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from Greater Wilmington Business Journal - Oct. 16 Issue

by Greater Wilmington Business Journal / WILMA magazine

Real Estate

From CANDIDATES, page 11

still believe this should’ve been a ballot referendum and the process delayed in respect to the pandemic and possible electoral change. Larger monopolies could bring layoffs, higher costs and lower wages. I will protect jobs and get the best deal for taxpayers.” 3. (1) “To restore faith in leadership with improved transparency by shifting meeting times away from 9-5 hours, restoring the agenda meetings and hosting regular town halls to engage the public. (2) Strengthen public education by increasing the local teacher salary supplement as well as support staff yearly supplements. I’m also committed to investments in increased broadband and internet access which is even more necessary with COVID. (3) Smart growth with reduced traffic: sustainably fund WAVE and invest in public transit to get cars off the road, reduce fossil fuel consumption and improve convenience working toward a more rider-friendly, walkable and bikeable community.”

BILL RIVENBARK REPUBLICAN Occupation: Retired Experience: Current New Hanover County school board member Info: facebook.com/billrivenbark4countycommision 1. “To promote economic development, I would ensure our natural resources are protected, support our public schools as well as our institutes of higher learning such as Cape Fear Community College and UNCW. The most desirable employers and organizations want to invest and locate in areas where their employees want to live, their children can get an exceptional education and a well-trained workforce is available. By keeping our air and waterways clean, making our education system the best it can be and supporting a well-trained workforce, we will continue to be seen as a great place to live, work and invest.” 2. “I watched NHRMC born on the backs of our local physicians, citizens and philanthropists. While I’m not a fan of giving that away for a quick payout, I understand in order to continue to meet the needs of our region requires significant financial investment that the hospital isn’t prepared to make. I do support private/public partnerships, and though I’m not fluent in the intricacies, it speaks volumes to me that unanimous decision from the diverse PAG group and 17 of the 18-member NHRMC Board voted in support of moving forward with the Novant/UNC partnership with only one dissenting vote.” 3. (1) “Renew our commitment to ensuring our health, education and human services are funded, efficient and effective for all county residents. This includes fully funding schools and improving the conduit between all departments to ensure our most vulnerable citizens are fully supported in a collaborative fashion. (2) To enhance the partnerships between vocational education and industry, we can make our region a place where our students can get great jobs and attract employers looking for skilled workforces. (3) Preserve and protect our natural resources and quality of living in the area to ensure continued quality of life for all citizens.” SKIP WATKINS REPUBLICAN Occupation: Financial adviser and University of Mount Olive economics instructor Experience: NHC commissioner (2014-18), NHC Board of Elections Info: facebook.com/skipwatkins 1. “Like most communities, New Hanover County wants high-quality jobs. But competition is fierce. We must use our strengths. The county already has a strong incentive plan if needed. We work closely with Wilmington Business Development and related support groups. We have strong banking and pharma startups here and should leverage those. We must sell our quality of life (i.e. beaches, etc.) but also maintain a business friendly environment. We must also encourage existing businesses in their growth.” 2. “The county entered into a three-party contract. All members would have to agree to any changes. None could happen unilaterally. If any party breaks the contract there is a $25 million penalty. I cannot imagine a situation warranting a change unless all three groups agreed.” 3. “(1) To maintain fiscal responsibility. I helped spearhead the first property tax reduction in over 25 years with taxpayers keeping $10 million per year in their pockets and STILL increased education funding. (2) To provide opportunities for everyone via economic growth by partnering with the business community, WBD, community leaders, leaders in education and relevant stakeholders. (3) Basically follow a common sense approach to governing as I did previously as a commissioner.”

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From ELECTION, page 1

“Based off past results and when we’re looking at polling, it’s a little bit more favorable for Trump just relative to the other battleground states,” said Aaron King, political science associate professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. “And so I think in that sense, Trump really needs to win North Carolina because if he loses North Carolina that probably means he also lost some of the other battleground states.”

Drilling down further, New Hanover County specifically is a tossup, according to a New York Times opinion piece about 10 bellwether counties in the U.S.

According to the article, New Hanover County hasn’t voted for a Democrat for president since 1976. But that doesn’t mean Trump will win this year because the county has a lot of the types of voters that have been gravitating toward challenger Joe Biden, the article stated.

Other contests to watch locally include the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners race and the state rematch between Sen. Harper Peterson, D-New Hanover, and former senator Michael Lee.

A race that could affect the U.S. Senate has run into some potential October surprises. Incumbent U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., is being challenged by Cal Cunningham, a Democrat and lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. In recent weeks, Tillis tested positive for COVID-19, and Cunningham became embroiled in allegations of sexting and an extramarital affair.

