Carolina Beach scouting social-media manager
The Town of Carolina Beach is looking for a social-media savvy contractor to manage official town accounts on sites like Facebook and Twitter. The work could pay $500-$700 a month,…
State loan to Carolina Beach hinges on goal to involve minority contractors
A state loan that would pay for an upgrade to Carolina Beach’s water-meter system hinges on the town adopting a formal goal to involve minority-owned businesses in certain state-funded projects.…
Ports pursuing wood pellet operations; shipping expanded in Latin America
Business opportunities are expanding at the Port of Wilmington, as the N.C. State Ports Authority is looking to establish facilities for shipping wood pellets while seeing its service in Latin…
New utility rates take effect this month
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is reminding customers that new rates for water and sewer take effect this month. As of May 1, rates the authority board adopted last…
‘Iron Man 3’ economic impact: $180 million, 2,000-plus jobs, according to MPAA report
Just days before “Iron Man 3” hits theaters—and just weeks after the state’s film incentives package was targeted in Raleigh—the Motion Picture Association of America is reporting an analysis that…
Cape Fear Comedy Festival brings 65 standup comics
Sure, a night at the standup comedy club is a treat, a chance to forget everyday stresses and have a good time laughing chest-to-knees at the performers’ frustrated or wonky…
Consultant: Reversal of MSA change would be a first
If the mission to restore Brunswick County to the Wilmington metro area is successful, “I am going to buy you several drinks,” an economic development consultant told regional leaders Friday.…
Downtown businesses give funding help to fireworks show
If the projection holds, a third of the cost to explode fireworks over downtown Wilmington this July 4 will soon be covered by downtown businesses, calling it a sign of…
With price halved, Brunswick boat plant draws buyer interest
Three companies have emerged with interest in Brunswick County’s former U.S. Marine boatyard since the property’s owner halved the asking price at the start of the month. Economic development officials…
Wilmington mayor reciprocates call for city-county collaboration
Reiterating comments his county contemporary made to Wilmington City Council several weeks ago, Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo addressed New Hanover County commissioners at their regular meeting this week, encouraging greater…
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