Brunswick BID: BUSINESS & INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.

AuthorEarly, William S.
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Coastal North Carolina has long been a remarkable destination for companies, vacationers and new residents. In light of Hurricane Florence, that hasn't changed. In fact, the region is emerging from the historic storm stronger than ever--with new and more resilient infrastructure, coordinated planning and an engaged leadership that is keenly focused on the future.

Since Colonial times, Southeastern North Carolina has been the state's "gateway to the world's economy." Recent years have seen significant upgrades to our port facilities, bringing new amenities to facilitate global commerce here and beyond. Today, our region's economy and business landscape are aligned with international markets more closely than ever-which means new jobs, businesses and investment in sectors from advanced manufacturing and alternative energy to logistics and value-added agribusiness.

No weather event can dampen our region's appeal as a fast-growing backdrop for 21st century businesses. If anything, the recent storm has proven our capacity to overcome challenges and embrace opportunities to identify and eliminate vulnerabilities.

No region in the world can avoid inevitable disruptions due to natural or man-made disasters. What sets coastal North Carolina apart is the close cooperation among public, private and voluntary leaders to move decisively into recovery and rebuilding mode. Hurricane Florence was a valuable showcase of our excellent first-responders, elected officials...

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