2026 Economic Outlook with Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi, UNCW Regional Economist

Josh Torbich, CEO of Christian Recovery Centers, Inc.

This week's guest is Josh Torbich, CEO of Christian Recovery Centers, Inc [https://crcirecovery.org/]. CRCI is a non-profit organization that provides free drug and alcohol treatment, recovery, and re-entry services for men and women struggling with substance use disorder. CRCI offers a faith-based, evidence-based program supported by scientific interventions. Josh also hosts "Behind the Citgo," a podcast that explores journeys shaped by struggle, strengthened by faith, and restored through community - offering wisdom, insight, and hope to every listener. Check it out at https://behindthecitgo.com [https://behindthecitgo.com].

Chris DeHart, All About Energy Solutions

Meet local veteran and business owner Chris DeHart of All About Energy Solutions [https://allaboutenergysolutions.com]. Chris and his team can insulate everything from your crawlspace to your attic. They stop moisture problems, insulate garage doors and can even kill mold. Chris also discusses Veterans Memorial Reef [https://veteransmemorialreef.com], a non-profit he is involved with that provides a unique way to honor veterans.

Shop Local in Leland: Thom & Shari from the North Brunswick Chamber discuss Business Expo

North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce executive director Thom Kelly and 2025-26 board president Shari Leone discuss the Chamber's upcoming Business Expo [https://northbrunswickchamber.com/business-expo/] and Bands, Brews & BBQ events, which offer residents of northern Brunswick County the opportunity to connect with local businesses.

Dr. Paul Hrvol, Coastal Integrative Health

Meet. Dr. Paul Hrvol, chiropractor with Coastal Integrative Health's Leland location. Dr. Hrvol is originally from Sullivan, Illinois, and relocated from St. Louis to coastal North Carolina to enjoy life by the beach. He played baseball through college and has always loved sports, especially golf. Today, he works as a chiropractor in a clinic alongside physical therapists and massage therapists, and he particularly enjoys helping golfers improve how they move and feel. He is also a proud new dad of a five-month-old son, which he says has been the greatest adventure of all.

2026 Economic Outlook with Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi, UNCW Regional Economist

Cape Fear Business Roundtable is kicking off 2026 with an economic outlook from Dr. Mouhcine Guettabi, Regional Economist with the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Tune in as Dr. Guettabi discusses the state of our regional and national economies heading into the new year. Cape Fear Business Roundtable is hosted by Frank Williams [https://capefearbusiness.com/host/] and sponsored by Pioneer Strategies [https://pioneerstrategies.com/] and Pioneer Specialties [https://pioneerspecialties.promo/].