North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race is drawing even more attention because it could decide which party controls the Senate.

King pointed out that not only have some people already voted via absentee ballots, but voters also in general might justify whatever news story is out there about a candidate they support to continue to support that candidate no matter what.

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COASTAL CAROLINA REFURBISHING LLC 6336 Oleander Drive Suite 4 Wilmington 28403 Agent: Sheri S. Smothers

COASTAL COMPLIANCE LLC 605 E Wilmington St Burgaw 28425 Agent: Suzanne Barnes Price

COASTAL GLASS RESTORATION LLC 209 Smith Ave #2676 Shallotte 28470 Agent: Jonathan Morgan

COASTAL LAND PROPERTIES LLC 5617 Maxwell Place Wilmington 28409 Agent: Kim V. Greene

COASTAL POOLSCAPES LLC 2001 Deer Island Lane Wilmington 28405 Agent: Michael R. Baker Jr.

COASTAL R&R LLC 8720 North Fork Way NE Leland 28451 Agent: Melinda Clary

COASTAL VENDING LLC 1016 Bellerby Cv Leland 28451-9406 Agent: Jane Honeycutt Crowder

COASTAL WOOD CREATIONS LLC 565 Steele Loop Wilmington 27411 Agent: Elven Conrad Smith IV

COUNTRY CLUB MHP LLC 1122 Country Club Rd Wilmington 28403 Agent: Abraham Laham

CREST NC LLC 3500 Oleander Dr Suite F-20 Wilmington 28403 Agent: Kabir Sethi Shallotte 28459 Agent: Samantha Trant

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CSB GLOBAL ENTERPRISE LLC 4776 Atrium Ct Wilmington 28405 Agent: Christopher Shaner Brown

D MORENO LOGISTICS LLC 7410 Whitney Dr Wilmington 28411 Agent: Dany A. Moreno

D.C GENUINE CUSTOM JEWELRY & REPAIRS LLC 221 Westchester Rd Wilmington 28409 Agent: Deshon E Carter

D&D HOME REPAIR LLC 10118 U.S. Highway 117 South Rocky Point 28457 Agent: Christopher Denny

DALEN GROUP INVESTMENTS L.L.C. 7 Pender Street Ocean Isle Beach 28469 Agent: Diane Dalen

DANIEL’S CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING L.L.C. 4046 Carmele Rd. Castle Hayne 28429 Agent: Daniel Santiago Hernandez

DELTA ELEV8 LLC 5105 Gorham Ave Wilmington 28409 Agent: Benjamin Erichsen

DESTINATION DONUTS LLC 8307 Dunes Ridge Place Sunset Beach 28468 Agent: James C Lane

DIASOZO L.L.C 3600 S College Road Suite E 169 Wilmington 28412 Agent: Naja Wah

DISCOVERY INSPECTIONS INC. 6132 Carolina Beach Rd Ste 4 Wilmington 28412 Agent: David W Coefield DIVERGENT TRAVELS LLC 8778 Old River Rd Burgaw 28425 Agent: Montreal T Smith

DOCK & DECK DUDES L.L.C 810 Heartwood Loop Rd NE Leland 28451 Agent: Joleigh Lewis

DON SCANLAN REALTY LLC 8709 Champion Hills Dr Wilmington 28411 Agent: Don Scanlan

DOTSON LAND COMPANY LLC 5877 Lake Joel Dr. Ocean Isle Beach 28469 Agent: Robert Edward Dotson

DOUBLE DOWN PROPERTIES LLC 1424 N. Howe St. Southport 28461 Agent: Ryan W. Johnson

DOUBLE L HOLDINGS LLC 427 Ocean Hwy W Supply 28462 Agent: Angela C. Lewis

Dread Man trucking LLC 14 Diamond Dr Castle Hayne 28429 Agent: Mathis Harrison

DTMT LLC 6328 Wrightsville Ave H6 Wilmington 28403 Agent: Elizabeth N Kuperus

DWOAKLEY INC. 211 W. Bald Head Wynd Bald Head Island 28461 Agent: Douglas W Oakley

EAGLECON MEDICAL DEVICES LLC 8759 Ramsbury Way Wilmington 28411 Agent: Ryan M. Ley

EASTERN CAROLINA HURRICANE PANEL SYSTEMS LLC 685 Bullrush Ct Calabash 28467 Agent: James H. Glemming

EDEN TRANSITIONAL LIVING INC 1039 Saint Johns Church Rd Hampstead 28443 Agent: Robert Guillaume Hagerman

