Executives from over 75 businesses from across North Carolina gathered in Raleigh last week to discuss the state of public education in North Carolina. Hosted by the Public School Forum of North Carolina, the convening was designed to educate and motivate business leaders from across the state who care about the future of public education….Read More from More than 75 North Carolina businesses convene at Summit on Public Education
The 2024 dealer permit renewal applications are now available online through Fish Online. Dealer permits for 2023 expire on December 31, 2023. Filling out and submitting the dealer permit renewal via Fish Online is fast and efficient. You can apply for all your permits at once, and once your renewal package is approved, you can print your permits…Read More from 2024 NOAA Fisheries dealer permit renewals now available online
Last month’s edition of NC Economy Watch provided a general overview of recent layoff activity. This edition takes a closer look at layoffs in our state and nationwide. Layoffs have increased slightly across most sectors of the United States economy, most notably in the freight industry. While layoffs might be on the rise nationwide, they…Read More from November 2023 NC Economy Watch: A closer look at recent layoff activity
Enviva, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood pellet fuel, which operates 10 plants in the Southeast, including four in North Carolina, is bleeding cash and experiencing serious financial trouble, company executives said on a third-quarter earnings call Nov. 9. Story by Lisa Sorg, NC Newsline Falling wood pellet prices and “operational challenges” could also force…Read More from NC Newsline: Enviva reports third quarter losses of $85.2 million
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is welcoming current and new members of the organization who are interested in investing in the organization at the Capital Investor level of membership. The chamber is the area’s largest business membership organization and serves Currituck County, Dare County, and Ocracoke. If your business is truly passionate about the…Read More from Outer Banks Chamber seeks members for Capital Investor Program
Home improvements and maintenance are expensive, especially given recent inflation and rising homeowners insurance premiums. The national average cost of homeowners insurance has jumped 21% since 2015 while premiums in storm-prone states like Florida and Texas have skyrocketed — up 57% and 40%, respectively. Story by Kristina Zagame, Today’s Homeowner The research team at Today’s…Read More from Nearly 60% of homeowners surveyed are putting off home repairs due to cost
The new owner of a vacant shopping center on the north side of Edenton is making needed improvements to the property, and is reportedly in an active search for tenants. Once home to a grocery store, pharmacy, bank, various retailers, and then the first location of College of the Albemarle’s Chowan County campus, Edenton Village…Read More from New owner making improvements to vacant Edenton shopping center
The Currituck Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Susie Sullivan Rainwater has been appointed to the role of Coastal Council Seat on the Board of Directors. Susie’s extensive experience, unwavering commitment, and deep-rooted ties to the community make her an exceptional addition to the team. Susie Rainwater is a local, born and raised…Read More from Susie Sullivan Rainwater appointed to Coastal Council Seat on Currituck Chamber Board of Directors
Networking events can elicit feelings of anxiety, awkward memories of canned sales pitches, forced schmoozing, and the need for lots of liquid courage—but it doesn’t have to be. By Ali Hickerson, Giggster Social events like these can help achieve many business goals, from finding a new job to identifying exciting collaborators. There are even experts…Read More from Six do’s and don’ts of planning an unforgettable networking event
Executives from over 75 businesses from across North Carolina gathered in Raleigh last week to discuss the state of public education in North Carolina. Hosted by the Public School Forum of North Carolina, the convening was designed to educate and motivate business leaders from across the state who care about the future of public education….Read More from More than 75 North Carolina businesses convene at Summit on Public Education
The 2024 dealer permit renewal applications are now available online through Fish Online. Dealer permits for 2023 expire on December 31, 2023. Filling out and submitting the dealer permit renewal via Fish Online is fast and efficient. You can apply for all your permits at once, and once your renewal package is approved, you can print your permits…Read More from 2024 NOAA Fisheries dealer permit renewals now available online
Last month’s edition of NC Economy Watch provided a general overview of recent layoff activity. This edition takes a closer look at layoffs in our state and nationwide. Layoffs have increased slightly across most sectors of the United States economy, most notably in the freight industry. While layoffs might be on the rise nationwide, they…Read More from November 2023 NC Economy Watch: A closer look at recent layoff activity
Enviva, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood pellet fuel, which operates 10 plants in the Southeast, including four in North Carolina, is bleeding cash and experiencing serious financial trouble, company executives said on a third-quarter earnings call Nov. 9. Story by Lisa Sorg, NC Newsline Falling wood pellet prices and “operational challenges” could also force…Read More from NC Newsline: Enviva reports third quarter losses of $85.2 million
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is welcoming current and new members of the organization who are interested in investing in the organization at the Capital Investor level of membership. The chamber is the area’s largest business membership organization and serves Currituck County, Dare County, and Ocracoke. If your business is truly passionate about the…Read More from Outer Banks Chamber seeks members for Capital Investor Program
Home improvements and maintenance are expensive, especially given recent inflation and rising homeowners insurance premiums. The national average cost of homeowners insurance has jumped 21% since 2015 while premiums in storm-prone states like Florida and Texas have skyrocketed — up 57% and 40%, respectively. Story by Kristina Zagame, Today’s Homeowner The research team at Today’s…Read More from Nearly 60% of homeowners surveyed are putting off home repairs due to cost
The new owner of a vacant shopping center on the north side of Edenton is making needed improvements to the property, and is reportedly in an active search for tenants. Once home to a grocery store, pharmacy, bank, various retailers, and then the first location of College of the Albemarle’s Chowan County campus, Edenton Village…Read More from New owner making improvements to vacant Edenton shopping center
The Currituck Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Susie Sullivan Rainwater has been appointed to the role of Coastal Council Seat on the Board of Directors. Susie’s extensive experience, unwavering commitment, and deep-rooted ties to the community make her an exceptional addition to the team. Susie Rainwater is a local, born and raised…Read More from Susie Sullivan Rainwater appointed to Coastal Council Seat on Currituck Chamber Board of Directors
Networking events can elicit feelings of anxiety, awkward memories of canned sales pitches, forced schmoozing, and the need for lots of liquid courage—but it doesn’t have to be. By Ali Hickerson, Giggster Social events like these can help achieve many business goals, from finding a new job to identifying exciting collaborators. There are even experts…Read More from Six do’s and don’ts of planning an unforgettable networking event
