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 ...
AG Clears Novant Purchase Of NHRMC
Neil Cotiaux and Vicky Janowski
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Jan 21, 2021
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Blue Mind Coworking Opening In Wilmington
Johanna Cano
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Jan 20, 2021
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Commissioners Approve Revised Government Center Development Agreement
Cece Nunn
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Jan 20, 2021
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NHRMC Giving Community Vaccinations At Local Movie Theater
Christina Haley O'Neal
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Jan 21, 2021
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Expansion Planned For Porters Neck Community
Cece Nunn
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Jan 22, 2021
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Seniors real estate specialist Debbie Elliott shares her top info and tech picks....
South-Tek Systems, a manufacturer of nitrogen generation technology, is continuing to grow and hire in the area....
The concept is simple: When health barriers reduce the number of people who can eat at your restaurant, take your food to where the people a...
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