Real Estate

| REAL ESTATE | Predictions mixed for real estate

BY CECE NUNN

Residential and commercial real estate in the Wilmington area is expected to thrive in certain areas and struggle in others this year. APARTMENTS

Brian Eckel, GHK Cape Fear Development partner and co-founder of Wilmington-based commercial real estate firm Cape Fear Commercial, said that the area’s growth will continue in 2021“so I see a very positive outlook for the single-family residential and multifamily sectors. The recent zoning change by the city of Wilmington will be tricky to navigate and will likely stifle many multifamily projects, unless already entitled.”

The change he is referring to is a requirement (with exceptions) of 20% commercial space in mixed-use projects that fall within commercial districts and the Commercial District Mixed Use (CDMU) zoning designation. In October, city officials approved the change, now considered a closed loophole, but some developers say the requirement negatively impacts potential financing and viability of projects.

“When it was adopted back in 2002 it was intended to be primarily a commercial development with some residential mixed in, but there were never any percentages specified,” said Glenn Harbeck, the city’s director of planning, development and transportation. “It was kind of like discovered, ‘Hey I could do a CDMU development and I’ve got 1,000 feet of nonresidential space, then that’s a mix of use.’”

He also said, “It really was undermining the whole intent; it wasn’t helping our traffic problem; it wasn’t really providing services closer to where people lived.”

Eckel said apartment projects that were already approved or where a rezoning is not required “will likely do well in 2021. The absorption rate through the pandemic has been extremely solid, and I don’t see a slowdown in sight.”

In one of the latest apartment projects in the Wilmington area to get started, crews have broken ground on a high-end apartment community in Renaissance Park off Military Cutoff Road in Wilmington.

RENDERING C/O CAMERON MANAGEMENT Great expectations: A rendering shows the first building planned for development at the International Logistics Park of North Carolina.

GHK Cape Fear Development is the firm behind Renaissance Apartments, which includes 198 units in two buildings and 2,530 square feet of ground-level retail space. The community sits on 8 acres off Ashes and Fresco drives and includes one- and two-bedroom floor plans. INDUSTRIAL

Near the end of December, Eckel said that one of the hottest sectors in commercial real estate is the industrial market.

The flex space vacancy percentage “is in the low single digits, and we are seeing tremendous demand from larger industrial users. I believe we will see multiple spec industrial buildings start in 2021. I am extremely confident we will see a continued push for last-mile logistics facilities as e-commerce continues to surge.”

In an example announced in August last year, a development team has broken ground on an $8.5 million industrial building in the International Logistics Park of North Carolina, one of two megasites near the Brunswick and Columbus county line.

The International Commerce Center, a spec building, will be the first development in the International Logistics Park, and could be delivered as soon as the second quarter of 2021, officials said. OFFICE SPACE

At the start of the pandemic in the U.S. in March last year, workers who previously didn’t work from home but could make the switch did so, leaving their offices dark and empty in many cases.

Commercial real estate brokers, and some other businesspeople, like to think that more workers will come back to offices when the outlook is brighter and as more people receive COVID-19 vaccines.

“It will be interesting to see what the new normal looks like in 2021 and beyond post-pandemic. While millions are working from home across the country, I don’t underestimate team work, easy collaboration and face-to-face business interaction to draw businesses back to the office when workers can safely return,” he said.

“There are several projects in the works that will keep our new office square footage under construction on pace, but I do think you will see a slowdown on new spec office product.” RETAIL

The retail market was in a state of flux before the coronavirus pandemic kept people at home. COVID-19 sped up the demise of some national retailers.

“This sector has been evolving in front of our eyes for years now,” Eckel said. “The pandemic was a crushing blow to in-store and restaurant sales, but I believe this will also rebound in mid-2021 as the vaccine spreads across our country.

“I do not believe you will see much retail development in 2021 other than the grocery-anchored centers, which continue to do very well in this region.” RESIDENTIAL

Wilmington was already a market to which people were relocating, but COVID-19 seemed to escalate the desirability of the region, said Tom Gale, president of Cape Fear Realtors.

By the end of 2020, a lack of inventory was causing more multiple-offer situations.

“There are new homes that come on the market every day, though, so persistent buyers will find a home,” Gale said.

What does he expect to happen this year?

“In general, experts are predicting a strong first half of the year in 2021. The above-average sales in November and December certainly indicate that the start of the year will be strong,” Gale said.

A lot depends on the vaccine.

“Availability, adoption and effectiveness of the vaccine will play a large part in how the economy fares in 2021,” Gale said. “I’m hopeful the vaccine rollout will be successful and, if so, the second half of the year should provide strong real estate sales as well.

“Although Southeastern N.C. is where many people want to be, we’re still reliant on people being able to sell their homes elsewhere in order to be able to purchase here.”

Send information about company hires, promotions or awards to editor@wilmingtonbiz.com Chamber names Holbrook as this year’s board chair

The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce has announced MICHELE HOLBROOK as the new board chair, along with leadership and new members for 2021. Holbrook, the global supply chain

Holbrook project manager at Corning Inc., joined the Wilmington chamber board in 2015.

She previously served as the Wilmington plant manager at Corning’s local optical fiber facility. TEE NUNNELEE, chairman of Coastal Beverage Co., now serves as the board’s immediate past chair.

LISA LEATH, president of Leath HR Group and co-founder of WorkTok, was named treasurer.

The new members of the board are: ROBERT ARNOLD, human resources and safety manager at National Gypsum; KATIE SMITH, vice president of finance and operations at nCino; and ANDREA TROCCIA, market development manager at Corning Credit Union.

CCLCF welcomes 2 new board members

Community Care of the Lower Cape Fear has welcomed two board members.

MICHAEL BOLLINGER, senior vice president – head of pharmacy at Live Oak Bank, has joined the Community Care of the Lower Cape Fear (CCLCF) board as treasurer. Bollinger has been with Live Oak Bank since 2014. He is leading the company’s pharmacy team for small

Bollinger business lending to independent pharmacies, officials said.

He brings more than 27 years of experience working with pharmacies throughout the country and “has vast experience analyzing financials to make business decisions,” stated the release.

CHRISTY SPIVEY, administrator of regional services for New Hanover Regional Medical, has also joined the CCLCF board.

Spivey has years of nursing experience, including 25 years of progressive health care leadership. She has been with New Hanover Regional Medical Center since 1994.

