Al Sharp is Project Director for FOCUS, a community-based planning consortium. FOCUS empowers local planning groups, businesses, and civic organizations through data gathering and public input, helping them to zero in on new oppor
Our region is like a puzzle. We need to connect many different pieces to ultimately realize the bigger, better picture for the future. Have you ever tried to put together a 1,000-piece big box puzz ...
Good things are happening all around our region. It’s true. Some initiatives are more familiar than others, but in addition to the City of Wilmington’s comprehensive plan and New Hanover C ...
In previous Insights, I’ve talked about the importance of regional planning as a critical element for the next 25 years. To ground this policy orientation, FOCUS has been actively seeking public ...
Remember the Magic 8-Ball toy? Ask it a question, give it a shake, and wait for the reply to appear from the murky depths. It seems like we’ve all been asking the Magic 8-Ball a common question ...
Our Cape Fear Region is in an enviable position. We’re not only experiencing a steady recovery from the 2008 recession, but according to recent trends and predictions, we should anticipate yet a ...
Tech Wilmington: Upcoming Events Calendar
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May 21, 2025
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Next Glass Comes Back For Downtown Refill
Emma Dill
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May 19, 2025
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Army Corps Recommends Minimum Height For Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Replacement
Emma Dill
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May 21, 2025
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LS3P Announces Employee Recognitions
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May 20, 2025
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Edwards Promoted To City's Corporate Affairs Director
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May 20, 2025
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The company's co-founder and CEO said, “We’re trying to expand the way banks assess credit and do it in a very quick, automated way."...
The largest addition is the 40,000-square-foot High Tides & Good Vibes restaurant and entertainment venue, set to open this fall. It will fe...
The first official Wilmington Greek Festival was established 32 years ago when church members Basile Katsikis and John Saris proposed creati...
The 2024 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
