Jim Hundley

3 weeks ago | wilmingtonbiz.com | Emma Dill |Robert T. Burrus |Rosalie Calarco |Jim Hundley

Wilmington-based digital banking firm Apiture announced Thursday the launch of Fintech Connector, which allows financial technology firms or fintechs to integrate into Apiture's banking platform. The new program allows the company's fintech partners to integrate directly with Apiture’s consumer and business banking solutions.

3 weeks ago | wilmingtonbiz.com | Robert Parker |Jim Hundley |Gretchen Roberts

The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina recently hosted its 11th annual Breakfast for Community event at the Nir Family YMCA. The May 30 event raised over $209,000, which provides scholarships for families and individuals to access program and membership opportunities at rates adjusted to their household incomes. “Every dollar raised is a step toward a stronger, more connected community,” stated Shannon Berg, director of development for the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina, in the release.

1 month ago | wilmingtonbiz.com | Emma Dill |Jim Hundley |McAuley Hollis |David Rizzo

A local investor acquired a medical office in Hampstead for $2.54 million earlier this month. DaVita Dialysis, a national kidney care provider, has occupied the just over 7,900-square-foot medical building at 22804 U.S. 17 since 2015, according to a news release announcing the sale. KY Young Investment Partners LLC, an out-of-state, family-owned investment group, sold the property and the surrounding 2.89 acres in a transaction that closed on May 8.

1 month ago | wilmingtonbiz.com | Cece Nunn |Jason Wheeler |Jessie Powell |Jim Hundley

Nest Realty has found a new nest in Carolina Beach. The residential real estate firm leased space in the commercial portion of new mixed-use complex Proximity at Carolina Beach at 904 N. Lake Park Blvd. Not that the company doesn’t like its current building at 112 Cape Fear Blvd. in the New Hanover County beach town. Nest occupies the first floor of the building the firm bought in 2019 for just under $1 million, said Ryan Crecelius, principal broker of Nest Realty Wilmington.

1 month ago | wilmingtonbiz.com | Emma Dill |Jessie Powell |Jim Hundley |Dave Orr

Wilmington officials have chosen the next city manager, who will replace current city manager Tony Caudle when he retires at the end of this month. The Wilmington City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night to appoint Becky Hawke as the next city manager. Hawke’s appointment concludes a national search for the city’s next top administrator, which began last fall after Caudle announced his plans to retire.