The Wall Printer hires Nymberg as a manager

Wilmington-based The Wall Printer has hired STEPHEN NYMBERG.

Nymberg will manage social media and marketing, as well as oversee the firm’s video productions, Spanish language documentation and website work. He makes videos and other content in both English and Spanish, officials said. “Stephen has

Nymberg facilitated communications with new customers from Central and South America, and understands the culture as well as the language,” said Paul Baron, founder and CEO of The Wall Printer.

The Wall Printer is a printer that facilitates high-resolution vertical wall image printing.

Nymberg is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington Cameron School of Business.

Dosher promotes Ricks

Dosher Memorial Hospital has promoted CYNTHIA RICKS to health information management coordinator/ medical auditor. Ricks started working at Dosher

Ricks in 2004 as a patient access associate. Within two years, she was promoted to a supervisor role.

Ricks served in that role for 10 years and then transferred to Medical Records after receiving her degree.

Ricks received her associate’s degree as well as a diploma in health information management from Brunswick Community College. She also received her state certification as a registered health information technologist, all while working full time at the hospital.

Private Schools Ranked by 2020 enrollment

SCHOOL ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE FULL-TIME TEACHING STAFF/ 2020 PARTENROLLMENT/ TIME 2019 TEACHING STUDENT TO ENROLLMENT STAFF FACULTY RATIO GRADE LEVELS AVERAGE CLASS SIZE/ TUITION RANGE CURRICULUM TOP LOCAL OFFICIAL AFFILIATION/ YEAR FOUNDED

Wilmington Christian Academy

1401 N. College Road Wilmington, NC 28405 791-4248 www.wilmingtonchristian.com 936 954 55 7 15:1 2 years old 12th grade 19 Preschool $200-$210/week, K5-12th grade $6,710 General College Prep (Advanced, AP and Dual Enrollment) to $7,160 Barren Nobles, Administrator Cognia, NCPSA, NCCSA and NACSAA 1969

Cape Fear Academy

3900 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28412 791-0287 www.capefearacademy.org 673 640 68 — 9:1 PreK3-12th grade 15 $11,000-$19,450

PreK3-12th grade College Preparatory School, 100 percent college acceptance

Ed Ellison Donald Berger, Head of Schools

Independent and fully accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools 1967

St. Mark Catholic School

1013 Eastwood Road Wilmington, NC 28403

452-2800 www.smcsnc.org 505 — PreK 4 = 8:1, K thru 4th = 12:1, 5th through 8th = 22:1 PreK 4 to 8th grade

18 in K, 25 in 1st through 5th, 23 in 6th through 8th $6225-$8310

NC enhanced by the diocese

Tripp Burton, Principal Catholic 2002

Myrtle Grove Christian School

806 Piner Road Wilmington, NC 28409

Coastal Christian High School

1150 The King’s Highway Wilmington, NC 28409

Friends School of Wilmington

350 Peiffer Ave./207 Pine Grove Drive Wilmington, NC 28409

St. Mary Catholic School

217 S. Fourth St. Wilmington, NC 28401

392-2067 www.mgcs.org

395-9995 www.coastalchristian.net

792-1811/791-8221 www.fsow.org

762-5491, ext. 140 www.thestmaryschool.org

Leland Christian Academy

517 Village Road Leland, NC 28451 371-0688 www.lelandchristianacademy.org

New Horizons Elementary School

3705 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28412 392-5209 www.newhorizonselementary.org

Calvary Christian School

423 N. 23rd St. Wilmington, NC 28405 343-1565 www.calvarychristianwilmington.com

The Hill School of Wilmington

3333 Jaeckle Drive, Suite 140 Wilmington, NC 28403 685-3734 www.hillschoolofwilmington.org

Southeastern Autism Academy

3114 Randall Parkway, Suite 4 Wilmington, NC 28403

769-4586 www.oasisnc.org

List is based on voluntary responses to a Business Journal survey. 334 321

307 289

192 195

165 190

145 —

90 90

78 99

53 52

26 N/A 42 10

20 11

18 7

12 8

35 7

10 6

13 5

8 0

5 1 14:1

15:1 PreK-8

9-12 17 PK $2,260-$4,625; K-8 $8,250-$9,675

Christ centered, liberal arts curriculum with STEM integration, outdoor learning and experiential learning. Dirk Mroczek, Head of School

Accredited by ACSI and Cognia Members of NCAIS 1982

17 $9,144 College preparatory

Brenda McCombie, Head of School ACSI, Advanced ED, NCISAA 2005

8:1; 18 month – 2.5 years old classroom 5:1

18 months old-8th grade 15 $6,285 - $13,520 Montessori and Inquiry based Brenda Esch, Head of School Independent, Accredited by NAIS, NCAIS, SAIS, FCE 1994

PK - 4th 1:10, 5th 8th 1:20 PreK-8th grade

20-22 $3,170-$7,320 State of N.C., Diocese of Raleigh Joyce Price, Principal Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh 1869

8:1 Infant-K 16 $4,170-$9,720 A Beka Book, Bob Jones Jill Barbee, Director ACSI 2001

K-2nd=18:2, 2nd-5th=12-15:1 K-5

10:1 PreK3 - 12th

4:1

4:1 1-8

K-12

16 8,600

5 $2,900 - $5,600

4 $11,175

4-8 21,000 Provide an academically challenging, developmentally appropriate learning environment that prepares our students to be critical thinkers, proactive problem solvers, and selfconfident leaders Donna Clark, Director None 1983

Bob Jones University (majority) and A Beka (supplemental), others Donnie Lovett, Senior Pastor and School Administrator Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) and N.C. Christian School Association (NCCSA) 1991

Multi-sensory, structured language approach to reading, writing and math for students with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder Susan Harrell, Executive Director

The Hill Learning Center (Durham); members of IDA, LDA and CEC 2009

Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Enrichments, and Social Skills. We use a variety of materials and strategies to individualize educational programs for students with autism. Erika Merriman, Executive Director OASIS NC 2011

Reader’s Guide

BizLeads is a collection of information gathered from greater Wilmington courthouses, state government offices and informational websites. These listings are intended to help the business community find new customers and stay on top of happenings with current customers, vendors and competitors.

New Corporations lists firms that were recently incorporated in the state of North Carolina. All information is gathered from the North Carolina Secretary of State website. Addresses listed may not be the actual address of the business.

