Funding and Bonds New Hanover County secured a landmark $116M grant to support a $320M school facilities bond, signaling strong capital project momentum and potential demand for grant administration, financial advisory, procurement, and project delivery services.

Education Partnerships The county is expanding cross-county educational partnerships, evidenced by the diploma collaboration with Pender County Schools; opportunities exist for program development, workforce-ready curricula, career pathways, and edtech vendors that support district-wide initiatives.

GIS Modernization With ArcGIS and other tech stack components in use, there is appetite for GIS-enabled asset management, data-driven public services, and IT modernization partnerships to improve planning, public safety, and service delivery.

HR and Talent Recent leadership changes in the Department of Social Services and Public Library indicate ongoing organizational transformation; potential needs include HR technology, training, health and human services software, procurement for social services modernization, and library program support.

Sustainability and Land Active asset investments and disposals around parks and riverfront sites show focus on land stewardship and green infrastructure; opportunities exist for park development, environmental consulting, land conservation partnerships, and related software platforms.