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Outer Banks Entrepreneurs hold 11th annual expo Saturday at Comfort Inn South Nags Head

March 10th, 2023  · BIZ
Outer Banks Entrepreneurs hold 11th annual expo Saturday at Comfort Inn South Nags Head

Join the women of Outer Banks Entrepreneurs and their outside vendors for the 11th Annual OBE Expo, a fun-filled day of shopping, food and fun in the ballroom at the Comfort Inn South Oceanfront in Nags Head, NC on Saturday, March 11th, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 50 vendors will be on…Read More from Outer Banks Entrepreneurs hold 11th annual expo Saturday at Comfort Inn South Nags Head

USDA proposes new requirements for the “Product of USA” label claim

March 10th, 2023  · BIZ  · Food & Drink  · GOV
USDA proposes new requirements for the “Product of USA” label claim

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements to better align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. The proposed rule allows the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim to be used on meat, poultry and egg…Read More from USDA proposes new requirements for the “Product of USA” label claim

State leaders at OBX Regional Economic Summit say N.C. can weather pending economic storm

March 8th, 2023  · BIZ  · Top Stories
State leaders at OBX Regional Economic Summit say N.C. can weather pending economic storm

Leaders of statewide business groups told Outer Banks business leaders and government officials that despite concerns of at least a soft recession setting in by the middle this year, North Carolina is set up to weather the possible economic storm. But the biggest challenge across the business community in all sectors is still having enough…Read More from State leaders at OBX Regional Economic Summit say N.C. can weather pending economic storm

Downtown Books presents Books & Brews Grown-Up Book Fair at Waveriders

March 8th, 2023  · BIZ
Downtown Books presents Books & Brews Grown-Up Book Fair at Waveriders

Remember how excited you were in second grade when the book fair came to your school library and Mom gave you money to spend however you wanted because it was books? Waverider’s Coffee Deli Pub and Downtown Books are bringing back that magical literary experience with the Outer Banks first ever Books & Brews Grown-up…Read More from Downtown Books presents Books & Brews Grown-Up Book Fair at Waveriders

Vendor applications for Dowdy Park Farmers Market open March 29

March 8th, 2023  · BIZ
Vendor applications for Dowdy Park Farmers Market open March 29

The Town of Nags Head’s popular farmer’s markets will return to Dowdy Park this summer and will be held every Thursday from June 15 through August 17, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Parking is limited at the site, so our summer markets must take place when the parking lot at Nags Head Elementary is…Read More from Vendor applications for Dowdy Park Farmers Market open March 29

Swells’a Brewing Beer Company gives significant donation to Outer Banks Forever to protect OBX national parks

March 7th, 2023  · BIZ  · Community
Swells’a Brewing Beer Company gives significant donation to Outer Banks Forever to protect OBX national parks

Swells’a Brewing Beer Company, the only ocean-view brewery in the Outer Banks, has donated $11,550 to Outer Banks Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial, through its 1% For the Planet membership.   1% For the Planet was founded by Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews in 2002 to encourage companies to give…Read More from Swells’a Brewing Beer Company gives significant donation to Outer Banks Forever to protect OBX national parks

Public hearing on Ocracoke food truck regulations scheduled for Monday

March 4th, 2023  · BIZ  · GOV
Public hearing on Ocracoke food truck regulations scheduled for Monday

The Hyde County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 6, during their regular monthly meeting, on a proposed change to the Ocracoke Development Ordinance (ODO) involving outdoor sales, food trucks and parking. The meeting will be held in the Hyde County Government Center, Multi-Use Room, and the…Read More from Public hearing on Ocracoke food truck regulations scheduled for Monday

24th annual Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo this Friday through Sunday

March 2nd, 2023  · BIZ
24th annual Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo this Friday through Sunday

The Outer Banks Wedding Association presents the 24th annual Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo this Friday through Sunday. On Friday, a Welcome Party and Early Check-in event is being held at NC Coast Grill & Bar in Duck. Pick up your wedding weekend materials prior to the expo and tour. This special two-day wedding planning…Read More from 24th annual Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo this Friday through Sunday

VIDEO: Nags Head commissioners delay vote on Historic Cottage Row rezoning

March 1st, 2023  · BIZ  · GOV  · Real Estate  · Top Stories  · Visitor Economy
VIDEO: Nags Head commissioners delay vote on Historic Cottage Row rezoning