NEW CORPS NOV. 16- DEC. 21

113 NE 57TH STREET LLC 1424 N Howe St Southport 28461 Agent: Ryan W. Johnson

130 RAMGATE ROAD LLC 5228 U.S. 421 N. Wilmington 28401 Agent: Chris Wilhoit

1305 MACKEREL TOWNHOMES OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. 1009 N Lake Park Blvd Suite A3 Carolina Beach 28428 Agent: Ned M Barnes

18 OCEANIC LLC 265 Racine Dr Ste 104 Wilmington 28403 Agent: J C Hearne II

24-7 DRYWALL RESTORATION LLC 219 Old Fayetteville Rd Leland 28451 Agent: Marco A Gutierrez Ghersi

3315 HOLDINGS LLC 4410 Purviance Ave Wilmington 28409 Agent: Steve Lewis West

556 JABBERTOWN LLC 1 N Front Street Wilmington 28401 Agent: Nader A Abdelhamid

713 N. ANDERSON DRIVE LLC 7036 Airlie Oaks Lane Wilmington 28403 Agent: Emma H Currigan

8981 GROUP LLC 8981 Stephens Church Rd Wilmington 28411 Agent: Anita Tyre

919 CASTLE LLC 18 Palmetto Drive Wrightsville Beach 28480 Agent: David A. Spetrino Jr Garcia

A+ BRUSHWHACKERS INC. 575 Turnpike Road SW Supply 28462 Agent: Miguel E Melendres

ABM VENTURES LTD. 557 Garden Terrace Drive #204 Wilmington 28405 Agent: Andrew B Mayer

ACHEVIA SYSTEMS LLC 1907 Fenwick Place Wilmington 28403 Agent: James Williams

ACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC 135 Fairview Rd Leland 28451 Agent: Martin Stephan Eichert

AHH HELL FARM INC 114 SW 14th St. Oak Island 28465 Agent: Penny Webster

AI INVESTORS LLC 7112 Farrington Farms Drive Wilmington 28411 Agent: Takia S Carraway

ALAN’S CONSTRUCTION LLC 219 S Kerr Ave Lot 2 Wilmington 28403 Agent: Felipe Cortes Hernandez

ALLEN REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC 5305 Petrel Ct Wilmington 28409 Agent: Jason A Allen

ALLEN’S HOME SERVICES LLC 120 Lehigh Road Wilmington 28412 Agent: Elwood Norris Jr

ALR PROPERTIES LLC 4151 Donnelly Lane Wilmington 28409 Agent: Anthony Reese

ALTOBELLO REAL ESTATE LLC 321 Dogwood Ln Hampstead 28443 Agent: AltoStat Consulting LLC 9134 Oldfield Road NW Calabash 28467-2315 Agent: Cynthia Lewis

ALWAYS REAL KREATIONS LLC 604 Trevis Ln. Wilmington 28412-3268 Agent: Andrea Yalawnda Brewington

AMERICAN GREEN LANDSCAPING LLC 1505 Roane Dr Wilmington 28405 Agent: Esau Urias Toj Lopez

AMIGOS PAINTING LLC 5233 Castle Hayne Rd Castle Hayne 28429 Agent: Jeeseka Morales

AND VIS LLC 2812 Columbia Avenue Wilmington 28403 Agent: Andrew Vissering

ANGEL BOD L.L.C. 109 Sundance Circle Hampstead 28443 Agent: Matthew Greene

ANSLEY PROPERTIES LLC 1904 Scotts Hill Loop Rd Wilmington 28411 Agent: Victor K. Ansley

ARIA PARIS APPAREL L.L.C. 222 Dapple Ct Wilmington 28403 Agent: Shantar Waddell

ARMALOG LLC 5711 Monroe Lane Topsail Beach 28445 Agent: Scott R Johnson

ARRIETA PAINTING LLC 4910 Bridger Rd Unit 15 Shallotte 28470 Agent: Laura Baez

ART BY TAZZA LLC 1315 Pinfish Lane Carolina Beach 28428 Agent: Tammy Tyre Woditschka

ASIRTA CONSULTANTS LLC 563 Windstar Ln Wilmington 28411 Agent: Richard Suhr

ASPERIAM PROJECT CONSULTANTS LLC 609-A Piner Rd #1036 Wilmington 28409 Agent: Marcus Alfonzo Bowens

ATLANTIC WAVES CLEANING & LINENS LLC 5009 Out Island Drive Wilmington 28409 Agent: Alicia Sue Nelson

ATP REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC. 1033 Club Ct Belville 28451 Agent: Thomas Hume Phillips Jr

B & B’S TREE SERVICE LLC 2202 Oakley Rd TRLR 2 Castle Hayne 28429 Agent: Budd James Cleaveland L.L.C. 411 W Ashe St. Burgaw 28425 Agent: Patrick Stephens

BACKFLOW SAFETY L.L.C. 123 Dow Ave Carolina Beach 28428 Agent: Ronald Richard Knopf Jr

BACKLASH TRADING LLC 3901 Meeting Place Southport 28461 Agent: Philip Carmen Turturici Jr.

BAD BUOY ICE CREAM AND GOLF LLC 393 Lockwood Folly Road SE Bolivia 28422 Agent: Chelsea Ellis

BAD BUOY LAND HOLDINGS LLC 393 Lockwood Folly Road SE Bolivia 28422 Agent: Terin Ellis

BANKS CHANNEL INVESTMENTS LLC 13775 Hwy 50 Surf City 28445 Agent: Kathy R Blackburn

BARGE & MORMAN HOLDINGS LLC 707 Chablis Way Wilmington 28411 Agent: Ben Morman

BARMADE PROJECT LLC 205 Keaton Ave Wilmington 28403 Agent: April Zansitis Glaspie

BARRY EAGLE REALTY LLC 1240 Porches Dr Wilmington 28409 Agent: Barry Wayne Eagle

BATTI CINQUE LLC 2717 Warlick Drive Wilmington 28409 Agent: Travis Hunter

BBLS HAIR BOUTIQUE LLC 2833 Bloomfield Lane Unit 106 Wilmington 28412 Agent: Patrice C Simmons

