WDI Weekly Newsletter
March 18, 2022
The Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens has officially launched its new podcast, hosted by Hunter Ingram, which will use the Burgwin-Wright house as a launching pad to talk about chapters of history that define the Cape Fear region.

The podcast will drop new episodes weekly on Thursdays for 8 weeks.

Click here for more information about the podcast as well as future episodes and tours of the house that are now available Monday through Saturday.
The Burgwin-Wright Spring Craft Market will feature local vendors and artists scattered throughout the gardens.

The market will take place on March 19 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission is free!

And in honor of the Museum's 71st birthday, the Burgwin-Wright House is accepting diaper donations for the N.C. Diaper Bank through March 31. You can drop off donations in the visitor center while you're there!

Eligible items include new and unopened baby diapers, boxes of adult pull-ups, new wipes, cream, and formula.
Get a $1,500 check as part of
WDI's Microloan Assistance Grant Program!
Wilmington Downtown, iNC is awarding $1,500 grant checks to the first 15 businesses that close on a Microloan!

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. The loan rate is fixed on the date of closing.

The $1,500 grant checks are made possible through a $25,000 grant award to WDI from the Duke Energy Foundation's Hometown Revitalization Grant Program. The funding from Duke Energy is being utilized in WDI's Microloan Assistance Grant (MAG) Program.

WDI has issued $1,500 MAG checks to End of Days Distillery, Citrus Salon, Craftspace, and Transcend Bookkeeping. Each of these businesses has secured a $20,000 loan in this revolving loan program.

Money paid back to the WDI Microloan Program goes back into a funding pool to assist other businesses with the necessary financial capital they need to start up, grow or expand.

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 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.

For more information about the Microloan Program and to fill out an intake form click here. Please contact WDI at 910-998-7744 or email office@wilmingtondowntown.com with any questions.
The Grand Reveal of the extensive renovations to the Cucalorus creative campus is taking place on March 23!

Join Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo, Downtown Business Alliance (DBA), Wilmington Downtown, iNC (WDI), and key Cucalorians for the event at Jengo's Playhouse, 815 Princess St., starting at 4 p.m.

The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a tour of the main buildings at Jengo's Playhouse. And starting at 7 p.m. there will be a screening of Josephine Decker's new film, The Sky is Everywhere.

This event is free and open to the public! Come one, come all to the Soda Pop District and help celebrate all the work that has happened at Jengo's Playhouse during the past two years!
NOW HIRING!
The Children's Museum of Wilmington is currently hiring part time team members.

To apply for a position, email kroby@playwilmington.org with your resume and cover letter.

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.
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.

Click here for more information and how to apply!
Wilmington Water Tours is hiring for all positions whether you prefer to be in the shop or on the boat.

Click here to apply or email mary@wilmingtonwt.com to inquire about the positions!
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!

For more information and to apply, click here!
Gelarto is known for its handcrafted gelato imported from Italy! The shop is located on the Wilmington Riverwalk.

The business is looking for a scooper and a barista, with full and part-time positions available. Click here to apply!
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.
Cheeky Monkey Coffee House, a travel-themed coffee shop on
Front Street, is currently hiring baristas.

To join the Cheeky Monkey family, email your resume to cheekymonkeycoffee@gmail.com
I love NY Pizza is hiring prep cooks, line workers, and pizza makers!

Head to 28 N. Front St. at its downtown location to pick up an application today.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Due to poor weather conditions, the Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival was rescheduled for Saturday, March 19 at Live Oak Bank Pavillion and Riverfront Park.

Click here to buy your tickets!
Wilmington Water Tours is bringing back its Sunset Cruises accompanied by live music this week, offering cruises on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Click here to purchase tickets!
The Historic Wilmington Foundation is welcoming you to see everything that our historic neighborhoods have to offer.

The Home Tour will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at 1709 Princess St. and will last until 6:00 p.m.

On Sunday, the tour will take place from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

To get your tickets, click here!
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Downtown Wilmington is hosting a wine dinner on March 23 and March 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is $130 a person.

Please call 910-343-1818 to make a reservation.
The Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance is pleased to announce the return of Cape Fear Craft Beer Week! This week of events features beer releases, the Ultimate Brewing Championship, as well as Cape Fear Craft and Cuisine, and other exciting events!

The events take place from March 25 through April 3. Visit the Cape Fear Craft Beer Week Facebook page to keep up with all the activities.
Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry (WARM) is hosting the 'Around the World' Gala featuring live music by Port City Shakedown, food, drinks, a photo booth, and a live and silent auction.

The event takes place on June 10. Cocktail hour is from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Dinner, dancing, and the auction are from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Click here to purchase tickets!
Come practice with Yoga Village at the Harrelson Center! The experience is open to anyone and free!

Community Yoga takes place Mondays at 5:00 p.m. and Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.

Join the group in the visitor center at The Harrelson Center at 20 N. Fourth St.
March 18-19
7:00 PM and 9:30 PM
Dead Crow Comedy Room
511 N. Third St.
March 18
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Waterline Brewing
721 Surry St.
March 18
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jengo's Playhouse
815 Princess St.
March 19-20
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (March 19)
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (March 20)
Brooklyn Arts Center & The Annex
516 N. Fourth St.
March 19
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheater Dr.
March 19
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Waterline Brewing
721 Surry St.
March 20
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
24 South Coffee House
24 S. Front St.
March 25
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
New Elements Gallery
271 N. Front St.
March 28
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Three10
1022 N. Fourth St.
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Thalian Hall will be closed for all of March due to renovations and improvements, but will be back with a packed April!

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8:00 PM, Apr. 1

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on Fridays and Saturdays;
2:00 on Sundays,
April 1-10.

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226 North Front Street, Suite 130
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: (910) 998-7744
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