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Six years ago, a new entrepreneur support org was formed with something to prove with very few resources. I created a gathering of friends and potential sponsors to try to recruit an expansion of a coworking space to the coast of North Carolina as a potential home for entrepreneurs. Oddly enough, that gathering of 57 professionals was not successful in...
The Emmy Award-nominated docuseries, Start Up, highlights the struggles and victories of entrepreneurs across the United States. In its upcoming ninth season, it will focus on Wilmington and other southeastern cities. Ushering in its latest season, Start Up is entering a new chapter. “This season is about toughness, humility, flexibility and resilience. We are seeing average Americans doing extraordinary things, and we're honored to...
Yes, George Taylor and the team at Tru Colors Brewing are at it again. https://www.forbes.com/sites/taranurin/2021/04/14/molson-coors-buys-its-sixth-craft-brewery/?sh=fde7b942c168 My favorite part of the article .... “Is this the Forbes that writes about the billionaires?” he asked at the end of his interview, a grin slowly spreading across his face as he considered his upcoming coverage in the prestigious international publication. “I thought I had to...

Our NEWsletter with possibly the MOST POSITIVE article about Wilmington economy from Raleigh EVER

Here is our September 17th newsletter https://mailchi.mp/1a5e78acc75b/new-resources-for-entrepreneurs-in-southeast-north-carolina-5496779?e=  

More big news from Wilmington startup OpiAid with large Phase I grant from NIH

I have been emphasizing the need for Wilmington startups to apply for SBIR grants. SBIR is a Small Business and Innovation Research Grant. The federal government...

Our Startup entrepreneur newsletter from September 1

We put out newsletters about every two weeks https://mailchi.mp/c6a352386a94/validation-for-local-startups-to-find-investors-and-the-new-live-oak-bank-small-business-center-in-downtown?e=  

Live Oak Bank announces a new building for a small business center in downtown- Wilmington Business Journal

Here is an article and video interview between Live Oak Bank CEO Chip Mahan and Mayor Saffo from the Wilmington Business Journal . https://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/entrepreneurs/2020/08/27/live_oak_chief_downtown_project_could_help_create_jobs_boost_businesses/20806  

GREAT validation for Wilmington startup OpiAid ! Now part of NC RIOT accelerator cohort.

Ok Wilmington, we are looking for the entrepreneurs with the next big potential win. What is the next company with a MOONSHOT idea for...

3 Sips of Advice – What is Resilient Ventures Fund with Keith Daniel ? A $10 million fund in NC

Hello Tribe Yes, the times are changing for the better for a wider range of diverse entrepreneurs. Please welcome Keith Daniel to the 3 Sips of...

3 Sips of Advice Podcast with the Elegant Warrior and her fight for Advocacy- Heather Hansen

I saw an amazing presenter at DigSouth conference, Heather Hansen, author of the Elegant Warrior Book and podcast. https://heatherhansenpresents.com/books-by-heather-hansen/the-elegant-warrior/ And within 12 hours, she agreed to...

Thirsty Thursday with a new 3 Sips of Advice podcast with marketing expert – Frank Pollock

Happy Thirsty Thursday tribe. We have another familiar guest on our 3 Sips of Advice video podcast. Mr Frank Pollock Link to podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2DwPy9WQlk You may...

Thirsty Thursday – NEW 3 Sips of Advice with entrepreneur turned investor -Tobi Walther

Hello Tribe. We have a new episode of 3 Sips of Advice Tobi Walther was an entrepreneur, sold his startup and become an investor with Cofounders...

The first 50 tickets are free for this affordable startup event next month, Startup Summit

Hey friends, I have attended this startup conference for several years. Get your FREE ticket if you act fast. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-q3-q4-2020-a-great-success-thriving-in-a-pandemic-economy-tickets-115784064253#add-to-calendar-modal This is a very good event to...