A new chapter of investment and revitalization is underway along the North Market Street corridor as community leaders and partners broke ground on March 19, 2026, on a mixed-use development at 2923 N. Market Street. The project, developed by Nasr Mohamed, a graduate of the Jumpstart Wilmington developer training program, will convert a previously vacant […]
Please Join us for our Next Kickstart Session! Bridging the Gap: Breaking Down Misconceptions Between Contractors and Developers Kickstart Sessions complement the Jumpstart Wilmington program and offer information around specific topics related to the development process. In this session, Bobby Judge, Business Development Manager at Bancroft Construction Company, will explore the dynamics between construction
Kickstart Session: Breaking Down Misconceptions Between Contractors & Developers
Building Developed by Jumpstart Wilmington Graduate Provides 10-Units of Apartment Homes for Seniors Father/daughter development team Marva Hammond and Charlie Falletta joined with Cinnaire, local officials and community members to celebrate the grand opening for the Southbridge Community Services Building (SBCS) this week. The SBCS is a newly developed, mixed-use project with the first phase
Jumpstart Wilmington Graduate Launches Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Project
Please join us for our next Kickstart Session! Construction Scheduling and Project Sequencing Kickstart Sessions complement the Jumpstart Wilmington program and offer information around specific topics related to the development process. Construction scheduling sequences activities and deliverables that need to be completed during the life of the project and is critical to the
Kickstart Session: Construction Scheduling and Project Sequencing
Please join us for our next Kickstart Session! Data Analysis Assessment for Community Developers Kickstart Sessions complement the Jumpstart Wilmington program and offer information around specific topics related to the development process. Data, evaluation, and evidence are essential tools, and they’re even more powerful when informed and contextualized by –then made accessible
Kickstart Session: Data Analysis Assessment for Community Developers
Please join us for our next Kickstart Session! Date: Monday, August 22nd Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Location: Zoom A tangled title is a property title that does not that accurately reflect the present homeowner’s claim to the home. This can result in a major barrier to acquisition that is especially difficult for
Kickstart Session: Tangled Titles
Please join us for our next Kickstart Session! A tangled title is a property title that does not that accurately reflect the present homeowner’s claim to the home. This can result in a major barrier to acquisition that is especially difficult for a new developer to navigate. Jaclyn Quinn, Esq. is an experienced attorney in
Kickstart Session: Tangled Titles
Jumpstart Wilmington was launched to encourage Wilmington residents to become developers of their own neighborhoods through quality, community-focused real estate development training and financing options. We will be accepting our next round of applications July 11 through July 29 for our 2023 cohorts. Visit the Apply webpage for more details. Check out what Jumpstart Wilmington
Coming Soon – 2023 Jumpstart Wilmington Application Round Opens 7/11/22
Please join us on April 18 as our speaker, Andrew Davenport, Vice President, Development for the MICHAELS Organization, explains “What You Need to Know About Section 8 Rental Housing: From a Landlord’s Perspective.” Date: Monday, April 18 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Location: Zoom In this session, Andrew will cover: How Section 8 vouchers work
Please join us as our speaker, Brian O’Neil, an experienced Sheriff Sale Wholesaler shares his experience navigating the sheriff sales process and cautionary tales when considering this method of property sourcing. Brian is the owner of BK Properties. Date: Monday, March 28, 2022 Time: 5:30p – 7p Presentation Title: The Truth About Sheriff Sales & Wholesaling In this
Kickstart Session: The Truth About Sheriff Sales & Wholesaling
JumpStart Wilmington’s 6th Cohort Session 4 will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2022. Participation in Jumpstart Wilmington Cohort 6 training sessions is exclusive to those who applied and were accepted to this specific cohort. For more information on how to apply for future cohorts, click here.
JumpStart Wilmington’s Cohort 6: Session 4
JumpStart Wilmington’s 6th Cohort Session 3 will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2022. Participation in Jumpstart Wilmington Cohort 6 training sessions is exclusive to those who applied and were accepted to this specific cohort. For more information on how to apply for future cohorts, click here.
JumpStart Wilmington’s Cohort 6: Session 3
JumpStart Wilmington’s 6th Cohort Session 2 will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Participation in Jumpstart Wilmington Cohort 6 training sessions is exclusive to those who applied and were accepted to this specific cohort. For more information on how to apply for future cohorts, click here.
JumpStart Wilmington’s Cohort 6: Session 2
JumpStart Wilmington’s 6th Cohort Session 1 will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2022. Participation in Jumpstart Wilmington Cohort 6 training sessions is exclusive to those who applied and were accepted to this specific cohort. For more information on how to apply for future cohorts, click here.
JumpStart Wilmington’s Cohort 6: Session 1
JumpStart Wilmington’s 6th Cohort orientation session will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022. Participation in Jumpstart Wilmington Cohort 6 training sessions is exclusive to those who applied and were accepted to this specific cohort. For more information on how to apply for future cohorts, click here.
Jumpstart Session Cohort 6 – Orientation
Jumpstart Wilmington will host a Developers’ Network Event on December 15, 2022. Details will be provided as soon as they are available.
Jumpstart Wilmington will host a Developers’ Network Event on September 15, 2022. Details will be provided as soon as they are available.
Register now for our next Kickstart Session on Monday, January 24, 2022 – Incentives for Developing Historic Properties in Wilmington. Debbie Martin, Historic Preservation Planner for the City of Wilmington, will facilitate the discussion. Join us to learn about the various tax credit incentives available for developers who are interested in rehabilitating local historic or
Kickstart Session: Understanding Historic Properties
JumpStart Wilmington’s 5th Cohort Training Session 4 takes place on Thursday, Dec. 2 Agenda: Jumpstep 7: Understanding City Departments & Other Resources Jumpstep 8: Customize Construction Jumpstep 9: Lease/Manage/Sell Property Participation in Jumpstart Wilmington Cohort 5 training sessions is exclusive to those who applied and were accepted to this specific cohort. For more information on
JUMPSTART WILMINGTON COHORT 5 – SESSION 4
JumpStart Wilmington’s 5th Cohort Training Session 3 takes place on Thursday, Nov. 18. Agenda: Jumpstep 6: Develop Design & Procure Permits Jumpstep 7: Understanding City Department and Other Resources Participation in Jumpstart Wilmington Cohort 4 training sessions is exclusive to those who applied and were accepted to this specific cohort. For more information on how to
JUMPSTART WILMINGTON COHORT 5 – SESSION 3
JumpStart Wilmington’s 5th Cohort Training Session 2 takes place on Thursday, Nov. 11. Agenda: JumpStep 3: Source a Property JumpStep 4: Do Your Due Diligence JumpStep 5: Find Your Financing Participation in Jumpstart Wilmington Cohort 5 training sessions is exclusive to those who applied and were accepted to this specific cohort. For more information on
JUMPSTART WILMINGTON COHORT 5 – SESSION 2
JumpStart Wilmington’s 5th Cohort training session begins Thursday, Nov. 4. Agenda: JumpStep 1: Minding Your Business JumpStep 2: Development Strategy & Team Participation in Jumpstart Wilmington Cohort 4 training sessions is exclusive to those who applied and were accepted to this specific cohort. For more information on how to apply for future cohorts, click here.
JUMPSTART WILMINGTON COHORT 5 – SESSION 1