Cape Fear Business Roundtable

Barrett Earney, CEO of Wilmington-based Earney IT, discusses his career path in the information technology industry, current trends and issues including AI and cybersecurity, and shares lessons he's learned along the way.

Jon Tait is a financial advisor with Signature Wealth in Leland and past president of the Leland Area Rotary Club. Jon tells us about his career journey, his approach to working with clients, and shares some general insights into current market conditions. 

This week's guest is Lisa Leath, Chief People Officer at Vantaca, founder of Leath HR, and past board chair of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce.

Reggie Shropshire of ActionCOACH tells us how his career led from active-duty service in the U.S. Marine Corps to working as a successful business coach. Coach Reggie discusses ActionCOACH's services and offerings and shares some of the common things he's observed holding business owners back from achieving their goals. 

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.

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 what they do. 

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 community.

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 CarolinaMarketingCompany.com.

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.