Nidhi Shah has joined the Autumn Hall office of Wilmington-based Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. Before transitioning to real estate, Shah worked with Wells Fargo Bank, according to a news release. Polly Purnell-Norris, managing broker of the Autumn Hall office, stated in the release, “Her background in banking, combined with her passion for helping ...
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina (BGCSENC) promoted Shanrieka Freeman-Cooper to vice president of operations, according to a news release. With nearly 13 years of dedicated service in various leadership roles at Boys & Girls Clubs, Freeman-Cooper "has been instrumental in shaping the organization’s impact for local youth fami ...
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity recently announced Marlowe Foster has been hired as president and CEO of the affiliate. Previously, Foster served as CEO of Habitat for Humanity of North Carolina, and he will start his new position Feb. 18, according to a news release. Interim Executive Director Susan Kline stated in the release that Foster's “wealth of knowl ...
Graduating from college and entering the workforce is a significant transition for young adults. Leaving behind a familiar environment with established support systems can be daunting. Employers play a crucial role in easing this transition by prioritizing the mental health of their early-career staff. This article explores the unique challenges faced by students entering the workplace and prov...read entire article
The Forté Institute, creator of the first strengths-based Communication Style Profile Assessment, has announced Jessica Wolfe as its new chief client success officer. According to a news release, Wolfe (pictured below) will lead the organization’s efforts to enhance client success initiatives across its global client base and oversee operations in the Unite ...
Vantaca, a community association management software provider, recently announced the addition of four executives to its team: Tom Arnett as chief strategy officer, John Donnelly III as chief revenue officer, Jackie Christensen as vice president of product and Dan Yacker as vice president of partnerships ...
Wilmington-based general contractor McKinley Building Corp. recently announced the promotion of two team members and a highly experienced new hire. Steven Asher was promoted to the role of general superintendent. Asher joined McKinley Building in 2015 as a superintendent and has over 24 years of construction experience, according to a news release. “Durin ...
Girl Scouts–North Carolina Coastal Pines recently welcomed CPA Susan R. Childs as its chief financial officer. Childs, who joined the organization Jan. 8, brings over 20 years of experience in financial leadership across nonprofit and educational organizations. "Her extensive expertise in accounting, strategic planning, and authentic leadership will be ins ...
Brittany Reinert recently joined the BlueTone Media marketing team. In her new role, she will be working closely with the sales and marketing teams to help businesses grow their brands, according to a news release. Reinert is a marketing professional from Pittsburgh who has lived in the Wilmington area for over three years, the release stated. She holds a master ...
Novant Health recently announced anaffiliation with Leighton Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Supply. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Leighton (pictured below in a photo from his website) has been practicing in Brunswick County since 1996, according to a news release. He founded Leighton Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in 2006. “Dr. Leighton and ...
Wilmington-based commercial real estate firm Sun Coast Partners Commercial has added William High to its team of brokers, according to a news release. A 2020 graduate of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, High "brings a diverse background in sales and a passion for understanding the unique needs of local businesses," the release stated. Grayson P ...
Giorgios Bakatsias and his company – Giorgios Hospitality Group – will also be opening Tomikosan sushi bar at Lumina Station, bringing the g...
Cal Morgan founded JC Morgan Co., 1904 Eastwood Road, about 15 years ago and has since grown his team to six appraisers...
“In 2025, we anticipate continued growth in both the number of luxury homes sold and their pricing, driven by sustained demand from high-ne...
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