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David Mathe
Southern New Castle County

With more than 25 years of experience in foreign trade promotion, including serving as president of the State International Development Organizations, David is your go-to source on how to increase your business’s exports.

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Lauren Swain
Kent and Sussex County

Lauren is a Milford native whose experience working in the state legislature provides a unique and exciting perspective on how to help small businesses in the central and southern parts of Delaware.

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2/2/2022  |  

From Delaware Small Business Development Center: Delaware’s SBDC Wins $2.5 Million to Expand Services for Underserved Businesses

By J. Michael Bowman State Director, Delaware SBDC It’s no secret that owning a business comes with big risks and great rewards. In today’s [...]


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9/3/2021  |  

From SBA: Small Business Finds New Footing in a ‘New Normal’ with Support from SBA

From U.S. Small Business Administration: BY: SBA Delaware District Director John Fleming For the 18 months since COVID-19’s onset in the United States, America’s [...]


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5/4/2021  |  

Underrepresented founders share $275,000 in Startup 302 competition

From Delaware Prosperity Partnership. Note: The Division of Small Business was one of the sponsors. WILMINGTON, Del. (May 4, 2021) – Ten tech-enabled startups [...]


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Number for FY21 Strat Fund Grants:

7

FY21 dollar amount of DTIP grants:

$250,000

Number of DE Relief Grants Awarded:

3,999

Businesses approved for HELP:

358


FY21 DSF dollars to grants (excl. DTIP):

$4,304,910

FY21 jobs created or retained:

419

Amount of DE Relief Grant money awarded:

$185,928,787

Amount of money loaned through HELP:

$9,176,340




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