Overview of Area

Have a question about Wilmington and North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast? Be sure to contact the Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. Free visitor information is available at the main Visitor Information Center and the Riverfront Booth, as well as at seasonal visitor centers in Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach....read more

Inspiring business conferences, grand banquets, intimate meetings and family celebrations find a home at this stunning new convention center that opened in fall 2010. Situated near Wilmington's historic district, the 107,000-square-foot center's design reflects the city's rail and port history. Interior wrought-iron details honor trains that once ran the Atlantic Coast...read more

Chambers of commerce are great resources for discovering a community's business, educational, cultural, entertainment, and institutional offerings. Although these organizations are not generally in the tourism business, they usually have brochure racks filled with information of interest to visitors, newcomers, and even longtime residents who want to know more about where they live. 

“Entrepreneurship,” “competitiveness,” “innovation” and “technology” are key words on the Cape Fear Economic Development Council’s mission list, but just as important are “sustainability,” “smart growth,” “revitalization” and “collaboration.”

Bringing business and industry to the Cape Fear region is the council’s focus, but the nonprofit group works with a keen eye on the...read more

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