Dick Blouse

Interim President, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
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Economic Development
Dec 19, 2016

A Year Of Transition And Collaboration

The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce has undergone a year of change and transition. Upon the retirement of long-time president Connie Majure-Rhett in May, I was asked to serve in an interim president ...

Financial
Oct 7, 2016

Why The Business Community Backs The Parks Bond

Wilmington is blessed with natural beauty, and our predecessors had the foresight to preserve and develop land for athletic competitions, recreational activities, family outings and simple escapes for ...

Economic Development
Aug 25, 2016

Be Cautious About The SUP Revisions You Support

Industrial employment has surged over the past five years, with the sector adding 855,000 new jobs in the United States, a 7.5 percent expansion, according to Forbes. But New Hanover County has str ...

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In The Current Issue

Tackling Healthcare’s Root Issue

Community Care of the Lower Cape Fear as been providing care management services to six Wilmington-area and surrounding counties since 2003....


Convenience Stores Expand Offerings

Some locally owned convenience stores in Wilmington have morphed into food and beverage destinations, including Bevvy Mart and Front Street...


Creating Pathways To Eagles Island

“People drive across the bridge, and they see it, but they have no idea what’s there,” said Larry Sackett, president and chair of the board...

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