DNA Services of America  
Larry Jones, Service Center Manager

DNA Services of America is in the “identity services” business providing fast, accurate and confidential DNA testing for paternity, child identification, birth certificate amendment, affidavits of parentage, family relationship DNA, forensic DNA, genealogy, DNA testing for immigration, and DNA detection and infidelity testing.

Larry has operated DNA Services of America Southeastern North Carolina since January 2008. His primary service area includes the following counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Duplin, Greene, Hoke, Jones, Lenoir, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Wayne and Wilson.

Prior to DNA Services of America, Larry was with the U.S. Postal Service for 34 years; 17 of which were in various executive roles, including Postmaster.

Optimum Coumputer Training Solutions
Verna Edwards, Owner/Operator

The Upper Coastal Plain Business Development Center (BDC) is pleased to welcome Verna Edwards, owner of Optimum Computer Training Solutions, as the newest client company of the small business incubator. Verna provides group and individual training on the latest PC software applications to include: Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Front Page, Publisher, Digital Photography, and other widely-used programs. Since entering the BDC in December, Optimum Computer Training Solutions conducts day and evening classes in the facility and is planning a weekend class to better accommodate client work schedules. Most clients are “non-traditional,” meaning they are typically working full-time or operating a small business and are interested in sharpening their skills or brushing up on the latest software applications. This short term computer training program also serves as a great tool for dislocated workers who need to retrain in new areas opening up alternative job opportunities.

 Optimum Computer Training Solutions also provides on-site training for a number of corporate customers for workgroups and administrative staff to help them achieve greater efficiencies by understanding how to get the most out of the applications they use in the work place on a day-to-day basis. They learn many of the “nuances, tricks, and tips” that quickly improve proficiency. This training is a wise investment for employers, because improved computer skills result in higher productivity and reduced costs.

“The BDC is state of the art with LCD projectors, training room, broadband internet access, and networked computers. There is a receptionist available to me, conference room space, copy and fax machine, and all the necessaries needed for a start-up company. My lease is like no other. Greg Godard and the BDC is all about helping me develop a successful and profitable business.”  Verna Edwards.

 Verna can be reached at 252-314-8456 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Carolina Quick Care
Michael Feasel, MD, President

Carolina Quick Care, a provider of Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine services, has located their management offices in the Upper Coastal Plain Business Development Center on Nash Street in Wilson.  Carolina Quick Care opened its newest practice location in Wilson in May, 2009 which is conveniently located on Forest Hills Road in front of Lowe’s.

Carolina Quick Care provides acute management of minor medical illnesses and injuries in addition to a wide range of services for local and national Industrial Medicine clients.  The Urgent Care centers are open 7 days a week from 8 am-8 pm and feature on-site digital X-ray and laboratory services.  No appointment is necessary but patients may pre-register for an appointment using the new and exclusive ZipPASS internet pre-registration system found on their website: www.carolinaquickcare.com. Most people prefer to complete the ZipPASS online pre-registration form in the comfort of their own home, spending less time in the waiting room. The goal is to provide quality medical care while keeping visits as short as possible.

Carolina Quick Care receives management services from Medical Facilities, Inc. (MFI), also based in Wilson.  MFI also manages Carolina Quick Care practice locations in Rocky Mount and Roanoke Rapids.  The company has more than 50 employees system-wide, according to Michael Feasel, MD, FACEP, Company President and Chief Medical Officer and is anticipating regional growth and development.

New Fly USA
Mark Suddreth

New Fly USA is an outsource transportation company and though headquartered in New York has recently received its Certificate of Authority to operate a satellite office in the state of North Carolina contributing to the state and local economy. Mark Suddreth (pictured here) runs the Wilson operation. Cargo distribution and logistics are coordinated domestically and internationally via air, land, and sea with shipments from Norfolk to Rotterdam to Europe. Logistics coordination includes, but is not limited to, discharge of cargo, Customs clearance, and surety bonds on behalf of the client.  Suddreth has partnered with colleagues in New York, Italy, and Germany. There are five partners who combined have 100 years of   experience in the outsource transportation industry. New Fly USA also links customers to products through a business-to-business networking approach. Customer service, personalization of services, and streamline communication are just a few of the reasons why New Fly USA has been able to successfully compete with international companies, winning bids for contracts that would typically be awarded to the larger companies Suddreth believes in the “Shop Local” concept even though doors have been difficult to open in NC. He believes that investing locally and supporting local businesses will not only benefit the local economy but the state of North Carolina as a whole.

