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 ...
Fintech Company NCino Boosts Offering, Sets Valuation At More Than $1.9 Billion
Jenny Callison
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Jul 7, 2020
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From Car Dealers To Restaurants: Local Businesses Receive PPP Loans
Johanna Cano
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Jul 7, 2020
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Hospital Trustees Back Novant For Negotiations; Outline Possible Spending Plan
Vicky Janowski
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Jul 7, 2020
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New Eatery Welcomes Diners At Iconic Wrightsville Ave. Spot
Jessica Maurer
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Jul 8, 2020
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Mortgage Firm Relocating To Barclay Commons
Cece Nunn
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Jul 6, 2020
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Economic developers in the region are having to adapt to the ever-changing business environment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Dosher Memorial Hospital in Southport recently commemorated its 90th anniversary. The critical access community hospital opened June 2, 1930...
While stakeholders and the public in New Hanover County may differ on the best path toward a sustainable future for New Hanover Regional Med...
The 2020 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
