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 ...
In Wrightsville Beach, Office Building Sells For $1.3M
Cece Nunn
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Aug 19, 2019
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ILM Seeks Proposals For Another Aviation Services Provider
Christina Haley O'Neal
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Aug 19, 2019
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Pawsome News: New Pet Daycare And Retailers Opening In Wilmington
Johanna Cano
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Aug 20, 2019
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Public Forums Draw Questions About NHRMC's Future
Vicky Janowski
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Aug 20, 2019
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WHQR Announces New Board Members
Christina Haley O'Neal
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Aug 20, 2019
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With Brooke Bloomquist’s background in marketing and special events and her father’s naval career and business prowess, their masterminding...
Anne Gardner, the new CEO of Cape Fear Realtors, talks about her role leading one of the region's largest trade associations....
Last year's Farm Bill opened the door for hemp farming, producing and selling, and that's translated into numerous new businesses nationwide...
The 2019 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
