WDI Weekly Newsletter
April 7, 2022
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Interest rates are rising: Lock in a Microloan at a rate of 2.625% before the next increase. |
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Wilmington Downtown, iNC is urging businesses seeking small capital loans to apply for the Microloan Program before interest rates rise again this year.
A business approved for a loan as part of WDI's Microloan Program can receive up to a $20,000 loan at 3/4 of the New York Prime rate. As of this week, the rate is currently 2.625%. The loan rate is fixed on the date of closing.
In addition, WDI is awarding $1,500 grant checks through its Microloan Assistance Grant Program to support 15 businesses that close a Microloan.
WDI has developed this financial assistance program to directly support entrepreneurs and incentivize small business investment.
Businesses inside and beyond the traditional downtown footprint in the Central Businesses District (CBD) can apply for the program. The WDI Microloan Program is aimed to help existing small businesses weather the impacts of COVID and attract new businesses to start in the CBD and the City's emerging districts.
Our emerging business districts are: Brooklyn Arts, Cargo, Castle Street, North Waterfront, Northside, South Front, and Soda Pop districts.
WDI has joined with Civic Federal Credit Union as the underwriter for this lending program.
WDI manages the intake for this program, while Civic Federal Credit Union manages the lending and review of businesses’ sensitive financial information.
Microloans facilitate business spending on eligible expenditures, including purchasing inventory, paying up to 3 months of rent, buying furniture, making equipment purchases and repairs, and adding/expanding e-commerce capabilities.
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New Hanover County Launches
Small Business Roundtable
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New Hanover County's Office of Diversity and Equity and Office of Strategy have developed a new initiative to host a roundtable discussion every quarter for small businesses to provide an opportunity to share needs, hear from experts, and see what New Hanover County can do to help.
For this roundtable discussion, the County is targeting businesses with up to 35 employees. Being part of this conversation is free of charge.
The county invites you to participate on Wednesday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at New Hanover County Historic Courthouse on the third floor, located at 316 Princess St. Parking is available in the parking deck at 114 N. Second St.
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Wave Transit is currently hiring for its vacant Deputy Director position. This is a full-time job with an annual salary range between $90,000 and $105,000.
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Hell's Kitchen at 118 Princess St. in downtown Wilmington is hiring servers and line cooks.
For those interested, please send an email to Eric Laut at airwaves57@gmail.com and he will set up an interview.
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Front Street Brewery is currently hiring hosts and line cooks! The downtown brewery and restaurant is looking for customer-service-oriented team members to greet and seat guests.
To apply, visit Front Street Brewery at 9 N. Front St. to grab an application at the host stand!
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Apply in person at the City Club of Wilmington anytime
Wednesday through Friday between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
City Club is located at 23 S. Second St. in downtown Wilmington.
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Museum internships are also offered and can be combined with your field of study. Email your resume and cover letter to internships@playwilmington.org and explain the area of operation you are interested in.
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Second Skin Vintage is a true vintage clothing store looking to hire experienced salespeople to provide excellent customer service and sell clothing. The vintage inventory is unique and requires a special level of interest and enthusiasm.
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Tarantelli's is a family-owned restaurant downtown serving authentic Italian dishes and wine.
Tarantelli's is currently hiring a line/prep cook to join the culinary team!
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Floriana is now hiring front of house and back of house workers!
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Mellow Mushroom is hiring at its downtown location! Job positions include hosts and kitchen staff.
For more information call the restaurant at 910-769-6688 between 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
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Front Street, is currently hiring baristas.
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Head to 28 N. Front St. at its downtown location to pick up an application today.
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Homegrown Market in Wilmington is now hiring cashiers and looking for a store manager.
Click here to fill out the application on the website!
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If your business is hiring please let us know! Send WDI a list of your job positions and other details by emailing office@wilmingtondowntown.com.
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Fireworks, food, music, and so much more are happing this weekend during the 75th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival!
The festival is taking place throughout Downtown Wilmington, now through April 10.
Follow the Azalea Festival
on Social Media
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A new Beer Garden and Cocktail Bar coming to Downtown Wilmington is hosting a special Parking Lot Party during the Azalea Festival and ahead of its official opening Memorial Day weekend!
The festivities take place at The Eagles Dare location, 420 N. Third St., on April 8, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on April 9, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Hang out with The Eagle's Dare team, help support The Marine Raider Foundation, and check out all the work going on in the building!
