Derek Wilcox

COMMUNITY MEMBER

Currently a DBBA Board Member: NO

Have you ever been on the DBBA Board? NO

Do you currently sit on any other boards? NO

ABOUT

I've been attending the DBBA as a visitor the last 3 months and run a financial planning practice in the Franklin building. I also coach for Apex soccer club and am wanting to get more involved in helping the community!

WHAT ARE DOWNTOWN’S THREE GREATEST ASSETS?

Walkability, First Fridays, and that it's mostly small businesses rather than a bunch of chains everywhere

WHAT ARE DOWNTOWN’S THREE GREATEST OPPORTUNITIES?

More events/awareness, public bathrooms, fill empty spaces/buildings

WHAT ARE DOWNTOWN’S THREE GREATEST CHALLENGES?

Parking, no public restrooms, unhoused people

WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE ON THE DBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS?

I want to be more involved in the community, help beautify the downtown and connect with other local business owners