Cape Fear Business Roundtable News
Shop Local in Leland: Thom & Shari from the North Brunswick Chamber discuss Business Expo, other upcoming events
North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce executive director Thom Kelly and 2025-26 board president Shari Leone discuss the Chamber’s upcoming Business Expo and Bands, Brews & BBQ events, which offer residents of northern Brunswick County the opportunity to connect with local businesses. Cape Fear Business Roundtable is hosted by Frank Williams and sponsored by Pioneer Strategies and Pioneer Specialties.
Read MoreDr. Paul Hrvol, Coastal Integrative Health
Meet. Dr. Paul Hrvol, chiropractor with Coastal Integrative Health’s Leland location. Dr. Hrvol is originally from Sullivan, Illinois, and relocated from St. Louis to coastal North Carolina to enjoy life by the beach. He played baseball through college and has always loved sports, especially golf. Today, he works as a chiropractor in a clinic alongside…
Read More2026 Economic Outlook with Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi, UNCW Regional Economist
Cape Fear Business Roundtable is kicking off 2026 with an economic outlook from Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi, Regional Economist with the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Watch below or listen on your favorite podcast app as Dr. Guettabi discusses the state of our regional and national economies heading into the new year. Cape Fear Business Roundtable…
Read MoreThom Kelly, Executive Director, North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce
Thom Kelly is the newly minted executive director of the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. He succeeds longtime executive director Dana Fisher, who departed after 15 years at the helm. Thom provides insight into how his career path prepared him for this role and shares thoughts on his future vision for the Chamber, which serves…
Read MoreJim Flock, Founder of JSF Industrial & President of the Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership
This week’s guest is Jim Flock, founder of JSF Industrial & president of the Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership. Jim discusses how his 40+ years of manufacturing experience developed a passion for training and workforce development and outlines why he founded the Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership, which has grown to approximately 70 members in four years.…
Read MoreFranklin Rouse, State Farm
This week’s guest is Franklin Rouse, owner of Franklin Rouse State Farm in Leland. Franklin grew up in Morehead City and attended N.C. State University, where he earned a degree in business management. He opened Franklin Rouse State Farm agency in Leland in 2008. Franklin is active in both the community and the insurance industry and…
Read MoreJudy Budd, ConnectCapeFear.com
This week’s guest is Judy Budd of ConnectCapeFear.com, an online networking directory focusing on New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties. ConnectCapeFear.com is a central resource to learn about networking opportunities, find information on about local events, and seek out local non-profits and other ways to get involved in the community. If you’re interested in getting…
Read MoreVictor Fernandes, owner of Fernandes Fit & author of “Reclaiming My Authentic Self”
This week’s guest is Victor Fernandes, owner of Fernandes Fit, author of “Reclaiming My Authentic Self: A Journey from Fear to Freedom” and host of the “Fitness is Our Business” podcast. Tune in as Victor describes his career journey and shares how he helps busy professionals take control of their health and fitness to thrive…
Read MoreKeesha Starr, owner of K Starr Coaching and author of “The Bright Side of Monday.”
This week’s guest is K Starr Coaching and author of “The Bright Side of Monday.” Keesha is a John Maxwell Certified Leadership Coach with over 25 years of experience building teams in every type of business. Her training in ministry and leadership from the New Life Drama Company and traveling for seven years as a…
Read MoreKelli Benton, Seaglass Monthly Market
This week’s guest is Kelli Benton, a Leland resident and owner of Seaglass Monthly Market. Kelli tells how her career led her from Brooklyn, New York to southeastern North Carolina and how she moved from working for a large corporation, FedEx Freight, to owning and operating a monthly small business market. Kelli explains her passion…
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