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Mar 28, 2023

Wrightsville Beach-based Boreas Monitoring is among 24 startups selected as semi-finalists of the NC IDEA Spring 2023 SEED Grant Cycle, according to a press release. “This cycle reflected a competitive field of diverse applicants across geography, industry, and founder demographics,” said Thom Ruhe, president and CEO of NC IDEA, in a press release.“Eve ...

Mar 21, 2023

The group working to bring an indoor skydiving facility to Eastwood Road recently provided updates on the project. iFLY Wilmington announced Monday a partnership with a high-tech training firm specializing in reaction and agility training for elite special operations forces in all branches of military service, according to a news release. "As part of the partner ...

Feb 20, 2023

New Moving Company Rolls Into Town

By Johanna F. Still, posted Feb 20, 2023

A new company has moved into Wilmington, aiming to ease the often burdensome process of picking up your life’s belongings. Pink Zebra Moving launched in Wilmington earlier this month, the franchise’s sixth location.  “The main reason we exist is because we think this industry is broken,” said founder Ron Holt. “And we want to disrup ...

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Grasshopper Lawn Care and Services Accepting New Monthly Clients

Posted Oct 13, 2022

Attention to detail is what sets Grasshopper Lawn Care and Services apart from their competition in the greater Wilmington area, whether it be trimming those hard-to-reach hangover branches, or getting that perfect edge along your driveway. As a family-owned business, Brahim and Wafa Bougrayne started Grasshopper with a deep-see...read entire article

Feb 14, 2023

Tech Startups Selected For Pitch Conference At RTP

By Johanna Cano, posted Feb 14, 2023

Several Wilmington startups are venturing to the Research Triangle Park this March for the annual Venture Connect Conference hosted by The Council for Entrepreneurial Development. The event is an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to present their ideas and connect with potential resources and investors and has a special focus on technology and biotechnology. The lo ...

Feb 8, 2023

The owners of a pet boarding and daycare business recently expanded their territory with a purchase in northern New Hanover County. Phil Miller and his wife, Amanda, owners of Scotts Hill-based Pawville and its multiple locations, bought The Pet’s Pal Inn at 3417 Merchant Court for an undisclosed amount. According to property tax records, Pawville paid a little ov ...

Jan 16, 2023

Pace Of New Business Creations In Region Remained Steady In 2022

By Johanna F. Still, posted Jan 16, 2023

Filings for new businesses in the Cape Fear region have continued at a steady pace following a post-pandemic burst of activity.  North Carolina ended 2022 with its second-highest year of new business filings on record, followed by a record-setting 2021. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall said filings last year were 70% higher than new business creations in 2019.&nb ...

Jan 6, 2023

Wilmington's Slim Local Capital Market

By Johanna F. Still, posted Jan 6, 2023

Although Wilmington has a lot to offer, a thriving venture capital market isn’t among its highlights.    Longtime Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo counts the lack of a flourishing venture capital (VC) market as a major missing local link. “You might have a company that has been talked about or created even here in Wilmington,” Saffo said, “bu ...

Nov 22, 2022

Applications Open For Brunswick Small Business Grants

By Staff Reports, posted Nov 22, 2022

Small business owners in Brunswick County with small projects that would promote their businesses can now apply for a grant specifically aimed at boosting their endeavors. Duke Energy has provided its Revitalization Grant to the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce which will work with the South Brunswick Business Development Committee to distribute funds. A total of ...

Nov 18, 2022

Against The Odds, Print Company Expands

By Johanna F. Still, posted Nov 18, 2022

Serial entrepreneur Carlton Brown ran a print company out of his Carolina Beach condominium for years without knowing how to turn on a copy machine.    “I know nothing about the print business,” he said.    Brown started what is now Island Print & Promo as an online-only store in 2016 and programmed the website himself, initially int ...

Oct 25, 2022

Wilmington Startups Receive Nods From NC IDEA

By Johanna Cano, posted Oct 25, 2022

A Wilmington startup with a solution for toe walking has received a grant from NC IDEA Foundation, according to a press release Tuesday. Project Heel was named one of 15 startups in the state selected as winners of the ninth NC IDEA MICRO grant cycle. The grant is designed for small projects by young companies looking to “validate and advance their ideas,&rdquo ...

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