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May 7, 2024

Michael Jordan Returns To Wilmington To Celebrate Clinic

On Tuesday, Michael Jordan came to Wilmington to cut the ribbon on the first of two medical clinics he’s helped fund in his hometown. Novant Health announced in early 2021 that the Wilmington native and six-time NBA champion had donated $10 ...

May 7, 2024

Done Early: Cape Fear Memorial Bridge To Fully Reopen Wednesday

The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is expected to fully open Wednesday at 7 p.m., N.C. Department of Transportation officials announced this morning. The bridge’s opening will come 16 days ahead of schedule, Chad Kimes, NCODT's Division 3 eng ...

May 6, 2024

Wilmington Leaders To Consider Skyline Center Lease, Debt Payment

Wilmington leaders will consider another lease in the city-owned Skyline Center this week. The city of Wilmington purchased the 12-story building at 929 N. Front St. last July for $68 million. The office building on the north end of downtown Wilmi ...

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The Importance of Real Estate Appraisals

Posted Jul 5, 2023
Most people have experience with appraisers through the financing process, either when buying or refinancing a property. However, real estate appraisers can offer support with their extensive knowledge of the transaction process.

Appraisers can assist clients with property tax appeals. Property taxes represent one of the largest expenses associated with a property.  A redu...read entire article
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May 6, 2024

Beverage Manufacturer To Occupy Former Tru Colors Facility In Wilmington

One of the largest private fermented beverage manufacturers in North America, FedUp Foods, on Monday announced an expansion into Wilmington using the facility formerly occupied by Tru Colors Brewing.   Sarah Mullins and Jeannine Buscher founde ...

May 3, 2024

Entrepreneur Brings Young Tech Startup From Triangle To Wilmington

Startups in Wilmington tend to have a love-hate relationship with the Triangle. Wilmington’s technology entrepreneur ecosystem benefits from its proximity to the Triangle, but its behemoth ecosystem dwarfs Wilmington's by comparison.  ...

May 3, 2024

The Husk, YoSake Sell In Downtown Wilmington

After 18 years, the owners of downtown Wilmington's The Husk and YoSake sold the restaurants on April 30 to local business group C&C BizVentures.   The three-story venue initially opened in the historic Roudabush building at 33 S ...

May 3, 2024

Meet The 2024 CEA Winners

Who would you invest $100,000 in?  That’s one of the pieces of advice we give our Coastal Entrepreneur Award judges each year when they’re faced with the task of making their picks. Who shows high-growth potential?  Who is ...

May 3, 2024

CEA Retail & Hospitality Winner: Expanding A Taco Brand

When two Surf City dudes, Cody Leutgens and Steve Christian, realized the community they loved had a shortage of good, casual restaurants, they decided to address the situation.  They came up with Shaka Taco, a small taco joint selling fresh, ...

May 3, 2024

CEA Biotech Winner: Pharma Firm In Growth Mode

Kimberly Lupo started Portrett Pharmaceuticals after working in the contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) industry for several years.  She wanted to do something different with her company: Provide customer service beyond ...


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CEA Professional Services Winner: Transforming Work Environments

Since starting her company in 2023, Khalilah Olokunola of ReEngineering HR said she has been building fair-chance hiring strategies and rede...


Novant Health Adds new AFib Treatment

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute has incorporated a recent FDA-approved treatment for AFib, or atrial fibrillation, as an option for...


Chambers Share 2024 Picks For CEAs

As part of the Coastal Entrepreneur Awards program, area chambers of commerce share their top business and organization picks....

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