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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 latest newsletter where Wilmington makes positive news in global media markets

Congrats again to the founders and investors behind nCino. But our organization made a little news of our own in Raleigh / Durham and Charleston We...

THE BEST BUSINESS news for Wilmington – nCino applies for IPO on Wall Street – Wilmington Biz Journal first

Congrats to the entrepreneurs behind Wilmington based nCino nCino will follow PPD and Live Oak Bank as publicly traded companies based in Wilmington NC http://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/banking_and_finance/2020/06/22/wilmington-based_ncino_files_proposed_ipo/20538?utm_source=MadMimi&utm_medium=email&utm_content=BREAKING+NEWS%3A+Wilmington-based+nCino+files+proposed+IPO&utm_campaign=20200622_m158920039_6%2F23%2F2020+BREAKING+NEWS%3A+Wilmington-based+nCino+files+proposed+IPO&utm_term=Click+for+more    

GREAT Week for the Profile of the Wilmington Startup Ecosystem in Raleigh and Charleston

Hello friends A HUGE week for N.E.W. although we did not have an in person event. First, I was asked by Charleston based DigSouth org to...

My OpEd on the Wilmington startup ecosystem became a book and published by Charleston SC

I will actually have TWO OpEd pieces this week. And neither published in Wilmington. Anyway, here is #1 https://digsouth.com/2020/06/15/southern-coastal-cities-need-to-attract-more-resources-for-entrepreneurs-and-tech-talent-will-follow/?_thumbnail_id=6041 By the way, the founder of Dig South was...

3 Sips of Advice podcast – Investor Ginger Rothrock – Helping female entrepreneurs and how startups sell products to bigger companies

Hello Tribe Please welcome investor and friend Ginger Rothrock to the 3 Sips of Advice video podcast. Podcast here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Bkfl41wYk Ginger recently relocated from North Carolina to...

SALES and leadership tips with 3 Sips of Advice podcast- With special guest Larry Long Jr of Teamworks

Hello and welcome to another episode of 3 Sips of Advice short form video podcast. Please welcome past NEW event speaker at Ironclad Brewery -...

June 5th Deadline to apply – $10,000 grant JUST FOR NEW HANOVER COUNTY small biz

June 5th is the deadline (THIS FRIDAY!!!) New Hanover County has a $10,000 grant for 130 winners but you must have less than 25 employees...

Please take this 5 minute survey about the help you need as an entrepreneur in North Carolina

North Carolina leaders are making a big deal about this 5 minute survey FOR ENTREPRENEURS this week. Hey tribe, you know I HATE Friday newsletters...

Congrats to WALE Angel Network client Brilliant Sole for being accepted into the NC RIOT 12 week accelerator program !!!

Congrats to new father Jeff Guard and his startup Brilliant Sole of Wilmington for being accepted into the NC RIOT accelerator Cohort. The RIOT...

3 Sips of Advice – New episode with Aaron Houghton, from western NC to Chapel Hill to Colorado

Happy Thirsty Thursday, the day we try to post all of the new episodes of the video podcast. On this episode of 3 Sips of...