Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Siddle

Fourth-year UNCW men's basketball head coach Takayo Siddle will be among the Seahawks honored by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce during the group's 5th Annual 40 Under 40 gala next month.

The 40 honorees will be recognized for their achievements as young professionals during a special event on Sept. 21 at the Brooklyn Arts Center.

According to the chamber, the event is "a tribute to those who are propelling businesses to unprecedented heights, forging paths that firmly establish their organizations as industry leaders, and leaving an indelible mark through their remarkable contributions to our vibrant community."

Nominees must be younger than 40 years old as of Sept. 21, 2023, and live or work in Brunswick, New Hanover, or Pender Counties. A seven-member selection panel reviewed the nominations before making selections.

Other Seahawk honorees are:

• Caress Clegg '15, '22M, New Hanover County School
• Matt Collogan '07, N.C. Cooperative Extension
• Brittany Fountain '07, Britt Joy & Co
• Kaitlin Gloe '22M, Corning Incorporated
• Lauren Godwin '10, Vantaca
• Christina Haley '10, Wilmington Downtown Inc.
• Lindsey Hess '06, Cape Fear Commercial
• Daniel Jones ‘18, Cameron Art Museum
• Abigail Lorenzo '22M, Wilmington MPO
• Jonathan Oracion '20, Seaview Crab Company
• Cliff Pyron '09, Wilmington Business Development
• Josh Rosenberg '14, Nabell Winslow

The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is the first and longest continually operating chamber in North Carolina. With more than 900 members, the Wilmington chamber connects large and small businesses totaling 40,000 employees in southeastern North Carolina. The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is the first and longest continually operating chamber in North Carolina. With more than 900 members, the Wilmington chamber connects large and small businesses totaling 40,000 employees in southeastern North Carolina.