Delaware has no shortage of successful women business owners, including ranking No. 4 in the U.S. when it comes to their increasing economic clout. At the annual Women’s Leadership Conference you’ll hear from some of the outstanding women in Delaware business who will offer advice on making your company even more successful. What: New Castle County Chamber of […]

It’s not easy keeping a family business going for several generations, but four successful small business owners share how they do it at a program sponsored by the Delaware Small Business Development Center and Delaware Business Times. What: Family Business Series: Family Businesses Tell Their Stories When: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Nov. 14 Where: Hagley […]

The 4th annual Delaware Innovation Week returns from Nov. 2-Nov. 10 with a full slate of events for a wide range of interests, including programs of interest to small business owners. The Business track is Nov. 8. Here are some of the activities that are scheduled: Delaware Bioscience Association networking breakfast at W.L. Gore & […]

What: Delaware Bioscience Association networking lunch When: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Oct. 30 Where: Delaware Bioscience Association’s Bio Dome, on the AstraZeneca campus, 2110 Concord Pike, Wilmington Why go: Meet Delaware’s life science entrepreneurs and check out Delaware Bio’s new Bio Dome building Cost: Free, but advance registration is required. Register online  

White Dog Labs CEO and co-founder Brian Tracy and New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer will speak at a luncheon meeting on economic development in New Castle County. What: New Castle County Economic Development Council annual Economic Development Luncheon When: Noon to 2 p.m., Oct. 11 Where: Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington Why go: Learn about the latest […]

Come hear from Gov. John Carney, Delaware Division of Small Business Director Damian DeStefano, Delaware Prosperity Partnership Executive Director Kurt Foreman and other experts about the latest in economic development in Delaware at a conference organized by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 16. The conference speakers include economic development officials from Kent, […]

What: Small Business Development Center hosts a workshop on how to launch a business in Delaware When: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 18 Where: Delaware Small Business Development Center, Delaware Technology Park, 1 Innovation Way, Suite 300, Newark Why go: Learn about business plans, business licenses and other things you need or should have to […]

What: Technology Forum of Delaware program on using drones for construction projects When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 17 Where: Wilmington University, 5 Beaver Valley Road, Wilmington Why go: Learn how small business owners can use drones for construction projects Cost: $25 for Technology Forum of Delaware members, $40 for non-members, $5 additional for walk-ins. Register online.

Looking to make connections for your Delaware small business? Then you’ll want to attend the Delaware Networking Station on Thursday. What: Delaware Networking Station sponsored by Better Business Bureau of Delaware and Delaware State Chamber of Commerce When: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 Where: Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street, Wilmington […]

U.S. Senator Chris Coons will be the keynote speaker at a conference on how the U.S. Export-Import Bank can help your company reduce the cost of doing international business. The Export-Import Bank is a federal agency, 90 percent of whose transactions serve U.S. small businesses. What: Exporter and Financial Services Forum organized by World Trade […]