WILMINGTON MEDIA + MARKETING

WilmingtonBiz After Hours
2025-07-09 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Waterline Brewing Co., 721 Surry St, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Have your people meet our people at one of Wilmington’s best places for genuine and expansive networking.
Location: Waterline Brewing Co.
Date is subject to change.

Power Breakfast
2025-06-17 07:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
The Power Breakfast series is a quarterly gathering of the business community and other community leaders to talk about issues of interest to our region. Each breakfast features a panel discussion or individual speaker focusing on topics of interest to local companies.
Topic and speaker to be announced at a later date.

Elevate & Celebrate
2025-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Rift, 2144 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States
Elevate & Celebrate is WILMA’s quarterly event! This is a free, non-networking event for women, so join us as we elevate voices and celebrate the women in our incredible city!
Location: The Rift
Date is subject to change.

Coastal Entrepreneur Awards
2025-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Burney Center – UNCW, Union Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
The Coastal Entrepreneur Awards recognizes up-and-coming ventures in our region as well as established companies that keep innovating. They are a joint effort of UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Greater Wilmington Business Journal to shine a spotlight on entrepreneurs in the Cape Fear region.

WILMA Dash + Health Fest
2025-05-08 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | NC
The WILMA Dash is Wilmington, North Carolina’s ONLY All-Female 5K! It is a great event for first-time runners, walkers, and for seasoned runners looking for a personal best. After the race, stay for the WILMA Dash Health Fest at the start/finish inside the Convention Center Expo Hall. Entry is included with your WILMA Dash registration.
THE VENUE: The WILMA Dash will start and finish inside the Wilmington Convention Center’s 30,000-square-foot Expo Hall. The Health Fest will take place in the Expo Hall as well, with doors open from 4-9pm. The race kicks off at 6:30pm.
THE COURSE: The race course is a flat and fast course through historic downtown Wilmington, giving you the views of the Downtown area which includes the Battleship, Bridge, and the award-winning Riverfront. Course map available following event announcement!
This race course is also stroller-friendly! However, dogs are not allowed on this course so please leave them at home or with a non-running spectator.
5K AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall Females
Top 3 Overall Female Masters (40+)
Top 3 Females in Age Groups:
16 & Under, 17-20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,
40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
Group Prizes:
Most Spirited Team
Largest Team Participation
HEALTH FEST AFTER PARTY:
Celebrate completing the Dash at the Health Fest After Party.
Local vendors will be set up in the Convention Center Expo Hall along with food, drinks, awards, and more!
Not participating in the Dash, but still want to be a part of this year’s event? The Health Fest After Party is open to everyone.
A full list of vendors that participated in the 2024 Health Fest included below.

WilmingtonBiz After Hours
2025-04-24 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Beau Rivage, 649 Rivage Promenade, Wilmington, NC, 28412, United States
Have your people meet our people at one of Wilmington’s best places for genuine and expansive networking.
Location: Beau Rivage
Date is subject to change.

Feast Wilmington
2025-03-24 08:00 - 2025-03-30 14:00 (America/New_York) | Live Oak Bank Pavilion, 10 Cowan St, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401
Craft + Cuisine
Saturday, March 29th
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Prepare to be wowed as 20 local breweries partner with 20 talented chefs to craft irresistible pairings that will have you craving more with every bite and sip.

Pier Party
Saturday, March 29th
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Experience the area’s finest coastal cuisine, a delightful array of drinks and top-notch entertainment along the beautiful Cape Fear River.

Brunch Elevated
Sunday, March 30th
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Indulge in next-level brunch bites while sipping on refreshing mocktails, cocktails, and gourmet coffee concoctions. It’s the ultimate brunch experience!

Elevate & Celebrate
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Eagle’s Dare, 420 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Elevate & Celebrate is WILMA’s quarterly event! This is a free, non-networking event for women, so join us as we elevate voices and celebrate the women in our incredible city!
Location: Eagle’s Dare

Power Breakfast: AI in Wilmington
2025-02-27 07:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
The Power Breakfast series is a quarterly gathering of the business community and other community leaders to talk about issues of interest to our region. Each breakfast features a panel discussion or individual speaker focusing on topics of interest to local companies.
Artificial intelligence is the fastest adopted technology in history — even faster than personal computers and the internet. At the Feb. 27 Power Breakfast, panelists from three local companies will share how they use AI for everything from basic, practical applications to mind-blowing innovations as well as give input on how to approach AI for your business.

WilmingtonBiz After Hours
2025-02-18 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Tap Yard Wilmington, 502 S 16th St, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Have your people meet our people at one of Wilmington’s best places for genuine and expansive networking.
RSVP here!

2025 BOB Launch Party
2025-02-03 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, 1706 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 28480, United States
The WilmingtonBiz Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business. The publication serves as an annual update to business and community leaders on initiatives to boost economic development.

Biz After Hou
2025-01-03 00:00 (America/New_York) | NC

Power Breakfast
2024-12-04 07:30 - 09:45 UTC, 2024-09-19 07:30 - 09:45 (America/New_York), 2024-06-27 07:30 - 09:45 UTC, 2024-03-05 07:30 - 09:45 (America/New_York) | Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States

WilmingtonBiz After Hours: Perla
2024-11-06 16:30 - 19:00 UTC | Perla, 1039 Ashes Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28405, United States

Health Care Heroes Awards
2024-11-01 17:00 - 22:00 UTC | Wilson Center – CFCC, 703 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States

WilmingtonBiz Conference & Expo
2024-10-02 09:00 - 17:30 UTC | Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States

WILMA's Women to Watch Awards
2024-09-06 17:00 - 22:00 UTC | Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States

Elevate + Celebrate
2024-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Azalea Station, 1502 Castle St, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States

WilmingtonBiz After Hours: Tequila's Waterfront
2024-07-24 16:30 - 19:00 UTC | Tequila’s Waterfront, 14 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States

WILMA's Leadership Accelerator
2024-07-18 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States

Coastal Entrepreneur Awards
2024-05-22 07:30 - 10:00 UTC | Warwick Center – UNCW, 601 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States

WILMA's Elevate + Celebrate
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Hi-Wire Brewing, 1020 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States

WILMA Dash & Health Fest
2024-05-09 16:00 - 21:00 UTC | Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States

WilmingtonBiz After Hours
2024-04-25 16:30 - 19:00 UTC | End of Days Distillery, 1815 Castle St, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States

FEAST Wilmington
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-24 | Riverfront Park, Downtown Wilmington

WILMA Elevate + Celebrate
2024-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Hi-Wire Brewing, 1020 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States

Book on Business Unveiling
2024-01-23 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, 1706 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 28480, United States
