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Technology
The Technology Your Business Already Depends On: And What Comes NextMost business leaders in Wilmington and the Cape Fear region didn’t spend the last decade thinking about technology infrastructure. They were thinking about clients, cash flow, talent, and growt ... |
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Financial
South Atlantic Capital Named to PSN Top Guns List of Best Performing Strategies for Q4 2025Quarterly PSN Top Guns List published by Zephyr identifies best-in-class separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies. Wilmington, North Carolina April 16, 2026— South Atla ... |
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Financial
How 6 Million Business Owners Could Miss the $14 Trillion Exit WindowI recently sat down with Richard Stroupe—VC, serial entrepreneur, and host of the Amplified CEO podcast—and before I knew it, we had been talking for over an hour. Somewhere in th ... |
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Financial
Trump Account Update: What Parents Need to Know in 2026Last year, the government announced a new investment vehicle for children, commonly referred to as “Trump Accounts.” Families now need to take action to receive the federal government ... |
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Economic Development
Budget Process Demonstrates Collaborative Efforts Across County GovernmentGood government depends on clear communication. When priorities are established early and expectations are understood, organizations are better positioned to make decisions, solve problems, and move w ... |
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Other
What Does an HOA Do? Responsibilities Explained SimplyIf you’ve ever asked, “What does an HOA (homeowner’s association) do, exactly?” you’re not alone. Whether you’re buying a home in a community association, ... |
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Economic Development
The Rising Need for Strong, Ethical, People-Centered LeadershipIn a world defined by rapid change, economic uncertainty, and cultural fragmentation, the call for strong, ethical, and people‑centered leadership has never been louder. Organizations today are not si ... |
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Residential Real Estate
Cape Fear Buyers See More Options as Active Listings Reach New HighsTHE SUMMARY: The Cape Fear housing market entered the spring season with fresh momentum in April, as active listingsclimbed, closed sales increased, and median sales prices continued to rise. The late ... |
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Financial
Wilmington Is Outpacing Larger Markets, But Many Businesses Aren’t PreparedWilmington has always had momentum, but lately it feels different. Recent reporting shows the region is outpacing larger markets like Raleigh and Charlotte in job growth rate. That is a strong sign ... |
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Financial
Cognitive Decline – Planning for Changing Family RolesThere’s a moment many families can point to when something small no longer feels small. A missed bill. A repeated question. A name that should come ... |
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Business Growth
3 Lessons I’ve Learned Since Starting Badger BoxStarting and running Badger Box has reinforced something I’ve always believed: execution matters more than anything else. You can have a great product, but if the details ... |
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Technology
Why You Should Multi-Cam Your Next Big EventTEDx Airlie returned to Wilmington this May with seventeen speakers, and I had the pleasure of leading the video team to record and edit the footage. I would like to thank co-organizers Daniell ... |
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Health Care
A Commitment to Care and Community in Our Coastal RegionFor many years, I have had the privilege of serving this coastal community. Long before becoming president of the Novant Health Coastal Region, I began my career as a pharmacist at Novant Health New H ... |
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Legal Issues
Why “DIY” AI Legal Documents Are a Dangerous GambleIn an age of instant answers, it’s tempting to treat Artificial Intelligence (AI) like a digital law clerk. With a few prompts, you can generate a Last Will, a Trus ... |
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Financial
Why Speed Matters in Business Banking — Especially When Risk Is InvolvedWhen something goes wrong in business banking, it rarely happens in isolation — and it rarely happens slowly. A delayed payment, a suspicious transaction, or a breakdown in approv ... |
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Marketing & Sales
The Difference Between a Marketing Plan and a Growth StrategyMost organizations have a marketing plan. They have campaigns scheduled. Content calendars mapped out. Budgets allocated across channels. There is activity, structure, and often a sense of progress ... |
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Financial
Three Questions Small Business Owners Should Be AskingEvery May we recognize the people who sign the front of the checks, carry the risk, build the teams, and keep the lights on…our small business owners! It’s also a time to pause a ... |
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Financial
What Might Be The Missing Ingredient In Your Success?It’s not more capital. It’s not better systems. And it’s almost certainly not what you think it is. You’ve built something real. The business works. Revenue is comi ... |
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Technology
When Your Team Moves Faster Than Your GuardrailsYour staffing director asked if you've noticed consultants uploading resumes to ChatGPT. Your finance person wants to use an AI tool to speed up quarterly close. Your sales team is testing an AI a ... |
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Economic Development
Afraid of Choosing the Wrong Idea? Start HereNot too long ago, the U.S. Special Operations Forces career transition program Honor Foundation visited UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) to expl ... |
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 ... |
