Big Rock Receives Quality of Life Award

The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament received a Crystal Coast Quality of Life Award, which is sponsored by NCCOAST Communications, the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and the Carteret County Association of REALTORS June 10 in honor of the event’s 50th anniversary.

Chamber Chair Chris Barnes of Cooperative Bank presented the award.

“We wanted to formally thank everyone associated with the tournament for their hard work to continue a fine tradition and to pay tribute to this event, which truly has become the ‘Super Bowl of Fishing,’” she said. “Everyone knows about the implications the Big Rock has in terms of tourism; its economic impact on local shops, restaurants, lodging and marinas runs into the millions of dollars.

Throughout its history the Big Rock has contributed more than $1.5 million to local charities.

Added Barnes, “This is an incredible accomplishment – and one that has a far-reaching, positive effect on the quality of life of all citizens here in Carteret County.”

NCCOAST Launches Spring Waterfront Magazine
With its highly-successful premiere in the summer and fall of 2007, NCCOAST Communications is launching four issues of NCCOAST Waterfront Magazine in 2008. The spring issue (shown here) is now available. More than 17,500 copies of each issue are distributed throughout the region. Waterfront Magazine joins a long list of publications such as Coaster Magazine, Topsail Coaster Magazine, New Bern Magazine, the NCRELO Guide, Coastal Event Planner, Island Review and the NCCOAST Business Journal, known for offering valuable area information in an entertaining and informative style.

Copies of NCCOAST Waterfront Magazine are distributed to select marinas, marine-related shops, visitor centers, Waterfront advertiser locations and other high-traffic areas in and around New Bern, Oriental, Beaufort, Harkers Island and Down East, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, Indian Beach, Emerald Isle, Swansboro, Jacksonville, Sneads Ferry, North Topsail Beach, Surf City, Topsail Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington. Distribution locations will be refilled throughout the year.

A single complimentary copy of the magazine is also available upon request via email to individuals out-of-the-area and out-of-state. Bulk copies of the magazine are also available for boaters' bags, welcome and relocation folders, events and more, and annual subscriptions are now offered for $10/year. For additional information, visit www.nccoastwaterfront.com.

NCCOAST Shares Award with Greater Topsail Area Chamber

NCCOAST Communications is proud to announce a shared award with the Greater Topsail Chamber of Commerce. The Greater Topsail Area Chamber's annual Topsail Area Guide, produced and printed by NCCOAST Communications, won first place in the category of Best Mass Media, Print Piece during the Onslow County Tourism Awards.

NCCOAST also was the recent recipient of three Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA) Awards including Best of Category for One, Two or Three-color Annual Reports for the Carolina Postal Credit Union’s 2007 Annual Report; Best of Category for Coating and Film Lamination for the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Overview Map; Best of Category for Four or More Color Programs for the 29th Annual Yamaha Contender Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament Program.

NCCOAST Communications offers high quality business printing services including, but not limited to, annual reports and publications, business cards and stationery, event programs, vacation rental home brochures, marketing collaterals, invitations and much more. For a free quote or to discuss a project, email Kathy Henry or phone 252.247.7442.

April 15 - June 15 NCCOAST Business Journal Now Available
The April 15 through June 15 issue of the NCCOAST Business Journal is now available. This issue focuses on Carteret County's boatbuilding industry which has received notable national media attention recently. The issue also details small business development in Carteret County and provides helpful information related to starting a new business in the area.

NCCOAST's newest publication, the NCCOAST Business Journal, premiered in February 2007. This bi-monthly magazine features Carteret County business and economic development news, and future issues are scheduled for April, June, August, October and December. Seven-thousand copies are produced per issue with 3,000 direct mailed to Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and Carteret County Economic Development Council members; numerous business recipients and members of the local and state government, as well as out-of-the-area venture capitalists. The remaining copies are distributed at select locations throughout Carteret County and at advertiser business offices. For more information, visit www.nccoastbusinessjournal.com.
 

Topsail Coaster Turns 15
Topsail Coaster Magazine celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2008. This annual visitors and vacation guide detailing the Greater Topsail Area is requested from people all over the country via the regional information website www.nccoast.com as they plan their summer vacations. The beach towns of the Greater Topsail area are known for their small-town charm, and have become a summer haven for those seeking a true vacation getaway.

Notable pastimes in the Topsail area include kayaking, bird watching, kayaking, diving and of course, fun and sun at the beach.

Topsail Coaster is sent out to eight welcome centers across North Carolina, as well as to regional tourism and visitor centers and various Chambers of Commerce in North Carolina. This is in addition to the many terrific distribution locations in and around the Greater Topsail Area.

Look for the 2008 Topsail Coaster, now available, and an expanded edition in May 2008. For advertising sales information, call Nancy Chaanine at 252-723-7801 or email nchaanine@nccoast.com.