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To bring together so as to form a whole.

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To contribute to the progress or growth of. To establish or organize.

TO SUPPORT:

To keep from weakening and failing. To strengthen.
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    Nestled within the Historic River District, downtown Wilmington is a destination like no other. It entices visitors to experience a wide array of restaurants and bars, unique shops, live theaters, galleries, museums, tours, cruises, historic buildings, and the scenic Riverwalk along the Cape Fear River.   You can support the downtown businesses by joining as a member or simply donating.  All monies go back into supporting the businesses in various ways.  DBA is a 501c3 all volunteer organization.

     

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    Mark your Calendar for DBA July 14, 2025 meeting Hosted by The Harp located at 1423 S 3rd St at 6pm and Sponsored by REV Credit Union      

Current Happenings

Free Friday Summer concert series at Eagle’s Dare see schedule

June 27 | Fourth Friday Art Gallery Walk
June 27 | <Nashville at the Station No. 2
5pm – 10pm 602 S 5th Ave
June 28 | La Big Bouche Cabaret
June 29 | Smoke Life 910 Grand Opening 816 Castle St 2 – 6pm
July 14 | DBA monthly meeting at The Harp 1423 S. 3rd St @ 6pm sponsored by REV Federal Credit Union

Northern Waterfront

Along the Cape Fear River, at the northern most point of downtown proper between The Wilmington Convention Center and the Isabella Holmes Bridge, a visionary plan is underway.

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South Front

Early twentieth century brick complexes, warehouses and a 275-year-old manmade reservoir was once much the lure of downtown’s south end. Nestled amongst South 2nd, South 3rd, and Greenfield streets, sits The South Front District.

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Central Business

Wilmington’s Central Business District (CBD) encompasses the most historic aspects of the Port City, including architectural structures and porticoes that have existed since the city’s inception in 1739.

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Castle Street District

Castle Street has been a main thoroughfare in Wilmington since at least the late 18th Century.

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BROOKLYN ARTS

The Brooklyn Arts District is located in the northeastern sector of downtown Wilmington. It is home to concert venues, art studios, restaurants, neighborhood pubs, bottle shops, and contemporary luxury housing.

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SODA POP DISTRICT

What is posed to be the next area to undergo a resurgence or revival in popularity, the Soda Pop District is an area of Wilmington, NC, bordered by Dock, Chestnut, 8th, and 12th Streets. It received this name because of the old Coca-Cola bottling plant built in the 1930s on the corner of Princess and 10th Streets.

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Bolton & Menk
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Tap Yard Wilmington
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Tap Yard Wilmington

Arth Real Estate
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Arth Real Estate

Resource Business Brokerage LLC
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Resource Business Brokerage LLC

Momentum Companies
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Momentum Companies

Port City FC
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Port City FC

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Cape Fear Riverboats
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Front Street Brewery
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Front Street Brewery

THE DBA MISSION

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.

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The Downtown Business Alliance of Wilmington, NC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to 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.

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