Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage agent Corrin Dial was recently named to the Coldwell Banker International 30 Under 30, according to a news release. The list encompasses the top young real estate professionals among Coldwell Banker’s more than 100,000 real estate associates affiliated with 3,000 offices in 41 countries. Honoring the heritage of fou ...

Realtor Paula Vargas recently teamed up with Tidal Realty Partners through eXp Realty in Wilmington. Vargas, who operates as Paula Vargas Realtor, is a member of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Latin American Business Council. She has "a special passion for helping Spanish-speaking clients with their property selling and buying needs," a news release s ...

The UNCW Board of Trustees welcomed its newest members at its quarterly meetings held July 28 and 29, along with elected officers for the 2022-23 term, according to a news release.   Frances “Perry” Chappell and Kevin H. Sills ’86 took oaths of office to join returning trustees Agnes R. Beane; Earl F. "Hugh" Caison II ’85; Jeffrey ...

At its regular meeting Aug. 10, the CFPUA Board elected Jennifer Adams as its chairwoman, according to a news release.  Adams, who previously served as board treasurer, has served on Cape Fear Public Utility Authority's board since she was appointed by New Hanover County in 2016. Adams is environmental leader for the Optical Fiber and Cable Division of ...

Some Wilmington companies are featured on Business North Carolina's Best Employers in North Carolina list. The publication's list "aims to highlight the state’s companies that rank highly when it comes to motivating their teammates and attracting good employees," recognizing those firms with an awards program for small, medium and large companies ...

Former New Hanover County Airport Authority Chairwoman Donna Girardot has been tapped as CIL Capital’s chief strategy officer.  Girardot (pictured left) wrapped up her eight-year tenure as chairwoman of the airport authority last month and has a depth of expertise in local government and business functions, having served on a number of local boards.  ...

Jackson Fyfe, solar Installer for Cape Fear Solar Systems, has earned the solar industry’s leading recognition from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) and is now a NABCEP-certified PV Installation Professional. According to the release, "NABCEP is the most respected and well-established national certification organization for ...

The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce elected Scott Franko as the new chairman of the board of directors. Also serving on the newly elected executive board are Past Chair Tammie Parris and Chair-elect Wendy Fletcher-Hardee.   “As we begin our fiscal year, we look forward to continued growth and additional services,” said Franko. “We are plea ...

For the seventh straight year, New Hanover County has been honored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) with achievement awards that recognize various customer service programs and initiatives, according to a news release.  Over the last seven years, New Hanover County has received a total of 54 NACo Achievement Awards and this year brought home 10. Vi ...

Viamark Carolinas recently added former Edward Jones branch administrator Bethany Duvall to its team. The University of North Carolina Wilmington graduate earned a degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing strategy, according to a news release. “It is about scalability,” said Viamark Carolinas president Barbara “B ...