The Cape Fear Capital Connection News Hour: Tuesday, September 2, 2014 News and Information About Technology, Capital Markets, and Business In The Cape Fear Valley With Thomas Vass The Private Capital News Network Presents

Segment One: The Week In Review: The Garner Economic Strategy Report Proprietor income in New Hanover County accounted for 13.3 percent of total employment income, and it has increased 71.9 percent over the last ten years—well outpacing the nation, the state, and both benchmark communities

The Vital Economic Importance of Small Companies To The Economic Future of the Cape Fear Valley Existing operational companies, over 3 years old, create 60% of all jobs. New ventures and young companies create 40% of jobs, but also destroy about as many jobs as they create because they go out of business in the first 3 years.

Focus on How Small Business Job Creation Works Andrew Williams and Brian Escarsega have formed Elite Innovations LLC and are rehabbing a leased warehouse at 707 S. 18th St. to be what they call the city’s first maker space. TacLace is a patent pending device designed by two U.S. Marines during their deployment to Afghanistan. - See more at: Bmnh.dpuf

Focus on Small Cape Fear Companies Osprey Global Solutions is a model company for the Cape Fear Valley. Technology innovation. Connected to the military supply chain in Cumberland. Fast growing, and high wage jobs with internal career ladders.

Segment Three and Four: An In-Depth Interview With Our Guests From Osprey Global Solutions: David Grange CEO Osprey Global Solutions and Abe Walston, COO Osprey Armament produces and markets weapon systems and accessories designed to cater to the unique demands of the U.S. Special Forces, advanced law enforcement personnel, and civilians who demand excellence, precision and innovation to accomplish the task.