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Marketing & Sales
The Best Brands Are Easier to Understand, Not More CreativeWhen business growth slows, marketing often becomes the first place leaders look for answers. The conversation usually starts in familiar places. Maybe the website needs to be refreshed. Maybe the ... |
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Education
Understanding the School Bond Referendum and What Your Vote MeansEvery community eventually faces decisions about replacing aging schools, accommodating school growth patterns, and investing in facilities that will serve students for decades. This November, New Han ... |
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Education
Building for the Next Generation: K-12 Construction in the Greater Wilmington RegionEducation has been a cornerstone of Monteith's work for more than two decades. During that time, we've partnered with school districts across the Carolinas to deliver new schools, ca ... |
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Other
When Growth Outpaces Housing: What Happens to Our Neighbors in CrisisThe Wilmington region is growing, and the numbers are striking. Recent reporting based on U.S. Census Bureau estimates shows that the Wilmington area gained approximately 34 new residents per day ... |
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Financial
Capital Isn't the Bottleneck Anymore — Readiness IsBy Tully Ryan, CEO, IQExit / Murphy Business M&A Advisor Effective this month, the SBA doubled its cumulative 7(a) and 504 loan limit to $10 million, the highest combined borrow ... |
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Marketing & Sales
Your Website Is No Longer the Center of Your MarketingFor more than two decades, most marketing strategies were built around a simple assumption: eventually, every prospect would end up on your website. A prospective customer saw an advertisement, cli ... |
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Other
Workplace Safety Begins with People, Not PoliciesWhat if one of the most effective ways to improve workplace safety had nothing to do with cameras, alarms, access control systems, or security procedures? What if the foundation of a safer workplac ... |
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Other
Summer Maintenance and Safety Tips for HOAs in NC and SCSummer in North and South Carolina brings longer days, rising temperatures (and humidity), and increased activity across community associations. From busy common areas to holi ... |
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Business Growth
Building Big Sky: Three Decades of Design and CommunityIn an industry where trends come and go, lasting success is built on trust, expertise and a genuine connection to the community. For the past three decades, I’ve worked hard ... |
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Other
The Badger Box FAQ: Straight Answers, No Fine PrintHow Does Badger Box's Pricing Work? At Badger Box Mobile Storage, we believe pricing should be simple, transparent, and flexible. Our containers are rented on a month-to-month ba ... |
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Business Growth
Leading with Clarity as a Business Owner, CEO, or ExecutiveLeading with clarity is one of the most important responsibilities of a business owner, CEO, or executive. In any organization, people look to leaders not only for direction, but also for confidence, ... |
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Financial
Built to Last: Lessons from 250 Years of AmericaVery few things last 250 years. Businesses rise and fall. Industries evolve. Technologies become obsolete. Entire economic systems change. Yet as the United States mark it ... |
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Economic Development
Wilmington Small Business Coalition: Building Momentum in 2026This article was contributed by Lydia Thomas, UNCW CIE Program Manager. North Carolina continues to be one of the best states to start a business and in 2025, Wilmington, North Caro ... |
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Residential Real Estate
What's Your Plan?Today's retirees have more choices than ever before. Some plan to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Others consider moving closer to family. More and more, however, people are disco ... |
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Economic Development
Flights, Airlines, and Passenger DemandThis Insights article was co-written with Erin McNally, Marketing, Air Service Development, & Public Relations Manager. In 2025, ILM participated as a speaker or panelist in 63 engagement ... |
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Legal Issues
The Bedrock of American Liberty on America’s 250thRecently, I attended a CLE that included a professionalism topic presented by a retired judge. The topic and its presentation were stirring and sent this author to the Federal ... |
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Financial
Retirement Income Planning: Understanding the Trade-OffsThe following post was contributed by Brice Gibson. Every financial decision involves trade-offs, especially when planning for retirement. The choices you make today: how much you save, spend, ... |
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Economic Development
North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Award Winners and Welcomes New Board Members at Annual DinnerBELVILLE, N.C. — The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) honored its annual award winners and welcomed new board members during its Annual Dinner on June 23 at the Leland Cultural Arts Ce ... |
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Financial
You Built a Business, But Did You Build the Exit?In the Wilmington area, there’s no shortage of successful businesses. Drive through town and you’ll see them everywhere. Contractors with full schedules, medical practices book ... |
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Marketing & Sales
Why Marketing Feels Harder as Your Business GrowsAt some point, most growing businesses hit the same moment. What used to feel straightforward starts to feel more complicated. Marketing takes more effort. Results feel less predictable. What once ... |
10 Steps To Prepare Your Facility For Heavy StormsIt’s never too early to think about preparing your facility for heavy storms – especially now that our region is in the heart of hurricane season. Following is a 10-step action plan to ensure that your facility is ready for heavy storms. Be sure to check that your roof, gutters, and roof drains are clear of items that could damage the roof or block the flow of water rapidly draining off the building. Be sure the roof vent covers are in place and firmly affix ... |
Straight Talk on Tech: Implementing IT in Health CareDear Reader, Atrómitos is honored to have sponsored the Insightful Discussion “Straight Talk on Tech: Implementing IT in Health Care." We are grateful to the panel that participated in this critical and timely discussion. It is no longer enough for physicians and other health care providers to only rely on their hard-won clinical expertise and experience in delivering care. As the health care system moves (in some cases gets dragged, pushed, or pulled) towards va ... |
The Luncheon for Literacy: More than a MealOn Thursday, May 19, 2022, the Cape Fear Literacy Council will celebrate the return of our signature event and fundraiser, the annual Luncheon for Literacy, after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many aspects of post-pandemic living, a few things are different. This year we will gather outdoors at the Watermark Marina overlooking the Cape Fear River, with guests seated under a spacious tent. Attendees can expect an empowering atmosphere, breathtaking vi ... |