EFB PROPERTIES LLC 2172 Ocean Station Road SW Supply 28462 Agent: Gary L. Boling

ELECTRIC PROPERTIES LLC 6222 Baywood Drive Wilmington 28403 Agent: Mark S Rose

ELIZABETH LAND AND RENTAL LLC 2515 Hidden Pointe Dr Wilmington 28411 Agent: Joseph W Whatley 6328 Wrightsville Ave H6 Wilmington 28403 Agent: Elizabeth N Kuperus

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FISHER COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LLC 5507 Dunmore Road Wilmington 28409 Agent: Gary W. Fisher

Flourish Mental Wellness PLLC 201 N. Front Street Wilmington 28405 Agent: Bethany Tennant

Four Tides Property Service L.L.C 5504 Bernhardt Ct Wilmington 28409 Agent: Corey Quinlan

FRESH PIC’NS FARM & SEAFOOD MARKET LLC 5600 Ocean Hwy Shallotte 28470 Agent: Jeffrey Green

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GARLAND SIMON ENTERPRISES INC. 581 Foxwood Dr Rocky Point 28457 Agent: Garland Simon

GARNET ELECTRICAL LLC 2008 N New River Dr Surf City 28445 Agent: James Leland

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GENERRAGE LLC 5112 Treybrooke Drive Wilmington 28409 Agent: Cameron B Edwards

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GORTON GLOBAL PLASTICS LLC 3650 Bridgewater Dr Southport 28461 Agent: Patrick J Gorton

GP HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC 7627 Lost Tree Road Wilmington 28411 Agent: Argyro Papanikolaou

GRASSY BRANCH FOX PRESERVE LLC 1448 Town Creek Rd NE Leland 28451 Agent: Morris Ray Skipper Jr.

GROVE ACRES LLC 5103 Lancome Ct Wilmington 28409 Agent: Franklin R Williams

GS & SON PROPERTIES LLC 514 3rd Ave S. Kure Beach 28449 Agent: Lonnie G. Segers Jr.

GS BALBINO CONSTRUCTION LLC 112 Kilarny Road Wilmington 28409 Agent: Genese Souza Balbino

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HARMONIC RHYTHM LLC 2396 W Oak Bridge Way NE Leland 28451 Agent: Kathleen E West

HASTEN SERVICES LLC 3243 Seagrass Court Southport 28461 Agent: James Merrill

HAZY DAZE INC. 157 NE 17th St. Oak Island 28465 Agent: Loraine Tammaro

HER I ADORE LLC 4314 Market St. Unit 5 Wilmington 28403 Agent: Delmar Holmes Jr

HOME PLACE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & CARE LLC 898 Wine Cellar Circle Wilmington 28411 Agent: Connie Chalaire

IMPRIMIS INTERNATIONAL LLC 9308-2 Honey Tree Lane Calabash 28467 Agent: Margaret A. Martin-Hord

INGRAM LAND SERVICES INC 281 June Bug Trail SE Bolivia 28422 Agent: Norman Ingram 121 Olde Point Rd Hampstead 28443 Agent: Daniel Benson

INSTITUTE FOR CHILDHOOD PREPAREDNESS LLC 276 Brookshire Place SW Ocean Isle Beach 28469 Agent: Andrew Roszak

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iWash 365 Clinton Laundry LLC 3819 Park Ave Wilmington 28403 Agent: GM Entity Services Inc.

J SMITH CONSULTING LLC 8100 Mason Ridge Lane Wilmington 28409 Agent: Julie Smith

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JEFRO INC 2840 S College Road #455 Wilmington 28412 Agent: Jeffrey Silver

JMT GLOBAL LLC 5006 Carleton Dr Wilmington 28403 Agent: Joseph Matthew Tyner

JOE’S LAND MAINTENANCE INC. 72 Crystal Rd Southport 28461 Agent: Joseph David Southern

JUAN INTERIOR TRIM LLC 4910 Bridger Rd Unit 15 Shallotte 28470 Agent: Laura Baez

JUDGE LEGACY INC. 129 South Palm Dr. Winnabow 28479 Agent: Joseph Bernard Judge

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JUST FOR YOU FLORISTS LLC 10300 Us Hwy 17 Wilmington 28411 Agent: James Thomas

KEELFAM PROPERTIES LLC 2117 New Savannah Road Burgaw 28425 Agent: Mitchell L Keel

KELLY’S MERCANTILE LLC 5230 Rooks Rd Atkinson 28421 Agent: Renee Williamson Bloodworth

KEYSER ST. INVESTMENTS LLC 122 Saltwater Landing Drive Hampstead 28443 Agent: Michael J Rokoski

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LATIN COAST LLC 4910 Bridger Rd SW Unit 15 Shallotte 28470 Agent: Laura Baez

