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More than 75 North Carolina businesses convene at Summit on Public Education

November 14th, 2023  · BIZ
More than 75 North Carolina businesses convene at Summit on Public Education

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

2024 NOAA Fisheries dealer permit renewals now available online

November 13th, 2023  · BIZ
2024 NOAA Fisheries dealer permit renewals now available online

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

November 2023 NC Economy Watch: A closer look at recent layoff activity

November 12th, 2023  · BIZ
November 2023 NC Economy Watch: A closer look at recent layoff activity

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

NC Newsline: Enviva reports third quarter losses of $85.2 million

November 12th, 2023  · BIZ
NC Newsline: Enviva reports third quarter losses of $85.2 million

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

Five Questions for Greater Outer Banks Entrepreneurs: Abbi & Jordan Siler of Abbi’s Teas & Things, Sudden Light Records

November 8th, 2023  · 5QsSmallBiz  · Top Stories
Five Questions for Greater Outer Banks Entrepreneurs: Abbi & Jordan Siler of Abbi’s Teas & Things, Sudden Light Records

There are a pair of entrepreneurs on the Outer Banks that will be the first to say, “You CAN go home again!” This couple was destined to be together since the day they met in college through mutual friends in 2007, and then passing mix CDs through their post office boxes. He introduced her to…Read More from Five Questions for Greater Outer Banks Entrepreneurs: Abbi & Jordan Siler of Abbi’s Teas & Things, Sudden Light Records

Outer Banks Chamber seeks members for Capital Investor Program

November 7th, 2023  · BIZ
Outer Banks Chamber seeks members for Capital Investor Program

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

Nearly 60% of homeowners surveyed are putting off home repairs due to cost

November 6th, 2023  · BIZ
Nearly 60% of homeowners surveyed are putting off home repairs due to cost

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

New owner making improvements to vacant Edenton shopping center

November 2nd, 2023  · BIZ
New owner making improvements to vacant Edenton shopping center

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

Susie Sullivan Rainwater appointed to Coastal Council Seat on Currituck Chamber Board of Directors

October 30th, 2023  · BIZ
Susie Sullivan Rainwater appointed to Coastal Council Seat on Currituck Chamber Board of Directors

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

Six do’s and don’ts of planning an unforgettable networking event

October 30th, 2023  · BIZ
Six do’s and don’ts of planning an unforgettable networking event

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

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BIZ November 14th, 2023

More than 75 North Carolina businesses convene at Summit on Public Education

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

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BIZ November 13th, 2023

2024 NOAA Fisheries dealer permit renewals now available online

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

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BIZ November 12th, 2023

November 2023 NC Economy Watch: A closer look at recent layoff activity

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

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BIZ November 12th, 2023

NC Newsline: Enviva reports third quarter losses of $85.2 million

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

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5QsSmallBiz Top Stories November 8th, 2023

Five Questions for Greater Outer Banks Entrepreneurs: Abbi & Jordan Siler of Abbi’s Teas & Things, Sudden Light Records

There are a pair of entrepreneurs on the Outer Banks that will be the first to say, “You CAN go home again!” This couple was destined to be together since the day they met in college through mutual friends in 2007, and then passing mix CDs through their post office boxes. He introduced her to…Read More from Five Questions for Greater Outer Banks Entrepreneurs: Abbi & Jordan Siler of Abbi’s Teas & Things, Sudden Light Records

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BIZ November 7th, 2023

Outer Banks Chamber seeks members for Capital Investor Program

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

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BIZ November 6th, 2023

Nearly 60% of homeowners surveyed are putting off home repairs due to cost

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

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BIZ November 2nd, 2023

New owner making improvements to vacant Edenton shopping center

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

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BIZ October 30th, 2023

Susie Sullivan Rainwater appointed to Coastal Council Seat on Currituck Chamber Board of Directors

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

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BIZ October 30th, 2023

Six do’s and don’ts of planning an unforgettable networking event

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