Wilmington is a 250-year-old port city, nestled between
North Carolina's mighty Cape Fear River and the Atlantic
Ocean. The city's riverbanks boast a major container seaport,
a charming historical district, the Battleship North Carolina,
Gothic churches, and riverfront shops.
To the south lie majestic plantations, the North Carolina
Aquarium, Fort Fisher, miles of unspoiled beaches, and some
of the most outstanding seafood restaurants along the Cape
Fear Coast. The Wilmington area is blessed with many natural
attributes, however, its most valuable asset is its people;
they are warm, friendly, sincere, and productive.
Wilmington proper is the epitome of what the emerging New
South is all about. Its inviting business climate has attracted
giants like G.E., DuPont, and Corning, as well as smaller
high-tech firms such as AAI and Pharmaceutical Product Development.
Much of the city's growth is taking place along College
Road, where incidentally, the University of North Carolina
at Wilmington (UNCW) is located. UNCW's Marine Science Program,
ranked fifth in the world, is at the forefront of teaching.
Located downtown on the Cape Fear River is our award winning
Cape Fear Community College (CFCC), offering state of the
art training in a multitude of disciplines.
Although Wilmington is the largest city in southeastern
North Carolina, it retains a small town atmosphere. Visitors
are treated hospitably and immediately sense the strong
community pride Wilmingtonians exhibit. Residents continuously
strive to improve all aspects of life in the Port City,
because they know it is possible for the Wilmington area
to maintain the same charm and natural beauty that has been
celebrated for over 250 years.
*Taken
from the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce website for
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