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• Forbes rated Wilmington in 2005 as one of the best cities for business and careers. The business community is vibrant and varied, from small shops and medium-sized commercial operators to large-scale organizations. The job growth rate exceeds 7 percent annually.

• The cost of living in Wilmington is just below the national average. Housing is particularly affordable and a good investment; Money magazine projects 37 percent growth in home prices over a five-year period (2006-2011). Wilmington's climate is temperate, with cool ocean breezes and sunny skies.

• The University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) is one of the best public universities in the state with 71 undergraduate degree programs and 26 graduate programs. The area's K-12 schools receive strong support from the business community.

• Ranked as one of America's best small towns for art and culture , Wilmington has a superb modern art museum, acclaimed theatrical productions, and a thriving film and television production industry.

• The city keeps things lively with festivals year-round, including the Wilmington Riverfest , the Cape Fear Blues Festival and the North Carolina Azalea Festival .

• Golf Digest magazine ranked Eagle Point , designed by Thomas Fazio, in the top five best golf courses in the state. It's one of 20 golf courses in the greater Wilmington area.

• The area's 31 miles of pristine beaches provide a true haven for sun seekers, beachcombers and nature lovers, and a sportsman's paradise for anglers, mariners and watersports enthusiasts.

• UNCWs teams include conference champions in swimming, diving, baseball and basketball; spectator sports fans will also thrill to the pro soccer Hammerheads and the semi-pro baseball Sharks .

For additional information about the area, please visit the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce , the Guide to Cape Fear Leisure and the Cape Fear Convention and Visitors Bureau .

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