The New Castle County Office of Economic Development is now accepting applications for its new First Founders Accelerator program. The course is a collaboration between the county and local entrepreneur Garry Johnson III. The 12-week course is a boot camp for New Castle County residents from underrepresented communities who want to learn how to build […]

Rehoboth Beach coffee lovers now have a new place to fuel up. Mudslingers opened a drive-thru coffee shop at 18969 Coastal Highway in the parking lot next to Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen. According to an article in Delmarva Now, the shop is just 100 square feet. The coffee shop, which, according to its website is owned […]

Delaware’s new Angel Investor tax credit helped propel Delaware into the No. 7 spot in a new ranking of states based on the strength of their science and technology sectors. It is the highest ranking ever for the state in California-based Milken Institute’s bi-annual State Technology and Science Index, which was first published in 2002. Delaware […]

It’s been a strong holiday season for store owners with the National Retail Federation forecasting a sales increase of between 4.3 percent and 4.8 percent compared with the 2017 season. Christmas may be over, but this is no time for retailers to take a breather. Two of the 10 busiest shopping days of the season […]

A new business park planned for Smyrna could bring 4,000 jobs to the area, the project’s developer told the News Journal. Chestertown, Md.-based KRM Development Corp. plans to begin construction of the first buildings at Duck Creek Business Campus early next year, KRM vice president Bryan Matthews told the newspaper. The 206-acre complex will be […]

Find out about long-time Delaware business leader Ernie Dianastasis’ latest venture at the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Breakfast. Dianastasis, a leader in the information technology industry, has formed a company called The Precisionists Inc. that creates employment opportunities for people with intellectual and physical challenges. What: Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Leadership Breakfast When: 7:30 […]

Wondering what’s ahead for the national, state and Kent County economy in 2019? To find out, register for the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual Economic Forecast Breakfast on Jan. 15. What: Central  Delaware Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast Breakfast When: 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Jan. 15 Where: Maple Dale Country Club, 180 […]

Council on Development Finance and Strategic Fund COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENT FINANCE The Council on Development Finance (CDF) is a panel of nine members, appointed by the Governor, Senate President Pro Tempore and Speaker of the House, to advise the director of the Delaware Division of Small Business. On the fourth Monday of each month the […]

Division of Small Business staff accomplished a lot during FY 2018. As the Division transitioned to its new role, the desire and effort to support the state’s economy in a multitude of ways continued strong.   Small Business and Special Projects Units HELPING NAVIGATE THE REGULATORY PROCESS In order to assist business owners in overcoming […]

Thinking of starting a business? Find out everything you need to know at a free seminar presented by the Delaware Small Business Development Center. What: “How to Start a Business” program presented by Delaware Small Business Development Center. When: 9 a.m. to noon, Jan. 23 Where: Kent County Levy Court Building, Room 220, Dover Admission: Free Click […]