SPARK ILM
FIND THAT SPARK THAT
SETS IT ALL IN MOTION.
Spark ILM is the Wilmington region’s largest annual business gathering.
Curated by the Business Journal, it’s designed to spark conversations, connections, and ideas to drive your business and strengthen our community.
OCTOBER 1 | WILMINGTON CONVENTION CENTER
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK KEYNOTE
LUNCH
In partnership with UNCW’s Swain Center, this annual outlook offers a deep dive into the national and local economies.
Distinguished speakers include: Tom Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, and Mouhcine Guettabi, UNCW’s regional economist.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: PRESENTING (LIMIT 3) & TABLE SPONSOR
SPARK ILM SPARK WORKSHOPS
The afternoon is devoted to a range of workshops offering practical, actionable perspectives to improve your business and career.
SPARK Workshops feature six focused tracks, each centered on a key area of business growth.
Every track includes three interactive workshops led by industry experts.
Creating Great Workplaces
How to build a culture that thrives
Leveraging AI
Practical ways businesses can use AI
Engaging Audiences
Making sure your brand connects
Scaling Businesses
Pro tips from successful entrepreneurs
Community Conversations
Discussions with top leaders in our region
Effective Leadership
How to lead teams that produce results
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: WORKSHOPS (LIMIT 6)
CELEBRATION!
Spark will close with the first-ever celebration of the Best Places to Work in Wilmington. This is a new initiative being launched by the Business Journal.
Local organizations with 15 or more employees apply, and an outside research firm conducts the surveys and selects the Best Places to work.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: PRESENTING (LIMIT 3)
