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2019 Hurricane Preparedness Guide

Greater Wilmington Business Journal — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that the U.S. is struck by an average of three hurricanes over a typical two-year period...

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Bar, Shop Help Bridge A Wine Gap | WilmingtonBiz

Greater Wilmington Business Journal — As Wilmington-area bars and restaurants hosted numerous Mardi Gras celebrations recently, a new family run operation in Brunswick County joined in, hosting its first such event and drawing a fun crowd of wine enthusiasts from Leland and across the region. Bridgewater Wines is one of the newest additions to the Cape Fear region’s food and drink scene. Husband and wife Doug and Susan Zucker opened the combination wine bar/ retail shop in the wake of Hurricane Florence, just before Thanksgiving.

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Leading To Solutions For The Community | WilmingtonBiz

Greater Wilmington Business Journal — Wilmington born and raised, Cedric Harrison doesn't mince words when talking about his hometown. "There's a lot of problems where I'm from," he said. But there's also cause for hope, including his three-year-old nonprofit Support the Port. 

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Gaming app to present at CED | WilmingtonBiz

Greater Wilmington Business Journal — For StoolDuel founder and CEO Erik Horbacz, his entrepreneurial journey began much like so many other innovators and small business owners. "A seed of an idea got planted in my brain, and I had to start scratching," he said of the 2015 beginnings of his social impact gaming startup.

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Can Wilmington be an AI hub? | WilmingtonBiz

Greater Wilmington Business Journal — As companies such as Amazon invest millions in artificial intelligence (AI) research and development, some people in Wilmington are looking at the potential of the Port City to become an AI hub. Julian Keith, chairman of the University of North Carolina Wilmington psychology department, is one of the individuals behind an ongoing series of AI meetings at the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE).

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Sharks baseball takes bigger bite | WilmingtonBiz

Greater Wilmington Business Journal — The 20th anniversary of Wilmington Sharks baseball in 2017 came with somewhat of a reboot, led by new owners and a renewed focus on improving fan experience and increasing community involvement to strengthen the team's foothold in the Cape Fear region. A year later, during the team's May through August season, results are trending upward.

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Tool tackles school violence | WilmingtonBiz

Greater Wilmington Business Journal — A Wilmington technology company is looking to play a major role in preventing tragedies like the recent school shootings in Florida and Texas. Ten8Tech has partnered with the National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence (NCPCV) to launch ProText My School, a text-based system giving students an anonymous way to send information about bullying and possible threats directly to their school resources.

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Handicapable beagle still warming hearts, educating children at 2-year mark | Port City Daily

portcitydaily.com — It was easy to spot Howie, the lovable little beagle among the crowd on Flytrap Brewing's patio. Just look for the kids. Howie continues to be a kid magnet since bursting on the scene in 2016 as an accidental goodwill ambassador for animal adoption, as well as people and animals dealing with handicaps.

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Nurturing agriculture online | WilmingtonBiz

Greater Wilmington Business Journal — Evan Folds continues to cultivate new ideas. His latest endeavor, Be Agriculture, is an online platform aiming to inspire people to take a seat at the table of agriculture. "The reality is everyone doesn't have the time or the resources to grow their own food; society is not set up like that," Folds said.

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Risks, rewards in outdoor industry | WilmingtonBiz

Greater Wilmington Business Journal — Living the dream isn't easy. When Capt. Dave Tilley makes his way to the Wild Rover III in the Carolina Beach Marina, he's not sure what his day at work will bring. Never the same job twice, it could mean spending time rebuilding a fighting chair or engine.

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Professor recognized for her work helping others feel comfortable with those who are stigmatized ...

portcitydaily.com — Author's note: Recently, the YWCA Lower Cape Fear announced winners of its 33rd Annual Women of Achievement Awards, raising key support for the YWCA's programs and services that promote racial justice and gender equality for thousands of women and their families in southeastern North Carolina.

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The groups in Wilmington that are building a ‘Coalition’ for startups

portcitydaily.com — There's a movement afoot in Wilmington. And it's meant to help startup businesses flourish.

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Wilmington-based modeling startup Meredith Media is moving up in the fashion world | Port City Da...

portcitydaily.com — WILMINGTON, N.C. - Cameron Meredith hustles through the door of the UNC Wilmington Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) in blue jeans, T-shirt, sunglasses and well-worn baseball cap, looking a tiny bit like Darius Rucker, trimmed beard and all.

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Wilmington veteran 'Chris-crosses' America for Snipes Academy | Port City Daily

portcitydaily.com — WILMINGTON - For Wilmington resident Chris Brown, his grandchildren were a welcome sight. Standing in the sand of Wrightsville Beach, one held a sign reading, "52 DAYS 3082 MILES" memorializing the two-month cross-country bicycle trip his grandfather had just completed.

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The Write Stuff: Wilmington startup looks to inspire teachers and help students | Port City Daily

portcitydaily.com — WILMINGTON - Recent studies have been setting-off alarm bells regarding the state of writing education in U.S. schools. For example, 73 percent of eighth and 12th graders scored below proficient in writing; only 11 percent of college seniors write at proficient levels; and businesses spend $3.1 billion each year to retool these students' writing skills as they enter the workforce.

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