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Currituck County cuts economic development department from new budget

June 16th, 2022  · BIZ  · GOV  · News
Currituck County cuts economic development department from new budget

Currituck County leaders had decided to move in a new direction with their economic development efforts, and have cut the department from the budget for fiscal year 2022-23 that begins July 1. That means Economic Director Larry Lombardi is out of a job after five years with the county. Among the initiatives Lombardi spearheaded in…Read More from Currituck County cuts economic development department from new budget

UPDATED: Spectrum services restored to Outer Banks, Elizabeth City following fiber cable cut

June 15th, 2022  · BIZ
UPDATED: Spectrum services restored to Outer Banks, Elizabeth City following fiber cable cut

Business and residential customers of Spectrum lost internet and video services for over five hours on Wednesday all along the Outer Banks and much of northeastern North Carolina. Service was interrupted just before 2 p.m. and around 3 p.m., Spectrum crews said they have identified three poles down north of Elizabeth City. As of 5…Read More from UPDATED: Spectrum services restored to Outer Banks, Elizabeth City following fiber cable cut

Ocracoke Observer: Island’s first pharmacy coming in 2023

June 15th, 2022  · BIZ  · Community
Ocracoke Observer: Island’s first pharmacy coming in 2023

By Peter Vankevich, The Ocracoke Observer It may surprise some that Ocracoke does not have a pharmacy. The Ocracoke Health Center has relied on next-day prescription deliveries from Beach Pharmacy located in Hatteras village. Islanders then go to the health center to retrieve their medicines. Photo: P. Vankevich But it is not possible to get…Read More from Ocracoke Observer: Island’s first pharmacy coming in 2023

Outer Banks Chamber holds ribbon cutting at Beach Glo Aesthetics

June 14th, 2022  · BIZ
Outer Banks Chamber holds ribbon cutting at Beach Glo Aesthetics

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce along with Ribbon Cutting Sponsor, ACE Hardware, held a ribbon cutting on June 7 for Beach Glo Aesthetics, PLLC, 2552 South Croatan Highway, Suite 1B, in Nags Head. Richard Hess, immediate past chairman and Realtor at Sun Realty, congratulated Benjamin Kershner, MS, CRNA; Sarah Kershner, BSN, RN; Robert Roadfuss, MSN,…Read More from Outer Banks Chamber holds ribbon cutting at Beach Glo Aesthetics

Downtown Books celebrates Suzanne Tate’s latest “Crabby Lady Looks Back – Life Stories” on Wednesday

June 13th, 2022  · BIZ
Downtown Books celebrates Suzanne Tate’s latest “Crabby Lady Looks Back – Life Stories” on Wednesday

Suzanne Tate has been charming children and parents for over thirty years with her Nature Series books featuring the many kinds of maritime and coastal creatures found on the Outer Banks. From her first book, Crabby & Nabby, to the final book in the series, Tommy Tuna, she and illustrator Nags Head artist James Melvin…Read More from Downtown Books celebrates Suzanne Tate’s latest “Crabby Lady Looks Back – Life Stories” on Wednesday

First Manteo Merchants Mingle set for Monday at NouVines

June 9th, 2022  · BIZ
First Manteo Merchants Mingle set for Monday at NouVines

The first Manteo Merchants Mingle has been scheduled for Monday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m. at NouVines. The mingle will include discussion of details about the Main Street program, a Manteo Business Association, and how they can work together to help foster and strengthen community and economic development. For more information, contact Michelle Bunce at…Read More from First Manteo Merchants Mingle set for Monday at NouVines

Outer Banks favorite Front Porch Cafe now offering franchise opportunities

June 8th, 2022  · BIZ  · Food & Drink
Outer Banks favorite Front Porch Cafe now offering franchise opportunities

Story courtesy Front Porch Cafe One of the first thoughts that people have when they wake up in the morning, is getting a fresh cup of coffee to elevate their mood, and no other brand does it quite like Front Porch Cafe! Our roasted cup of coffee exceeds other coffee shops on a taste level,…Read More from Outer Banks favorite Front Porch Cafe now offering franchise opportunities

2022 Outer Banks Experience magazine now available

June 8th, 2022  · BIZ  · OBX Life
2022 Outer Banks Experience magazine now available

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2022 edition of the Outer Banks Experience Magazine is now available. Outer Banks Experience is a full-color 74-page magazine highlighting the economy, attractions, and businesses of Dare County, Currituck County and Ocracoke Island. The 2022 issue highlights the beautiful Outer Banks region we…Read More from 2022 Outer Banks Experience magazine now available

State grant allows Nags Head to offer commercial cardboard recycling collection program

June 7th, 2022  · BIZ  · GOV
State grant allows Nags Head to offer commercial cardboard recycling collection program

The Town of Nags Head has been awarded a 2022 Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant from the North Carolina Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service. This grant will allow Nags Head to expand commercial recycling programs by providing six-yard front load cardboard dumpsters at no charge. If you are interested in our commercial…Read More from State grant allows Nags Head to offer commercial cardboard recycling collection program

Dare Register of Deeds now offers online filing for Certificates of Assumed Business Names