Catch Food Truck and Webo's Food Truck will be serving food during the event.
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It's not too late to get your tickets for the Azalea Firecracker Cruise on April 9, offering the perfect way to conclude this year's festival.
The Full Moon Cruise is starting up on April 16 and will be accompanied by musician Mark Herbert.
Click here for more information and to book an upcoming cruise!
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This market focuses on unique local art, as well as handmade items, vintage finds, and up-cycled goods.
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Gale will be visiting from her home in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to bring new art to the gallery.
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This special exhibit will be featured from April 15 to May 21. Or join the gallery Friday, April 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night!
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The main show will run until May 1, and all purchases of sunflowers go to a good cause!
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April 9
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
604 Castle St.
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April 9
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
9 Estell Lee Pl.
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April 9
10:00 AM
Wilmington Fire Department
801 Market St.
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April 11
7:30 PM - 12:00 PM
Barzarre
1612 Castle St.
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April 9
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheater Dr.
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April 9
9:00 PM
Wilmington Battleship
1 Battleship Road
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April 10
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hi-Wire Brewing
1020 Princess St.
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April 10
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield St.
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April 15
7:00 PM
Reel Cafe
100 S. Front St.
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April 16
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Three of Cups Club
1901 Kent St.
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Show starts at
6:00 PM, April 13
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Show starts at 6:00 PM, April 14
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Show starts at
7:00 PM, April 16
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Show starts at
6:00 PM, April 21
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Show starts at
7:00 PM, April 22
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Show starts at
6:00 PM,
April 26-27
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Show starts at
6:00 PM, April 28
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Show starts at 6:00 PM, May 1
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Show starts at
6:00 PM, May 16
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Show starts at 7:00 PM,
May 20
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Show starts at
7:00 PM,
May 21
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Show starts at 6:00 PM,
May 24
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Show starts at
6:00 PM, May 29
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Show starts at,
7:00 PM, June 24
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Show starts at
7:00 PM, Aug. 7
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Show starts at
7:00 PM,
April 12
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Show starts
at 7:00 PM,
May 6-8
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Show starts at 7:30 PM, May 17
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Show starts at
8:00 PM,
May 22
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Show starts at
8:00 PM, May 24
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Show starts at
7:00 PM, June 3
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Show starts at
7:00 PM, June 4
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Show starts at
7:30 PM, June 10
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Show starts at
8:00 PM, June 17
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Show starts at
7:30 PM, June 18
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Show starts at
7:30 PM, July 2
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Show starts at
7:00 PM, July 15
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Show starts at
7:00 PM, Sep. 3
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Show starts at
8:00 PM, Sep. 16
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Show starts at
7:00 PM,
Sep. 20
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Show starts at
7:30 PM, Sep. 21
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Show starts at
8:00 PM, Sep. 29
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Show starts at 7 p.m., April 1
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Show starts at
2:00 PM, May 15
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Show starts at
7:30 PM, April 2
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Show starts at
4:00 PM, April 3
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Show starts at
7:30 PM, April 11
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Show starts at
7:30 PM, April 19
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Show starts at
7:30 PM, April 22
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Show starts at 7:30 PM, July 5-6
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The show starts at 7:30 PM
on Fridays and Saturdays;
2:00 PM on Sundays,
April 8-10.
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The show starts at
7:30 PM, Friday and Saturday;
and at 2:00 PM
on Sundays,
April 8-17
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Showtimes vary, April 11-13
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Show starts at
7:30, April 14
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Showtimes vary,
April 18-20
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Show starts at
7:30 PM, April 21
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Show starts at
4:00 PM and
7:00 PM,
April 22
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Show starts a
3:00 PM, April 24. Events are through May 5.
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Show starts at
3:00 PM,
April 24
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Show starts at
7:30 PM, April 24
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Show starts at
3:00 PM and 7:30 PM,
April 30
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Show starts at
8:00 PM, April 15
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Show starts at
8:00 PM, April 16
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Show starts at
4:00 PM,
April 17
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Show starts at
8:00 PM, April 22
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Show starts at
8:00 PM, April 23
and at 4:00 PM, April 24
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Show starts at
8:00 PM, April 29
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Show starts at
8:00 PM, April 30
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226 N. Front St., Suite 130
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: (910) 998-7744
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