THE CITY

Mayor Purzycki joined the owners of 2 Much Boutique, Over the Border Tacos, and Exquisite Beauty Salon for ribbon-cutting ceremonies in June to officially welcome the new small businesses — all minority-owned — to Wilmington. In celebrating the openings, the Mayor said that cities thrive on small businesses and people who use their own enterprising initiative to build something. “The heartbeat of Wilmington’s economy is small business,” he said, “and to have these three entrepreneurs express confidence in our City by investing here is heartening to all of us who serve. These businesses will bring both new energy and jobs, and I wish these enthusiastic and enterprising young business owners much success on their journeys.”