prepare for what’s next. We provide industry-leading advice, connections, tools and solutions for small business owners, along with dedicated support to address their unique needs to bank how, where and when they want. Join us for our “Learn and Grow Your Business” seminar where we will review the factors that contribute to loan decisions, elements of personal vs. business credit, and how to improve your access to capital.	Bank of America
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
Brian Satz, President & Owner, CW IT Support	The Dirty Little Secret That Could Kill Your Business's Growth & Profitability Learn about the Dirty Little Secret that can Kill your Business’s Growth and Profitability in this session. This is one you won’t want to miss!   Today, most businesses overlook the critical investment in cyber security protection, but in this session we’ll discuss the impact that can have on a business, share war stories, special tactics that are most prevalent in the field now to hack businesses, and a call to action for a cyber security risk assessment.	CW IT Support
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
Kemp Maxwell & Jay Kleinman, Partners, TechCXO	Stop Selling & Start Enabling Buyers Why do top sellers focus on “buyer enablement"? Stop selling and start understanding your buyer’s behavior. Learn the counterintuitive methods that drive sales success with Discovery Based Sales. DBS is a customer-centric method that trains sellers to use artful discovery and relevant presentations to guide and enable buyers through the sales cycle. DBS also teaches you how to use AI to make DBS more impactful and scalable. Overall, DBS will show you how to reduce surprises on both sides, accelerate deal flow and bring the buyer to their desired state of accomplishment.	TechCXO
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
Angela Conicelli, VP of Sales, Wilmington Media + Marketing	Growth through Sticky Ideas, Collaboration, and Becoming a Student People don’t buy what you do they buy why you do it.” – Simon Sinek. After months of intentionally embodying a student mindset, this quote is one of the many ideas that stuck with us and has driven growth for our Sales and Marketing team. Join us as we open up about our year of hitting the books and how learning new ideas has taught us to think deeply about how to make ideas stick, how to help clients (and ourselves) fine-tune and effectively share their message, and how seemingly little things can lead to big growth!	Wilmington Media + Marketing
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
Coach Reggie, Master Business Coach & Global Trainer, Business Growers	Management vs. Leadership Learn strategies to build a more productive, passionate and focused team that is as committed to your organization’s objectives as you are.  You will walk away with practical and useful strategies and tactics that you can implement immediately. Key learnings to include attracting great employees, eliminating excuses, stopping the blame game, a management system that will transform your team, how to increase your team’s productivity 30% starting today, and how to stop using your emotional energy and role power to motivate your team.	Business Growers
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Tony Caggiano, The ADA Comply Guy	What is the Cost of Not Having an ADA Accessible Website for Your Business? Is your website ADA-compliant? If not, your business could be at serious risk. Join Tony Caggiano, a leading expert in ADA website compliance, for an eye-opening seminar that will reveal all the benefits and the true cost of neglecting accessibility on your website. What You’ll Learn: - The legal risks and potential lawsuits businesses face without ADA compliance - How an accessible website can open up new markets and increase revenue - The government tax credits available for making your website compliant - Simple steps to ensure your site meets federal accessibility standards Why Attend? This talk is essential for business owners, marketers, and web developers who want to safeguard their companies from costly penalties and boost their digital reach. Don’t wait until it’s too late—ADA compliance is not just a legal obligation, it’s a business opportunity!	ADA Comply Guy
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Coach Reggie, Master Business Coach & Global Trainer, Business Growers	Sales Training Master Class Preview In this fast-paced, power packed session you will pick up sales tactics and strategies that will instantly help you close more sales. You will hear the “Greatest Hits” from our 12-Week Sales Master Class that is increasing commission checks and growing the bottom line of many local businesses. To be a top performer you must train with the best. In 45 minutes, you will experience a small sampling of the best sales training available in the Wilmington area.	Business Growers