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Wilmington Named A Top City For Business

Have you heard about this? Wilmington, Delaware has been named as one of the top cities in the country for starting a business by Entrepreneur Magazine!

I'm just going to quote from the article:

In the study, analysts reviewed 463 cities with populations from 50,000 and 100,000 to find some of the best climates in the country for entrepreneurship.
The analysis looks at business environment, reviewing average revenue per business, the number of businesses, and the percentage of businesses with paid employees. Researchers also studied economic factors like annual income, housing costs and unemployment rate data from the U.S. Census.
Careful review of these factors drove cities like Alpharetta, Georgia, with a population of approximately 60,000 to the top of this list. Other top small cities include Redmond, Washington and Wilmington, Delaware.

You can read the full article by clicking here.

It is great to be recognized for all of the incredible things happening here in Downtown Wilmington!

Marty

Business training and tips at the Wilmington Library

Our friend Carl Shaw with the Wilmington Library Inspiration Station continues to put together valuable and useful workshops for everyone in our Downtown area.

Here's the latest offerings:

Next Wednesday July 29@11:30am- Talking Twitter for Business by Randi Penfil of Constant Contact

More small business owners are using Social Media Marketing to reach new customers and develop their brands.  Learn how to get started with your Social Media Marketing Campaign & prepare for success! (Interactive session with computers available)

 

Thursday August 6@11am- Coaching Tips for Managers and Business Leaders by Author and Career Coach Mary Schaefer

In this lively and practical session, you will learn tips to engage with employees, partners and associates so that you really hear what they are saying and set the stage for them to hear you!

 

Thursday August 20@10:30am- Optimizing Your Business with LinkedIn by Video Conference from Georgetown Library

This session will provide an overview of the LinkedIn Platform and how you and your business can benefit from using it effectively just a few minutes a day.  Workshop conducted by Occupational Consultant, Mary Sherwood.

I hope you'll take advantage of these opportunities to learn more and do more to grow our Downtown Wilmington.


Marty


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Share Your Thoughts With Us

We're looking for information only you can provide.

We want to know how you find out about events in our Downtown area, what kind of events you'd like to see happen, and, if you're willing, a little information about you.

We have a very brief (3 - 5 minute) survey online, you can skip questions and you can share ideas and inspirations - we're going through all of the feedback and figuring out the best ways to communicate with everyone and provide exceptional service downtown.

Click Here to take this brief survey.

Please feel free to share this with friends, neighbors, and colleagues who live, work, and/or enjoy our Downtown Wilmington.

Thanks! I look forward to seeing you Downtown.

Marty

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Open Mic in Downtown Wilmington

The Downtown Wilmington community seems intent on not only showcasing world-class talent but also encouraging new and growing talent.

Open Mic events are popping up all over, from the basement of Spaceboy Clothing to World Cafe Live at the Queen.

Whether you're trying out some new material or you're looking for something new and interesting to enjoy, come on out and see what's happening at these Open Mic events in Downtown Wilmington.

The next event is this Friday evening at 7:00 at World Cafe Live at the Queen.

I hope to see you out and about in Downtown Wilmington.

Marty

 

Ladybug Festival

The Ladybug Music Festival attracts some of the top talent from our region and brings it all to Downtown Wilmington for a night of music and celebration.

The 2015 Ladybug Music Festival is shaping up to be one of the best!

I encourage you to bring your family and friends to this great event on Thursday, July 16 to experience a wide variety of musical styles while enjoying all that Downtown Wilmington has to offer from our restaurants, stores, and street vendors.

I hope to see you there.

Marty