About

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

Luke Waddell – 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.