Join us at Arrive Hotel located at the corner of Dock and 2nd Street. Check out their website at http://www.arrivehotels.com/wilmington Monday June 10th 6pm-7:30 Stay informed of downtown happenings and important information on ongoing projects affecting the community. Network with other ... » Learn More about June Meeting At Arrive Hotel on the 10th at 6pm-7:30
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Rims on The River~May 17-19
Check Out Those Rims May 17 at 11 am- May 19 at 2pm 221 North Front Street The fun starts Friday May 17 with local entertainment, bars, and restaurants. The car show will begin on Saturday May 18th. This event is free to the public. If you would like to be admitted to park it is $10 in advanced ... » Learn More about Rims on The River~May 17-19
2nd Annual Castle Street Crawl~May 30th
Thursday May 30th 5:30pm-8pm Start at the Historic Firehouse Station No. 2 to enjoy live music, and then find yourself walking through one of Wilmington's oldest shopping districts. There will be great sales, refreshments from Platypus & Gnome and Crust, and even a scavenger hunt! Tickets ... » Learn More about 2nd Annual Castle Street Crawl~May 30th
May Meeting At Love, Lydia Bakery & Cafe on the 13th 6-7:30pm
Join us for a perfect cup of coffee and incredible desserts located at 1520 S 3rd Street. Great food and even better atmosphere. Check out their menu at https://www.facebook.com/LoveLydiaBakery/menu/ Monday May 13th from 6pm-7:30pm Stay informed of downtown happenings and important ... » Learn More about May Meeting At Love, Lydia Bakery & Cafe on the 13th 6-7:30pm
Project Grace
Project Grace is an initiative of New Hanover County. DBA will try to keep you updated here on our website as best we can, but you can subscribe to receive updates on their website: https://www.nhcgov.com/administration/budget/project-grace/ From the County Website: New Hanover County’s “Project ... » Learn More about Project Grace
Short Term Lodging – The Outcome 2019
The city’s new rules on short-term lodging are finalized and operators will be able to register beginning March 15. Short-term lodging includes stays up to 29 nights. Stays of 30 nights or longer are considered long-term. There are two types of short-term lodging permitted in the ... » Learn More about Short Term Lodging – The Outcome 2019
Downtown Trolley Naming Contest
Downtown Trolley Initiative UPDATE: 3/1/19 The branding of the new downtown trolleys and extended route is underway. As part of it the community naming contest will kick-off on March 1st and conclude on March 31st. Information regarding this initiative and instruction for submittal will be ... » Learn More about Downtown Trolley Naming Contest
Good Things Happen when you work together
DBA, Wave Transit ILM, City of Wilmington, NC Government and Tiffany Waldorf were honored to receive a Cape Fear CREW award of Excellence for the downtown trolley route expansion marketing team collaboration. #ridethetrolley #bringitdowntown MoMentum companiesJoan Walker Loch Terry Sanders Espy Paul ... » Learn More about Good Things Happen when you work together
February 2019 Meeting Pictures
We had a great meeting at WHQR McErny Gallery with food from Front Street Brewery compliments of WHQR staff. The renovations in the space bright and entertaining. This space is available to lease for any special event. Simply reach out to WHQR. ... » Learn More about February 2019 Meeting Pictures
January 2019 Meeting Pictures
We gathered at Ronald Sachs Violins on Castle St to kick off 2019. Next Meeting February 11th at WHQR McErny Gallery 6-7:30pm ... » Learn More about January 2019 Meeting Pictures
Why community is healthy for your business
Support from people just like you in business, often a small business, with the same challenges and the same goals your business faces can make a difference in the way you approach growth, marketing and other bottom line decisions. Community surrounds and accepts its group and provides an outlet to ... » Learn More about Why community is healthy for your business
February 11th Meeting at WHQR’s MCErny Gallery 6pm-7:30pm
JOIN US! Monday March 11th 6pm-7:30pm at Pour Taproom- 201 N. Front Street A Beer and Wine Festival Every Day of the Week! No more ordering that pint of a new craft beer only to find out it's too hoppy for your taste. Just try a few ounces, then try something else. We give you the opportunity ... » Learn More about February 11th Meeting at WHQR’s MCErny Gallery 6pm-7:30pm
Hotel News Will Boost Downtown
From an article published in the Star News, October 30th, 2017 Terry Espy, president of Wilmington’s Downtown Business Alliance, is hoping to court a smaller boutique hotel to built on South Water Street, in the site that once housed the Ice House bar. Espy said building up hotel room ... » Learn More about Hotel News Will Boost Downtown
August Meeting Pictures at CresCom Bank
Thanks go to CresCom Bank and their hospitality. The District Trolley initiative was introduced with discussion. ... » Learn More about August Meeting Pictures at CresCom Bank
July Meeting Pictures
Very informative meeting with Clean Cape Fear who updated our members attending with information about the current water contamination. ... » Learn More about July Meeting Pictures