June 7th, 2022  · BIZ  · GOV
Dare Register of Deeds now offers online filing for Certificates of Assumed Business Names

The Dare County Register of Deeds has announced that the department now offers online filing for certificates of assumed business names. A certificate of assumed business name or “doing business as” (DBA) form can be recorded in the Dare County Register of Deeds office or online by individuals or entities conducting business in Dare County,…Read More from Dare Register of Deeds now offers online filing for Certificates of Assumed Business Names

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BIZ GOV News June 16th, 2022

Currituck County cuts economic development department from new budget

Currituck County leaders had decided to move in a new direction with their economic development efforts, and have cut the department from the budget for fiscal year 2022-23 that begins July 1. That means Economic Director Larry Lombardi is out of a job after five years with the county. Among the initiatives Lombardi spearheaded in…Read More from Currituck County cuts economic development department from new budget

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BIZ June 15th, 2022

UPDATED: Spectrum services restored to Outer Banks, Elizabeth City following fiber cable cut

Business and residential customers of Spectrum lost internet and video services for over five hours on Wednesday all along the Outer Banks and much of northeastern North Carolina. Service was interrupted just before 2 p.m. and around 3 p.m., Spectrum crews said they have identified three poles down north of Elizabeth City. As of 5…Read More from UPDATED: Spectrum services restored to Outer Banks, Elizabeth City following fiber cable cut

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BIZ Community June 15th, 2022

Ocracoke Observer: Island’s first pharmacy coming in 2023

By Peter Vankevich, The Ocracoke Observer It may surprise some that Ocracoke does not have a pharmacy. The Ocracoke Health Center has relied on next-day prescription deliveries from Beach Pharmacy located in Hatteras village. Islanders then go to the health center to retrieve their medicines. Photo: P. Vankevich But it is not possible to get…Read More from Ocracoke Observer: Island’s first pharmacy coming in 2023

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BIZ June 14th, 2022

Outer Banks Chamber holds ribbon cutting at Beach Glo Aesthetics

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce along with Ribbon Cutting Sponsor, ACE Hardware, held a ribbon cutting on June 7 for Beach Glo Aesthetics, PLLC, 2552 South Croatan Highway, Suite 1B, in Nags Head. Richard Hess, immediate past chairman and Realtor at Sun Realty, congratulated Benjamin Kershner, MS, CRNA; Sarah Kershner, BSN, RN; Robert Roadfuss, MSN,…Read More from Outer Banks Chamber holds ribbon cutting at Beach Glo Aesthetics

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BIZ June 13th, 2022

Downtown Books celebrates Suzanne Tate’s latest “Crabby Lady Looks Back – Life Stories” on Wednesday

Suzanne Tate has been charming children and parents for over thirty years with her Nature Series books featuring the many kinds of maritime and coastal creatures found on the Outer Banks. From her first book, Crabby & Nabby, to the final book in the series, Tommy Tuna, she and illustrator Nags Head artist James Melvin…Read More from Downtown Books celebrates Suzanne Tate’s latest “Crabby Lady Looks Back – Life Stories” on Wednesday

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BIZ June 9th, 2022

First Manteo Merchants Mingle set for Monday at NouVines

The first Manteo Merchants Mingle has been scheduled for Monday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m. at NouVines. The mingle will include discussion of details about the Main Street program, a Manteo Business Association, and how they can work together to help foster and strengthen community and economic development. For more information, contact Michelle Bunce at…Read More from First Manteo Merchants Mingle set for Monday at NouVines

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BIZ Food & Drink June 8th, 2022

Outer Banks favorite Front Porch Cafe now offering franchise opportunities

Story courtesy Front Porch Cafe One of the first thoughts that people have when they wake up in the morning, is getting a fresh cup of coffee to elevate their mood, and no other brand does it quite like Front Porch Cafe! Our roasted cup of coffee exceeds other coffee shops on a taste level,…Read More from Outer Banks favorite Front Porch Cafe now offering franchise opportunities

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BIZ OBX Life June 8th, 2022

2022 Outer Banks Experience magazine now available

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2022 edition of the Outer Banks Experience Magazine is now available. Outer Banks Experience is a full-color 74-page magazine highlighting the economy, attractions, and businesses of Dare County, Currituck County and Ocracoke Island. The 2022 issue highlights the beautiful Outer Banks region we…Read More from 2022 Outer Banks Experience magazine now available

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BIZ GOV June 7th, 2022

State grant allows Nags Head to offer commercial cardboard recycling collection program

The Town of Nags Head has been awarded a 2022 Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant from the North Carolina Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service. This grant will allow Nags Head to expand commercial recycling programs by providing six-yard front load cardboard dumpsters at no charge. If you are interested in our commercial…Read More from State grant allows Nags Head to offer commercial cardboard recycling collection program

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BIZ GOV June 7th, 2022

Dare Register of Deeds now offers online filing for Certificates of Assumed Business Names

The Dare County Register of Deeds has announced that the department now offers online filing for certificates of assumed business names. A certificate of assumed business name or “doing business as” (DBA) form can be recorded in the Dare County Register of Deeds office or online by individuals or entities conducting business in Dare County,…Read More from Dare Register of Deeds now offers online filing for Certificates of Assumed Business Names