Drum Kits, Neon Signs, Fire Hoses & Virtual Worlds: 10 Interesting Things Made in North Carolina

If you ask someone to name something that’s made in North Carolina — especially someone who isn’t from the Tarheel State — you’ll probably get a shortlist of answers that include tobacco, furniture, and famous food brands like Bojangles, Cheerwine, Mt. Olive, and Krispy Kreme. If you ask someone to name something that’s made in…

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5 Ways Offshore Wind Can Boost North Carolina’s Economy

North Carolina is in a good position to take advantage of long-term economic benefits from the development of environmentally sustainable offshore wind energy over the next two decades. North Carolina is in a good position to take advantage of long-term economic benefits from the development of environmentally sustainable offshore wind energy over the next two…

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Shop Indie Local Week and Holiday Season, it’s way more than Shop Small Saturday

Guest post by Jen Risley, AMIBA Thank you for your commitment to building the local economy movement! Wishing you an inspiring Shop Indie Local Week with the entire community. My cat Shamu (above) can’t wait for Plaid Friday! One practical step: #ShopIndieLocal It doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Any local business or group can start by sharing social…

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