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Best-performing North Carolina stocks for the week of Nov. 17-Nov. 24

November 27th, 2023  · BIZ
Best-performing North Carolina stocks for the week of Nov. 17-Nov. 24

Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in North Carolina last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Nov. 17 to Nov. 24. Stocks headquartered in North Carolina, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th…Read More from Best-performing North Carolina stocks for the week of Nov. 17-Nov. 24

Eight ways to prepare your small business for Cyber Monday

November 25th, 2023  · BIZ
Eight ways to prepare your small business for Cyber Monday

The Monday after Thanksgiving has become big business, even for America’s small retailers. This isn’t just another Monday—it’s a day that could potentially transform your business, driving sales through the roof and putting your brand on the map. But to reap the rewards from Cyber Monday, preparation is key. As customers come to expect the…Read More from Eight ways to prepare your small business for Cyber Monday

How to support small businesses this holiday season

November 24th, 2023  · BIZ
How to support small businesses this holiday season

Are you ready for the holiday shopping season? You’re not alone: More than 9 in 10 U.S. consumers plan to celebrate winter holidays and are collectively poised to spend around $960 billion, according to National Retail Federation data. The holidays are the most crucial time of year for many small businesses. Up to 65% of…Read More from How to support small businesses this holiday season

Celebrating our local businesses: A Thanksgiving tribute to community pillars

November 21st, 2023  · BIZ  · Commentary  · Top Stories
Celebrating our local businesses: A Thanksgiving tribute to community pillars

As we approach the season of gratitude and gather around our tables to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s crucial to reflect on the unsung heroes in our midst—the backbone of our community — the local businesses that tirelessly contribute to our daily lives. While the Thanksgiving holiday and the upcoming Small Business Saturday beckon, it’s the perfect…Read More from Celebrating our local businesses: A Thanksgiving tribute to community pillars

How to prepare your small business for tax season—now

November 20th, 2023  · BIZ
How to prepare your small business for tax season—now

Tax season can be a daunting time for small business owners. In fact, 37% of individuals with business income reported feeling nervous about completing their taxes to American University researchers in a 2023 study. If that number seems low, consider that many of them weren’t doing the work on their own: 87% of small businesses…Read More from How to prepare your small business for tax season—now

Visit NC, NCRLA, Google partner to provide free insights & strategies for restaurants & hotels

November 20th, 2023  · BIZ  · Food & Drink  · Visitor Economy
Visit NC, NCRLA, Google partner to provide free insights & strategies for restaurants & hotels

Visit NC, in collaboration with the N.C. Restaurant & Lodging Assn. and Google, will be putting on an insightful, free 60-minute webinar at 10 am on Nov. 30 for hotels and restaurants in North Carolina to discover essential strategies to supercharge their business’s online presence with Google. Attendees will learn best practices for setting up…Read More from Visit NC, NCRLA, Google partner to provide free insights & strategies for restaurants & hotels

Norfolk International Airport continues streak of new monthly passenger records

November 20th, 2023  · BIZ
Norfolk International Airport continues streak of new monthly passenger records

Norfolk International Airport continued its string of setting new monthly records for the number of passengers flying through the closest international airport to the Greater Outer Banks. ORF reported a 11.7 percent increase in passenger activity for the month of October 2023 with 402,648 passengers, marking the ninth consecutive record-setting month. The October 2022 passenger…Read More from Norfolk International Airport continues streak of new monthly passenger records

N.C. Coastal Federation’s Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project needs extra hands

November 20th, 2023  · BIZ
N.C. Coastal Federation’s Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project needs extra hands

The North Carolina Coastal Federation is asking commercial watermen and women to help in January to find and collect lost fishing gear in sounds along the northern and central coasts. With the help of various partners, those in the commercial fishing industry are hired to collect the pots from the sounds during the annual closure…Read More from N.C. Coastal Federation’s Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project needs extra hands

Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks

November 18th, 2023  · BIZ  · Top Stories
Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks

Food truck commissary coming to Camden; new plant store opens in downtown Elizabeth City The operator of a popular food truck is opening a commissary in the former Track One Restaurant in Camden. Mr. Joe’s Fun Food has a permanent location at Morris Farm in Barco, is a regular at Seven Sounds Brewing in Downtown…Read More from Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks

Currituck Chamber of Commerce honors exceptional contributions at Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony

