07/18/2021
Cape Fear Economic Development Council updated their address.
Cape Fear Economic Development Council updated their address.
Cape Fear Economic Development Council
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Fulfilling the need for sustainable economic development and job creation in the Cape Fear region.
Fulfilling the need for leadership in sustainable economic development and job creation in the Cape Fear region.
Mission - The CFEDC brings together industry, community leaders, and the public to foster collaboration, transparency, inspiration, and alignment around a shared regional vision. Vision - We want to foster a thriving community and destination that serves as an exceptional place to live, work, learn, and play. We envision a sustainable and innovative economy that enhances the region's beauty and cultural resources while meeting the needs of an engaged, creative, informed, and generous people.
03/16/2020
Hello everyone. Our event this week "Public Transportation Present and Future" is postponed due to Covid-19 precautions. We look forward to seeing you soon(ish). Take care!
02/25/2020
Join us on Thursday March 19 from 6:00 – 7:30 at WHQR MC Erny Gallery 254 N Front St, 3rd floor for a public forum on public transportation. Hear from experts and provide your insights about the role of public transportation in contemporary and successful regions, economies, and cultures. Local and national experts will explore best practices, benefits of public transportation, and innovative ideas and practices. We look forward to seeing, and hearing from you. It's worth saying, that this event is not focused on WAVE Transit, the City of Wilmington or New Hanover County, but is an exploration of best practices and leading edge concepts.
02/19/2020
Last night, Clean Cape Fear brought a screening of Dark Waters, the film about PFOAs, resilience, and fighting for life. We face those challenges right now as a region. Some of us with Cape Fear Economic Development Council were able to attend. Thank you! There are so many important details, and themes, that we can't list them all here. That said, here is one to hold on to until you see the film. If our health, economy, environment, children, quality of life, and livelihood is important, we have to act independent from interests that undermine our well-being and the public agencies intended to regulate them. We applaud the work of Clean Cape Fear,and many others like Cape Fear River Watch, and countless citizens for leading in that spirit.
02/04/2020
It's All About Jobs- Barfield on Economic Development
Thank you NHC Commissioner Jonathan Barfield Barfield for Commissioner for voicing the need for job growth, and the importance of our environmental quality to achieve and sustain it. We at Cape Fear Economic Development Council are here to help you lead the creation of an economic development strategy, following on your leadership in getting ec dev resources created, a strategic plan created, and a comprehensive plan created for New Hanover County. Just give us the word.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSOEsnmRGpc&feature=youtu.be
01/21/2020
OPINION: 421 corridor could be jobs factory
https://www.starnewsonline.com/opinion/20200121/opinion-421-corridor-could-be-jobs-factory?fbclid=IwAR2dJBdvpxMC6oIH9YdE8oVqqGIqRx7CZLgFWF74QbWK8uCLXiq0jYrlzik
The prospect for a better regional employment scene is welcomed, and an opportunity for our region to lead NC in sustainable development. In 2018 Cape Fear Economic Development Council hosted a forum to discuss the anticipated growth along the 421 corridor and the need to be sure it doesn't undermine the attributes that make us a special place to live. Sustainable industrial development is necessary, and there are plenty of examples to pull from. We at Cape Fear Economic Development Council offer the City of Wilmington, NC Government and New Hanover County Government, NC, Brunswick County Government, Town of Leland, and other partners our help in developing a strategy to make the 421 corridor demonstrate that we are a premiere community for sustainable industrial investment and development. Thank you Starnewsonline.com for keeping the corridor at the forefront.
Water/sewer service makes area northwest of Wilmington attractive to large, traded-sector businesses.
01/15/2020
BlackRock Has Green Plans
As a region, if we're serious about being viable for investment, our governments and businesses need to be serious about addressing climate change. Thank you City of Wilmington, NC Government for exploring being carbon neutral by 2050! We applaud this, and look forward to seeing meaningful implementation! This is a great first step...hopefully one of many.
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-01-14/blackrock-has-green-plans
Also fake loan deals and happy hedge funds.
01/08/2020
Publisher's note: Looking back, finding gaps and reaching for a summit | WilmingtonBiz
It’s been fun seeing photos of friends 20 years ago versus now on our timelines, but it’s even more exciting to think about where the Cape Fear region was just 20 years ago and how far we have come! Martin provides a good analogy and likens our position to being on the side of a mountain - what do you think we’ll see in the next 20 years? What do we need to get there?
CFEDC is excited to continue fostering conversations on our growth opportunities.
