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}
2024 Board of Directors
President: Cheryl Hartsoe- The Cotton Exchange & Chandler’s Wharf Shops
Vice President: Daniel Pena – JC Print Services
Past President:Kelli Jordan, – Studio Three Architects
Secretary: Samm Sawyer – SSM Creative Collective
Treasurer: Mike Loch – Wilmington Marine Center
Terry Espy – Momentum Companies
Elizabeth O’Donnell – Momentum Companies
David Usher – CMIT Solutions
Betsy Knowles – The Artworks
Tracey Newkirk – Genesis Block
Gary Coleman – Cape Fear Spice Merchants
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.
