Cape Fear Business Roundtable

Heather King Semple, President of Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, describes how she climbed from certified nursing assistant to hospital president and discusses Novant's plans to meet the increasing demand for medical services in Brunswick County.

Christina Haley discusses how a career that started in journalism eventually led to her taking the helm as President & CEO of Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI) , an organization dedicated to promoting the economic growth and development of downtown Wilmington. Haley discusses the importance of perseverance, the power of networking, and her passion for strengthening the economy of downtown Wilmin...

Carolyn Moshier, owner of Urge to Purge Photo Organization & Management, LLC, describes her journey from Occupational Therapist to self-employed photo organizer and discusses her passion for helping people preserve and organize their family's treasured historical photos. With a special focus on Baby Boomers, busy professionals and seniors, Carolyn aims to help folks navigate the digital age, a...

Jeremy & Billie Gunn, co-owners of JBG Services , discuss how a side gig quickly turned into a painting business that has steadily grown since they formed it four years ago. Jeremy, who is the 2024-25 President of the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, and Billie, who is the current Secretary of the Leland Area Rotary Club, also share why community involvement is such an important part of wh...

Alexandra Lysik, owner of Cavik Insurance , describes how her career led her from working in risk management for a local government to owning a successful insurance agency, what lessons she's learned along the way, and what advice she'd give someone starting out. Also, find out how many times she's been to Disney World (hint: it's a high number). Cape Fear Business Roundtable is sponsored by Pione...

This week's guest is Lucinda Arnold, a serial entrepreneur, prolific networker and connector, and community leader. Lucinda and her husband, Eugene, co-own Coastal Painting & Improvements, are part owners of Made New Interiors, and own several AirBNBs in Brunswick County. Before moving to southeastern North Carolina from the frozen tundra of upstate New York, they owned a successful scrap meta...

This week's guest on Cape Fear Business Roundtable is CJ Jones with Southern Moving & Storage. Learn how CJ's career led him from Philadelphia to southeastern North Carolina, why moving is his passion, and how his appreciation for networking led him to form a new online networking group that will soon hold its first in-person event.

This week's guest is George Murray, a former corporate controller, artist, community leader and serial entrepreneur whose business ventures have included a frame shop, a sign and design shop, and a gourmet popcorn and ice cream shop. 

Natalie English, CEO of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, tells us how her career trajectory changed from initially planning to major in Chemical Engineering to working in government relations and eventually becoming a Chamber CEO. She also discusses the Wilmington Chamber's mission, focus, priorities, and goals and touches on issues and challenges facing the southeastern North Carolina business...

This week's guest is Justin Williams, founder of Carolina Marketing Company, Inc. Justin launched the business in 2005 with North Brunswick Magazine. Since then, the company has expanded to produce 10 regional lifestyle and tourism publications, along with custom publications, digital marketing, advertising, and a range of media opportunities for its clients. Discover more at CarolinaMarketingComp...

Interview with Jeff Moss, U.S. Army Veteran, owner of College Hunks Hauling Junk of Wilmington/Leland, and the author of "My Leading Edge."

Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi, Regional Economist with the University of North Carolina Wilmington, explains how his education and career have taken him through Oklahoma and Alaska en route to Wilmington and discusses the state of our regional and national economies.

AJ Stanaland of Northwest Land & Cattle is a fifth-generation farmer who grew up in Brunswick County and married another fifth-generation farmer from Columbus County. Tune in and listen to her discuss the challenges of operating a successful farm, how she's incorporated technology into her agricultural business, and why she's passionate about providing area residents with access to locally gro...

Pender County Tourism Director Olivia Dawson shares how her passion for community involvement and how volunteering in her local community turned into a career promoting the county where she grew up. 

Rob discusses the Greater Wilmington Business Journal's awesome networking events and coverage of the local business community ( click here to received the Journal's daily email updates ), as well as WILMA Magazine's WILMA Leadership Initiative and coverage of successful women in the Cape Fear region. Additionally, Rob discusses Feast Wilmington , billed as Wilmington's premier food and drink fest...

Today's guest on Cape Fear Business Roundtable is Chef Sarah Gore. Sarah is a Columbus County native and Whiteville resident and culinary wizard whose businesses include catering and a market where you can order homemade family style meals weekly. Listen to learn more!

Dana explains why residents in Leland, Belville, Winnabow, Navassa, Northwest, Sandy Creek and surrounding areas should attend the Chamber's Expo on March 1 and discusses how the Chamber is working to build a strong small business community in northern Brunswick County. 

Cape Fear Business Roundtable, a new podcast focusing on interesting businesses, businesspeople, businesspeople, and impactful non-profits in southeastern North Carolina, is here!