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 ...
Chef And Managing Partner Dean Neff Leaving PinPoint Restaurant
Jessica Maurer
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Feb 20, 2019
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Property Owner Gets $20M Loan For Surf City Housing Development
Johanna Cano
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Feb 22, 2019
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Business Owners, Elected Official Among TEDxAirlie Speaker Lineup
Johanna Cano
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Feb 20, 2019
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Longtime Local Law Firm Moving Main Operations To Eastwood Road
Cece Nunn
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Feb 22, 2019
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South Beach Grill Reopening Following Storm Repairs
Jessica Maurer
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Feb 20, 2019
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The Southeast Tourism Society recently named the N.C. Azalea Festival one of the group’s Top 20 Events in the Southeast for April this year....
Homebuyers in the market for a historical dwelling seem to have at least one thing in common: a love of storied structures, big or small....
Food halls have been popping up throughout the United States, often in downtown cores. Some estimates predict that there could be more than...
The 2019 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
