JOIN US! Monday, October 14th 6pm-7:30pm At The Artworks in the South Front District 200 Willard Street 910-352-7077 ART VILLAGE - ART GALLERY - EVENT VENUE ... » Learn More about October 14th Meeting – The ArtWorks
July 2019 Meeting Pictures
Fun and Informative at the DBA July meeting at Taste the Olive and Vine. ... » Learn More about July 2019 Meeting Pictures
Noise Ordinance Current Proposal
Proposed Noise Ordinance for July 15 presentation Select the link for full details ... » Learn More about Noise Ordinance Current Proposal
Beer and Wine Walk Saturday September 28th
Join in the fun! Stroll and sample several local establishments participating in this year's fall Beer and Wine Walk. Something to plan on. ... » Learn More about Beer and Wine Walk Saturday September 28th
August 12th Meeting at Stalk and Vine
JOIN US! Monday, August 12th 6pm-7:30pm Stalk & Vine is a Riverfront establishment that provides its customers with a full spectrum beverage program featuring craft beer, wine, and a creative cocktail list paired with a variety of modern gastro-fare small, medium and large plates. After ... » Learn More about August 12th Meeting at Stalk and Vine
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