EDITOR'S PICKS
LATEST HEADLINES

May 7, 2024

Michael Jordan Returns To Wilmington To Celebrate Clinic

On Tuesday, Michael Jordan came to Wilmington to cut the ribbon on the first of two medical clinics he’s funding in his hometown. Novant Health announced in early 2021 that the Wilmington native and six-time NBA champion had donated $10 mill ...

May 7, 2024

Done Early: Cape Fear Memorial Bridge To Fully Reopen Wednesday

The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is expected to fully open Wednesday at 7 p.m., N.C. Department of Transportation officials announced this morning. The bridge’s opening will come 16 days ahead of schedule, Chad Kimes, NCODT's Division 3 eng ...

May 6, 2024

Wilmington Leaders To Consider Skyline Center Lease, Debt Payment

Wilmington leaders will consider another lease in the city-owned Skyline Center this week. The city of Wilmington purchased the 12-story building at 929 N. Front St. last July for $68 million. The office building on the north end of downtown Wilmi ...

Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT
Jimheadshot

Jim Hundley
Thomas Construction Group

The Wilmington Construction Market: Trends, Recognition, and Challenges

Posted Mar 18, 2024

Wilmington, North Carolina, where coastal charm meets economic vibrancy, has experienced remarkable growth in its construction industry. The evolving skyline and the emergence of new projects prompt a closer look at the trends shaping Wilmington's construction landscape, recent accolades, and the challenges faced by builders and developers.
 

Trends Shaping Wil...read entire article

Achievers & Accolades

Suplee Takes Helm At UNCW School Of Nursing

May 6, 2024

Beverage Manufacturer To Occupy Former Tru Colors Facility In Wilmington

One of the largest private fermented beverage manufacturers in North America, FedUp Foods, on Monday announced an expansion into Wilmington using the facility formerly occupied by Tru Colors Brewing.   Sarah Mullins and Jeannine Buscher founde ...

May 3, 2024

Entrepreneur Brings Young Tech Startup From Triangle To Wilmington

Startups in Wilmington tend to have a love-hate relationship with the Triangle. Wilmington’s technology entrepreneur ecosystem benefits from its proximity to the Triangle, but its behemoth ecosystem dwarfs Wilmington's by comparison.  ...

May 3, 2024

The Husk, YoSake Sell In Downtown Wilmington

After 18 years, the owners of downtown Wilmington's The Husk and YoSake sold the restaurants on April 30 to local business group C&C BizVentures.   The three-story venue initially opened in the historic Roudabush building at 33 S ...

May 3, 2024

Meet The 2024 CEA Winners

Who would you invest $100,000 in?  That’s one of the pieces of advice we give our Coastal Entrepreneur Award judges each year when they’re faced with the task of making their picks. Who shows high-growth potential?  Who is ...

May 3, 2024

CEA Retail & Hospitality Winner: Expanding A Taco Brand

When two Surf City dudes, Cody Leutgens and Steve Christian, realized the community they loved had a shortage of good, casual restaurants, they decided to address the situation.  They came up with Shaka Taco, a small taco joint selling fresh, ...

May 3, 2024

CEA Biotech Winner: Pharma Firm In Growth Mode

Kimberly Lupo started Portrett Pharmaceuticals after working in the contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) industry for several years.  She wanted to do something different with her company: Provide customer service beyond ...


Trending News

In The Current Issue

CEA Nonprofit Winner: Safe Haven Helps Victims Of Violence

Safe Haven of Pender, an organization that Tracey Ray has been a part of for 16 years, aims to empower and provide resources to victims of i...


CEA Professional Services Winner: Transforming Work Environments

Since starting her company in 2023, Khalilah Olokunola of ReEngineering HR said she has been building fair-chance hiring strategies and rede...


Providing Makerspaces, Craft Places

Whether community members want to paint a mug or build an invention, local entrepreneurs have created spaces where people can access the nee...

Book On Business

The 2024 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.

Order Your Copy Today!


Videos

2024 Power Breakfast: The Next Season