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 ...
Mayfaire Town Center Welcomes Lily Pulitzer Retail Store
Cece Nunn
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Dec 6, 2019
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First Carolina Bank Hires Cameron, Preps For Branch
Jenny Callison
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Dec 6, 2019
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Retiree Volunteers: 'We're Just Not Done Yet'
Johanna Cano
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Dec 6, 2019
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GE Hitachi Lands Another Decommissioning Contract
Christina Haley O'Neal
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Dec 6, 2019
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A Wave Of Woes
Christina Haley O'Neal
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Dec 6, 2019
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Are tech companies aiming to supplant banks, or are they moving into the realm as partners with established banks to help banks improve thei...
More than 6 out of 10 adults age 55 and older engage in some volunteer activity in the U.S. The sizeable number of volunteering retirees can...
Ann Hardy, recently retired as manager of Brunswick County and received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in October, looks back on her career...
The 2019 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
