Brunswick County
Brunswick County Association of REALTORS® Director of Operations Charley Axsom Earns Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) Designation
SHALLOTTE, N.C. – Charley Axsom, Director of Operations for the Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®, recently earned the Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) designation from NonprofitCPAs, a nationwide network of CPAs who are committed to growing their practice, providing impactful advisory services to clients, and improving the depth and expertise in the matters that are most…
Read MoreSouthport Oak Island Chamber of Commerce hosts inaugural Coastal Home & Lifestyle Showcase
Oak Island, NC – The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held its Inaugural Coastal Home & Lifestyle Showcase on Saturday, May 8th in Middleton Park Extension on Oak Island. The free event attracted over 400 people looking to connect with local businesses who specialize in maintaining their homes, outdoor living, and supporting a healthy and active…
Read MoreBrunswick County real estate sales through May well ahead of last year’s record pace
Units sold exceed every month of May within 20 years; inventory at record low levels SHALLOTTE, N.C. – Brunswick County’s residential real estate market once again saw record numbers in May, with the number of units sold year-to-date 50% ahead of last year’s record pace. Additionally, the number of units sold in May is higher…
Read MoreDosher Welcomes New Chief Nursing Officer
SOUTHPORT – Dosher Memorial Hospital welcomes Catherine Mohr, RN, DNP, NEA-BC as the new Chief Nursing Officer. Ms. Mohr has an extensive background as a senior healthcare executive with over 26 years in both large academic medical centers as well as community hospitals. Ms. Mohr came to Dosher after serving as the Executive Vice President/System…
Read MoreDosher Earns ISO 9001 Quality Certification for Healthcare
SOUTHPORT – Dosher Memorial Hospital has recently earned their ISO 9001:2015 certification. The ISO 9001 standard is a quality management certification which promotes adaptation of a process approach and demonstrates commitment to consistency, continual improvement, and patient satisfaction. The ISO 9001 standard for healthcare provides a model for a quality management system which focuses on…
Read MoreSouthport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce announces winners of the Spring 2021 Golden Pineapple Awards
The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce awarded twenty-eight local businesses a Golden Pineapple Award at a ceremony held at the Chamber. Spring 2021 Golden Pineapple Award Winners are: Accommodations: LaPolena Bed & Breakfast Inn; Activities & Attractions: The Adventure Kayak Company, Cape Fear Fitness, Inspirations Dance Centre, Yeah Right Charters; Food & Drink: Duffer’s…
Read MoreUnemployment rate down 12.5% for Brunswick and 11.8% for New Hanover over the year
Year over Year unemployment numbers in the Cape Fear region saw decreases according to the April report from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Brunswick County’s unemployment rate decreased 12.5%, while New Hanover County’s rate decreased by 11.8%. In addition, Bladen County decreased by 5.1, Columbus County decreased by 6.4 and Pender County decreased by…
Read MoreBrunswick County welcomes newest deputy county manager Haynes Brigman
BOLIVIA, N.C. – Brunswick County welcomes Haynes Brigman as the organization’s newest deputy county manager this month, bringing more than 12 years of experience in local government leadership to the team. Brigman joins Brunswick County after serving as town manager for the Town of Harrisburg since 2016. He also previously served as town manager for the towns…
Read MoreGround Breaking Ceremony at Mansfield Sales and Service
On June 2, the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ground Breaking Ceremony at the future site of Mansfield Sales & Service. Mansfield Sales & Service, Inc. has been in business for over 37 years and as the area has grown, so has their business. Matt Mansfield, Owner and General Manager is excited about…
Read MoreFive CAMS Community Managers Earn Prestigious CMCA Certification
CAMS Continues to Promote Community Manager Education June 2021: Five Community Managers with Community Association Management Services (CAMS), have been named Certified Managers of Community Associations (CMCA®) by the Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB). To achieve this certification, candidates must pass the CMCA examination, a rigorous test that measures knowledge of community management best practices.…
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