Handy Wilmington NC Relocation Information

Wilmington NC is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River. With a sixty-two percent raise in population in the last decade, it is a rapidly growing community. Today approximately 97,000 people call Wilmington home. Although this dynamic city has grown and developed, it has retained its small town atmosphere.
The city is famous for its breathtaking beaches, amazing seafood restaurants, and historic plantations; but this city's most enchanting quality are her residents. The people of Wilmington are kind, welcoming, and hardworking; they are proud to call Wilmington home.
The local economy is thriving with companies such as: G.E., Du Pont, and Corning with installations here. There are also a number of smaller technological firms; AAI and Pharmaceutical Product Development are a couple. Through a collaborative effort between local government and private industry, the local economy is robust. This partnership is dedicated to offering local businesses all the assistance and resources needed for success, and it is working.
The cultural opportunities in Wilmington are endless; aquariums, museums, historical sites, festivals, libraries, film studios, theatres, plantations and more can be enjoyed in this richly cultured city. Some of the favorites are the annual Azalea festival, and the Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington. A tourist favorite is following the filming of the hit TV shows Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill. Currently, the hit series Revolution is being filmed and the major production Iron Man 3 was recently filmed in Wilmington.
Residents enjoy a variety of recreational activities. There are numerous parks and recreation facilities throughout the city. The Boxing and Physical Fitness Center is new to the city, it offers similar activities as local health clubs for a fraction of the price. Greenfield Grind Skate Park is a new skate park created from the hard work of volunteers. Fit for Fun is a parent-child interaction center offering all types of activities. Greenfield Amphitheater is a venue for performances, programs, festivals, and exhibitions for the community.
There are also a number of grassy parks with playgrounds, golf courses, community pools offering swimming lessons and free swim, stadiums and more. There are activities available for all types of recreation, and the temperate climate allows for outdoor recreation any time of year.
Antique shopping is a favorite past-time of locals and tourists, and there are numerous antique shops to choose from. North Carolina is known for its furniture production, and there are many beautiful furniture outlets locally. There are wonderful restaurants in town, many situated along the waterfront; seafood restaurants, fine dining, deli's, family restaurants and everything in between is available.
There are several colleges and Universities in and around the Wilmington area. The University of North Carolina-Wilmington is located in the city, Miller-Motte Business College, and the Cape Fear Community College are all in town. Nearby there are several other Universities to choose from.
There is an impressive public education system in the city, along with a large number of private schools available. The teachers and community strive for success in education, and the district's national test results reflect their hard work and pride.
Wilmington is a wonderful city for family, business, and recreation. It is rapidly growing and expanding. The city's rare combination of small town charm, high tech business opportunity, and proud citizenry create a highly desirable place to live.
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Milken Ranks Wilmington Tops in Workforce Additions

A new report concludes these are boom times for the Wilmington area when it comes to job growth.

The non profit Milkin Institute in Los Angeles, ranks Wilmington second in the nation when it comes to additions to the workforce. A 2005 survey by the same group had Wilmington ranked 59th. General Electric and Invista are among the local companies adding new workers.
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John Hinnant of Wilmington Downtown Inc. Also gives credit to the city's historic charm and the growth of businesses in the downtown area, including PPD. Hinnant says investors and developers are starting to take notice of the city's potential. "They see us on the verge of great growth. We've had a lot of interest from outside developers and investors looking to come to Wilmington and start projects because they know the quality of life is strong here. They know we are a magnet for corporations looking to establish offices in this area, and build their work force," explained Hinnant.

December's Money Magazine also has a pat on the back for Wilmington's economy, stating the housing market here is, to use their word, sizzling.

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Board OKs medical complex

From the Star News

Board OKs medical complex

Development near Pender line could some day include hospital

By Gareth McGrathStaff Writermailto:Writergareth.mcgrath@starnewsonline.com

The New Hanover County Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved plans for a new medical complex, which eventually could include a new hospital, in the northeast portion of the county.But the move wasn't without its critics, with several residents noting the project would add more than 12,000 daily vehicle trips to already congested U.S. 17 and increase potential runoff into some of the county's cleanest waterways.The commissioners, however, said they were confident the developer had done as much as possible to mitigate those concerns.They also said a project that would meet a growing public need was much better than what could potentially go there, since the site eventually would be developed."It could be a whole lot of things less beneficial and with a lot more impacts to the environment," said Commissioner Nancy Pritchett.SENCA Properties, a corporation formed by a group of 105 local doctors, plans to use roughly 50 acres of a 250-acre tract along U.S. 17 near the Pender County line for a New Hanover Regional Medical Center facility and a medical office/retail complex.But residents said the development was too big and too dense for the primarily residential and environmentally sensitive area, which is on the Intracoastal Waterway-side of U.S. 17.Runoff concerns dominated their concerns, with several speakers stating there was little long-term guarantee that the project's stormwater collection system would offer long-term protection to Futch and Foy creeks.The two tidal creeks, areas of which have conservations easements on them, are the cleanest waterways in New Hanover County.But Mike Mallin, a water quality expert with the University of North Carolina Wilmington, has endorsed the series of infiltration systems and wetlands as effectively collecting and treating runoff before it reaches the tidal creeks.Along with stormwater and traffic issues, neighbors also questioned why New Hanover Regional wouldn't build a new medical center on property it already owns less than two miles down Market Street.Beth Steelman, whose family has owned property in the Foy Creek area for two centuries, said the Porters Neck Road area already was a developing medical services, office and retail node.But Jack Barto, chief executive officer of New Hanover Regional, said the Porters Neck parcel was pocketed by wetlands that limited the opportunity to cluster medical offices on any future expansion.He said the hospital would seek to sell that land, and had already received some unsoliticted offers.Barto also said the need for additional medical services was already evident in the fast-growing area, with the hospital probably providing ambulatory services and possibly a standalone emergency room facility before constructing a 60- to 80-bed community hospital in about seven years.Attorney John Wessell also defended the retail component of the project, which several neighbors said wouldn't mesh with the residential character of the area."The idea of retail there is to enhance the ability of people who work there," he said, noting that it wouldn't be a traditional standalone shopping center. "That's all."Due to the site's location in northeastern New Hanover County, the new "Scotts Hill Village" complex would be subject to the moratorium currently in place on Wilmington's troubled Northeast Interceptor sewer line - although the ban on new sewer line connections is expected to be lifted by March 2008.Barto also downplayed any concerns about New Hanover not yet receiving state permission, dubbed a certificate of need, for new hospital beds, stating that the medical center couldn't do so for something it didn't plan to construct for years.Although the five-member board's vote was unanimous, it was 4-0.That's because Commissioner Bobby Greer recused himself, citing his presence on the hospital's Board of Trustees.