Division of Small Business

Cornerstone West

Specific Need: Business Planning Operations Access to Capital | Target Population: Minority Low Income | Service Area(s): New Castle Wilmington | Industry: Retail Food Service Other Main Street Small Business | Business Stage: Expanding Established Start-up

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About this Organization

Cornerstone West CDC coordinates the West Side Grows Together neighborhood revitalization initiative on Wilmington's West Side and works with the small business community, specifically through: supporting current businesses assisting new businesses with opening, and making the West Side a destination to dine, shop and live

Programs

Launcher

The Launcher program is a multi-session entrepreneur training course offered by in Wilmington (in English and Spanish) and Dover by West End Neighborhood House and Grow Delaware Fund

Security Camera Program

The Security Camera Program provides grants to businesses within the West Side to install security camera systems for 100% of the total cost of eligible new or upgrades to security camera systems, including cameras, recording equipment, and installation, for a maximum reimbursement of $1,800.

West Side Corridor Revitalization Fund

West Side Corridor Revitalization Fund grant program offers up to $10,000 each for eligible small business owners and developers whose projects contribute to Wilmington’s West Side community's economic revitalization. Eligible applicants include small businesses, landlords, and developers with properties or businesses located between I-95/Jackson Street to Union Street (east to west), and 7th Street to Lancaster Avenue (north to south).

Wilmington Strong Fund

The fund offers $1,000 grants to small businesses located in the City of Wilmington to cover specific expenses such as rent payments, mortgage payments, utility & supplier bills, and digital marketing costs.

Contact this Organization

Primary Contact

Gabrielle Lantieri

Website

http://www.westsidegrows.org/

Address

710 North Lincoln St.
Wilmington, DE
19805

Phone

302-658-4171

Social Media

Facebook

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.