Alumni-Owned Business Specials

Below, explore alumni-owned local businesses offering sweet Seahawk specials for Homecoming!

For more ways to #ShopSeahawk and to add your own business:

Social Coffee & Supply Co.

5317 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington
4718 Oriole Dr, Wilmington

Owners: Rachel Ellzey '14 and Giovanni Ellzey '15

15% off a drink purchase during Homecoming weekend.
Social Coffee is also donating the coffee served at the Alumni Champagne Brunch.

Social Coffee's mission has always been to serve and to love others through coffee. They are dedicated to giving back to local and global non-profits and their passion comes from a desire to connect people for a common good. People first, coffee second.

Cape Fear Boil Company

1140 N. Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach

Owner: Ty Graham '15

10% off takeout orders during Homecoming weekend.

The Cape Fear Boil Company has been dubbed the "Carolina's Best Pot," becoming the local authority on steamed seafood. Priding themselves on providing quality, fresh and local ingredients, their spicy andouille sausage is shipped up from Louisiana (for that true low-country boil taste).

Sweetwater Surf School

Wrightsville Beach

Owner: Justin Barber '00

10% off any 2024 season kid's camp or all-age private lesson bookings made during Homecoming weekend.

Camps and private lessons are taught by CPR-certified instructors on Wrightsville Beach, named one of the “World’s 20 Best Surf Towns” by National Geographic Magazine. Whether a rookie, looking for a challenge or needing one-on-one lessons, they can accommodate!

Wilmington Walking Tours

Water & Orange St, Wilmington

Owner: Amanda Leese '95

20% off any tour in February when booked on the website with code UNCW.

Wilmington's best walking tours are offered daily. Reserve a daytime walking tour or history and drinks stroll in historic downtown Wilmington.

Memory Lane Comics

201 Princess St, Wilmington
222 Princess St, Wilmington

Owner: Jake Motsinger '18

20% off comics, books and graphic novels during Homecoming weekend.

Where comics meet the community, and the community meets comics. These friendly neighborhood comic shops have two locations in downtown Wilmington and have been providing quality comics, killer conversation and fantastic folks for over 35 years.

Casa Peach Collective

Online Only

Owner: Caroline Clemmons '21

20% off entire website during Homecoming weekend with code SEAHAWK.

Casa Peach Collective is committed to providing a diverse and thoughtfully curated collection of goods, textiles and handmade jewelry from around the world. Each item captivates with its beauty and is responsibly made.

Mimi and Papa's Popcorn

324 Village Rd, Leland

Owners: Misty Pelliciotta '94, '17C and George Murray '75

15% off during Homecoming weekend.

A family-owned and operated small business serving up delicious homemade ice cream (made in Southport) and an endless variety of scrumptious gourmet popcorn flavors made on-site daily!

Permanent Vacation Skate & Surf Shop

260 Racine Dr, Wilmington

Owners: Subhan Anwari '00 and Meredith Anwari '07

20% off entire purchase Homecoming weekend.

Permanent Vacation was brought to life in 2011 by lifetime skater and North Carolina native Subhan Anwari (Sub). As the leading skater-owned and operated skate shop in Wilmington, Permanent Vacation brings a wealth of skateboarding knowledge to the area and consistently gives back to the local skate community through sponsorships, contests, donations and more.

Rose Pilates

273 N. Front St, Wilmington

Owner: Devon Hamerski '21

15% off your first class package.

Devon received her Pilates training at In Balance Studio with Carrie Pages. She is certified in Mat and Full Apparatus with 500 hours. Having experience with injuries and body awareness drew her to Pilates as a way to help people and make their body image positive and feel great at the same time.

Recess

1119 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington

Owner: Bevin Prince '05

One week unlimited for $50.
Alumni group ride will be offered at 8:15 am on Feb. 17 for $25 per person. Register here

Recess is bringing back play. Each class is a 45-minute, high-intensity cycling workout focusing on physical and mental wellness, positivity, community, music and fun.

Coastal Succulent

3528 Adirondack Way, #130, Wilmington

Owner: Thurston Pope '07, '18M

15% off entire purchase during Homecoming weekend.

The Coastal Succulent was founded in 2013 with a focus on potted succulent designs and interiorscapes. Initially offering custom pieces, plant maintenance and guided workshops, they have since expanded their services to include full custom designs for both residential and commercial spaces as well as events.

Unfinished Furniture of Wilmington

6605 Market St, Wilmington

Owners: Rod Glockner '96 and Mary Glockner '97

10% off all outdoor poly products during Homecoming weekend.
During the Homecoming Kickoff event on Feb. 16, Unfinished Furniture of Wilmington will be raffling off a pair of Adirondack Chairs for an event attendee to win. The winner will be announced after Homecoming weekend.

Providing high-quality finished and unfinished furniture at reasonable costs since 2009. Unfinished Furniture of Wilmington first opened its doors with only Rod and one staff member, Larry. The two of them worked seven-day weeks, selling in-store and online products, continually building the business up to where it is today.

South End Surf Shop

708 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach

Owner: Jeff DeGroote '04

20% off storewide during Homecoming weekend.

Jeff started South End Surf Shop to give back to the community and fulfill his lifelong dream of owning a surf shop in Wrightsville Beach. South End Surf Shop is located in a historic brick landmark on the South End of Wrightsville Beach. Surfers and non-surfers alike are welcome to visit for a unique surf shop experience with a historic appeal.