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Impact · Cape Fear Region

The neighborhood economy, finally measured.

Newkirklytics OS connects entrepreneurs and local businesses in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender to opportunity — and tracks every result, live.

8,297
Businesses mapped
8
Economic segments
3
Counties connected
$0
Capital & contracts connected

2026 goal

3,000 businesses & entrepreneurs on the map

You can't grow what you can't see. Every listing gives local leaders, lenders and buyers a clearer picture of who drives the Cape Fear economy.

8,297
of 3,000
5,773
New Hanover
2,009
Brunswick
515
Pender

Main Street Market Index

What the local economy is made of

Home & Personal Services
1,862
22% of businesses
Professional Services
1,732
21% of businesses
Retail
1,390
17% of businesses
Food & Dining
901
11% of businesses
Hospitality & Recreation
872
11% of businesses
Finance & Real Estate
744
9% of businesses
Health & Wellness
690
8% of businesses
Construction & Trades
106
1% of businesses
Explore the Market Index

Pathways to growth

From being seen to being funded

Genesis Bridge
0
entrepreneurs supported
0 launched or growing
Capital Connections
$0
capital funded
Lender-ready referrals
Bridge2Bid
$0
local contracts won
Procurement matched to local firms
NEX Connect
0
convenings
0 registrations

Program figures update as entrepreneurs and businesses move through each pathway.

An operating system for the neighborhood economy

01

Map

Every local business and entrepreneur, organized into 8 economic segments.

02

Connect

Match them to capital, contracts, training and each other.

03

Measure

Track jobs, dollars and growth so communities can invest with confidence.

Business data from Overture Maps (public) and owner-verified listings. 0 listings claimed by owners.