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners have delayed making changes to the zoning of the Historic Cottage Row district following a public hearing and discussion that lasted more than three hours on Wednesday. For more details on what happened during the hearing, scroll through our live blog: 3:25 p.m. After the board entered a lunch…Read More from VIDEO: Nags Head commissioners delay vote on Historic Cottage Row rezoning

N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association honors 2023 Stars of the Industry

February 28th, 2023  · BIZ  · Food & Drink  · Visitor Economy  · Work
N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association honors 2023 Stars of the Industry

The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, the voice of North Carolina’s restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, hosted its annual Stars of the Industry awards ceremony on Monday. The eighteen award recipients were recognized at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, and were selected based on their exemplary service, leadership, innovation and dedication to the restaurant…Read More from N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association honors 2023 Stars of the Industry

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BIZ March 10th, 2023

Outer Banks Entrepreneurs hold 11th annual expo Saturday at Comfort Inn South Nags Head

Join the women of Outer Banks Entrepreneurs and their outside vendors for the 11th Annual OBE Expo, a fun-filled day of shopping, food and fun in the ballroom at the Comfort Inn South Oceanfront in Nags Head, NC on Saturday, March 11th, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 50 vendors will be on…Read More from Outer Banks Entrepreneurs hold 11th annual expo Saturday at Comfort Inn South Nags Head

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BIZ Food & Drink GOV March 10th, 2023

USDA proposes new requirements for the “Product of USA” label claim

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements to better align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. The proposed rule allows the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim to be used on meat, poultry and egg…Read More from USDA proposes new requirements for the “Product of USA” label claim

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BIZ Top Stories March 8th, 2023

State leaders at OBX Regional Economic Summit say N.C. can weather pending economic storm

Leaders of statewide business groups told Outer Banks business leaders and government officials that despite concerns of at least a soft recession setting in by the middle this year, North Carolina is set up to weather the possible economic storm. But the biggest challenge across the business community in all sectors is still having enough…Read More from State leaders at OBX Regional Economic Summit say N.C. can weather pending economic storm

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BIZ March 8th, 2023

Downtown Books presents Books & Brews Grown-Up Book Fair at Waveriders

Remember how excited you were in second grade when the book fair came to your school library and Mom gave you money to spend however you wanted because it was books? Waverider’s Coffee Deli Pub and Downtown Books are bringing back that magical literary experience with the Outer Banks first ever Books & Brews Grown-up…Read More from Downtown Books presents Books & Brews Grown-Up Book Fair at Waveriders

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BIZ Community March 7th, 2023

Swells’a Brewing Beer Company gives significant donation to Outer Banks Forever to protect OBX national parks

Swells’a Brewing Beer Company, the only ocean-view brewery in the Outer Banks, has donated $11,550 to Outer Banks Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial, through its 1% For the Planet membership.   1% For the Planet was founded by Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews in 2002 to encourage companies to give…Read More from Swells’a Brewing Beer Company gives significant donation to Outer Banks Forever to protect OBX national parks

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BIZ GOV March 4th, 2023

Public hearing on Ocracoke food truck regulations scheduled for Monday

The Hyde County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 6, during their regular monthly meeting, on a proposed change to the Ocracoke Development Ordinance (ODO) involving outdoor sales, food trucks and parking. The meeting will be held in the Hyde County Government Center, Multi-Use Room, and the…Read More from Public hearing on Ocracoke food truck regulations scheduled for Monday

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BIZ March 2nd, 2023

24th annual Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo this Friday through Sunday

The Outer Banks Wedding Association presents the 24th annual Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo this Friday through Sunday. On Friday, a Welcome Party and Early Check-in event is being held at NC Coast Grill & Bar in Duck. Pick up your wedding weekend materials prior to the expo and tour. This special two-day wedding planning…Read More from 24th annual Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo this Friday through Sunday

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VIDEO: Nags Head commissioners delay vote on Historic Cottage Row rezoning

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners have delayed making changes to the zoning of the Historic Cottage Row district following a public hearing and discussion that lasted more than three hours on Wednesday. For more details on what happened during the hearing, scroll through our live blog: 3:25 p.m. After the board entered a lunch…Read More from VIDEO: Nags Head commissioners delay vote on Historic Cottage Row rezoning

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BIZ Food & Drink Visitor Economy Work February 28th, 2023

N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association honors 2023 Stars of the Industry

The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, the voice of North Carolina’s restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, hosted its annual Stars of the Industry awards ceremony on Monday. The eighteen award recipients were recognized at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, and were selected based on their exemplary service, leadership, innovation and dedication to the restaurant…Read More from N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association honors 2023 Stars of the Industry