I met recently with CastleBranch CEO Brett Martin about this 2020 In Biz project – looking back and ahead 20 years at our community. What I learned is he likes talking about mountains (which I suppose isn’t surprising for the founder of tekMountain). He drew a mountain and then two horizon...
11/19/2019
Dark Waters: A Conversation with Mark Ruffalo and Rob Bilott
Local Clean Cape Fear leader Emily Donovan on now...oh, and there's also a cool actor.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/post-live-dark-waters-a-conversation-with-mark-ruffalo-and-rob-bilott/?fbclid=IwAR1CWwY0hU_a0KbDlNGaYA-i4tdlNG4XO4vtXMTxNu45rKIzwsRSBq8TtMs
11/14/2019
Muni Bonds Contain New Fine Print: Beware of Climate Change
If anyone thinks climate change is not a major local economic development issue, they should think again. Two recent articles frame substantial economic vulnerabilities in our region for local governments, residents, and businesses.
1. The municipal bond market is now evaluating local government’s response to climate change as a factor in determining bond ratings and measuring risk. Read the Bloomberg article here www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-11-05/how-serious-is-the-climate-change-risk-ask-a-banker
2. The residential mortgage markets are identifying climate change as a risk to 30 year mortgages in today’s changing climate. Why loan on a house that will be constantly flooded, or not have roads/water/sewer? Read the CBS article here https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-could-end-mortgages-as-we-know-them/?fbclid=IwAR18tUITCbOa_Nd0hnuKAsn4eqkcgeQ5YGwhDJtJ2px7pJYUiMTdoeHQDmI://.
Strengthening our local infrastructure and development standards for vulnerable areas – and our entire region is vulnerable – is vital to protecting our future economic stability.
The Cape Fear Economic Development Council advocates for sustainable economic development and we are here to support local efforts responding to climate change.
The underwriters of municipal bonds are disclosing more about cities’ exposure to higher temperatures and rising seas.
10/04/2019
Than you, everyone who came out last night to learn about the business case for sustainability. A special thanks goes to our guests Girard Newkirk of KWHCoin, Robert Parker from Cape Fear Solar Systems, and Angela Barger and Cameron Weaver from the NC DEQ Environmental Stewardship Initiative. They confirmed that sustainability is, in fact, in the best interest of the bottom line, the environment, and people all at once.
09/25/2019
October 3 2019, CFEDC Presents: The Business Case for Sustainability
Join CFEDC October 3 2019, 5:30pm - CFEDC Presents: The Business Case for Sustainability -at WHRQ https://mailchi.mp/7434a622d0d5/cfedc-oct-3-at-530pm-at-whqr-2984433
When: Thursday October 3, from 5:30 - 7:30pm Where: WHQR MC Erny Gallery, 254 N Front St 3rd floor Cape Fear Economic Development Council (CFEDC) will host a discussion with industry leaders about why our region needs to include sustainability in their business plan and mission. According to CFED...
09/20/2019
Thanks so much to everyone who attended last night’s Social to discuss how climate change impacts businesses. Thank you also to special guests Vicki Lee Parker with the NC Business Council and Chance Lambeth from Congressman David Rouzer’s office for joining our discussion and answering questions.
We hope to see you all at our next Forum on October 3!
09/11/2019
Hello Cape Fear! We have two events coming up and we'd love to see you.
Next week, 9/19 we are hosting a networking event with special guests who want to hear from you about how climate change impacts businesses in our region - Chance Lambeth from Congressman David Rouzer's office; and VIcki Lee Parker with the North Carolina Business Council. They are taking what they learn from you to inform the Environmental Defense Fund about how Cape Fear Businesses need action on climate change.
On 10/3 we will host a public forum on The Business of Sustainability, with local and other sustainable businesses discussing why sustainability just makes plain old business sense.
Please see our events page for more information, and we'll see you soon!
05/11/2019
CFEDC Presents
04/18/2019
We'll see you all soon at Flying Machine Brewing Company for our spring social today 5 - 7pm.
