Al Sharp is Project Director for FOCUS, a community-based planning consortium. FOCUS empowers local planning groups, businesses, and civic organizations through data gathering and public input, helping them to zero in on new oppor
Our region is like a puzzle. We need to connect many different pieces to ultimately realize the bigger, better picture for the future. Have you ever tried to put together a 1,000-piece big box puzz ...
Good things are happening all around our region. It’s true. Some initiatives are more familiar than others, but in addition to the City of Wilmington’s comprehensive plan and New Hanover C ...
In previous Insights, I’ve talked about the importance of regional planning as a critical element for the next 25 years. To ground this policy orientation, FOCUS has been actively seeking public ...
Remember the Magic 8-Ball toy? Ask it a question, give it a shake, and wait for the reply to appear from the murky depths. It seems like we’ve all been asking the Magic 8-Ball a common question ...
Our Cape Fear Region is in an enviable position. We’re not only experiencing a steady recovery from the 2008 recession, but according to recent trends and predictions, we should anticipate yet a ...
VentureSouth Starting Wilmington Angel Investment Group
Johanna Cano
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Apr 23, 2019
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Local Boat Slip Marketplace Startup Wins NC IDEA MICRO Grant
Johanna Cano
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Apr 24, 2019
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Coastal Carolina Curling Club To Slide Into Own Facility
Johanna Cano
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Apr 22, 2019
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First New-Panamax Ship A Harbinger Of More Business For Port Of Wilmington
Jenny Callison
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Apr 23, 2019
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Analysts Expect Live Oak Bancshares To Report Lower Q1 Revenues
Jenny Callison
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Apr 24, 2019
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When New Hanover Regional Medical Center launched its Innovation Center last year, it sought to foster and test creative ideas for improving...
Can Wilmington become the home of seafood innovation in the United States? A two-day workshop April 23-24 at the University of North Carolin...
Entrepreneurship isn't limited to a select few, says Brian Hamilton, co-founder and CEO of Sageworks, who has been spreading that message i...
The 2019 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
