Downtown Visions released the Downtown Wilmington App, a one stop shop for all the happenings in Downtown Wilmington, DE.
Shop small this holiday season and support your favorite Downtown Wilmington DE retailers! Several establishments are even offering FREE shipping for all online purchases made through the end of the year. Simply shop online at the following local businesses between 11/1/20 and 12/31/20, and they’ll ship your purchases anywhere within the United States for free:
Every small purchase makes a big difference!
It’s that time of year again! Delaware Today has announced its annual Best of Delaware winners. Readers and editors throughout the state have nominated and voted for their favorite Delaware Businesses, and over 18 establishments in our very own Downtown Wilmington community have won!
So please join us in congratulating these well-deserving businesses! It’s no secret that 2020 has been a tough year for the small business owners here in Downtown Wilmington, but with support from their loyal customers, they can and will survive this storm. The magazine said it best: “As the world opens back up and we ease into new habits, your support for the work of our Best of Delaware winners and their peers will be more important than ever.”
Celebrate these winners during the 2020 Best of Delaware Week, July 23–Aug. 1, and support their hard work by visiting their in-store location, ordering take out, or purchasing a gift card!
Reader’s Choice
Breakfast Place - Drip Cafe
Craft Cocktails - Torbert Street Social
Downtown Wilmington Restaurant - Chelsea Tavern
1/2 off ALL wood-fired hand-crafted pizzas and 20% off all draft beers when you mention Best of DE!
Food Truck - Mojo Loco
French Cuisine - La Fia
Japanese Cuisine - Mikimotos Asian Grill & Sushi Bar
Vegan/Vegetarian-Friendly - Green Box Kitchen
Live Music Venue - The Queen
Men’s Business Attire - Wright & Simon
Men’s Formal Attire - Collars ‘n Cuffs
10% discount on all Tuxedo Rentals and a 20% discount on all in store merchandise when you mention Best of DE!
Tattoo Artist/Shop - Poppycock Tattoo
10% off the new Poppycock Tattoo webstore using code BESTOFDE!
Editor’s Picks
After-Work Happy Hour - Tonic Seafood & Steak
Order a Happy Hour Cocktail Flight & Appetizer Sampler for $20 during Best of Delaware Week!
Bang-For-Your-Buck Happy Hour - Stitch House Brewery
Best-Kept ‘Secret’ - Torbert Street Social
Calamari - Bardea Food & Drink
CBD Cocktail - Bardea Food & Drink
Cozy Coffee House - Brew HaHa!
Enter promo code BestofDE for 10% off of your order!
Fast, Casual Takeout - El Diablo Burritos
Fried Chicken - The Chicken Spot
Receive a free piece of their famous homemade corn bread with every purchase during Best of Delaware Week!
Hippest Hangout - Makers Alley
Pizza Toppings - Chelsea Tavern
Riverfront Winners
American Restaurant - Big Fish Grill
Brewpub - Iron Hill Brewery
Crab Cakes - Banks Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar
Seafood Restaurant - Banks Seafood Kitchen & Raw Bar
Thai - Ubon Thai Kitchen & Bar
Water-View Dining - Iron Hill Brewery
Wilmington Riverfront Restaurant - Iron Hill Brewery
Community Theater - Delaware Theatre Company
Pet Groomer - Riverfront Pets
Pet Store - Riverfront Pets
Toy Store - Delaware Children’s Museum Store
Beer Garden - Constitution Yards Beer Garden
Updated: May 12, 2020
Small businesses are important to the economic and social fabric of our society, and we all play a part in their survival. Now more than ever they need our support. That is why we are asking you to #ShopSmall with your favorite Downtown retailer or small business online or support them by purchasing a gift card today!
Your support is greatly appreciated.
A.R. Morris: Open 24/7 online or to schedule an in-store appointment email admin@armorrisjewelers.com
Al’s Sporting Goods: Custom sublimated masks available for order online.
Collars n Cuffs: Wedding specials and tuxedo sales.
Crazy Discount: Offering curbside pickup Monday-Saturday from 9am-6pm.
Discount Plus: Offering curbside pickup Monday–Saturday from 9am – 6pm.
DLS Discovery: Open and continuing to service small businesses in and around the Wilmington area with their print needs. Use this 20% off event reprint coupon for all your marketing needs!
DTLR: Shop for the latest gear at DTLR.com
The Grand Opera House & The Playhouse on Rodney Square: Purchase a gift certificate for future performances for you or as a gift! Help keep the arts & theater alive in Downtown https://bit.ly/2WAUMje
LaFate Gallery: Curbside pickup is available on Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-4pm. Purchase original folk art & limited edition prints online at www.lafategallery.com. Starting June 5th take 50% off of limited edition prints and 25% off original paintings.
Miller’s Check Cashing: Offering curbside pickup Monday–Friday from 9:30am – 3pm.
Morgan’s of Delaware: Shop online and save 20% off all orders placed through May 30th!
Rainbow: Take an extra 10% off on anything! No code needed
Spaceboy Clothing: Custom “made-to-order” masks now available!
Sneaker City: Open for curbside pickup Monday-Saturday from 12pm-4pm.
Wright & Simon: While closed to the public, we are still conducting business on the phone at (302) 658-7345 and via email len@wrightandsimon.com. We have custom shirt fabric options if you feel like shopping from home. If I have your measurements on file, you can call me to place an order, and I can have it shipped to you. You can also purchase a gift certificate.
Hospitality Emergency Loan Program
To assist hospitality-related businesses in Delaware that have been economically impacted by COVID-19, the Division of Small Business has launched the Hospitality Emergency Loan Program (HELP). This program makes available no-interest loans of up to $10,000 per business per month and is open to businesses with less than $1.5 million in annual revenue and have been operating for at least 12 months.
The loans are intended to help the estimated 2,700 affected Delaware businesses in the hospitality industry cover immediate, unavoidable expenses over the next few months.
Small Business Assistance
Delaware was approved for an Economic Injury Disaster Declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans assist small businesses, nonprofits and more, in meeting ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as the result of a disaster, in this case, COVID-19.
You can apply for a loan through the program here and to view terms of the loans, interest rates and more, please visit this site.
Please gather or complete these materials for your application which will be available online later this week.
Unemployment Update
The Department of Labor announced adjustments in unemployment rules for hospitality workers due to COVID-19. These adjustments will permit hospitality employees to earn part-time income while collecting benefits, provided employees can demonstrate decreased hours and earnings. The Department of Labor is working to make benefits available within one week of a claim being received.
Learn more here.
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We rely on our local businesses to create thriving neighborhoods for our residents and visitors every day. During this time of uncertainty, we need to do all we can to support these businesses, and their staff, by:
purchasing gift cards
following them on social media
spreading the word about their offers
posting a positive review
Please consider helping our small business owners and #ShopSmall during this crisis and always!
