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In downtown Wilmington, an entrepreneurial couple plans to bring a modern vision to life in an historic building facing the Cape Fear River.  Tracey and Girard Newkirk have leased the second floor, nearly 4,800 square feet, of 5 S. Water Street for their latest venture, Genesis Block. The concept will include offices and coworking areas,…

Wilmington NC. December 3rd, 2019 – MoMentum Companies is proud to announce that Floriana Restaurant, currently located in the Dupont Circle area of Washington DC, will be opening its second location at 2 Market Street, Wilmington, NC (the old Roy’s Riverboat location). Owner Jamie Branda and Executive Chef Daniel Hlusak fell in love with the…

WILMINGTON — The owner of an upscale Italian bistro in Washington, D.C.’s historic Dupont Circle neighborhood will open his second location overlooking the Riverwalk in downtown Wilmington. Floriana will be the third restaurant in the past two years to occupy the historic three-story building at the corner of Market and Water Street. For a quarter-century…

Wilmington NC. November 22nd, 2019 – We are proud to announce another outstanding business is joining the Princess Street growth and vibrancy. Shawn Blair, owner of Nutrition Revolution, located at 5101 Dunlea Court off New Center Drive will be bringing her vision for nutrition clubs to the downtown community.  The new location recently opened at…

Momentum Companies, Inc was pleased to work with Greg to find him the perfect spot in Wilmington! Optical boutique CustomEyes is joining the South Front District in Wilmington with a concept of offering unique frames in a relaxed setting, said owner Greg Owen. After partnering at an optical shop in Raleigh, Owen moved to Wilmington with…

“It was Jeff’s and Danielle’s hope to expand their brand and we’re happy to have helped” Joan Loch, Broker, Momentum Companies Jeff and Danielle Cousler, owners of A Thyme Savor catering, closed Monday on their purchase of Bon Appetit restaurant and catering.  Jeff Cousler said he had been in discussions with Bon Appetit owner Claudia Costa since…

Tribute Companies, along with Aaron Skiles and Bill Hunter, co-owners of New Anthem Beer Project, 116 Dock St., have announced plans to lease 15,000 square feet of space in the South Front District. The space will allow the brewery to expand its production capacity and better meet the demand for New Anthem beer in the…

“Another wonderful client to work with providing a much needed upscale establishment in our downtown.” said Terry Espy, Broker and Owner of Momentum Companies, Inc. WILMINGTON – While sports bars and clubs with loud music are certainly popular, there are definitely some people who are looking for something a little more laid back – maybe…

“We are thrilled to have been a part of this wonderful project to bring Benny’s Big Time to the trendy South Front District” Terry Espy, owner, Momentum Companies. The big date is almost here for Benny’s Big Time Pizzeria. The Wilmington restaurant created by star chef and New York Times-bestselling author Vivian Howard and her…