November 17th, 2023  · BIZ
Currituck Chamber of Commerce honors exceptional contributions at Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony

The Currituck Chamber of Commerce gathered in a celebration of excellence and community impact during its annual meeting and awards ceremony held at OBX West KOA Event Center on Thursday evening, showcasing a celebration of excellence and community impact. Chamber President Josh Bass delivered an economic status briefing, spotlighting essential aspects like housing, sewer, employment,…Read More from Currituck Chamber of Commerce honors exceptional contributions at Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony

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BIZ November 27th, 2023

Best-performing North Carolina stocks for the week of Nov. 17-Nov. 24

Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in North Carolina last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Nov. 17 to Nov. 24. Stocks headquartered in North Carolina, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th…Read More from Best-performing North Carolina stocks for the week of Nov. 17-Nov. 24

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BIZ November 25th, 2023

Eight ways to prepare your small business for Cyber Monday

The Monday after Thanksgiving has become big business, even for America’s small retailers. This isn’t just another Monday—it’s a day that could potentially transform your business, driving sales through the roof and putting your brand on the map. But to reap the rewards from Cyber Monday, preparation is key. As customers come to expect the…Read More from Eight ways to prepare your small business for Cyber Monday

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BIZ Commentary Top Stories November 21st, 2023

Celebrating our local businesses: A Thanksgiving tribute to community pillars

As we approach the season of gratitude and gather around our tables to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s crucial to reflect on the unsung heroes in our midst—the backbone of our community — the local businesses that tirelessly contribute to our daily lives. While the Thanksgiving holiday and the upcoming Small Business Saturday beckon, it’s the perfect…Read More from Celebrating our local businesses: A Thanksgiving tribute to community pillars

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BIZ November 20th, 2023

How to prepare your small business for tax season—now

Tax season can be a daunting time for small business owners. In fact, 37% of individuals with business income reported feeling nervous about completing their taxes to American University researchers in a 2023 study. If that number seems low, consider that many of them weren’t doing the work on their own: 87% of small businesses…Read More from How to prepare your small business for tax season—now

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BIZ Food & Drink Visitor Economy November 20th, 2023

Visit NC, NCRLA, Google partner to provide free insights & strategies for restaurants & hotels

Visit NC, in collaboration with the N.C. Restaurant & Lodging Assn. and Google, will be putting on an insightful, free 60-minute webinar at 10 am on Nov. 30 for hotels and restaurants in North Carolina to discover essential strategies to supercharge their business’s online presence with Google. Attendees will learn best practices for setting up…Read More from Visit NC, NCRLA, Google partner to provide free insights & strategies for restaurants & hotels

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BIZ November 20th, 2023

Norfolk International Airport continues streak of new monthly passenger records

Norfolk International Airport continued its string of setting new monthly records for the number of passengers flying through the closest international airport to the Greater Outer Banks. ORF reported a 11.7 percent increase in passenger activity for the month of October 2023 with 402,648 passengers, marking the ninth consecutive record-setting month. The October 2022 passenger…Read More from Norfolk International Airport continues streak of new monthly passenger records

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BIZ November 20th, 2023

N.C. Coastal Federation’s Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project needs extra hands

The North Carolina Coastal Federation is asking commercial watermen and women to help in January to find and collect lost fishing gear in sounds along the northern and central coasts. With the help of various partners, those in the commercial fishing industry are hired to collect the pots from the sounds during the annual closure…Read More from N.C. Coastal Federation’s Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project needs extra hands

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BIZ Top Stories November 18th, 2023

Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks

Food truck commissary coming to Camden; new plant store opens in downtown Elizabeth City The operator of a popular food truck is opening a commissary in the former Track One Restaurant in Camden. Mr. Joe’s Fun Food has a permanent location at Morris Farm in Barco, is a regular at Seven Sounds Brewing in Downtown…Read More from Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks

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BIZ November 17th, 2023

Currituck Chamber of Commerce honors exceptional contributions at Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony

The Currituck Chamber of Commerce gathered in a celebration of excellence and community impact during its annual meeting and awards ceremony held at OBX West KOA Event Center on Thursday evening, showcasing a celebration of excellence and community impact. Chamber President Josh Bass delivered an economic status briefing, spotlighting essential aspects like housing, sewer, employment,…Read More from Currituck Chamber of Commerce honors exceptional contributions at Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony