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A Little More Communication, A Lot More CohesionIn a recent interview between novelist Brad Meltzer and talk show host Glenn Beck, the two longtime friends discussed their shared love of history and artifacts. The conversation then shifted to somet ... |
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You Can Run, But You Can’t HideSuccessful business owners are proud people—and with good reason. Their businesses are the heartbeat of the economy, and have immense effects on the lives of people inside and outside the busine ... |
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A Public Service Profile for Mental HealthEstablished in 1949, May is observed as Mental Health Awareness Month across the United States. Here in New Hanover County, mental health continues to be a topic reverberating throughou ... |
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The New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Condo QuestionnaireFannie Mae & Freddie Mac are two of the biggest players in the mortgage market, particularly the secondary mortgage market, where mortgages are bought and sold after they have been originated. Thi ... |
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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 p ... |
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How Small Businesses Can Support Employees Mental HealthEvery year in May, the US recognizes Mental Health Awareness month. This year of all years, this feels like a critical moment of awareness. In 2019 about 1 in 10 people report ... |
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AARP Launches Online Resource Center to Help Protect Veterans Against Rising Fraud Free Resources Identify Top Scams Facing NC’s Military Community and Ways to Fight BackNorth Carolina military veterans and active-duty service members are at risk of being targeted by scammers. In May, AARP launched the AARP Veterans Fraud Center, a new online education and resource ce ... |
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Your Communication Style is Your StrengthAt The Forté Institute we always say, “It all starts with YOU.” Self-awareness must come before situational awareness. The better you know yourself, the higher your ... |
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MegaCorp's First Annual MegaRunA MegaCorp, we know how important it is to give back to our community. Our founder and CEO, Ryan Legg, is a very active member in several local charities here in Wilmington, and he has instilled the s ... |
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Common Property Management MistakesMistakes are a part of life. They also are a part of owning and growing a business. But mistakes in business can cost you money, and no one in business likes losing money. Thankfully, we have the c ... |
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The Changing Vacation Rental Industry- Part Two: Integrating Technology and AutomationCarolina Retreats is at the forefront of integrating automation and technology into the vacation rental industry. Many changes have occurred in the last 20 years and operations have become ... |
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Understanding Your Community's Architectural Request Review ProcessWhen you live in a community association, there are rules and regulations pertaining to the upkeep of the exterior of your property. But what if you'd like to make a change to your property, like ... |
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Why United Way?As a student, as a soldier and as a businessperson I have traveled the world – first a teenager living in America and then an adult visiting areas under third world conditions. The ra ... |
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To All The Ladies: We’ve Got This!Every year, starting on Mother’s Day, the US recognizes women’s health and encourages women to take manageable steps to help improve their health and wellbeing. As a woman, I appre ... |
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What to Consider When Establishing Scholarship FundsWhether you want to honor a loved one, add to your legacy, give back to your community or improve access to education, funding a scholarship can help you reach your philanthropic goals and support fut ... |
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Ready or Not: Why Planning Now Beats Planning ProcrastinationAll successful business owners must eventually face a stark reality: One day, they will no longer run their business! If this idea makes you uneasy, you aren’t alone. Today, we’ll show you ... |
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Wilmington Beauty Studio is Blowing Up Near the Cargo DistrictLocal Wilmington beauty studio is exploding with new business downtown, providing new jobs in the industry and premium beauty services. Inner Glow Studio started operations back in 2018, specializing ... |
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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 ... |
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What Local Employers Should Take Away from NHC’s ‘Economic Mobility’ ReportNew Hanover County shared a new report on April 18, produced by a locally-based firm Greenfield, about the current status, challenges, and potential of economic development in our region. It contains ... |
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The Real CulpritIt seems that The Great Resignation is the buzz phrase of the year. There have been many opinions (spearheaded by the media) as to what led to this mass exodus from the workforce, among the most commo ... |
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 ... |
Scams Are Soaring – Keep Up Your GuardThe numbers are in. The Federal Trade Commission released its annual compendium of fraud reports from last year, and the news is shocking. Over the past three years, reported losses to consumer fraud has tripled, coming in at a reported $5.9 billion in 2021. Nearly six million US consumers reported a scam last year and the median loss was $500. But the FTC can only tell us about fraud that was reported – we know the losses and number of victims is far higher. ... |
The Literacy Journey of Kenny Denison: Self-Made ManThis article is contributed by Geneva Reid, Cape Fear Literacy Council Board of Directors Kenny Denison was a successful Wilmington-area businessman, well-loved husband, and father, loved and respected in the community -- and ashamed because, in his own words, “I can’t read.” That is the man I met in 2011 at the Literacy Council, where I was volunteering as a tutor. Having been officially diagnosed as dyslexic, Kenny was basically ignored by his teachers in his ... |