BCC ENTERPRISES INC. 1921 Chestnut Street Wilmington 28405 Agent: Baxter Cheek

BEACHHAPPYLLC 209 E First Street Ocean Isle Beach 28469 Agent: Kyle T Pope

BEACHSIDE 108 L.L.C. 116 Sea Oaks Drive Surf City 28445 Agent: Kim S Quinn

BEEPY TOWN INC. 814 N 3rd Str Apt 111 Wilmington 28401 Agent: Justin Linville

BENNETT REALTY RESOURCES LLC 821 Orange Street Wilmington 28401 Agent: Adam Bennett 3 Grove Ct Bald Head Island 28461 Agent: Jeffrey J Kenney

BIRD’S-EYE VIEW L.L.C. 451 Slippery Rock Way Carolina Shores 28467 Agent: Ryan Henrickson

BLACK NAPKIN PROPERTIES LLC 115 Westbrook Drive Wilmington 28405 Agent: Justin Kelvin Haywood Jr

BLACK RIVER WELDING LLC 980 Beattys Bridge Rd Atkinson 28421 Agent: Billy Edwards

BLACK WOMAN WORKING LLC 1410 Parkview Circle #204 Wilmington 28405 Agent: Sheri Shaw

BLACKWATER CONSTRUCTION AND CUSTOM WOODWORKING LLC 7309 Morley Ct Wilmington 28411 Agent: Melissa Willis

BLAKE FARM MIXED USE OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. 1051 Military Cutoff Rd Suite 210 Wilmington 28405 Agent: Raiford Graham Trask III

BLUE MIND COWORKING LLC 301 Goverment Center Drive Wilmington 28403 Agent: Michael Donlon

BLUE SKY LOAN SIGNING SERVICE CORPORATION 2755 Rose St SW Supply 28462 Agent: Michele Ekarius

BLUEWATER HAVEN LLC 2216 Fox Hunt Lane Wilmington 28405-5258 Agent: Clayton Norman Gsell Mr.

BOAZ MANAGEMENT LLC 8262 Market St Ste 105 Wilmington 28411 Agent: Edwin Charles Marcellino Jr

BRAD BLAKE ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED 5006 Sun Coast Dr Wilmington 28411 Agent: Bradley Phillip Blake

BRAD WOLF LMFT PLLC 3819 Park Avenue Wilmington 28403 Agent: GM Entity Services Inc.

BRADLEY BROKERAGE LLC 121 Marshfield Dr Wilmington 28411 Agent: Tameca Bradley Agent: Brandon Glenn Kandare

BREITCAP HOLDINGS LLC 3104 Rivendell Place Wilmington 28411 Agent: Michael Breitfeller

BRENDLE’S ENTERPRISES LLC 348 Harris Swamp Rd SE Bolivia 28422 Agent: Thomas Mitchell Brendle

BREXX BOUTIQUE LLC 2161 Brookstone Dr SE Bolivia 28422 Agent: Alexis Armstrong

BRI CLEANZ LLC 9134 Southern Blvd SE Winnabow 28479 Agent: Briannca Kellam

BRIDGES CONSULTING L.L.C. 1549 Factory Rd Hampstead 28443 Agent: Jonathan Quinn Bridges

BROTHERS UNITED INVESTMENT GROUP L.L.C. 314 Walnut St Suite 100 Wilmington 28401 Agent: Addison Palanza

BTHH HOLDINGS LLC 1538 Kings Landing Rd Hampstead 28443 Agent: Travis Hedgepeth

C5 VENTURES INC 1350 Riverview Dr SW Shallotte 28470 Agent: Christina Martin

CABBAGE INLET PROPERTIES LLC 33 Pelican Point Road Wilmington 28409 Agent: Doan Christian Laursen

CAPE FEAR ADVENTURE COMPANY L.L.C. 110 Cromwell Circle Wilmington 28409 Agent: Austin D Adams

CAPE FEAR BOAT SMITH L.L.C. 6404 Sentry Oaks Drive Wilmington 28409 Agent: Kendall McGowan

CAPE FEAR COLLECTIVE IMPACT OPPORTUNITY 1 LLC 157 Fairfield Drive Wilmington 28401 Agent: Collective Impact in New Hanover County Inc.

CAPE FEAR VIRTUAL INC. 734 Chablis Way Wilmington 28411 Agent: William S Wood

CARL MEEKS LLC 8817 Tilbury Drive Wilmington 28411 Agent: Chad Hogston

CAROLINA HEALTH & WELLNESS L.L.C. 4312 Fern Bluff Lane Wilmington 28409 Agent: Douglas A. Scholer SAFETY LLC 125 Propeller Pt NE Leland 28451 Agent: Mathew Wayne Cox

CAROLINA SHINE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLC 110 Howard’s Hill Kure Beach 28449 Agent: Saylor H Vann

CATERPILLAR CREW INDUSTRIES LLC 3811 Peachtree Ave Ste 200 Wilmington 28403 Agent: Tony Stroud

CDUG ENTERPRISES LLC 635 Myrtle Landing Pl Wilmington 28409 Agent: Christopher Duggins

CHAMPS EXPRESS LLC 323 Long Leaf Dr. Hampstead 28443 Agent: Gardner L. Kealon Jr.

CHANNEL AVENUE LLC 2360 Ocean Point Drive Wilmington 28405 Agent: Jessica S. Schreiber

CHARLES R. BIGGERSTAFF DDS I PLLC 1300 S. Dickinson Drive Leland 28451 Agent: Charles R. Biggerstaff

CHECKMATE HOLDINGS LLC 8701 Abbey Glen Way Wilmington 28411 Agent: Daniel Timothy Check

CHRISTIAN FOUNDATIONS LLC 7615 Myrtle Grove Road Wilmington 28409 Agent: Rodney W. Fowler

CHRISTMAS PAJAMA STORE LLC 1329 Pembroke Jones Dr Wilmington 28405 Agent: Logan Chadwick

CHUCOS A & B PAINTING LLC 5233 Castle Hayne Road Castle Hayne 28429 Agent: Jeeseka Morales

CJM INVESTMENTS L.L.C. 314 Walnut St Ste 100 Wilmington 28401 Agent: Addison Palanza

CK CONCORD LLC 3414 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington 28403 Agent: Matthew S Cunningham

CLAYBROOKE LLC 916 Cicada Court Wilmington 28405 Agent: Hank Harris

CLEAR LAKE DIVING HOLDINGS LLC 5917 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington 28403 Agent: Shawn Nasseri SERVICES NETWORK LLC 1213 Culbreth Drive Wilmington 28405 Agent: Brian C. Wilson

