News and Announcements
UNCW gains in regional college rankings
September 13, 2017
The school is 14th in the Best Regional Universities South Rankings, up from 16th last year.
WILMINGTON -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) climbed in this year’s U.S. News & World Report college rankings, released Tuesday.
UNCW is 14th out of 149 schools in the report’s Best Regional Universities South Rankings, up from 16th last year. The school was also ranked 6th among the region’s best public universities and ninth among the South’s best universities ... Continue Reading
NORTH CAROLINA PORTS, CSX TO COMMENCE QUEEN CITY EXPRESS
July 20, 2017
JULY 20, 2017
Wilmington, N.C. – North Carolina Ports and CSX will commence a daily, intermodal rail service between Wilmington and Charlotte starting July 28, 2017. This double stacked train, dubbed the Queen City Express, marks the official return of intermodal rail to North Carolina Ports.
"The Queen City Express provides premier rail service over competing ports for existing and future container customers in one of the most significant economic centers in the Southeastern United States," ... Continue Reading
Mojotone Closes on Pender Shell Building, Expands Product Line and Workforce
Mojotone LLC has closed on its purchase of a 40,000-square-foot shell building in Burgaw that will accommodate an expanded product line. “We should be in the building by September,” says Michael McWhorter, the company’s co-owner. The Burgaw firm makes amplifiers, sound system cabinetry and components for electric guitars. It will vacate three buildings it has occupied since arriving in Pender County in 2005.
Mojotone’s move facilitates a consolidation into a building that can accommodate future growth. ... Continue Reading
2017 WBD Golf Tournament Draws 41 Teams
With its moss-draped trees and immaculate landscaping, River Landing provides an ideal backdrop for golf anytime. But add in friends, colleagues, a festive atmosphere and a worthwhile cause, and you have the ingredients of a top-notch annual business golf event. That was the case on May 17th at the annual WBD Golf Tournament, where 123 players gathered to compete across 41 teams.
“WBD’s golf tournament has become an occasion that business leaders across our region look ... Continue Reading
I-140 Completion Spells Opportunity for Professional Builders Supply
Some employees of Professional Builders Supply weren’t happy when an NC DOT project prompted the company to vacate its longtime location on Military Cutoff Road. “It was convenient for some of our people,” says Troy Wilkerson, Wilmington Market President for the company, which supplies residential construction products across Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow and Pender counties. “But ultimately, we’ve ended up with a new, bigger facility and logistically it’s going to work out for the better,” ... Continue Reading
WBD Hosts Location Advisers During Wells Fargo Championship
David Schrock, a Dallas-based site selection consultant, is not much of a golfer. But when he received an invitation to travel to Wilmington and attend the Wells Fargo Championship, he couldn’t pass up the offer. “I had been to North Carolina before, but never Wilmington,” says Schrock, who is senior director of NAI Global’s site selection practice.
Schrock spent three days at the Eagle Point event, where WBD had a hospitality tent that served as an ... Continue Reading
Wells Fargo Championship Showcases Greater Wilmington to the World
The Wells Fargo Championship, held in early May at Eagle Point Golf Club, offered pro golfers a look at one of Wilmington’s premiere courses. But the event, which was broadcast in 32 languages to 225 countries around the world, was also a unique showcase for Greater Wilmington as a destination for businesses and people.
Some 20 million viewers watched the event on television. “The amount of national and international coverage is something you just can’t buy,” ... Continue Reading
New Chamber CEO Natalie English Brings Advocacy Expertise and Partnership Ethos
A 30-year career in legislative and regulatory affairs has laid the groundwork for Natalie English to be an effective advocate for Greater Wilmington’s business community. In March, English assumed her new duties as president and CEO of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce.
“I’ve been in the chamber business a lot of years,” English says. “It works best when we all come together as partners.”
English comes to Wilmington from the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, where she served ... Continue Reading
NORTH CAROLINA PORTS, ZIM PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS TO SOUTHEAST ASIA
March 20, 2017
MARCH 20, 2017
Wilmington, N.C. – North Carolina Ports is pleased to announce a new partnership with ZIM Integrated Shipping Ltd. The container carrier recently added the Port of Wilmington to its Z7S all-water Asia-U.S. East Coast service rotation. This weekly service will begin calling on the port in June and provides unprecedented access to major markets in South China, Southeast Asia and India Subcontinent.
"This ZIM service will support legacy apparel, furniture and hardware industries ... Continue Reading
NORTH CAROLINA PORTS ATTRACTS ADDITIONAL TRANSPACIFIC CONTAINER SERVICE
March 15, 2017
MARCH 14, 2017
Wilmington, N.C. – North Carolina Ports is pleased to announce a new partnership with THE Alliance with the addition of the EC2 all-water Asia-U.S. East Coast container service. This weekly service will begin calling on the Port of Wilmington in May and touts some of the largest vessels that will consistently come to and leave from the Carolinas.
"Our comprehensive port coverage continues to improve at North Carolina Ports," said Executive Director, ... Continue Reading
