Editor awarded Chamber trophy

The Wilmington Chamber’s employee of the month trophy was presented to Pam Monson, (right) editor of The Free Press Advocate. She accepts the trophy from Chamber Ambassador Cindy Ross of Crafter’s Gallery. Monson was nominated by the public with a note that “her readers appreciate her insight and knowledge of the community every week. She … Read more

Service with a smile earns trophy

The Wilmington Chamber’s Employee of the Month trophy is presented to Kathleen Schleuning (right) who works the drive up window and counter at McDonald’s of Wilmington. Chamber president Steve Evans, owner of Spins and Needles, presents the trophy to Kathleen noting the customer who nominated her said she is friendly every morning and keeps the … Read more

Nelly’s cook awarded

Kathy Noel (right), the friendly cook at Nelly’s on Route 66, is presented with the Wilmington Chamber’s Employee of the Month trophy for October by Chamber ambassador Debbie Rutherford of Kerr Management Consultants. Noel has been cooking commercially for 35 years including nine years at Nelly’s. She said she is very proud that Nelly’s makes … Read more

Announcing our Hometown Heroes program

The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is looking to honor and recognize current and former residents of Wilmington who have served our country in a branch of the military. With the help of the City of Wilmington, Routes 53 and 102 will be decorated with banners celebrating our local veterans. Details are available on our website … Read more

Chamber seeks entries for Christmas parade

The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce will host a lighted Christmas parade Saturday, Nov. 30. The parade will start at 5 p.m. at Wilmington Middle School and travel on Ryan to Water Street to the post office. No live Santas are allowed as Santa Claus will arrive in Wilmington for the parade. This year’s parade theme … Read more