COASTAL CLEANING SUPPLIES LLC 25240 Hwy 17 North Hampstead 28443 Agent: Eve Biscardi

COASTAL GROUND SOLUTIONS L.L.C. 130 Tylers Cove Way Winnabow 28479 Agent: Nyguah Robbins

COASTAL HOME DESIGN LLC 6420 Amsterdam Way Suite A Wilmington 28405 Agent: Amanda Baker

COASTAL TRANSFORMATION INC. 143 Ransom Drive Hampstead 28443 Agent: Lisa T Dollbaum

CONNER & COLE PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LLC 1311 Shenandoah St Wilmington 28411 Agent: Tyrone Edwards

CREATING IMPACT INC. 1991 Kings Landing Rd Hampstead 28443 Agent: Dody Jordahl

CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP INC 4306 Fireside Ct Wilmington 28412 Agent: Sabrina F Dively

CS ROBERSON LLC 617 Sandfiddler Pointe Road Wilmington 28409 Agent: Mary Ann Roberson

CUSTOM-2-FIT-U LLC 3117 Enterprise Dr Apt K3 Wilmington 28405 Agent: Tiara Nicole Grady

CYD CONSTRUCTION SERVICE LLC 1906 Colwell Ave Wilmington 28403 Agent: Darlin Samuel Flores Polanco

CYPRESS HOUSE LLC 233 Beech Street Wilmington 28405 Agent: Gillian Deni Ferguson

CZUFIN CONSULTING LLC 2917 Hydrangea Place Wilmington 28403 Agent: David M. Czufin

D&J DRYWALL SERVICES LLC 3115 Wrightsville Ave Ste F-5 Wilmington 28403-4111 Agent: Paz Trinidad Lopez

DANIELS FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC 2927 Chestnut St Wilmington 28405 Agent: Wallace L Fisher

1039 Sun Skipper Ln Leland 28451 Agent: Deborah Cecelia McKoy-Phillips

DC WALLCOVERINGS LLC 504 Sericea Court Wilmington 28412 Agent: David L Clark

DEADLY MORTGAGE LLC 1080 Saint Joseph St Carolina Beach 28428 Agent: Collective Film Group LLC

DELIVERY CONCEPTS EAST LLC 410 Lakeview Drive Hampstead 28443 Agent: Patricia M Homa

DEMBO MANAGEMENT INC 5700 Oleander Drive Wilmington 28403 Agent: Brandon Dembowiak

DISTRICT 7 BARBERSHOP LLC 1645 Pierce St SW Ocean Isle Beach 28469 Agent: Kendall Chase Miller

DK LAND & TIMBER LLC 600 Mohawk Road Southport 28461 Agent: Derrick Walker Shelor

DLC TRANSPORT XPRESS LLC 206 Sunshine Road Burgaw 28425 Agent: Daniel Coles

DMR ELECTRIC SERVICES LLC 1688 Datchet La SE Bolivia 28422 Agent: Michael Ruggiero

DMRW1 LLC 5103 Lancome Ct Wilmington 28409 Agent: Franklin R. Williams

DOWN EAST PRO WASH LLC 256 Silver Sloop Way Carolina Beach 28428 Agent: Brandon Holliday

DP MOTOR GROUP LLC 3401-1 Enterprise Drive Wilmington 28405 Agent: Dalton Petersen

DQK HOLDINGS INC. 1430 Commonwealth Drive Ste 302 Wilmington 28403 Agent: Dakota Knight

DRIFTWOOD QUALITY HOMES LLC 240 Mallard Bay Rd Hampstead 28443 Agent: Jack Brown

DUAL PALMS PROPERTIES LLC 1424 N Howe St Southport 28461 Agent: Ryan W. Johnson

DYLAN SHORT LLC 1241 Cross Water Cir Leland 28451 Agent: Dylan Short INC 3667 Echo Farms Blvd Wilmington 28412 Agent: Mary C. Emmerson

EARLY BIRD FILMS CO. 423 S 5th Avenue Unit A Wilmington 28401 Agent: Jennifer Slattery

ELAYNE LLC 7217 Konlack Ct Wilmington 28411 Agent: Antonio Jenkins

ENLIGHTENED ESTHETICS LLC 363 W. Huckleberry Way Rocky Point 28457 Agent: Madeleine Prado Mauch

ENOCH HOLDINGS LLC 707 Chablis Way Wilmington 28411 Agent: Ryan Enoch Morman

ERIKA BEATTIE REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC 1576 Sand Harbor Circle Ocean Isle Beach 28469 Agent: Erika Beattie

EVF LLC 5329 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington 28403 Agent: Jessica Bichler

EZ PASS 2 OF WILMINGTON INC. 1929 Oleander Dr Ste D Wilmington 28403 Agent: Fawzi Kassim

FAMILY OF BELIEVERS MINISTRY 366 Knollwood Dr Hampstead 28443 Agent: Jacqueline Morrisey

FARM 138 LLC 1 Craven Street Ocean Isle Beach 28469-7634 Agent: Brian Dayton Smith

FEROCE HOLDINGS LLC 1107 Middle Sound Loop Rd Wilmington 28411 Agent: Ellis Tinsley III

FINLEY FARMS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. 211 Racine Dr Suite 101 Wilmington 28403 Agent: Scott Bowser

FIVE STAR GREEN CLEAN LLC 410 Lakeview Dr Hampstead 28443 Agent: Patricia M Homa

FLOW-JO LLC 19618 U S Highway 17 North Hampstead 28443 Agent: Michael Hampton Stephens Jr.

