WDI Weekly Newsletter - August 4, 2022

WDI Weekly Newsletter

August 4, 2022

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: 24 South Coffee House

24 South Coffee House Business Spotlight

24 South Coffee House is a coffee shop located at 24 S. Front St. in the Central Business District. Its owners boast that the location is home to downtown's oldest coffee shop.

The shop offers locally roasted, gourmet coffee and espresso along with delicious pastries in a comfortable atmosphere in the heart of downtown Wilmington. New specialty drinks are offered in its seasonally-inspired menus that rotate every few months.

The coffee shop has changed names over its history, originally Cape Fear Coffee and Tea, then it became the Italian Gourmet Coffee Shop. What makes 24 South a unique coffee shop is having a manual-lever espresso machine creating a very delicious shot of espresso.

The manager of the coffee shop, Molly Prosser, has a passion for downtown Wilmington after growing up in Wilmington and attending UNCW.

Occasionally the shop will host events with small businesses in the area. Stop by 24 South Coffee House for your next brew!

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If you're an artist, musician, or have a business downtown and would like to be featured in an upcoming WDI SPOTLIGHT, please contact us via email at office@wilmingtondowntown.com.

DBA Monthly Meeting

This month's Downtown Business Alliance meeting will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 8 at The Hop Yard.

Remember to enter the Weekly Cash Drawing to win $200 at participating shops. This week's winner will be drawn at the meeting!

Women's Professional Development Luncheon

The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Women's Professional Development Event on August 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Country Club of Landfall.

The event has always been equal parts networking, camaraderie, inspiration, and satisfaction that you're doing your part to advance the success of women in Wilmington's business community.

Tickets for Wilmington Chamber members are $55 each and nonmembers are $65 each. Tables of 8 are available for $440 for members and $520 for nonmembers. Each ticket comes with a meal.

Click here for registration and more information on the event.

Webinars for Small Business Owners

The Small Business Center at Cape Fear Community College hosts free webinars on topics for small businesses.

Here is a list of some upcoming webinars:

August 5 @ 10:00 AM: Webinar: Record Keeping for Your Art Business

August 10 @ 6:00 PM: Webinar: How To Get Your Small Business Story Told In the Media

Click here for more information and to see all of the upcoming events.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wilmington Walking Tours

Wilmington Walking Tours offers history and architecture walking tours of downtown Wilmington, NC. Learn about the area from settlement to current day and view some of the most beautiful homes all while on a stroll through the historic downtown.

Each week a History and Architecture Tour, Historic Wine Bar and Stroll, and a Craft Brewery and City History Crawl are offered.

Private tours for five or more people are also available for booking.

Click here to for the tours schedule, to purchase tickets or for more information.

Wilmington Health & Fitness Expo

Mark your calendars! The City of Wilmington is hosting a Health and Fitness Expo for a variety of local health and fitness businesses to showcase what they have to offer the community.

The event will take place Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Robert Strange Park. There will be activities such as fitness classes, health screenings, sports activities, a scavenger hunt, prizes and more!

Click here for more information on the event.

Vivace Music Festival

Vivace Musical Festival returns to downtown Wilmington this year!

The festival has started and will run through August 14. Vivace will immerse Wilmington in world-class music, offering daily master classes, interactive lectures, conversations, and discussions, as well as numerous concerts in the community.

The festival events will be taking place at The Wilson Center and Thalian Hall.

Click here for more information and to view the full festival schedule.