LAUREN GORDY DESIGN LLC 525 Tanbridge Rd Wilmington 28405 Agent: Lauren Gordy

LEAHMAN’S TERMS CO. 702 Mason Knoll Dr Wilmington 28409 Agent: Patrick Leahman

LEANN PETERS COUNSELING PLLC 500 Bishop Drive Hampstead 28443 Agent: Leeann Peters

LEINWAND REAL ESTATE LLC 518 Rose Avenue Wilmington 28403 Agent: P. David Leinwand

LITTLEBIRD PROPERTIES LLC 5901 Offshore Court Wilmington 28409 Agent: Bill Aldridge

LIVE OAK GOLF ACADEMY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 1005 Garden Club Way Leland 28451 Agent: Philip Miley

LONG’S CONSTRUCTION & SOD FARM LLC 2262 Ash Little River Rd NW Ash 28420 Agent: Willie H. Long Jr

LOREM CORP 1417 Canal Drive #2 Carolina Beach 28428 Agent: Kevin Dovel

LOULOU’S WATERFRONT RESTAURANT INC. 427 Ocean Hwy W Supply 28462 Agent: Angela C. Lewis

LOW TIDE STEAKHOUSE LLC 303 Vesta Ct Surf City 28445 Agent: Salvador Souto IV

LUBE-TECH LLC 8631 Golden Glow Way NE Leland 28451 Agent: Eric Smith

LUCKUP LLC 385 Esthwaite Drive SE Leland 28451 Agent: Ross Pitman

LUMINA COTTAGE LLC 1900 Eastwood Road Suite 10 Wilmington 27411 Agent: Ross Tomaselli

MAICOL PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR LLC 509 Cobblestone Dr. Unit 207 Wilmington 28405 Agent: Yesenia Carolina Trochez Pineda

MARSH PARK INVESTMENTS LLC 220 Marsh Oaks Drive Wilmington 28411 Agent: Jeffrey S. Cohen

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Send information about company hires, promotions or awards to editor@wilmingtonbiz.com New role for Williams on commissioners association

Brunswick County Commissioners Chair FRANK WILLIAMS has become president-elect of the N.C. Association of County Commissioners. Williams previously served as second vice president of the association in

Williams 2018 and first vice president in 2019. He will succeed to the office of president in August 2021, officials said. As a Brunswick County commissioner, Williams is in his second term.

Williams also serves as chairman of the Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee and on the boards of the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and Brunswick Business and Industry Development. He was also recently appointed to the National Association of Counties’ International Economic Development Task Force and the Rural Action Caucus Steering Committee, stated the release.

Physicians join NHRMC Physician Group

NHRMC Physician Group – New Hanover Medical Group has welcomed PATRICE EGLINTON to its Ogden office and STEPHANIE HORAN to the Myrtle Grove office. Both physicians are practicing family

Eglinton medicine. Eglinton completed her family medicine residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where she served as chief resident. She earned

Horan a Doctor of Osteo pathic Medicine degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. She earned a bachelor’s degree from N.C. State University.

Horan also completed her family medicine residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and her bachelor’s degree from Campbell University. Thomas Construction hires Hagwood to ops team

Wilmington-based Thomas Construction Group added LYLE HAGWOOD to its operations team. Hagwood has joined the firm as a project manager and brings more than 10 years of commercial con-

Hagwood struction experience in North Carolina.

Hagwood, who is based in Wilmington, is co-managing the renovation and expansion of Pennybyrn at Maryfield, a retirement community in High Point.

“The Pennybyrn project includes a renovation of a 92,000 square foot, 3.5 story senior living facility that includes an activity center and 240 apartments and new construction of an additional 42 units along with parking. Work is expected to begin in the Fall of 2020,” stated a news release.

Haywood gained experience after college as a project engineer, before going on to manage projects ranging in value from $12 million to $58 million, stated the release. His previous work includes historic renovations, medical office buildings and military complexes.

He graduated from East Carolina University’s construction management program.

Flynn joins Coldwell Banker Sea Coast

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage has welcomed DREW FLYNN to its team. Flynn is an experienced agent with a background in the hospitality industry. “Drew is a proactive and likable Flynn professional who does what it takes to get the job done for his clients,” said Kimberly Sands, manager of the firm’s Carolina Beach office. “We are very proud to have him here.”

He has been a resident of Carolina Beach since 2005, officials said.

“I’m thrilled to now be a part of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, as it allows me to pass on to my clients the insights and guidance of everyone on the team, from the marketing, training and IT departments to the administrative staff and leadership,” Flynn said. “Working full-time, I appreciate that this program allows me to balance my schedule while still taking advantage of F2F classes and the networking opportunities within the cohort.”