Downtown Wilmington featured as a great place to live

North American Van Lines has a great resource for people moving to new locations - a guide listing places to check out in the region.

A recent post on the guide outlines places people should check out when they move to Wilmington, including The Grand on Market Street.

Here's an excerpt:

The Grand Opera House is a majestic performing arts theater that's dedicated primarily to opera, ballet and symphony shows. However, other concerts and events are held at this ornate opera house from time to time. Tickets to these shows are very affordable, providing you with the opportunity to travel to The Grand Opera House on numerous occasions. As there is a lot of variety when it comes to the events held at the opera house, you're sure to have a different experience each time you stop by.

You can check out the entire post by clicking here.

I am proud that Downtown Wilmington continues to get national recognition as a quality place to work, play, visit, and live.

Marty

December at the Inspiration Space!

The resources we have in Downtown Wilmington are really impressive.

In December, the Inspiration Space at the Wilmington Library has a wide variety of offerings for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in exploring a world of possibilities. Here's information from my friends Carl and Janet:

Inspiration Space at Wilmington Library December Events

Free workshops and assistance for career, business & personal goals!

Sign Up and More Information @ www.DelawareLibraries.org/workshops

December’s Featured Workshops & Events:

Marketing Plan: Your Business’s Most Important Strategy

Thursday, December 8th at 10:30am

How to Be an Effective Collections Representative

(Certificate Training- Must attend both days, lunch provided)

Monday & Tuesday, December 12th & 13th at 11:00am

Operation Veteran Entrepreneurship: Financing Your Business

Thursday, December 15th at 10:30am

Professionalism, Ethics & Etiquette in the Workplace

Friday, December 16th at 10:00am

Join Us and Be INSPIRED!!

Like Carl says, Come out and Be Inspired!

Marty

Free Parking!

I want to make sure you know about the free parking that is offered in Downtown Wilmington during the holidays.

Starting this Friday, November 25 - and going through January 1, 2017 - the city of Wilmington is offering free street parking in the Downtown District (2nd to 12th, French to Washington) and the Riverfront area starting at Noon each day.

Keep in mind that you still have to follow the time limits posted, but you don't have to "feed the meters" after noon.

Also, remember that parking is always free on weekends in Wilmington.

You can read more about the policy by clicking here.

I hope you will join me in taking advantage of this free parking to shop, dine, and enjoy all that Wilmington has to offer!

Marty

Preparing for Small Business Saturday

On Monday, I had the privilege of joining our U.S. Congresswoman-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester, Mayor-elect Mike Purzycki, leaders from the Small Business Administration, History leaders, Downtown Business owners, the press, and more as we toured businesses in preparation for Small Business Saturday.

You can see video from our walking tour from WDEL by clicking here.

This Saturday, come on out for the Wilmington Jaycees' Christmas Parade and spend some time shopping at our Downtown Businesses!

Here's a look at what to expect:

11:00 AM Parade along Market Street

12:30pm-1:30pm Photos with Santa at The Baby Grand, 818 N. Market Street *Bring your camera & take FREE photos with Santa!
Enjoy non-alcoholic drinks inside the Baby Grand *Cash Bar*

2pm & 8pm The Playhouse on Rodney Square Theatre: 
Broadway Christmas Wonderland
www.duponttheatre.com or 302.652.5577

12pm-2pm LIVE MUSIC
Enjoy live music at various Downtown locations TBD!

#ShopSmall this holiday season in Downtown, Wilmington

Enjoy great deals at the following businesses:

• ACT Generation, 715 N. Orange Street 2nd Floor – Shopping, food, music art from 8a-8p with vendors

• Al’s Sporting Good, 200 N. Market Street www.alssportinggoods.net – $10 off of $60 spent, $20 off of $110 spent. Not to be combined with other offers or sales. *print coupon below

• Cherné Altovise Jewelry, 316 N. Market Street www.chernealtovise.com - 20% off total purchase. Not to be combined with other offers or sales.

• Collars n Cuffs, 716 N. Market Street collarsncuffsonline.com – 20% off entire purchase, not to be combined with other offers.

• Delaware History Museum/African American History Museum - 50% off admission to Read House, the Delaware History Museum and the Jane & Littleton Mitchell Center for African American Heritage, not to be combined with other offers. 

• LaFate Gallery, 227 N. Market Street www.lafategallery.com - offering 40% Discount on Original Paintings and 25% on Limited Edition Prints.

• LOMA Coffee, 239 N. Market Street www.lomacoffee.com - Receive 10% off your purchase when you mention that you #shopsmall

City Announces Holiday Season Metered Parking Policy:

During the upcoming holiday season, metered parking will be free in Wilmington’s downtown business district and at the Riverfront during specific times of the day, beginning Friday, November 25, 2016, and running through January 1, 2017.

• Citizens and visitors to the City of Wilmington are reminded that paying for metered parking will only be required between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

• From 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the following morning, metered parking will be free.

• This free parking policy only applies to the downtown area from 2nd Street to 12th Street, and from French Street and Washington Street. The policy also applies to the entire Riverfront community.
http://bit.ly/2gaaGIJ

I look forward to seeing you Saturday!

Marty

Delaware Innovation Week!

There is a vibrancy in Downtown Wilmington centered around innovation and technology.

We're celebrating that vibrancy for more than a week!

Delaware Innovation Week 2016 is Technical.ly’s second annual week-long celebration of technology and innovation happening November 11-19, 2016.

No matter what your interest or what your schedule allows, you can join in this week of celebrating ideas.

Click Here to learn more and load up your calendar.

I hope to see you at some of these great events!

Marty