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Meade Van Pelt is the Executive Director of The Harrelson Center, which supports and partners with nonprofits in addressing critical needs across Wilmington including housing, education, employment, health care and family support. Before its transformation into a humanitarian campus, half of the Harrelson Center was an unused, dilapidated three-story jail containing original cells. Today, It is now the physical home for 20 nonprofits, and partners with 22 more off campus. By connecting organizations with shared resources, support and one another, the Center has created an ecosystem that helps address complex needs throughout the community. In this episode, we discuss: The history and transformation of The Harrelson center How its collaborative model helps nonprofits better serve the community Why investing in nonprofit staff and back-office operations matters The challenges nonprofits face with funding, burnout, and sustainability How the ILM Volunteer Hub is connecting local organizations and volunteers Ways businesses can use their own expertise to support nonprofit work Meade Van Pelt | LinkedIn Home - Harrelson Center

E70: Dr. David Stegall – The Endowment: Programs and Grants Dr. David Stegall is the Vice President of Programs and Grants at The Endowment, where he helps lead grantmaking and strategic partnerships focused on creating transformational and lasting change throughout New Hanover County. From growing up in a North Carolina textile town and working as an elementary school teacher – to serving as North Carolina’s Deputy State Superintendent, David’s journey shaped his belief that education is the ultimate "great equalizer." Today, he helps guide The Endowment’s work across its core focus areas: social and health equity, education, community safety, and community development. In this episode, we explore: His journey from the classroom to leadership roles across North Carolina and beyond How The Endowment approaches grantmaking and works alongside local organizations Why addressing root causes is essential to creating lasting community change The opportunities ahead for New Hanover County as The Endowment’s impact continues to grow. David Stegall, Ed.D | LinkedIn Dr. David Stegall - New Hanover Community Endowment

Matthew Coleman is the VP of Sales and Marketing for Wilmington Media + Marketing, which brings us the Greater Wilmington Business Journal, FEAST and many other events and publications aimed at building community. From working in construction and landing his first job in radio sales, to leading sales and marketing strategy for local and national companies, Matthew has watched the marketing landscape change significantly throughout his career. Today, he helps businesses combine face-to-face community engagement with modern tools like AI to work more efficiently while keeping genuine relationships at the center. In this episode, we explore: The practical difference between sales and marketing and why marketing should make your business known before its services are needed. Matthew’s “air support and ground troops” analogy for aligning marketing and sales. How businesses can use AI for data analysis, reporting, idea generation, and everyday efficiency without sounding automated. Why personal conversations, handshakes, and authentic content remain essential alongside AI. What attendees can expect from Spark ILM this October. Matthew Coleman | LinkedIn Home - WILMINGTON MEDIA + MARKETING

Tanner Konrady is the second-generation Owner and President of Konrady & Son Construction, a custom home builder based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Over the last decade, Tanner has successfully transitioned into the next generation of ownership of the family biz, building and growing the firm to the next level, all while preserving the legacy and soul created by his father. A business built on relationships. Tanner grew up on the job site, learning the work and processes firsthand before pursuing his business degree at UNCW. His experience in the field, paired with a business education, has shaped how he approaches leadership and growth at Konrady & Son. In this episode, we explore: Navigating the complex transition of taking over a family business while preserving its core legacy. His "non-traditional” approach to his college degree, and the benefit of doing so Earning respect and authority by working on the job site before stepping into the business and leadership side The reality of balancing personal father-son relationships with professional business dynamics. Tanner Konrady | LinkedIn Konrady & Son Construction | Luxury Home Builder Coastal NC

Scott Davis is the UNCW Hub Director for NCInnovation. NCInnovation formed as a non-profit in 2020 and established a historic public-private partnership backed by a $500 million endowment from the North Carolina General Assembly. Operating through a regional innovation network model, NCInnovation strategically deploys funding to take regional university research out of the lab and straight onto Main Street. Scott is a UNCW Alumni and former tech entrepreneur, living the entire lifecycle of bringing cutting-edge technologies to the real world. In this episode, we explore: How NCInnovation leverages its $500 million public-private endowment to deploy non-dilutive capital without taking equity stakes. Hardcore breakthroughs coming right out of Wilmington, including a universal flu vaccine targeting both human health and agriculture. Understanding UNCW’s rapid trajectory as a high-growth research hub and what it means for the local economy. Scott’s personal journey scaling plastics-to-fuel and mobile solar technologies. Scott Davis | LinkedIn NCInnovation | Putting Innovation to Work for All of North Carolina