Many business owners believe they have plenty of time to create a successful plan for the future of their businesses. Most commonly, owners think that if they give themselves a few years, they can tra ...

This Insights article was contributed by Dr. Adam Jones, Cameron's Regional Economist. Successful companies, communities, and individuals are intentional in their actions and make decisions bas ...

Community management companies, like the rest of the world, are being targeted for fraud and the threats are growing. This includes people attempting to cash fake checks at local banks, embezzlement, ...

A new government center. Possible retail, residential and commercial space. A new hub of activity for New Hanover County and the city of Wilmington. That’s what a public-private partnership on t ...

VolunTourism is a form of tourism in which travelers volunteer, typically with a charity, at their vacation destination. The trips tend to be short term, group oriented, and require little expert ...

Since the founding of the College of Health and Human Services in 2010, more than 6,500 students have graduated in the fields of health and applied human sciences, nursing and social work – and ...

From local gyms to aquariums, commercial window coverings do far more than provide a finishing touch. To the untrained eye, commercial window coverings may appear to serve a simple purpos ...

Many in the Cape Fear region took quite a hit when Hurricane Florence rolled through in September of last year. With the most active period of hurricane season upon us yet again, we at Sweyer Property ...

It’s no wonder we love our smartphones. They’re wonderfully brilliant, make life a bit easier, and continue to advance with features like facial recognition, waterproof design, and high-re ...

The word “advocate” is at the heart of all initiatives at the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. A chamber’s role in the community is to be the voice of business, and we work hard every ...

There is a tremendous need for additional social workers and other allied health providers in the treatment of substance use disorders. New Hanover and Onslow Counties are battling the opiate epidemic ...

Recently, the IRS has made a PR push to let cryptocurrency traders know that letters are being sent to warn them to review the rules about tax reporting of cryptocurrency transactions. There are ...

In recent weeks, our city has been drenched with rain. Have you considered checking on your roof to see if it is absorbing water? It’s not too difficult to do; generally speaking, you ca ...

People who are aging – and their family members – often face a dilemma when it comes to choosing the best housing arrangement. Staying in their homes can become overwhelming and can lead t ...

If you’re like many business owners, your business plays a large role in supporting your family’s lifestyle. As you plan for your business’ future, you may run into questions about h ...

In August 2018 the Cameron School of Business launched a fully online MBA program. The goal of the new program was to extend the reach and impact of the Cameron School within the State of North Caroli ...

The Spirit of Entrepreneurship has found a welcoming and supportive home in Wilmington. If you put your ear to the ground, you’ll hear interesting conversations about entrepreneurship all over t ...

Donations to nonprofits, by their very nature, provide a return on a community’s investment. In many cases, the return can be estimated in dollars.   For example, with the help of volunte ...

Two things are top of mind for equity investors; a market downturn due to a recession or a market downturn due to excessive valuations.   I wouldn’t lose sleep wondering if a recession wi ...

I was born and raised here in Wilmington, and have lived through many storms and hurricanes. I remember Hurricane Fran in 1996. Did you know that Fran was a Category 3, and is the last major hurricane ...