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Kevin Hicks

Wilmington Market Manager, Wake Forest University Center for Private Business
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Kevin Hicks is the Wilmington Market Manager for Wake Forest University’s Center for Private Business. A fractional Chief Operating Officer and former private banker, he has spent two decades helping for-profit and nonprofit organ  

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Mar 13, 2026

Outfitting Major Musicians While Continuing Carolina’s Legacy of Craftsmanship a Conversation with Michael McWhorter, CEO of Mojotone

Kevin Hicks, Wilmington Market Manager for the Center for Private Business, sat down with Michael McWhorter, CEO of Mojotone, to discuss the blend between passion and profits, craftsmanship and strate ...

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Feb 19, 2026

Author Dr. William Lewis Aims to Teach Wilmington Business Leaders How to Become More Resilient

Kevin Hicks, Wilmington Market Manager for the Center for Private Business, sat down with Dr. William Lewis to discuss his upcoming Wilmington workshop on March 5 entitled "Lessons in Resilienc ...

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Jan 12, 2026

Shaping the Next Generation of Wilmington Leaders: with Greg Stephenson, Principal, 910 Advisors

Kevin Hicks, Wilmington Market Manager for the Center for Private Business, sat down with Greg Stephenson of 910 Advisors to discuss how young professionals in Wilmington can reach their full potentia ...

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Nov 3, 2025

“Building Better Business” Spotlight: Ken Dull, Founder & Chairman, McKinley Building Corporation

Driving down the coastline it’s impossible not to pass a McKinley Building project on almost every corner. Since 1992 Ken Dull and McKinley Building Corporation have built more than 460 commerci ...

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Sep 30, 2025

“Building Better Business” Spotlight: Tommy Battle Shares How Wilmington Businesses Can Increase Valuation 

Kevin Hicks, Wilmington Market Manager for The Center for Private Business, sat down with Tommy Battle, Founder of Battle Business & Leadership Coaching, to discuss how Wilmington business owners ...

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Sep 2, 2025

'Building Better Business' Spotlight: Hank Miller, CEO, M&N Construction Supply, Inc.

Kevin Hicks, Wilmington Market Manager for The Center for Private Business, sat down with Hank Miller, CEO of M&N Construction Supply, Inc. to talk about mentorship, succession and growi ...

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