Become a Partner
In 2010-2011, WDI:
- Recruited eight new downtown businesses, which absorbed 32,000 square feet of office and retail space and brought 159 new jobs downtown.
- Completed eight loans for businesses located downtown that helped create 123 jobs.
Today, We Need Your Help to Continue the Momentum.
Who Should Join WDI?
Downtown business owners, retailers, restaurateurs, residents and anyone who believes in a prosperous and successful downtown.
Click here to download our 2012 Partnership Brochure.
Business Partnerships
Corporate Partner $2500
- Prominent recognition at all WDI events, on website, newsletter and WDI collateral material
- One table at annual luncheon
- Four tickets to all other WDI events
Business Partner $1000
- Recognition at all WDI events, on website, newsletter and WDI collateral material
- Four seats at annual luncheon, plus discounted additional tickets
- Two tickets to all other WDI events
Downtown Partner $250
- Discounted event tickets
- Two seats at annual luncheon
Merchant Partner $100
- Discounted event tickets
- One seat at annual luncheon
* All Business Partnership levels include a window decal, featured business listing on WDI website and an invitation to annual Partner Appreciation Night.
Individual Partnerships
Downtown Patron $100
- Two tickets to home tour
- Discounted event tickets
Downtown Neighbor $50
- Discounted event tickets
* All Individual Partnerships include a window decal and an invitation to annual Partner Appreciation Night.
Sponsorships
Event Sponsorships $250-$2500
Individual event sponsorships are available for the Downtown Economic Series, Commercial Property Showcase and Quarterly Networking Event.
Downtown Sundown VIP Night $1000
Invite your customers, staff and friends to a VIP tent at a Downtown Sundown Concert. WDI provides a tent near the stage and drink tickets for your guests. A large banner on exterior of the tent advertising your business is included.
* Please contact WDI President & CEO John Hinnant at (910) 763-7349 or email john@wilmingtondowntown.com if you are interested in sponsoring a downtown sundown concert or other event.
* Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI) is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Partnership fees are tax-deductible as allowed by the IRS. Click here for more information about WDI.