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 ...
Avelo Plans New Florida Nonstops Out Of ILM
Miriah Hamrick
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Mar 30, 2023
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Wawa Gas Station Proposal On City Planning Agenda
Staff Reports
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Mar 30, 2023
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Despite Banking Headwinds, NCino Reports Steady Growth In Sales
Jenny Callison
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Mar 29, 2023
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Riverfront Farmers’ Market Returns To Dock Street For 20th Season
Miriah Hamrick
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Mar 29, 2023
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Tech Roundup: New Software Platforms, STEM-ILM Event And Tech Awards Deadline
Johanna Cano
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Mar 29, 2023
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Open since April 2014, Southport Smoke House has been introducing guests to owner Troy Knight’s home state of Texas brand of barbecue: beef...
Book and media recommendations from Info Junkie Hoop Morgan, founder of The Forte Institute....
Doug Hamerski is a nephrologist who likes to spend his free time on other sciences, from circuity to radio. This pastime has now grown to a...
The 2023 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
