The Progress Continues MKT Place Apartments Make Their Debut

As the downtown revitalization continues to spread off Market Street major progress continues. On October 18th residents, public officials and lovers of the arts flocked to 200 West 9th Street to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of MKT Place. As many of Wilmington's downtown buildings, a quick glance gives away that this is a historical gem and its charm is still very much intact if not exemplified. Now home to 30 one-bedroom apartments, 3 live/work units, an art gallery ran by Rodney Pratt as well as a club room and fitness center, it is no wonder before the grand opening several apartments were already leased. Due to the buildings height, the upper floors offer spectacular views of the surrounding city and even the riverfront. Take a peak at what is inside:

Community Room

Live/Work Apartment

MKT Place Gallery

For leasing information, visit www.residemkt.com

Post by Julia Mason of Enthusiasm Lab

 

We Want to Help YOU Prepare for Small Business Saturday!

Hard to believe, but the holidays are right around the corner! What is your business doing to properly prepare? 

Did you know Downtown Visions is here to help grow your business? In addition to all of our business resources, we are huge fans of Small Business Saturday on November 25th. We want to help you have an extra successful Small Business Saturday and encourage locals to #shopsmall.

In order to help you, please send us whatever promotions you will be offering on that day and we will help get the word out!

Simply email LSchweiger@downtownvisions.org the name of your business, the promotion you are offering, how to redeem that particular promotion and what hours you will be open that day. 

Not sure where to start? Here are two additional resources to help you prepare:

American Express FREE Small Business Toolkit

Big Ideas for Small Business Saturday

Post by Julia Mason of Enthusiasm Lab

Dance the Night Away this October at Merchant Bar!

Photo Credit: Onlyinyourstate.com

We all know that Merchant Bar on Market Street in Wilmington has an incredible atmosphere, delectable (and gorgeous) drinks, as well as an amazing menu. Did you also know it is one of the hottest spots in town to get your groove on? 

These next few weekends, make it a point to stop in! The following events will be taking place: 

• Saturday 10.7 DJ Zip
• Friday 10.13 Theme Night
• Saturday 10.28 Fantasy Night

Headed to a concert at The Queen? Merchant Bar is the perfect place for an after party....it is located right next door! 

To keep up with all of Merchant Bar's upcoming theme nights and dance parties...be sure to follow them on Facebook! 

Photo Credit: VisitWilmington.com

Comedy Continues in Humble Park October 13th!

If you missed the music and comedy show in August, this is your opportunity to experience what the NEW Humble Park is all about, community, music and laughter.

On October 13th from 7-10 PM join us at 4th and Shipley Street in Wilmington, DE as Spaceboy Clothing & Southbound Comedy have teamed up once again to bring you an awesome evening full of live local stand-up comedy! Seating is limited, feel free to bring your own lawn chair. Following the show, please join us at for the official after party at Ernest & Scott Taproom (9th & Market St.) Featuring exclusive food and drink specials!

Featured Comics:
Brandon Jackson
Megan Goetz
Sidney Gantt
Erik Terrell & more!

Music Provided by:
Dj Skinny White

Thanks to the Sponsors:
Why Fly
The Mill
Ernest & Scott
Downtown Visions
Spaceboy Clothing 

Be sure to RSVP for this event on Facebook and share the event with your friends!

Explore the Future of Transportation!

TEDxWilmington, with support from AAA, is holding perhaps the first TEDxSalon in the world dedicated exclusively to exploring the future transportation on Tuesday, October 17th from 1-5 PM. 

The theme of this TEDxWilmington Salon is, “Who’s in the Driver’s Seat? The Transformation of Transportation.” 

Wilmington, Delaware is the perfect location for this event on transportation. In addition to being the home of AAA Mid-Atlantic’s headquarters, Delaware is where the world’s first divided highway was being constructed more than 100 years ago and the Delaware Department of Transportation is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

This event will enlighten, entertain, and inspire everyone from daily commuters to transportation engineers to car designers to software developers as we explore the many aspects of the future of transportation. 

This Salon will have two sessions and several speakers in each session.

Get your tickets!