04/15/2019
Don't Miss CFEDC Social April 18 5:00pm - https://mailchi.mp/d2aa14857e07/cfedc-social-at-flying-machine-april-18-2951109
04/15/2019
Don't Miss CFEDC Social April 18 5:00pm - https://mailchi.mp/54a8d83fe699/cfedc-social-at-flying-machine-april-18-2951105
04/15/2019
Don't Miss CFEDC Social April 18 5:00pm - https://mailchi.mp/6746aef62254/cfedc-social-at-flying-machine-april-18-2951101
04/15/2019
Don't Miss CFEDC Social April 18 5:00pm - https://mailchi.mp/6e49e6eb6798/cfedc-social-at-flying-machine-april-18-2951097
04/04/2019
CFEDC Social at Flying Machine Brewing, April 18, 5:00PM - https://mailchi.mp/6acec092ac4b/cfedc-social-at-flying-machine-april-18-2948533
04/04/2019
CFEDC Social at Flying Machine Brewing, April 18, 5:00PM - https://mailchi.mp/f8cd1306ab91/cfedc-social-at-flying-machine-april-18-2948537
04/04/2019
CFEDC Social at Flying Machine Brewing, April 18, 5:00PM - 7:00PM
04/03/2019
CFEDC Social at Flying Machine Brewing, April 18, 5:00PM - https://mailchi.mp/1a47f92ca9ce/cfedc-social-at-flying-machine-april-18-2948513
03/09/2019
We are so fortunate to have a strong public radio station in Wilmington. During tonight’s portion of WHQR’s Spring Pledge Drive, members of the CFEDC will be volunteering and answering phones. So if you haven’t made your pledge, call (910)343-1138 tonight 6-10 pm and one of our members will be happy to answer your call!
03/08/2019
CFEDC Presents: A Comparative Review with Jonathan Barfield, Chairman, NHC Commission
On Thursday March 7, 2019 CFEDC handed the microphone to Jonathan Barfield, Chair of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners at WHQR’s MC Erny Gallery, Chairman Barfield provided insights gained from tours of other southern cities, highlighting their economic development activities and successes. This past year, Chairman Barfield conducted a tour of two South Carolina cities, Greenville and Charleston. This discussion of Barfield’s tour and his pursuit of what constitutes success in these and other regions aligns with CFEDC’s mission to bring transparency and inspiration to the Cape Fear region’s economic development endeavors.
This opportunity to learn about what Wilmington can take from other regions’ success was open to the public, and free to attend. The event took place in the MC Erny Gallery of WHQR, 254 N. Front Street, Suite 300, in downtown Wilmington, NC.
https://youtu.be/GtfIhB5UMPU
On March 7, 2019, Chairman Jonathan Barfield spoke to the Cape Fear Economic Development Council (CFEDC) to provide insights gained from tours of other south...
12/12/2018
We want to thank everyone that was able to come out last Thursday night. Your input is helping CFEDC shape it's agenda for 2019 and informs us of your priorities for regional economic development. We also thank others unable to attend but provided thoughts online. Last but certainly not least, thanks to WHQR Public Media.
10/18/2018
Reminder -CFEDC Social at Mad Mole Tonight, October 18, 5:00PM
Reminder -CFEDC Social at Mad Mole Tonight, October 18, 5:00PM -
Want to learn more about CFEDC, meet our Board Members, network and enjoy good company? Please join us at one of Wilmington's newest breweries - Mad Mole, 6309 Boathouse Rd, on Thursday October 18 from 5:00~7:00pm. There will be a food truck, and music starting at 6:00pm.We welcome anyone inte...
10/18/2018
Reminder -CFEDC Social at Mad Mole Tonight, October 18, 5:00PM
Reminder -CFEDC Social at Mad Mole Tonight, October 18, 5:00PM -
Want to learn more about CFEDC, meet our Board Members, network and enjoy good company? Please join us at one of Wilmington's newest breweries - Mad Mole, 6309 Boathouse Rd, on Thursday October 18 from 5:00~7:00pm. There will be a food truck, and music starting at 6:00pm.We welcome anyone inte...
10/14/2018
CFEDC Social at Mad Mole, October 18, 5:00PM
CFEDC Social at Mad Mole, October 18, 5:00PM -
Want to learn more about CFEDC, meet our Board Members, network and enjoy good company? Please join us at one of Wilmington's newest breweries - Mad Mole, 6309 Boathouse Rd, on Thursday October 18 from 5:00~7:00pm. There will be a food truck, and music starting at 6:00pm.We welcome anyone inte...
10/14/2018
CFEDC Social at Mad Mole, October 18, 5:00PM
CFEDC Social at Mad Mole, October 18, 5:00PM -
Want to learn more about CFEDC, meet our Board Members, network and enjoy good company? Please join us at one of Wilmington's newest breweries - Mad Mole, 6309 Boathouse Rd, on Thursday October 18 from 5:00~7:00pm. There will be a food truck, and music starting at 6:00pm.We welcome anyone inte...
