For Immediate Release             May 10, 2017

Wilmington Downtown Inc. Seeks People Interested in Serving on the Board of Directors

Wilmington, NC - Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI) is accepting applications for at-large positions on its 2017-2018 Board of Directors. The thirty-seven member board includes representatives of downtown businesses, civic organizations, governmental bodies, professional groups and members of the community at-large. The terms are staggered, so approximately 1/2 of the board is up for re-election each year. 
  
To help with this very competitive process, WDI is looking for people who have a vested interest in downtown. Experienced people with skills in business recruitment, business retention, quality of life issues, long range urban planning, downtown promotions, events, fundraising, media relations or organizational development are encouraged to apply.
 
WDI's mission is to promote the economic growth and development of downtown Wilmington. By fulfilling this mission, Downtown Wilmington is the culturally vibrant and economically prosperous center of the southeast region, and is recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life.
 
If you are interested in submitting your name for nomination and are willing to actively participate in a dynamic working organization, please return this form to WDI, 221 N. Front, Suite 102, Wilmington, NC  28401 or office@wilmingtondowntown.com.
 
Deadline for submitting applications is May 26, 2017 at 4:00 PM. The election will take place at the organization's annual meeting on June 28, 2017. If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact:
 
Contact:
Ed Wolverton, WDI President/CEO
910.763.7349
ed@wilmingtondowntown.com
 
 
Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI)
(910) 763-7349
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Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI) promotes the economic growth and development of downtown Wilmington through recruitment, expansion, site selection assistance and a small business loan program. WDI is designated by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501c3 entity.