The idea that a toll bridge could replace the aging Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will be the topic of discussion at the next WMPO board meeting this month. The board of the Wilmington Urba
Three more businesses are joining the mix at Autumn Hall in Wilmington, where work is underway on new buildings and future development plans include office space, apartments and a hotel.
Manufacturing companies in the Cape Fear region face two significant issues with their labor force. They’re having trouble meeting immediate job needs to round out recovery
Cape Fear Collective recently closed on its purchase of Driftwood, a 15-unit apartment complex off Princess Place Drive in Wilmington. Driftwood, a tax credit project developed 16 years
Cape Fear Realtors has hired Lee Campbell to join its team, according to a news release. Campbell is the organization's director of meetings and events, officials said. She will
As part of the Coastal Entrepreneur Awards program, area chambers of commerce also share their top business and organization picks. Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce</s
Area real estate projects, leadership and other achievements were recognized Thursday at a ceremony at the Wilmington Convention Center. Cape Fear Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) pr
From retail to restaurants, Help Wanted signs abound in the Cape Fear region right now. And as the area gets ready for tourism season, the lack of people filling hospitality-related jobs could put a c
Area transportation leaders say a plan by Amtrak to connect passenger rail service further across the state to Wilmington would add a significant multimodal component to the region. Whi
Wilmington-based Cape Fear Solar Systems has become a ChargePoint Certified Installer, according to a news release. Cape Fear Solar Systems and ChargePoint, an electr
On Thursday's broadcast of WilmingtonBiz Talk, two local commercial real estate brokers said the industry had a surprisingly good year despite the pandemic that hit home a little more than a year
As part of its purchase of NHRMC, Novant Health will add two area residents to the Winston-Salem-based health system’s board. Brian Eckel and Jason Thompson will join Novant
A unanimous decision by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners on Monday allows a major downtown redevelopment project to move forward after five years of discussions. The board
Robert Rippy, owner of Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park, has been recognized as the 2021 recipient of the Duke Energy Lifetime Achievement in Business Award, according to a news release from the Wilmingt
Steve Spain, executive director of Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, plans to retire in April after more than 16 years of helping families find shelter and permanent, affordable housing. <b
Lee Singleton and Rob High have joined Cape Fear Commercial's brokerage team, according to a news release. Singleton and High have joined the firm as associate brokers and have
With the recent closing of the sale of county-owned New Hanover Regional Medical Center to Novant
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Steve Spain is set to retire this spring, after eight years with the Wilmington-based nonprofit organization, according to a news release. <br
​Christopher Bullard has been appointed as the director of government affairs for Cape Fear Realtors, according to a news release. Christopher Bullard was most recently the direct
A Wilmington organization has already deployed $1.8 million through a platform that allows companies and individuals to invest in the community’s needs. Cape Fear Collective
North Carolina is home to over 50,000 tax-exempt organizations, and rou
After a national search, Historic Wilmington Foundation officials have announced the hiring of Travis Gilbert as the organization's new executive director. Gilbert will begin his fu
A longtime area banking executive has accepted a new role with a young community bank. Randy Tomsic, former senior vice president and Wilmington market president for Wells Fargo,
The construction and IT sectors are the focus of new collab­oratives forming this year to address the area’s workforce develop­ment needs. The initiatives stem from
Cape Fear Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) is accepting entries for the 2021 Cape Fear CREW Awards of Excellence. The deadline is Jan. 29. The awards, which will
