Sarah Stone is the SVP of Member Experience for Excite Credit Union in North Carolina, overseeing Member Experience in both North Carolina and California. Sarah has worked in credit unions for over a decade. In late 2019, she move
In Wilmington, the holidays aren’t just a season; they’re a celebration of community and generosity. This time of year brings out the best in people, and local businesses are often at the ...
Wilmington’s vibrant economy and supportive community make it a fantastic place to grow a business! If you’re thinking about taking your venture to the next level, it’s vital to unde ...
Founded in 1853, the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is North Carolina’s first and longest-running chamber, a clear sign of the city’s entrepreneurial spirit. Building on that pioneering ...
You don’t have to run a business along the Riverwalk to know that Wilmington’s summer economy is hot! Vacationers are crowding restaurants and shops, enjoying community events, and heading ...
Wilmington is home to a thriving community of women entrepreneurs, and their success is part of a larger trend throughout the state. Recently, an influential report ranked North Carolina second in the ...
The start of a new year is a great time to set goals for success—not just for yourself, but for your business as well. Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur or a seasoned member of the ...
Do you hear a lot about cooperatives? Not sure what they are? At its most basic, a cooperative is a group of people who work together to meet their common goal. There are about three million c ...
No matter your family background, you can contribute to the financial future of your children and grandchildren by understanding the power of generational wealth. Generational wealth is any a ...
As a parent, you want to prepare your children for adulthood by teaching them life skills, positive habits, and good values. The best way to do this is through real-life, hands-on experiences. If you& ...
The world is beautifully diverse, filled with different cultures, languages, and perspectives. Celebrating this diversity isn't just the right thing to do—it's also a smart business move ...
Financial literacy isn’t something they teach in school, but they should. Understanding how to manage your day-to-day finances is an essential life skill everyone should master. Grasping th ...
At Excite Credit Union, being “the community's credit union” is more than a tagline; it’s our commitment to community development that goes well beyond providing financial servic ...
Can you believe that credit unions have been around for almost 200 years? And yet, as a young adult, I must admit I didn’t even know what a credit union was prior to applying for a teller positi ...
It all started seventy years ago with a small group of visionary GE employees—help people afford life. We’re proud of our humble beginnings. We’ve stayed true to our founding princip ...
As an entrepreneur or small business owner, it may be worthwhile to research small business loan financing options. There are many benefits to improving cash on hand: paying down existing debt, purcha ...
It is impossible not to hear about the importance of supporting small businesses. But aside from it simply being a positive, feel-good story that media outlets realize will get attention, d ...
Money woes are a leading cause of anxiety for many Americans. Depending on the severity, anxiety can have detrimental effects on a person’s health in the form of simple headaches and high blood ...
Economic recessions, pandemics, and growing digital environments are forcing more physical banking locations to close, creating deserts in communities that desperately need financial representation. I ...
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