Downtown Wilmington Farmers Market

Ever since the weather started getting warmer, I've been approached by many people wanting to know when the Downtown Wilmington Farmers Market was going to start up for the season.

I'm very pleased to say that we're getting things started this Wednesday - and you might want to come out at noon to learn more about some special events we have planned for this Summer.

Also, here's my friend Tucker Casey talking about the great successes we're enjoying with the Farmers Market:

I hope to see you at the Farmers Market!

Marty

P.S. Here's the official press release...

For Immediate Release

Grand Opening Downtown Wilmington Farmers Market Rodney Square May 13th, 12:00 PM

Join Mayor Dennis P. Williams, Downtown Visions Director Marty Hageman and local officials as we kick off a bigger and better Farmer's Market.

Great things are happening in Downtown Wilmington with a host of events planned throughout the Summer. Join us for a special announcement!

Wilmington, DE May 11, 2015 – On Wednesday May 13th at 12:00 PM, Downtown Visions celebrates the 2015 Grand Opening of the Downtown Farmer’s Market at Rodney Square.

The 2015 season of the Downtown Wilmington Farmers Market at Rodney Square operates every Wednesday, rain or shine, through October 14th from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, except for June 17th for the Jazz Fest. Join us every Wednesday in beautiful Rodney Square, between 10th & 11th Streets and Market & King Streets. Centrally located, Rodney Square has been the center of great events such as the annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival and is the perfect setting for the Farmers Market. The Square comes to life each Wednesday beneath the statue of Caesar Rodney, for whom the park is named. The Farmers Market offers an array of the freshest local produce, plants, herbs and cut flowers, a large assortment of beautiful handmade and other items, including arts and crafts, unique jewelry and delicious home baked goods. Stroll the Square and then relax under an umbrella at one the many café tables. The food truck craze has come to Rodney Square with a number of new offerings like I Don’t Give A Fork and The Wildwich and market favorites KaPow and KOI On the Go. Enjoy a delicious lunch while listening to a variety of free live entertainment.

We also have many new events like Summer In The City that will be kicking off soon in Rodney Square and H.B. DuPont Park that will feature music, food trucks and lunch seating open to the public. To learn more about all these events go to our website,dtv.geocentriclabs.net or follow us on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/downtownwilmingtonde.

The Downtown Wilmington Farmers Market is produced by Downtown Visions, a private, non-profit company which manages Wilmington's Downtown Business Improvement District in conjunction with the City of Wilmington. Downtown Visions is dedicated to the goal of a more vital, vibrant Downtown for all.

For more information contact Marty Hageman at mhageman@downtownvisions.org    or call 425-5370

Luxury Living Downtown

Today's News Journal has a great story about 231 luxury apartments coming to Downtown Wilmington.

Here's some excerpts:

Spread over two high-rise buildings, the Residences at Midtown Park will take over the former sites of Mid-Town Parking Garage, Ninth Street Books and other retail stores. The development will occupy most of the block bounded by Ninth, Orange, Eighth and Shipley streets

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downtown supporters hope the creative district, a 25-block area bounded by Fourth, Ninth, Market and Washington streets will increase the city's tax base, foster a built-in audience for more than 50 cultural institutions in the wider area, reduce crime and create jobs.

Click Here to read the article.

I am thrilled that more people are going to have the opportunity to live in our Downtown and enjoy all we have to offer in arts and entertainment!

Marty

Ignite Wilmington Video

Inspirational, engaging, and entertaining are just a few of the words used to describe Ignite Wilmington VII - held at World Cafe Live at the Queen on April 22.

Presenters covered everything from growing positive aspects of our community to using marketing tools to improve your dating life.

Thanks to Ivan Thomas, we have video of the presentations - I encourage you to check this out.

Marty

We agree with Governor Markell

Governor Markell focused on the effectiveness of the Downtown Development Districts throughout the state in his most recent weekly address.

In speaking for all of Downtown Visions, I can tell you that the focus of this program is spot on. We are proud to work with city and state officials to encourage more investment and participation in our downtown districts.

You can learn more about the Downtown Development District for Wilmington by clicking here.

Governor Markell accurately states, “By incentivizing development in our downtowns, we’ll strengthen our economy and revitalize our neighborhoods and that will keep Delaware moving forward. “

We couldn't agree more.

Marty

Downtown Business featured in Delaware Today

I am incredibly proud when I see our Downtown Businesses getting much deserved recognition in local media.

Tynisha Lomax opened Levitea at the corner of 9th and Tatnall Streets just a couple of months ago. The shop features more than 70 specialty teas, some great food, and a wonderful atmosphere for meeting with friends and colleagues.

Delaware Today magazine put together a wonderful piece about Tynisha and her shop - you can see that by clicking here.

I hope you will check out Levitea and all of the other great businesses we have growing and serving our Downtown community.

Marty