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Blue Economy Convergence Conversation: Dr. Chris Prentice of Cape Fear Collective

By DAadmin | October 19, 2021
BlueEconomy Convergence Conversation, Dr. Chris Prentice Cape Fear Collective Deborah Westphal

Dr. Chris Prentice was raised in the world of finance and big corporations. By the age of 12, he had learned the language of making money and business. As a young professional, he followed in his father’s footsteps with a career as a commodities broker and business strategist. His job was to maximize profits for…

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Blue Economy Convergence Conversation: Travis Loop, Coastal Advocate and Founder of waterloop

By DAadmin | October 14, 2021
Blue Economy Convergence Conversation Travis Loop Coastal Advocate Founder of waterloop Deborah Westphal

It took over 15 years, but Travis Loop finally found a way back to the Wilmington, North Carolina area after he had to leave to pursue a career. A self-proclaimed “water-person,” Travis loves to surf, paddleboard, and enjoy the beautiful coastal environment and beaches of the Cape Fear region. Now that he is (back) home,…

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Blue Economy Convergence Conversation: Rob Zapple, New Hanover County Commissioner

By DAadmin | October 12, 2021
New Hanover County Commissioner Rob Zapple Deb Westphal Wilmington NC Sustainability

In 1997, Rob Zapple and his wife could have lived almost anywhere in the United States. Seeking opportunities for quality of life and a good education for their children, they decided on Wilmington, North Carolina, Neither Rob nor his wife had lived in North Carolina. They had no connections, jobs, real friends, or bank accounts…

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Blue Economy Convergence Conversation: Brian Clark, NC State Ports Authority

By DAadmin | October 7, 2021
Blue Economy Convergence Conversation NC Ports Authority Brian Clark Deborah Westphal

A graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Brian Clark has spent his professional life in the maritime industry. His purview of how the shipping industry works is vast, having spent time working in ports in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Alabama. For 22 years, Brian was with AP Moller-Maersk, the world’s largest shipping…

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