10/12/2018
CFEDC Social at Mad Mole, October 18, 5:00PM
CFEDC Social at Mad Mole, October 18, 5:00PM -
Want to learn more about CFEDC, meet our Board Members, network and enjoy good company? Please join us at one of Wilmington's newest breweries - Mad Mole, 6309 Boathouse Rd, on Thursday October 18 from 5:00~7:00pm. There will be a food truck, and music starting at 6:00pm.We welcome anyone inte...
10/12/2018
CFEDC Social at Mad Mole, October 18, 5:00PM
CFEDC Social at Mad Mole, October 18, 5:00PM -
Want to learn more about CFEDC, meet our Board Members, network and enjoy good company? Please join us at one of Wilmington's newest breweries - Mad Mole, 6309 Boathouse Rd, on Thursday October 18 from 5:00~7:00pm. There will be a food truck, and music starting at 6:00pm.We welcome anyone inte...
10/12/2018
CFEDC Social at Mad Mole, October 18, 5:00PM
CFEDC Social at Mad Mole, October 18, 5:00PM -
Want to learn more about CFEDC, meet our Board Members, network and enjoy good company? Please join us at one of Wilmington's newest breweries - Mad Mole, 6309 Boathouse Rd, on Thursday October 18 from 5:00~7:00pm. There will be a food truck, and music starting at 6:00pm.We welcome anyone inte...
10/12/2018
CFEDC Social at Mad Mole, October 18, 5:00PM
CFEDC Social at Mad Mole, October 18, 5:00PM -
Want to learn more about CFEDC, meet our Board Members, network and enjoy good company? Please join us at one of Wilmington's newest breweries - Mad Mole, 6309 Boathouse Rd, on Thursday October 18 from 5:00~7:00pm. There will be a food truck, and music starting at 6:00pm.We welcome anyone inte...
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Fulfilling the need for leadership in sustainable economic development and job creation in the Cape Fear region. The Cape Fear Economic Development Council (CFEDC) represents a vision for the future economic development of the Cape Fear region that is actionable, sustainable, and that builds on existing strengths of the region. “Quality of place” is the lynchpin of the region’s future. A competitive educational system, thriving arts and culture, and natural beauty are guarantees of that quality. CFEDC is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and progressive. We acknowledge the industrial, economic and cultural past of the Cape Fear region and work to move it toward a prosperous future in the new economy.
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March 18, 2020—CANCELLATIONS, POSTPONEMENTS, CLOSINGS,ETC.
Art in Bloom LLC will be open by appointment only starting March 19. Call 484-885-3037 to schedule a time to view the current exhibit.
Per Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.: All public performances have been postponed or cancelLed until after Sunday, April 5. Plus, they rare instituting additional measures to box office hours, halting all in-person sales until after April 5.
New Hanover County Government, NC will close public libraries (curbside pickup for holds and other virtual offerings available) and Cape Fear Museum to the public until further notice. The county’s parks and gardens, including Airlie Gardens and the Arboretum, will remain open for visitors, but the education centers and enclosed areas at the county’s parks and gardens will be closed.
Cape Fear Economic Development Council's March 19 meeting has been postponed.
The Basics @ the Cotton Exchange will close the restaurant until further notice. They will be giving away their perishables from 5-6pm today to folks who bring their own tupperware/to-go containers. Only 2 people will be allowed in at a time until the food is gone.
Whole Foods Market will close nightly up to two hours early to restock shelves; they also will open one hour earlier than normal to allow seniors 60 and over to shop.
Flytrap Brewing has Postponed - 10th Annual Flytrap Frolic on April 25.
Halyburton Park Events Center is closed effective March 18 until further notice. And restrooms at all City of Wilmington, NC Government parks will be closed until further notice.
MLK Centerand the Davis Center at Maides Park will be closed effective March 19 until further notice.
Althea Gibson Tennis Complex office will be closed effective March 19 until further notice. Tennis courts are open at his time.
Please, see more closings, cancellations and postponements from previous days at http://www.encorepub.com/covid-19-cancellations/.
Art in Bloom LLC will be open by appointment only starting March 19. Call 484-885-3037 to schedule a time to view the current exhibit.
Per Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.: All public performances have been postponed or cancelLed until after Sunday, April 5. Plus, they rare instituting additional measures to box office hours, halting all in-person sales until after April 5.
New Hanover County Government, NC will close public libraries (curbside pickup for holds and other virtual offerings available) and Cape Fear Museum to the public until further notice. The county’s parks and gardens, including Airlie Gardens and the Arboretum, will remain open for visitors, but the education centers and enclosed areas at the county’s parks and gardens will be closed.
Cape Fear Economic Development Council's March 19 meeting has been postponed.
