What We Do – ADVOCATE * EDUCATE * UNITE
The Downtown Business Alliance of Wilmington is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support and strengthen the downtown community by providing value through advocacy, programs, education, and events allowing all businesses the opportunity to grow and thrive. We are a membership-based organization with general membership annual dues of $50. Sponsorships for meetings, mentorship or events also available email DBAWilmington@gmail.com for more information or to request to Sponsor. Meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month at various locations. Check the newsletter for upcoming meetings or the Home page. {November meeting is annual meeting}
2026 Board of Directors
President: Andrea Arth – Arth Real Estate
Vice President: TBD
Past President: Cheryl Hartsoe- The Cotton Exchange & Chandler’s Wharf Shops
Past President: Terry Espy – Momentum Companies
Treasurer: Elizabeth O’Donnell – Momentum Companies
Secretary: TBD
Samm Sawyer – SSM Creative Collective
Daniel Pena – JC Print Services
David Usher – CMIT Solutions of Wilmington
Tracey Newkirk – Genesis Block
Gary Coleman – Cape Fear Spice Merchants
Tara English – Brooklyn Cafe
Scott Hawkins – Castle Street Collective
Grant Sylvester – Zermatt Wealth Partners
Rick Paxton – Magnetic Marketing
Salette Andrews – City Council Representative
The Downtown Business Alliance of Wilmington, NC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advocate, educate, unite, promote and support the Downtown Wilmington community. We are a membership-based organization that, through civic activism, annual special events and corporate sponsorship, are able to help make downtown a viable & attractive community for residents, business owners & visitors.
