Local company to franchise child care brand
To some, starting a business during the recent economic downturn might be an antidote for disaster. ...
Pink-Trash's sweet-smelling year
In its first year of business, Wilmington-based Pink-Trash has really cleaned up. Not only ...
New business moves
When Liz Henry and Fred Locke moved to Wilmington in 2010, they saw a niche where they could ...
From pastries to pipes: how two entrepreneurs broke the mold
Coastal Cupcakes owners Kristen Beckmeyer and Meredith Sullivan always knew that at some point they ...
BACK OF THE HOUSE: chef readies for first restaurant
Wilmington chef James Doss, 34, readies to open his first restaurant, Rx, a hip, soulful blend of ol...
What the 2012 Coastal Entrepreneur Awards Represent
One cannot emphasize enough the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation to our region, its eco...
Stewards of the environment and business
Applied Resource ManagementJames Cornette, presidentYear founded: 1994No. Employees: 17Geologis...
Erosion control with big-picture mentality
Eco Express Russ Britton, CEO Year founded: 2003 Employees: 30+ Its work ethic, broad pr...
On the verge of fashion and growth
Edge of UrgeJessie Williams, owner and designerYear founded: 2002No. Employees: 11Clothing desi...
Devoted to locally produced food
While it’s an honor for a business owner to be recognized with a Coastal Entrepreneur Award, i...











