Mike Purkey, Author at Business North Carolina

Posted April 2, 2018

Let’s push winning Panthers bidder to escrow stadium renovation cash

From all reports, the Carolina Panthers ownership sweepstakes is getting closer to determining who draws the prize of having to pay upwards of $2.5 billion to own an NFL franchise. Whoever wins, [...]

By Mike Purkey

In April 2018

Posted March 30, 2018

Tiger Woods reappears as golf’s dominant force

Golf’s dominant force reappears, boosting hopes for an industry that has lost some luster.

By Mike Purkey

In April 2018

Posted March 30, 2018

N.C. Golf: Kelly Miller mixes new, old at venerable resorts

Two revered Sandhills resorts take a different swing at a new generation.

By Mike Purkey

In February 2018

Posted February 2, 2018

Drapac bets on Brunswick County growth

Australian investor Drapac Capital Partners scooped up distressed properties including several in fast-growing Brunswick County.

By Mike Purkey

In February 2018

Posted February 2, 2018

VisionQuest chief denies federal fraud charges

VisionQuest Capital faces federal charges of allegedly defrauding investors of about $15 million