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 […]
Click the link below to read the full FY 2018 Annual Report from the Division of Small Business. If you have questions about the report or about how our staff can help you start or grow a small business, click here to contact us. Division of Small Business FY 18 Annual Report
Delaware is creating a new way of looking at economic development – giving big attention to small business. Providing a laser-focus on the entrepreneurs who are such a key part of the state’s economy is part of an exciting vision that my team and I are proud to help define and strengthen. It is the […]
Network with movers and shakers in Delaware’s business, nonprofit and government communities at the 182nd annual Delaware State Chamber of Commerce dinner on Jan. 7. What: Delaware State Chamber of Commerce 182nd annual dinner When: 4:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Jan. 7 Where: Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street, Wilmington Why go: Hear from […]
Each year the 12 Federal Reserve Banks around the U.S. seek input from small business owners about their need for and ability to obtain credit. Participate in the 2018 Small Business Credit Survey. The online survey is aimed at companies with fewer than 500 employees and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Click here to take […]
Learn what you need to know about starting a business at the New Business Boot Camp presented by the Delaware Small Business Chamber. What: New Business Boot Camp When: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Dec. 12 Where: Delaware Small Business Chamber, 11F Liberty Plaza, Newark Why go: Learn what you need to know about starting […]
If you’re a Delaware small business owner whose company exports its products overseas or who wants to expand into foreign markets, you could benefit from an award the U.S. Small Business Administration has given to the state of Delaware. In October it was announced that a $268,096 State Trade and Export Promotion award will go to Export Delaware, an agency […]
Looking to get some funding for your startup? If you’re a University of Delaware alum, or a current UD student, faculty member or staffer, than you’ll want to check out the Hen Hatch competition run by UD’s Horn Entrepreneurship program. There’s one track for UD students and a separate track for alumni, faculty and staff. Applications […]