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…

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Dr. 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…

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Chris 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…

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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.

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Dr. 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…

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Thom 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…

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Tony Caggiano, the ADA Comply Guy

Tony Caggiano, widely recognized as the ADA Comply Guy, is a leading expert in website accessibility and ADA compliance. With a deep understanding of digital inclusion laws and best practices, Tony has dedicated his career to empowering companies to create inclusive digital experiences and helping them avoid legal risks, improve customer experience, and unlock valuable…

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Franklin 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…

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