WilmingtonBiz After Hours
2026-07-16 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Tempo 33, 33 S. Front St., Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Have your people meet our people at one of Wilmington’s best places for genuine and expansive networking.

WILMA Leadership Accelerator
2026-07-30 09:00 - 14:00 | Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
The WILMA Leadership Accelerator is our annual half-day leadership conference. It will be a jam-packed day of personalized programming that includes hands-on leadership workshops, a keynote lunch, and the opportunity for attendees to make meaningful connections with other like-minded women in our community.

Power Breakfast
2026-09-03 07:30 - 09:45, 2026-12-10 07:30 - 09:45 | 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.

WILMA's Women to Watch Awards
2026-09-11 17:30 - 22:00 | Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Our annual Women to Watch Awards celebrate the women making an impact on our community. The seven category winners are also announced at the event, which will be held at the Wilmington Convention Center.
Nominations will open in April for the 2026 Women to Watch Awards.
Women to Watch Awards Categories: Arts || Business || Education || Health || Nonprofit/Volunteer || Public Sector || Rising Star (Under 30)
And the WILMA Icon Award, recognizing a visionary woman with a lasting impact.
The rising star category is limited to women under 30. Nominee must turn 30 after September 11, 2026.
The public sector category recognizes women who work in the area’s public service sector – public safety agencies, local and state government, military, etc.
Individuals can nominate someone or apply themselves. The awards are open to those who live or work in New Hanover, Brunswick or Pender counties.

Spark ILM
2026-10-01 | Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Spark ILM is a dynamic reimagination of WilmingtonBiz Expo designed to spark fresh ideas, forge meaningful connections, and shine a spotlight on the vibrant Wilmington community. This event blends inspiration, education, and fun to help participants explore new perspectives—both professionally and personally. Spark ILM is about learning, connecting, and thinking boldly.

Health Care Heroes
2026-11-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Burney Center – UNCW, Union Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
The Greater Wilmington Business Journal’s Health Care Heroes Awards honors individuals and organizations that are making an impact on the quality of health care in Wilmington.
Whether they are companies, doctors, nurses, specialists or managers, join us in recognizing those who embody the word “hero” and prove their excellence in helping others.
The finalists will be profiled in the special Health Care Heroes section of the Business Journal and the winners will be announced at an awards event on November 12 at UNCW’s Burney Center.
