Marina Concrete Dock Construction Progress
The construction of the first phase concrete docks for our marina are almost complete. They will be arriving here in Wilmington at the end of the month. Thanks Eastern Floatation Systems, keep up the good work!
Construction on Fixed Pier
Crews have started patching the existing holes and testing finishes on the concrete pier.
300 Apartments planned for Riverfront
Wilmington's northern riverfront got another boost Wednesday as a Raleigh company announced plans to build a 300-unit, $50 million apartment complex along Port City Marina between PPD's headquarters and the Wilmington Convention Center. Construction is expected to begin on the project, the Pier 33 Apartments, in the fall with completion about 16 months later, according to [...]
Marina Gas tanks are Installed
Construction crews have installed the in-ground gas and diesel tanks for the marina.
Chuck Schoninger named NCFTP Board Member
USA InvestCo Principal Chuck Schoninger has accepted a position on the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Foreign Trade Promotion Council. The organization was spearheaded by state Representative Rick Catlin, and has selected John G. Hayes, PhD as its First Executive Director. Recently, Dr. Hayes has been the President of the North Carolina World [...]
Stormwater Project nearly complete
Coastal Construction Crews are nearly done with the installation of the stormwater system on Harnett Street in Downtown Wilmington.
Cape Fear Community College among top 150 Community Colleges
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program named Cape Fear Community College as one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges, according to a recent announcement. This prize is the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges, according to a news release. The award is given out every two years and focuses [...]
Governor McCrory visits Port of Wilmington
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory toured the Port of Wilmington last week and spoke about the promising future of the NC Ports System. McCrory met with USA InvestCo and Port of Wilmington Cold Storage principals Charles Schoninger and Chuck McCarthy. He also visited the sites of the future wood pellet and cold storage facilities. "The [...]