NextFab, a maker space for small business owners and hobbyists, is celebrating its first year in Wilmington. Come out on Oct. 11 to learn about all NextFab has to offer including spaces and tools for electronics, woodworking, 3D printing, and more. Enjoy music, food and a beer garden. What: NextFab Wilmington celebrates its first anniversary When: 4 p.m. to 9 […]

What: SBA and SCORE Delaware present a workshop on access to capital When: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18 Where: Newark Senior Center, 200 White Chapel Drive, Newark Why go: Learn about loan options available to entrepreneurs, including Small Business Administration loan programs. Hear from SCORE Delaware mentors about how to draft a business plan. Cost: Free Registration: […]

What: New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity and Delaware Office of Management and Budget present a workshop on how to become a vendor to the state of Delaware When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 12 Where: New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, 920 Justison Street, Wilmington Why go: The state of […]

What: Workshop on tax reform’s impact on private companies, sponsored by Delaware Business Times and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch When: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Sept. 13 Where: Delaware History Museum, 504 N. Market Street, Wilmington Why go: Learn how the recently enacted federal tax legislation affects small business owners. Cost: $25 Registration: Click here […]

What: “So you want to be an entrepreneur” workshop When: 6 p.m. Sept. 11 Where: New Castle County Public Library, 3022 New Castle Ave., New Castle Why go: Learn about what it takes to start your own business Cost: Free Registration: Click here to register

What: Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Evening Mixer When: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p..m. Sept. 5 Where: Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach Why go: Mingle with other business owners while you enjoy Dogfish Head’s tasty craft beer Cost: Admission $20. Cash bar. Registration: Click here to register

What: Delaware Young Professionals Network happy hour When: Aug. 29, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: Constitution Yards, 308 Justison Street, Wilmington Why go: Network with other young professionals Cost: Free to attend. Cash bar. Registration: Click here to register

What: SBIR Road Tour comes to Delaware When: Aug. 20 Where: University of Delaware, Clayton Hall Conference Center, 100 David Hollowell Drive, Newark Why go: Learn about $2.5 billion in funding available to early stage companies under the federal government’s Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. Meet with funders from a […]

What: Women’s Business Center at First State Community Loan Fund, brings its “Connect” series to Dover Why go: Enjoy a fun evening of networking with other women business owners and entrepreneurs When: Thursday, Aug. 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Parris Nail Lounge, 149 S. Governor’s Ave., Dover Cost: Free Registration: Space is […]