The Basics @ the Cotton Exchange will close the restaurant until further notice. They will be giving away their perishables from 5-6pm today to folks who bring their own tupperware/to-go containers. Only 2 people will be allowed in at a time until the food is gone.
Whole Foods Market will close nightly up to two hours early to restock shelves; they also will open one hour earlier than normal to allow seniors 60 and over to shop.
Flytrap Brewing has Postponed - 10th Annual Flytrap Frolic on April 25.
Halyburton Park Events Center is closed effective March 18 until further notice. And restrooms at all City of Wilmington, NC Government parks will be closed until further notice.
MLK Centerand the Davis Center at Maides Park will be closed effective March 19 until further notice.
Althea Gibson Tennis Complex office will be closed effective March 19 until further notice. Tennis courts are open at his time.
Please, see more closings, cancellations and postponements from previous days at http://www.encorepub.com/covid-19-cancellations/.
Thank you, Cape Fear Economic Development Council for hosting another outstanding social with special guests Vicki Lee Parker, Executive Director at North Carolina Business Council and Chance Lambeth, District Director for Congressman David Rouzer. Sustainability is key!
Hello UNCW CIE people!
Late notice, but there is a great opportunity for networking at the Cape Fear Economic Development Council social event (see below).
It is a lighthearted informal networking event, over beer and wine. The icing on the cake is that a representative from Congressman Rouzer's office, and the Director of the North Carolina Business Council will be in attendance, looking for your input on how climate change impacts business. Come give them your insights, or just have a beer with us. See you later!
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Late notice, but there is a great opportunity for networking at the Cape Fear Economic Development Council social event (see below).
It is a lighthearted informal networking event, over beer and wine. The icing on the cake is that a representative from Congressman Rouzer's office, and the Director of the North Carolina Business Council will be in attendance, looking for your input on how climate change impacts business. Come give them your insights, or just have a beer with us. See you later!
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Join the Cape Fear Economic Development Council their spring social April 18 from 5pm-7pm at Flying Machine Brewing Company.
CFDEC hosts informal networking events like this so we can all get to know one another a little better and share our thoughts on economic development.
RSVP HERE:
Fluent PR can't wait to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/377190752876428/?active_tab=about
CFDEC hosts informal networking events like this so we can all get to know one another a little better and share our thoughts on economic development.
RSVP HERE:
Fluent PR can't wait to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/377190752876428/?active_tab=about
Join Cape Fear Economic Development Council for their spring social April 18 from 5pm-7pm at Flying Machine Brewing Company.
CFDEC hosts informal networking events like this so we can all get to know one another a little better and share our thoughts on economic development.
RSVP HERE:
Fluent PR can't wait to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/377190752876428/?active_tab=about
CFDEC hosts informal networking events like this so we can all get to know one another a little better and share our thoughts on economic development.
RSVP HERE:
Fluent PR can't wait to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/377190752876428/?active_tab=about
Visit us TODAY for the Cape Fear Economic Development Council Comparative Review with Jonathan Barfield - Chair of New Hanover County Government, NC Board of Commissioners! From 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the WHQR Public Media MC Erny Gallery!
Our very own Ann Revell-Pechar is the Chair of !
Learn more about their efforts before the event tonight: https://capefearedc.org/
Our very own Ann Revell-Pechar is the Chair of !
Learn more about their efforts before the event tonight: https://capefearedc.org/
Visit us THIS THURSDAY for the Cape Fear Economic Development Council Comparative Review with Jonathan Barfield - Chair of New Hanover County Government, NC Board of Commissioners! From 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the WHQR Public Media MC Erny Gallery!
Learn more today: https://capefearedc.org/
Learn more today: https://capefearedc.org/
A question for Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Cape Fear Economic Development Council Growth And Development - In 10, 20, 50 years, will we be a Raleigh-Durham, or a Myrtle Beach?
Passing along this insightful post from NC Business Council and The American Sustainable Business Council.
Don't forget.......Want to learn more about CFEDC, meet our board members, and have fun? Please join us at Palate Bottle Shop and Reserve on Thursday April 27 at 5:30 p.m. Light finger food will be provided. This is an opportunity to socialize with our peers at a great location. This will also serve as an opportunity to learn about our upcoming event in June, “Innovation and Sustainability in the Seafood Economy”. We have targeted key leaders in this industry to provide insight as to how Wilmington can foster this fascinating and growing industry.
Great event on May 19th with Forbes Magazine Writer on Life Sciences plus three investors. Did you know a Raleigh hospital has a venture capital fund ? Or what a SBIR grant is? Or how Angel Investors play a role in Life Sciences startups?