Business

Speed dating has been around for a while. If anything, it cuts to the chase. The UNC-Wilmington Entrepreneurship Center took the elements of speed dating into the business world Wednesday night. Full story...

Despite the troubling unemployment numbers, Forbes magazine reported North Carolina is still a good place to do business. The magazine released its rankings for the best places for business and careers. Full story...

So often these days, we're deluged by news of what isn't working in our economy. It can get downright depressing, but here in the Cape Fear, all is not doom and gloom. For a business that hangs by a thread, this one is quite successful. Full story...

Despite the economic downturn, the Bolz Family is building a new animal hospital. They say now is as good a time as any to start their own veterinary practice. Full story...

It's no secret most people are keeping a closer eye on their budgets, and that has advertisers working a little harder to convince them to part with their pennies. Full story...

It's no secret that recent economic woes have lead to layoffs, both here locally and around the country. There is another side to the story because companies are hiring despite the slowing times. Full story...

Owners and managers of all-sized businesses can get some help from UNCW's Office of Professional Education. Full story...

They have asked the county to build a five member solid waste task force to determine how the county gets rid of its garbage. Full story...

Starting Thursday a portion of Nutt Street in downtown Wilmington will be closing to accommodate construction of the convention center. Full story...

Imagine winding down a work week without having to respond to emails. One company has banned sending them on Friday. And, it is a company that's in the business of communication. Full story...

You may have seen his ads on television, billboards around town or even bought insurance from him. Full story...

The Alcohol and Beverage Commission plans to demolish more than a dozen homes in an area that could soon become a historic residential district off of 17th and 18th Streets. Full story...

Ease of transportation is one of the things considered in ranking North Carolina as the second best business climate in the country. Full story...

Chandler's Wharf is a staple of downtown Wilmington's historic water front, but for how much longer? Full story...

People who earn minimum wage will see a 40 cent increase starting today. It is the second part of a three step increase from the federal government. Full story...