FLY DOT FISHING INC. 6105 Sweet Gum Drive Wilmington 28409 Agent: Louis Phillip Thebault Hampstead 28443 Agent: Holli Miner

G-TECH LLC 1904 Eastwood Road Ste 310A Wilmington 28403 Agent: Russell D. Nugent

G. T. B. LLC 1 Sun Court Carolina Shores 28467 Agent: Graeme T. Black

G.H. MITCHELL & ASSOCIATES LLC 1806 Hawthorne Rd Wilmington 28403 Agent: Graham Mitchell

GENEVA BIOSTATISTICS LLC 7324 Orchard Trace Wilmington 28409 Agent: David Norman Ikle

GESTALT NETWORK SYSTEMS LLC 5244 N College Rd. Castle Hayne 28429 Agent: Andrew Mitchell

GIBSONS INSTALLATION LLC 738 Ocean Hwy E Bolivia 28422 Agent: Christopher Gabriel Gibson

GLENDA FUENTES PAINTING SERVICES LLC 3115 Wrightsville Ave Suite F Wilmington 28403 Agent: Roman Martinez

GRAHAM NOTARY LLC 147 Watersfield Rd Leland 28451 Agent: Betsy Graham

GRAZICKEY PROPERTIES LLC 13471 US Highway 17 Hampstead 28443 Agent: Vincent Graziano

GREENVILLE MANOR LLC 3819 Park Avenue Wilmington 28403 Agent: GM Entity Services Inc.

HAPPINESS SHEARS LLC 2021 Burnett Blvd Wilmington 28401 Agent: Ivy Miller

HAYES TRANSPORT LLC 379 Halfway Branch School Rd. Atkinson 28421 Agent: Joseph Hayes Jr.

HAYGOOD VENTURES LLC 8825 Tilbury Drive Wilmington 28411 Agent: John Haygood

HIGH DEFINITION PAINTING LLC 355 Virginia Avenue Wilmington 28401 Agent: Timothy M Lage

HIGH PITCH ROOFING LLC 108 S Sea Lily Ct Hampstead 28443 Agent: John Long HIGH TIDE HANDYMAN LLC 4565 Exuma Ln Wilmington 28412 Agent: Nicholas E Baker

HINESIGHT CHARTERS L.L.C. 5428 Eagles Nest Dr Wilmington 28409 Agent: Michael Hines

HOLOMAN LAW PLLC 232 Causeway Drive Wrightsville Beach 28480 Agent: M. Justin Holoman

HOLY MOLY CLEANING INC. 2920 Vinton St SW Supply 28462 Agent: Angela W. Wolford

HORSES AND HEROES NC 4265 Crooms Bridge Rd. Burgaw 28425 Agent: Elliot S. Stevens

HUNTERZANE INVESTMENTS LLC 5700 Oleander Dr. Wilmington 28403 Agent: Rick E. Graves

HYDRANGEA WAY LLC 115 N 3rd St Suite 301 Wilmington 28401 Agent: Thomas G Varnum

IDLE NOMAD LLC 121 N Shore Dr Surf City 28445 Agent: Audrey Little

IMAGINE ACADEMY L.L.C. 1012 S 6th Street Wilmington 28401 Agent: Charnita Lateass Hansley

INTEGRAL COMMERCIAL GROUP LLC 1001 Military Cutoff Rd Ste101 Wilmington 28405-4377 Agent: Adam Nicholas

INTEGRITY PROPERTY INSPECTIONS LLC 831 Royal Tern Drive Hampstead 28443 Agent: Denise Calo

ISLAND LIFE MEDIA LLC 6885 Beach Dr SW Ocean Isle Beach 28469 Agent: Gary Pope

J LEE INSTALLATIONS LLC 5322 Pasha Drive Wilmington 28409 Agent: Joshua Heath Lee

J&A SOUTH DEVELOPMENT LLC 2761 NC Highway 210 E Unit G 120 Hampstead 28443 Agent: Off Shore East Construction Company Inc.

JABKANN PROPERTIES LLC 3409 Amber Drive Wilmington 28409 Agent: Anthony Bruce Parnell Agent: John Lee Kaster Sr.

JCCRIS CONSULTING CORPORATION 3656 Players Club Drive Southport 28461 Agent: John George Cristos

JESUS AND FRIENDS INTERFAITH MINISTRIES 111 Plantation Passage Drive Bolivia 28422 Agent: Steven E. Schultz Sr

JEYTEK SOLUTIONS LLC 4 Edinburgh Dr Shallotte 28470 Agent: Kurt Todd

JIM LONG TRADING L.L.C. 208 Whitehill Road Leland 28451 Agent: Jim Long

JOHNSON LEGAL PLLC 8721 Lincolnshire Lane Wilmington 28411 Agent: Shane Johnson

JORDYNWITHAY LLC 1392 Gracies Way NE Leland 28451 Agent: Kimberly Renee Lamberth

JOSE GUITY BARRIOS FRAMING SERVICES LLC 3417 Willshire Blvd Apt 101 Wilmington 28403 Agent: Ana Florinda Guity Bernardez

JPOD ADVISORY GROUP LLC 13 Richmond St Ocean Isle Beach 28469 Agent: Joshua J Podczervinski

JRM PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC 1306 N 23rd St Wilmington 28405 Agent: Jimmy Mansfield

JULIE ANDERSON REAL ESTATE LLC 246 Morning View Way Leland 28451 Agent: Julie C Anderson

JUST A SMALL JOB LLC 4491 Little Prong Rd NW Ash 28420 Agent: John Andre Frink

K&G TRUCKING SERVICE LLC 508 Mill Creek Court Apt. C Wilmington 28403 Agent: Geovanni Antonio Lopez

KATHY WEBB REAL ESTATE LLC 2001 Live Oak Parkway S Wilmington 28403 Agent: Julia Kathy Webb

KEN KLOSTERMAN MASSAGE THERAPY LLC 107 Triton Lane Surf City 28445 Agent: Ken Klosterman KIMBERLY S BROWN REALTY LLC 1325 Williamsburg Court Wilmington 28411 Agent: Kimberly S Brown

KIMSPIRATION LLC 600 McKenzie Circle Southport 28461 Agent: Kimberly D Aycock

KING STREET LLC 3877 U.S. Highway 421 N Unit 110 Wilmington 28401 Agent: Jonathan King

KINGFISHER OUTDOOR ADVENTURES INC 4117 Appleton Way Wilmington 28412 Agent: Deanne Chryst

KND INNOVATIVE VENTURES LLC 1553 Maple Ridge Road Wilmington 28411 Agent: Kelli N Davis

KNOLLWOOD GROUP LLC 3877 U.S. Highway 421 N Unit 110 Wilmington 28401 Agent: Jonathan King

KR HUFF CONSULTING LLC 210 Windy Hills Dr Wilmington 28409 Agent: Kurt Randall Huff

KT LELAND PROPERTIES LLC 110 Seapath Estates Wrightsville Beach 28480 Agent: Tonia Goudarzi

