Posts Tagged ‘Brunswick County’
Karen Sphar, Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce
This week’s guest is Karen Sphar, who has served as Executive Vice President of the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce since 1991. Tune in as Karen discusses the Chamber’s efforts to connect local businesses with each other and with consumers and provides an overview of the various events and programs through which the Chamber helps…
Read MoreHugh Fosbury, President, N.C. 4th of July Festival
Tune in as Hugh Fosbury, 2026 President of the N.C. 4th of July Festival in Southport, discusses plans to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Planned events include a re-enactment of the first 4th of July celebration in Southport, the 41st Annual Firefighters Freedom Competition & Apparatus Expo, the Patriots Ball,…
Read MoreShop 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 MoreVelva Jenkins, CEO, YWCA Lower Cape Fear
Velva Jenkins, current CEO of YWCA Lower Cape Fear, is set to retire in January 2026. Tune in as Velva discusses the programs offered by the YWCA and how they positively impact women in our area. Prior to joining the YWCA, Velva worked at Brunswick Community College for over 30 years. She began her career…
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 MoreRick Paxton, Owner of Magnetic Marketing and Rick Paxton & Associates – Dream Vacations
This week’s guest is Rick Paxton, owner of Magnetic Marketing, Inc. and Rick Paxton & Associates – Dream Vacations. Rick was born at James Walker Memorial Hospital in Wilmington and lived here until around second grade. He lived in Southeastern Virginia and Durham, N.C. until joining the United States Navy in 1985. He graduated from Appalachian…
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