Just Three Meetings Left! Join Us & Make an Impact on Your City!

Mayor Mike Purzycki and City Planning Director Herb Inden announced that Wilmington is moving into the second phase of its year-long, community-driven process to develop a new citywide comprehensive plan. The new comp plan, which is entitled “Wilmington 2028,” will guide growth and development across the City for the next decade. The next phase involves a series of five public meetings throughout the City at which citizens are invited to drop by and offer additional comments and ideas about the comp plan. There are only three meetings left, so be sure to join in to make an impact on your city!

• Where: Woodlawn Library, 2020 West 9th Street

When: Tuesday, November 14, between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

• Where: Southbridge Neighborhood House, 1218 B Street

When: Tuesday, November 21, between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

• Where: Mt. Carmel United Church, 800 North Walnut Street

When: Thursday, November 30, between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Tröegs Fall Harvest Beer Dinner at Ernest & Scott Taproom!

On November 9th starting at 6 PM, head over to Ernest and Scott Taproom for an unforgettable Fall Harvest Beer Dinner featuring Troegs beer pairings! Your taste-buds will be delighted with 4 filling courses and hors d'oeurves! 

If you are unfamiliar with Troegs, lets us fill you in! They are an independent brewing company most famous for their Mad Elf Christmas Ale. Homegrown in Hershey, PA their facility has two brewhouses, one for daily production and another smaller pilot brew system for research and development beers. They take food as seriously as their beers and have a snack bar on-site. 175 associates ensure each beer is as mouth-watering as the next. 

Just like Troegs, Ernest and Scott Taproom prides themselves in homegrown, fresh and interesting food. If you haven't been yet, this an excellent opportunity to take advantage of an incredible evening at an incredible price! 

Click here for tickets! 

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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

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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

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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