L & A POULTRY AND LITTER MANAGEMENT INC 1945 Anderson Rd Watha 28478 Agent: Luis Alberto Espinoza Alonzo

L WILBUN DESIGNS LLC 105 Live Oak Drive Leland 28451 Agent: Lauren Wilbun

LADY A SPEECH PLLC 4605 Fairview Drive Wilmington 28412 Agent: Adrianne Ranck

LANIE RESTORATION L.L.C. 1227 Pinfish Lane Carolina Beach 28428 Agent: Stephanie Hunt

LARSEN LEGACY LLC 216 Southern Blvd Wilmington 28401 Agent: J. F. Larsen

LAVISHLY BEAUTIFUL LLC 1002 N Mulberry Rd NW Shallotte 28470 Agent: Brandeon King

LEGACY ELITE PRODUCTS LLC 315 Dawson St Wilmington 28401 Agent: Tyler Broughton

LEGACY KNITTING LLC 3310 Kittyhawk Road Suite 100 Wilmington 28405 Agent: Jon Carne 3414 Wrightsville Ave Wilmington 28403 Agent: Robbie B. Parker

LISTER LOGISTICS LLC 245 S Kerr Avenue Apt 203 Wilmington 28403-2018 Agent: Eric Lister

LITTLEJOHN FAMILY LLC 1444 Dunes Blvd Ocean Isle Beach 28469 Agent: Kevin Littlejohn

LIVE OAK TREES LLC 3901 Aspen Road Castle Hayne 28429 Agent: James L Batey

LIVNLOU L.L.C. 516 S 8th St Wilmington 28401 Agent: Louisa D Murray

LKH PROPERTIES OF HARNETT COUNTY LLC 219 Cabbage Inlet Lane Wilmington 28409 Agent: Rudy Howard

LORELEI FILM L.L.C. 507 N 5th Ave Wilmington 28401 Agent: Erika Edwards

LUXURY COASTAL CLEAN LLC 6040 Wrightsville Ave Wilmington 28403 Agent: Dylan D Killane

LYFELOOKS BOUTIQUE LLC 4201 Castle Hayne Rd Castle Hayne 28429 Agent: Ambrosia Johnson

LYONS CONTRACTOR SERVICES LLC 1015 Nutt St Apt. 401 Wilmington 28401 Agent: Jeffrey P Lyons

M&T CUSTOM HOMES INC 411 Nicks Way Unit A Southport 28461 Agent: Matt Watson

MACGREGOR GROUP PARTNERS LLC 7904 Flip Flop Lane Wilmington 28409 Agent: Stuart Gibb

MAKI HOLDINGS LLC 2109 Whiskey Branch Dr Wilmington 28409 Agent: Paul Maki

MANX CONSTRUCTION LLC 4532 Yester Oak Drive Wilmington 28405 Agent: Samuel Rodriguez Doblado

MATTHEW STEINER R/E INC. 641 Long Leaf Acres Dr Wilmington 28405 Agent: Matthew Steiner

MCBRIDE CONTRACTING LLC 554 Grande Manor Ct Unit 206 Wilmington 28405-4387 Agent: Ryan McBride

MCCULLOUGH ENTERPRISES INC. 404 W Island View Drive Hampstead 28443 Agent: Todd McCullough

MCKEITHAN HOLDINGS LLC 249 Galloway Rd NE Bolivia 28422 Agent: Steven Lee Glass

MEINHEIT CONSULTING LLC 7420 Orchard Trace Wilmington 28409 Agent: Hillary Meinheit

METRO TECH REPS LLC 929 Baldwin Park Dr Wilmington 28411 Agent: Toby Daschbach

MIDWAY PARKING LLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road Suite 306 Wilmington 28403 Agent: Jay B. Maready

MILES OF CARE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC 7101 Cape Harbor Drive Apt J Wilmington 28411 Agent: Monisha Robinson

MISS ANNIE’S PLACE LLC 2022 W Sea Aire Cnl SW Supply 28462 Agent: Annie R. Schilling

MKU REAL ESTATE LLC 1306 Snapper Lane A Carolina Beach 28428 Agent: Michael Urti

MNN LLC 201 US-117 Burgaw 28425 Agent: Mohaimen Al-Isawi

MOMENTUM MOVING AND STORAGE LLC 42 Wilmington Ave Wilmington 28403 Agent: Marcus Scarborough Spencer Jr.

MOTHER AFRICA’S ESSENTIALS LLC 101 Apple Rd Castle Hayne 28429 Agent: Della Cooper

MOTTA HOLDINGS LLC 4631 McClelland Drive Unit 202 Wilmington 28405 Agent: Stephen Motta

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Fitness Centers Ranked by number of active members

NAME ADDRESS PHONE EMAIL WEBSITE YMCA of Southeastern NC 2710 Market St./709 George Anderson Drive/ 7207 Ogden Business Lane Wilmington, NC 28403/28412/28411 251-9622

NO. OF LOCAL MEMBERS/ NO. OF PERSONAL TRAINERS/ NO. OF LOCATIONS

10,298 7 4

INITIATION FEE/ MONTHLY DUES/ BASE ANNUAL DUES

$25-$100 $28+ $336+

www.ymcasenc.org

Anytime Fitness

25060 New Centre Drive/3715 Patriot Way Wilmington, NC 28403/28412 933-0101 wilmingtonnc@anytimefitness.com 5,500 12 2 0 $32-$40 0 anytimefitness.com

Axis Fitness + Training

31904 Eastwood Road, Suite 105 Wilmington, NC 28403 210-6164 admin@axisfitnesstraining.com 2,100 9 3 axisfitnesstraining.com

Orangetheory Fitness

6800 Parker Farm Drive/1412 Barclay Pointe

4Blvd., Suite 1002 1,224 $0 Wilmington, NC 28405/28412 8 $69-$169 660-0933 2 $0 ashtyn.allie@otgrowthpartners.com www.orangetheory.com

YWCA Lower Cape Fear

52815 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28412 799-6820 communications@ywca-lowercapefear.org 970 N/A 1 Varies $25-$55 www.ywca-lowercapefear.org

Crest Fitness

61962 Eastwood Road Wilmington, NC 28403 509-3044 nick@crestfitness.com 600 10 1 $99 $59 www.crestfitness.com List is based on voluntary responses to a Business Journal survey. Planet Fitness and O2 Fitness declined to release membership figures.

