Posts Tagged ‘Pioneer Strategies’
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 MoreDr. Chris Sepich, Your HCPOA (Health Care Power of Attorney)
For 15 years as an internal medicine physician, Dr. Chris Sepich, MD, saw firsthand the struggles of some of his most vulnerable patients, especially when a car accident or other critical medical incident left them unable to share their quality-of-life preferences. This often led to a delay in care and the patient’s loved ones in…
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 MoreJosh Winslow, CEO of Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation
This week’s guest is Josh Winslow, CEO of Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation. Tune in to learn more about Brunswick Electric, Josh’s career path, and how BEMC is preparing for the future under his leadership. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app! Cape Fear Business Roundtable is hosted by Frank Williams and sponsored by Pioneer Strategies and Pioneer…
Read MoreJosh Torbich, CEO of Christian Recovery Centers, Inc.
This week’s guest is Josh Torbich, CEO of Christian Recovery Centers, Inc. CRCI is a non-profit organization that provides free drug and alcohol treatment, recovery, and re-entry services for men and women struggling with substance use disorder. CRCI offers a faith-based, evidence-based program supported by scientific interventions.Josh also hosts “Behind the Citgo,” a podcast that…
Read MoreChris DeHart, Owner, All About Energy Solutions
Meet local veteran and business owner Chris DeHart of All About Energy Solutions. Chris and his team can insulate everything from your crawlspace to your attic. They stop moisture problems, insulate garage doors and can even kill mold. Chris also discusses Veterans Memorial Reef, a non-profit he is involved with that provides a unique way…
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…
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