News and Announcements
ILM sets new passenger record
January 9, 2018
Officials say 2018 will be strong as well
NEW HANOVER COUNTY -- For the second year in a row, Wilmington International Airport has set a passenger-count record.
The airport, also known as ILM, saw 836,589 people fly out of and into the airport in 2017. That’s an increase over the former record of 817,896 set in 2016.
“We are pleased to have another record setting year at ILM and look forward to continued growth in 2018,” Airport Director ... Continue Reading
ILM lands more flights to Chicago, Washington
December 19, 2017
American service to match new nonstops planned by United
NEW HANOVER COUNTY -- American Airlines has announced it is expanding its service from Wilmington International Airport to offer year-round service to Washington, D.C., and seasonal flights to Chicago, the airport announced Monday.
“We see it as additional capacity and additional options for our travelers,” Wilmington airport director Julie Wilsey said. “It’s great news for the community.”
The airline’s decision comes shortly after United Airlines announced it would start ... Continue Reading
ILM lands nonstop flights to Chicago, Washington-Dulles
November 21, 2017
New United services, twice daily on each route, to start in early April
WILMINGTON -- Wilmington International Airport is spreading its wings to the Windy City and the nation’s capital.
The airport, commonly known as ILM, is getting new daily nonstop service this spring to Chicago and Washington, D.C., on United Airlines.
“We’re ecstatic,” said Airport Deputy Director Gary Broughton. “For years we’ve been trying to get another airline in here and now to get nonstop service to ... Continue Reading
UNCW gains in regional college rankings
September 13, 2017
The school is 14th in the Best Regional Universities South Rankings, up from 16th last year.
WILMINGTON -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) climbed in this year’s U.S. News & World Report college rankings, released Tuesday.
UNCW is 14th out of 149 schools in the report’s Best Regional Universities South Rankings, up from 16th last year. The school was also ranked 6th among the region’s best public universities and ninth among the South’s best universities ... Continue Reading
NORTH CAROLINA PORTS, CSX TO COMMENCE QUEEN CITY EXPRESS
July 20, 2017
JULY 20, 2017
Wilmington, N.C. – North Carolina Ports and CSX will commence a daily, intermodal rail service between Wilmington and Charlotte starting July 28, 2017. This double stacked train, dubbed the Queen City Express, marks the official return of intermodal rail to North Carolina Ports.
"The Queen City Express provides premier rail service over competing ports for existing and future container customers in one of the most significant economic centers in the Southeastern United States," ... Continue Reading
Mojotone Closes on Pender Shell Building, Expands Product Line and Workforce
Mojotone LLC has closed on its purchase of a 40,000-square-foot shell building in Burgaw that will accommodate an expanded product line. “We should be in the building by September,” says Michael McWhorter, the company’s co-owner. The Burgaw firm makes amplifiers, sound system cabinetry and components for electric guitars. It will vacate three buildings it has occupied since arriving in Pender County in 2005.
Mojotone’s move facilitates a consolidation into a building that can accommodate future growth. ... Continue Reading
2017 WBD Golf Tournament Draws 41 Teams
With its moss-draped trees and immaculate landscaping, River Landing provides an ideal backdrop for golf anytime. But add in friends, colleagues, a festive atmosphere and a worthwhile cause, and you have the ingredients of a top-notch annual business golf event. That was the case on May 17th at the annual WBD Golf Tournament, where 123 players gathered to compete across 41 teams.
“WBD’s golf tournament has become an occasion that business leaders across our region look ... Continue Reading
I-140 Completion Spells Opportunity for Professional Builders Supply
Some employees of Professional Builders Supply weren’t happy when an NC DOT project prompted the company to vacate its longtime location on Military Cutoff Road. “It was convenient for some of our people,” says Troy Wilkerson, Wilmington Market President for the company, which supplies residential construction products across Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow and Pender counties. “But ultimately, we’ve ended up with a new, bigger facility and logistically it’s going to work out for the better,” ... Continue Reading
WBD Hosts Location Advisers During Wells Fargo Championship
David Schrock, a Dallas-based site selection consultant, is not much of a golfer. But when he received an invitation to travel to Wilmington and attend the Wells Fargo Championship, he couldn’t pass up the offer. “I had been to North Carolina before, but never Wilmington,” says Schrock, who is senior director of NAI Global’s site selection practice.
Schrock spent three days at the Eagle Point event, where WBD had a hospitality tent that served as an ... Continue Reading
Wells Fargo Championship Showcases Greater Wilmington to the World
The Wells Fargo Championship, held in early May at Eagle Point Golf Club, offered pro golfers a look at one of Wilmington’s premiere courses. But the event, which was broadcast in 32 languages to 225 countries around the world, was also a unique showcase for Greater Wilmington as a destination for businesses and people.
Some 20 million viewers watched the event on television. “The amount of national and international coverage is something you just can’t buy,” ... Continue Reading
