Matt Hilliard is the Commercial Banker for Southern Bank and grew up in Wilmington, NC. As the son of a small business owner, Matt is driven to doing business right the first time and delivering superior customer service. His care
When 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 ...
For Wilmington businesses, growth brings opportunity, but it also introduces new financial risks — especially when it comes to payment and cash-flow fraud. As companies expand th ...
As Wilmington’s business community continues to evolve, many owners are rethinking what they need from a long-term financial partner. While speed and technology remain important, they are no sub ...
Wilmington’s growth has been a magnet for new opportunity — and new risk. Local companies are navigating a threat landscape that impacts nearly every part of their operations. That’s ...
Coastal Land Trust Strikes Deal To Preserve More Than 3,200 Acres Of Sledge Forest
Cierra Noffke
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Jun 25, 2026
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Refinery Project Eyeing Brunswick County Could Bring $500M Investment, 300 Jobs
Emma Dill
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Jun 26, 2026
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Tech Wilmington: Upcoming Events Calendar
Staff Reports
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Jun 24, 2026
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As Local Firms Exit State Incentive Deals, 2 Remain Active
Emma Dill
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Jun 25, 2026
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Brunswick Realtors: Home Sales Hit New High In May
Staff Reports
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Jun 26, 2026
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Just as calls from the massive container ships dropped off, port officials began drafting a new strategic plan to guide N.C. Ports....
Creative reuse centers, which function like thrift stores, collect donated materials and resell them to the public at discounted prices to b...
“We’re trying to give control back to the broker,” said the CEO of the Wilmington-headquartered company’s business approach. “We wanted to b...
The 2026 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
