Small Business Survey Results: Views of the Economy

This is the second installment in a series of posts focusing on the results of that survey.  Please note that this is not a scientific poll.  Please also note that response totals may not be recorded at precisely 100.0% due to rounding. When asked their view of the current state of the economy, respondents answered…

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Small Business Survey Results: Challenges Facing Businesses

Thank you to everyone who completed Pioneer Strategies’ recent small business survey.  This is the first installment in a series of posts focusing on the results of that survey.  Please note that this is not a scientific poll.  Please also note that response totals may not be recorded at precisely 100.0% due to rounding. Title/Position…

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Frank Williams installed as president of Leland Area Rotary Club

Pioneer Strategies’ president, Frank Williams, was installed as the 2011-12 president of the Leland Area Rotary Club at a banquet held Thursday, June 30 at Magnolia Greens Golf Club in Leland. The club’s other 2011-12 officers and directors are: President-elect:  Grayson Cheek Vice President / President-nominee:  Sabrena Reinhardt Secretary:  Vicki LaBelle Treasurer:  Drew Roper Sergeant…

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Results of Pioneer Strategies’ small business survey

Pioneer Strategies conducted an online survey of small business owners, entrepreneurs and other businesspeople in late 2010 and early 2011.  While non-scientific, the results of this survey provide interesting insight into the mindset of businesspeople at this point in time. As the results below indicate, a majority of the respondents were business owners. Which of…

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Boy Scouts’ Leland Leadership Breakfast raises $6,500

LELAND, N.C. – A breakfast held Feb. 22 in Leland raised approximately $6,500 for the Cape Fear Council of the Boy Scouts of America.  The Leadership Breakfast, which is part of the Boy Scouts’ “Investment in Character” campaign, is only the second such event held in Leland.  District Attorney Jon David was the keynote speaker.…

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Pioneer Strategies’ president chairing Boy Scouts’ second Leadership Breakfast in Leland

LELAND, N.C. — Frank Williams, a Brunswick County native and president of Pioneer Strategies, Inc., has agreed to serve as chairman of the Boy Scouts’ second annual Leland Leadership Breakfast.  Williams also served as chairman of the 2010 Leland Leadership breakfast, the first held in Leland.  The event benefits the Cape Fear Council, which has…

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Pioneer Strategies’ president joins Brunswick Community College Small Business Center Advisory Committee

Frank Williams, a Brunswick County native and president of Pioneer Strategies, Inc., has been named to the Brunswick Community College (BCC) Small Business Center Advisory Committee.  BCC’s Small Business Center provides seminars, workshops, a resource center and local, confidential counseling for new and existing businesses. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy,” says Williams. …

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Pioneer Strategies signs on as Bronze Sponsor of Communities in Schools of Brunswick County’s Ninth Annual Benefit Gala for Children

LELAND, N.C. – Pioneer Strategies, a Brunswick County-based public relations agency, has signed on as a Bronze Sponsor of Communities in Schools of Brunswick County’s Ninth Annual Benefit Gala for Children, which is set for Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Sea Trail Conference Center in Sunset Beach.  Tickets are available for the gala.  For more…

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Pioneer Strategies celebrates nine years in business

LELAND, N.C. – Pioneer Strategies celebrates nine years in business this month.  The firm was founded in August 2001 and officially incorporated in September 2001. “Pioneer Strategies has continued to persevere and grow through several periods of economic uncertainty,” says Frank Williams, the firm’s founder and president.  “We look forward to continuing to provide businesses…

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Pioneer Strategies’ president addresses South Brunswick Islands Rotary Club, discusses Social Media 101

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. – Frank Williams, a Brunswick County native and president of Pioneer Strategies, Inc., addressed the South Brunswick Island Rotary Club on Friday, July 23. Williams, a charter member and president-elect of the Leland Area Rotary Club, discussed “Social Media 101.” “Social media has become an increasingly important communication tool in the…

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