Division of Small Business

Town of Georgetown

Specific Need: Site Selection Operations Access to Capital | Service Area(s): Sussex | Industry: Main Street Small Business | Business Stage: Established Start-up

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About this Organization

Georgetown (pop. 7,300) is the Sussex County seat and home to a business park, airport and numerous small businesses clustered around the city's quaint downtown green. Agriculture and aircraft maintenance and modification company ALOFT AeroArchitects are among the area's largest employers. Its downtown is designated a Downtown Development District.

Programs

Accelerated Development Review Process

Any projects reviewed by the town manager and the town engineer that are found to be in compliance with all city codes will be granted accelerated approval

Building Permit Fee Reduction

All businesses making improvements will receive a reduction of building permit fees based on the value of the improvement

Business License Fee Waiver

A 5 year waiver of the city business license fee for the first five years after the establishment of a new business.

Impact Fee Reduction

A 20% water and sewer impact fee waiver for all commercial projects

Sign Facade and Awning Grant

A grant available via an application process to assist businesses with the expenses of improving or renovating a storefront facade, sign, or awning

Contact this Organization

Primary Contact

Gene Dvornick

Website

http://www.georgetowndel.com/

Address

37 The Circle
Georgetown, DE
19947

Phone

302-856-7391

Social Media

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Dover Office:
99 Kings Highway,
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 739-4271

Wilmington Office:
820 N. French Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 577-8477

business@delaware.gov

The Delaware Division of Small Business, part of the Delaware Department of State, is a service-focused agency committed to supporting businesses starting and growing in Delaware. Small businesses can reach out to the Division for assistance in connecting to the resources and advice to succeed. The Division is a champion for Delaware small businesses and is here to help take companies to the next level.