- Wilmington & Beaches Convention and Visitor's Bureau: $3,856,253
- North Carolina's Southeast: $820,000
- Brunswick County Economic Development Commission: $396,682
- Wilmington Business Development: $310,000
- Wilmington Downtown Inc/Bring It Downtown: $170,000
- Brunswick Community College Small Business Center/Customized Training Enhancement: $149,713
- Cape Fear Community College Small Business & Technology Center: $110,496
- Southport Tourism & Economic Development: $100,000 - $120,000
- City of Wilmington's special assistant to the city manager for economic development salary: $76,440
- Wilmington Chamber of Commerce: $70,000
- Cape Fear Regional Community Development Corp.: $40,000
