Downtown Books will be hosting two events the week of Dare Days, a First Friday book signing and the annual Author Palooza. The First Friday book signing will take place on June 2, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and feature Marjorie Hudson, author of Searching for Virginia Dare and her new novel Indigo Field….Read More from Downtown Books in Manteo hosts author signings for First Friday, Dare Days
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce recently presented Soundside Recycling & Materials with the OBXMADE designation. Kim Newbern and the team at Soundside Recycling were on hand as Myra Ladd-Bone, Atlantic Realty and Immediate Past Chair of the Outer Banks Chamber presented the certificate. OBXMADE is the only registered trademark celebrating products that are locally…Read More from Soundside Recycling & Materials now part of OBXMADE
The Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative shared recent accomplishments and upcoming projects at their 78th annual members meeting in Buxton on May 22. Among the good news announced by Susan Flythe, CHEC Executive Vice President and General Manager, was the fact that, despite higher fuel prices, rates would not increase in 2023. “According to the Bureau…Read More from Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative announces no rate increases in 2023
OBX Chamber holds ribbon cuttings for Hook Law, Holiday Inn Express-Kitty Hawk, Sandy Paws Pet Care Myra Ladd-Bone, Immediate Past Chairman of the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Broker at Atlantic Realty congratulated Chief Operating Officer Tejal Desai; Shareholder Letha McDowell, CELA; and President Andrew “Andy” Hook, CELA, AEP, CFP for…Read More from Spring business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks
In 2022, Sentara Health invested more than $260 million to support communities in Virginia and North Carolina. This includes $6.7 million in health and prevention programs, $48.5 million in teaching and training opportunities for healthcare professionals, $48 million in community giving, and $157 million in uncompensated patient care. These investments build upon Sentara’s commitment to create…Read More from Sentara Health invested $260 million in North Carolina, Virginia communities in 2022
Norfolk International Airport reported a 6.9 percent increase in passenger activity for the month of April 2023 with 373,734 passengers, representing the busiest April in the airport’s history. This figure compares to an April 2022 passenger count of 349,685. January to April 2023 total passenger count at the closest international aiport to the Greater Outer…Read More from Norfolk International Airport continues setting new monthly records for passenger activity
The 78th annual meeting of members of the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) will take place on Monday, May 22 at the Cape Hatteras Secondary School. Dinner and registration will be from 6 – 6:45 p.m., followed by the business meeting beginning at 7 p.m. During the meeting, there will be reports of officers, directors and…Read More from 78th annual Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative members meeting set for Monday
State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has announced that for the first time the economic impact of North Carolina’s agriculture and agribusiness industry has topped $100 billion, reaching a new record of $103.2 billion. Troxler shared the new economic impact numbers from N.C. State economist and professor emeritus Dr. Mike Walden. Walden’s numbers reflect the economic…Read More from Annual economic impact of N.C. agriculture/agribusiness tops $100 billion for the first time
Leadership OBX, a professional development program of the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, is now accepting applications for the Class of 2023-2024. Thank you to the Outer Banks Hospital for being our Platinum Title Sponsor again this year. The Outer Banks Chamber launched Leadership OBX in 2014 to develop a cohort of business professionals with…Read More from Leadership OBX now accepting applications for 2023-2024 program
An anchor of hospitality on Roanoke Island since 1954 is reopening its doors, showcasing a brand new name, fully-renovated property, and an elevated standard for coastal lodging in North Carolina. Hotel Manteo, opening to the public this June, is a newly renovated boutique hotel offering visitors and guests a lifestyle-driven experience that goes far beyond…Read More from Former Elizabethan Inn transformed into boutique Hotel Manteo, opening in June
Downtown Books will be hosting two events the week of Dare Days, a First Friday book signing and the annual Author Palooza. The First Friday book signing will take place on June 2, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and feature Marjorie Hudson, author of Searching for Virginia Dare and her new novel Indigo Field….Read More from Downtown Books in Manteo hosts author signings for First Friday, Dare Days
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce recently presented Soundside Recycling & Materials with the OBXMADE designation. Kim Newbern and the team at Soundside Recycling were on hand as Myra Ladd-Bone, Atlantic Realty and Immediate Past Chair of the Outer Banks Chamber presented the certificate. OBXMADE is the only registered trademark celebrating products that are locally…Read More from Soundside Recycling & Materials now part of OBXMADE
The Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative shared recent accomplishments and upcoming projects at their 78th annual members meeting in Buxton on May 22. Among the good news announced by Susan Flythe, CHEC Executive Vice President and General Manager, was the fact that, despite higher fuel prices, rates would not increase in 2023. “According to the Bureau…Read More from Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative announces no rate increases in 2023
OBX Chamber holds ribbon cuttings for Hook Law, Holiday Inn Express-Kitty Hawk, Sandy Paws Pet Care Myra Ladd-Bone, Immediate Past Chairman of the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Broker at Atlantic Realty congratulated Chief Operating Officer Tejal Desai; Shareholder Letha McDowell, CELA; and President Andrew “Andy” Hook, CELA, AEP, CFP for…Read More from Spring business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks
In 2022, Sentara Health invested more than $260 million to support communities in Virginia and North Carolina. This includes $6.7 million in health and prevention programs, $48.5 million in teaching and training opportunities for healthcare professionals, $48 million in community giving, and $157 million in uncompensated patient care. These investments build upon Sentara’s commitment to create…Read More from Sentara Health invested $260 million in North Carolina, Virginia communities in 2022
Norfolk International Airport reported a 6.9 percent increase in passenger activity for the month of April 2023 with 373,734 passengers, representing the busiest April in the airport’s history. This figure compares to an April 2022 passenger count of 349,685. January to April 2023 total passenger count at the closest international aiport to the Greater Outer…Read More from Norfolk International Airport continues setting new monthly records for passenger activity
The 78th annual meeting of members of the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) will take place on Monday, May 22 at the Cape Hatteras Secondary School. Dinner and registration will be from 6 – 6:45 p.m., followed by the business meeting beginning at 7 p.m. During the meeting, there will be reports of officers, directors and…Read More from 78th annual Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative members meeting set for Monday
State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has announced that for the first time the economic impact of North Carolina’s agriculture and agribusiness industry has topped $100 billion, reaching a new record of $103.2 billion. Troxler shared the new economic impact numbers from N.C. State economist and professor emeritus Dr. Mike Walden. Walden’s numbers reflect the economic…Read More from Annual economic impact of N.C. agriculture/agribusiness tops $100 billion for the first time
Leadership OBX, a professional development program of the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, is now accepting applications for the Class of 2023-2024. Thank you to the Outer Banks Hospital for being our Platinum Title Sponsor again this year. The Outer Banks Chamber launched Leadership OBX in 2014 to develop a cohort of business professionals with…Read More from Leadership OBX now accepting applications for 2023-2024 program
An anchor of hospitality on Roanoke Island since 1954 is reopening its doors, showcasing a brand new name, fully-renovated property, and an elevated standard for coastal lodging in North Carolina. Hotel Manteo, opening to the public this June, is a newly renovated boutique hotel offering visitors and guests a lifestyle-driven experience that goes far beyond…Read More from Former Elizabethan Inn transformed into boutique Hotel Manteo, opening in June