SERVICES OFFERED/ HOURS

Membership includes access to state-of-the-art wellness facilities, indoor pools, gymnasiums, athletic fields and outdoor track as well as more than 100 group exercise class each week. Other offerings include child care, group exercise, aquatics, health & wellness programs, sports & recreation, senior programs and family programs. 5 a.m.-10 p.m. (hours vary by branch and day)

OWNER/ MANAGER/ YEAR LOCALLY FOUNDED

Dick Jones President and CEO 1887

Fitness, training, nutritional guidance, classes 24/7

Ashlee Uebele General Manager 2015

Services include personal and group training, nutrition, showers and towel service; child care offered at certain locations. Hours vary by location

Group fitness, personal training Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.-12 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Year-round Aquatics programs offered: swim lessons for all ages, water aerobics, lap swim, Barracudas Swim Team, YDubTri Club-official USA Triathlon Club, Flow Motion-fitness program for survivors of breast cancer, lifeguarding and recertification classes Mon.-Thurs. 5:30 a.m.-7:15 p.m.; Fri. 5:30 a.m. -3:15 p.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.- 1:45 p.m. Mike Barnhart Owner Isaiah Schafer, Hampstead team leader 2015

Kristie Shifflette Matt Shifflette Owners Ashtyn Allie Regional manager 2016

Velva Jenkins CEO Lance Tate Aquatics Director 1914

Fitness coaching, personal training memberships, group exercise, small group personal training, fruit smoothies, Zumba, yoga, pilates, TRX, Barre Fit, nutrition counseling Mon.- Sun 4 a.m.-11 p.m.

Nick and Wanda Kentrolis President and Vice President 1984

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| 2021 GOALS

New Year’s outlook in their own words

STAFF REPORTS

Each year the Greater Wilmington Business Journal publishes a Book on Business, an annual reference guide to the local market.

For the publication, the Business Journal asks several of the region’s economic development groups and organizations that are economic drivers to check in with a recap of what happened in the past year and what they expect for 2021.

Here are excerpts of some of their reports, in their own words.

WILMINGTON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TOP OFFICIAL: Scott Satterfield, CEO 2021 GOALS • Promote: “WBD will actively engage in ally, investor

Satterfield and partnership development, outreach and education that effectively promote and improve the region, its economic assets, business interests and quality of life.” • Retain: “WBD will endeavor to support the existing businesses of Greater Wilmington and the jobs they represent.” • Recruit: “WBD will aggressively deploy outreach tools to showcase Greater Wilmington as a destination for high-quality economic investors.”

WILMINGTON DOWNTOWN INC. TOP OFFICIAL: Holly Childs, president and CEO 2021 GOALS • Continue to refine MSD operations to better serve all

Childs downtown constituency groups • Launch microloan program to assist small businesses in downtown • Identify and spearhead key economic downtown development projects in collaboration with the city of Wilmington and New Hanover County • Build closer ties with affiliate groups such as Wilmington Business Development, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, Wilmington International Airport and other such organizations. BRUNSWICK COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOP OFFICIAL: Bill Early, executive director 2021 GOALS • Complete water extensions to Mid-Atlantic Early Industrial Rail Park and International Logistics Park • Finish International Commerce Center [second-quarter target for finishing the spec building’s shell] and pursue a second one • Initiate new digital-marketing campaign

NORTH CAROLINA’S SOUTHEAST TOP OFFICIAL: Steve Yost, president 2021 GOALS Continue implementation of 202124 strategic marketYost ing plan: • Support the creation of 1,350 new jobs through marketing strategies and engagement • Support the creation of $270 million in private investment through marketing strategies and engagement • Encourage 18 company locations to the region through marketing strategies and engagement

WILMINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TOP OFFICIAL: Natalie English, president and CEO 2021 GOALS • Continue work in developing talent pipelines to fill jobs

English in the area’s rapidly growing industries. • Advocate for business through the COVID-19 pandemic • Work on economic recovery initiatives targeted for business owners and employees • Educate and advocate for the business community in the upcoming municipal elections • Advocate for the return of Brunswick County into the Wilmington MSA • Facilitate regional efforts to affect transportation funding and construction

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON TOP OFFICIAL: Jose Sartarelli, chancellor 2021 GOALS • Continue to implement and enhance health and

Satarelli safety protocols to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines. • Continue to collaborate with students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community to develop and implement strategies to address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, including an effective system of accountability • Continue to support and enhance the mission, vision and values outlined in the UNCW Strategic Plan • Build upon R2 designation through enhanced research activities across campus, including an increase in the number and type of research/scholarship doctoral degrees awarded • Enhance scholarships, professorships, research opportunities, academic support services and other efforts to recruit and retain high-quality students and faculty; build on the philanthropic momentum by launching the public phase of the university’s comprehensive campaign • Complete construction of the Student Housing Village, film studies studio, coastal engineering lab and renovations to Congdon Hall

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE TOP OFFICIAL: Jim Morton, president 2021 GOALS • Continue to partner with economic development agencies and public officials in

Morton New Hanover and Pender counties to help attract businesses to the area by providing training for prospective and current employees • Continue to offer customized training programs • Continue to enhance online educational opportunities for post-secondary degrees and economic development • Increase recruiting efforts for minority and underserved populations • Launch an advertising and graphic design associate degree program • CFCC’s Economic and Workforce Development division will introduce several new programs, including local government finance, advanced Yamaha Outboard Motors, introduction to historic construction and advanced motorcycle maintenance

WILMINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ILM) TOP OFFICIAL: Julie Wilsey, airport director 2021 GOALS • Open the expanded gate area for December 2021

Wilsey • Open new concession and amenities in the terminal • Continue the terminal expansion contract 3 (final completion by 2023) • Focus on target destinations for new nonstop service, which includes Boston, Newark and south Florida • Attract a value airline to support inbound tourism • Attract a hotel or warehouse development in the ILM Business Park • Recruit a corporate tenant for the South Ramp redevelopment • Improve wayfinding on airport roadways (delayed in 2020 due to COVID-19 budget reductions)

PORT OF WILMINGTON TOP OFFICIAL: Brian Clark, executive director 2020 GOALS • Improving international supply chain options to the

Clark business community • Make a long-term commitment to port customers by pushing forward with NC Ports’ infrastructure investment plan • Aggressively work with economic development organizations throughout the state to attract new business to the region