✨ Business Spotlight! ✨ Find Yoga Salt & Café Mata at 1540 S. 2nd St., Suite 220, in the South Front District! 🧘‍♀️ Yoga classes, workshops, & training ☕ Plant-based café w/ organic drinks & treats Your wellness & relaxation destination!

New Business Alert! 🎉 Tap Yard Wilmington, a 1-acre beer garden/music venue, is open at 502 S. 16th St.🍻 Dog-friendly with trivia, open mics & more! Grand Opening: March 22. #TapYardWilmington

Business Spotlight! Gnome Nom Nom is a deli located at 365 N. Front St. in the Cotton Exchange! Owner Rob Stange serves up fresh empanadas, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and desserts! Visit them this week!

Business Spotlight! Slice of Life is a pizzeria and pub located at 125 Market St., founded by Ray Worrell in 1997! They serve pizza until 3:00 a.m. on the weekends and have great lunch specials! Visit them this week for nachos, pizza, or wings!

The Brooklyn Arts Center (BAC), is located at 516 N. Fourth St. in Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District! It is a historic wedding and event venue blending timeless elegance with modern amenities. Originally built in 1888 as St. Andrews Church, it became an event venue in 2011!

New Business Alert! The Photo District is located at 1605 Queen St. in the Cargo District! Bre offers pet photography for dogs and cats and partners with local shelters to help their animals get adopted!

New Business Alert! River 128 Restaurant is now open at 128 S. Water St. The space has been newly renovated with a beautiful outdoor patio facing the Cape Fear River. Open Tuesday-Sunday for lunch and dinner, and brunch on Sundays!

🌊🍽️ Discover Rx Chicken & Oysters at 421 Castle St.! Enjoy sustainable seafood, local flavors, and weekly specials. Owned by James and Sarah Doss, open Tues-Sat 5-9 PM, and Sun from 10AM-2PM!

Tides Taproom is now open in the Cargo District! Enjoy games, TVs, and craft drinks at 615 S. 17th St. Food trucks on-site! 🍻🏈

☕ Business Spotlight: Maroon Monkey at 124 S. Front St. in Wilmington. Cozy coffee shop with house-roasted blends. Open daily! 🌟

Biz Spotlight! Beauty Bar, owned by Jennifer Becker, is located at 302 N. Front St. offering a range of top-tier beauty and wellness services, from facials, to waxing, airbrush tanning, and more. Guests can also enjoy a glass of champagne!

Located at 272 N. Front St. Suite 101, Outdoor Equipped is a locally owned outdoor apparel and footwear shop in the heart of Wilmington’s Central Business District. Founded and managed by Kim Parenty and Kim Walsh, the store offers a wide selection of outdoor necessities!🏕️

Shoot Like A Girl is inspires the next generation of female filmmakers by providing young women with the opportunity to explore the film industry. They offer hands-on learning through partnerships with professional female filmmakers at their summer camps!ShootLikeAGirl.info

Wilmington Downtown, Inc. welcomes Marked Merchant to 20 Market Street! This new space helps small businesses and local vendors grow and connect with the community. @ 20 Market St, Wilmington, NC Open daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sun-Thur and 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Fri-Sat

Project Grace Update Construction of the new downtown Public Library and Cape Fear Museum continues on schedule, with the library anticipated to open to the public in October 2025. The Cape Fear Museum will begin installing new exhibits, targeting an opening in May 2026.

The American Red Cross is hosting several blood drives in March and April. wect.com/2025/03/20/red…

Meet the MSD Ambassadors! They’re the friendly faces working to keep Downtown Wilmington clean, safe, and welcoming! Wilmington Downtown, Inc. manages the 70-block Municipal Service District, and our Ambassadors provide key services every day such as street maintenance and etc.

Spend your Memorial Day at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Wilmington. Take a quiet moment by the river to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service to our country—and to honor those who continue to serve today.

Shop Local at the Riverfront Farmers Market! You’ll find everything from farm fresh fruits and veggies to unique artisan goods and handmade jewelry—all in one fun outing. Times: Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Location: Dock Street, between 2nd and Water Streets

This week's guest is Christina Haley, President & CEO of Wilmington Downtown, iNC. Christina discusses how a career that started in journalism eventually led to her taking the helm at WDI. The #podcast drops Wednesday at noon; please tune in! #ilm #capefearbiz