When asked about the benefits of leasing in an incubator environment at the Business Development Center, he stated he enjoyed the networking with other professionals, that the professional atmosphere gives him energy and helps keep him 100% focused, and there were no distractions.  Finally, the low overhead enables him to pass the savings along to his customers. You can contact Mark Suddreth at New Fly USA, 121 Nash Street W., Suite 119, Wilson, NC 27893.

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 Office Phone 252-234-5914    Mobile Phone 252-236-5105

Carolina RehabWorks
Derrick Briddell, PT, DScPT, MS, SCS

Carolina Rehab Works has relocated to the Business Development Center incubator from Greenville, NC to be more centrally located to their client base and be better able to serve  Wilson and its surrounding counties. Doctor Derrick Briddell and his staff provide rehabilitation, specifically physical, occupational and speech therapy to patients who are referred by local physicians, hospitals, home healthcare agencies, and other clients through word of mouth. They provide physical therapy, treatment and assessments to restore functionality, strength, and balance issues due to injury or disease, such as, stroke, knee replacement, or an athletic injury. They work with patients until they can restore their original level of function.

Dr. Briddell, practicing for 16 years, received his Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy from the  University of Maryland Eastern Shore and his Masters degree in Management with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from the University of  Maryland; he then received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. His experience is in pediatric, geriatrics, orthopedic, and sports therapy. He is a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist and has completed his Sports Physical Therapy residency as well. April Briddell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and she received her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland.

The services are primarily rendered out in the field and their office here in the incubator is where the company keeps records, return phone calls, and manage their business. Since their move into the incubator they have grown and have recently hired a Physical Therapy Assistant and continue to look for qualified staff. Dr. Briddell stated that the incubator is  affordable and offers many amenities with practically no overhead to operate. Here they are able to consolidate and store records, utilize the conference/training rooms, and shared administrative staff, such as, the secretary/receptionist. Dr. Briddell stated that he hopes to move into traditional space within the building when they are ready to graduate. 

121 Nash Street W., Suite 118
Wilson, NC 27893
 Phone: 252-234-5942 or 252-757-7714
Fax: 252-757-1375
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Carolina Christian Counseling
Robert Wolf MAR, MBA

Carolina Christian Counseling is a privately run organization with a biblical approach to personal counseling and healing. Robert Wolf offers confidential counseling for: personal relationship issues, conflicts, marriage problems,   parenting, grief, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, pre-marital counseling, marriage enrichment, and more.

Wolf earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Education, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Following a successful business career, he then earned a Master of Arts Degree in Religion with emphasis in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty Theological Seminary. He is a Licensed Minister and Certified Grief Counselor with experience in personal and family counseling. He has been happily married for more than 40 years and has three sons and seven grandchildren.

Wolf is very pleased to have found “the perfect” space here at the Business Development Center incubator. He stated that the “range of services within the incubator fall into the plan of any business”. The Secretary/Receptionist who greets and directs his clients is a big plus. He stated he “would not have been able to start-up the business had this perfect opportunity not come along at the right time when he needed it”.

121 Nash St. W. Suite 103
Wilson, NC 27893
Ph: 252-234-5943
Fax: 252-234-5944
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Momentum Marketing
Donna Bynum Cathcart

Donna Bynum Cathcart owns and operates Momentum Marketing. Cathcart and staff provide products and services in the Health, Nutritional, Beauty and Insurance Industry. She is an Independent Distributor of Ardyss International, a twenty year old company, that offers excellent reshaping and nutritional products. Premiere Products include the BODY MAGIC (Reshaping Garment) that allows one to Drop 2 – 3 Dress Sizes in 10 minutes without diet, pills, exercise or surgery and LE’VIVE,  a 100% Organic Super 5 Antioxiant This all Natural Fruit Juice is made with Wolfberry (Goji), Acai Berry, Noni, Mangosteen, and Pomengrante. A delicious and nutritional fruit juice.

Cathcart is also an independent insurance agent with Momentum Senior Marketing, offering  Medicare C supplemental plans underwritten by  private insurance companies to Medicare recipients.

121 Nash Street W., Suite 128
Wilson, NC 27893
Phone: 252-234-5920
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