The Chamber Buzz

From Growth to Greatness: How Wilmington's Urban Redevelopment Can Help Create a Vibrant Future

The potential acquisition of Thermo Fisher Scientific's 12.5-acre campus in northern downtown by the City of Wilmington represents an unprecedented opportunity for Wilmington's future. By prioritizing the redevelopment of downtown, Wilmington can create a dynamic, vibrant urban environment that attracts and retains the skilled workers it needs to stay competitive in the global economy.

Megan Mullins

New Wilmington Chamber Board Chair and Treasurer Announced and Four New Members Join the Board of Directors

Greater Wilmington Chamber Foundation receives a $60,000 grant from Truist Foundation to fund inaugural year of Career & Leadership Development Academy

The Greater Wilmington Chamber Foundation announced it received a $60,000 grant from Truist Foundation to fully fund the inaugural year of the Career and Leadership Development Academy (CLDA), which will span the 2022-2023 school year.

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Chambers of Commerce across North Carolina Congratulate Elected Officials and Emphasize Focus on the Growth of Private Sector Jobs

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Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) Names North Carolina Chamber Executive of the Year for 2022

Natalie English, President & CEO of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, was honored as the Chamber Executive of the Year award recipient at the CACCE Annual Management Conference in Statesville, NC.

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Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) Names Outstanding Chamber of the Year for 2022

The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce was honored as the recipient of the prestigious Chamber of the Year award at the CACCE Annual Management Conference in Statesville, NC.

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Leadership Wilmington 2022-2023 Class Members Named

The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Foundation is proud to announce the 2022-2023 Class of Leadership Wilmington which serves to cultivate leaders and advance the region’s economy through hands-on community immersion and direct interaction with our community’s current leaders. The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce has been presenting this leadership development program for 38 years and boasts over 800 graduates. Class members also work together to organize Work on Wilmington, the community’s largest day of

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Wilmington Chamber Supports Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina

Wilmington, NC – The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce has joined Chambers of Commerce and business associations across North Carolina in their support of Medicaid expansion this week. The Wilmington Chamber, along with the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber, Leading Business in Cabarrus, Cary Chamber, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, Greater Durham Chamber, and Raleigh Chamber supports expansion to close the health insurance gap for approximately 600,000 uninsured individuals throughout

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Wilmington Chamber of Commerce announces the promotion of three key employees.

"The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst for business-friendly policy development, job creation, and economic growth that enhances the quality of life in our region. Our team's vision is to become a pacesetter in the chamber industry. I'm proud to recognize the contributors working towards our goal of industry excellence," said chamber president and CEO Natalie English.

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Work on Wilmington to tackle 30 projects this weekend