Business

SHALLOTTE—In an economy where finding a job can be challenging, one local business has diversified and found a way to thrive, enabling both employers and employees to find a way to match services.

Carolinas Staffing Solutions opened its doors for business 10 years ago in Lumberton and quickly expanded into Brunswick County. It built a name for itself with locations in Calabash, Whiteville and Lumberton. Last year, the staff decided to move the Calabash office to Shallotte.

McDonald’s of Shallotte recently hosted a charity night where portions of the profits for purchases made between 5-8 p.m. were donated to a local nonprofit.
The management and staff of McDonald’s chose the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick as the recipient of its fundraising. The event also included face painting for children; the Gatorettes, the Brunswick County seniors cheerleading team; an appearance by Brunswick County’s “pink fire truck” and music by Charles Danford, a local singer and guitarist.

Brunswick Electric gives out community grants
Twenty-six projects were selected from a field of nearly 90 applications to receive funding for programs from Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation’s Community Grants program.
This year’s grants total $24,900. The checks have already gone out to the winning groups. The funds will be at work in the community soon.

Conservation reserve signup begins
USDA Farm Service Agency will have a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup through April 6, according to Coke Gray, the agency’s Brunswick County executive director.
CRP has a 25-year legacy of successfully protecting the nation’s natural resources through voluntary participation, while providing significant economic and environmental benefits to rural communities across the United States.