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When you hit a wall and need some assistance, let us help. -- Small business. Big support. We know running a business has its challenges. We can help. Learn More Find Local Business Resources Nearly 100 organizations, including nonprofits and government agencies, have more than 300 programs that offer all kinds of support for Delaware’s small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. 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Small Business Events Calendar Mar 20 Sussex Economic Forecast Del Tech Georgetown Campus, 11:30 am-1:30 pm Mar 24 Seeds of Greatness Bible Church, Enterprise Business Institute: Accessing Capital for My Business Seeds of Greatness Bible Church, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Mar 24 Lewes Public Library: Start Up: Young Entrepreneurs Workshop Lewes Public Library, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm More Events Let us be Your Guide Have an idea for a business? Ready to take an existing business to the next level? Our team of Regional Business Managers is here to help. Let us be Your Guide Joe Zilcosky Northern New Castle County A long-time Wilmington resident with more than 10 years of economic development experience, Joe is the person to turn to if you’re looking to start or expand a business in Wilmington. Joe Zilcosky Northern New Castle County A long-time Wilmington resident with more than 10 years of economic development experience, Joe is the person to turn to if you’re looking to start or expand a business in Wilmington. David Mathe Southern New Castle County With more than 25 years of experience in foreign trade promotion, including serving as president of the State International Development Organizations, David is your go-to source on how to increase your business’s exports. David Mathe Southern New Castle County With more than 25 years of experience in foreign trade promotion, including serving as president of the State International Development Organizations, David is your go-to source on how to increase your business’s exports. Laura Wisler Kent County With years of experience as Sen. Tom Carper’s Kent County Regional Manager and with the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, few people know business in Kent County better than Laura. Laura Wisler Kent County With years of experience as Sen. Tom Carper’s Kent County Regional Manager and with the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, few people know business in Kent County better than Laura. Lauren Swain Sussex County Lauren is a Milford native whose experience working in the state legislature provides a unique and exciting perspective on how to help small businesses in the southern part of Delaware. Lauren Swain Sussex County Lauren is a Milford native whose experience working in the state legislature provides a unique and exciting perspective on how to help small businesses in the southern part of Delaware. Contact Us Division of Small Business Not sure who to reach out and contact? Send us a message using our contact form. Contact Us Division of Small Business Not sure who to reach out and contact? Send us a message using our contact form. Small Biz Update Read More 3/19/2020 | Delaware Business News Small business owners, keep an eye out for possible Coronavirus loan scams With the Delaware Division of Small Business and the U.S. Small Business Administration launching loan programs to assist Delaware small business owners negatively affected [...] Read More 3/18/2020 | Division of Small Business News Delaware launches emergency loan program for hospitality industry small businesses. Here are the details. To assist hospitality-related businesses in Delaware that have been economically impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Division of Small Business is launching the Hospitality Emergency [...] Read More 3/18/2020 | Delaware Business News Del. Dept. of Labor adjusts unemployment rules for hospitality workers amid Coronavirus outbreak The Delaware Department of Labor has made changes to the unemployment benefits program to assist hospitality industry employees affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. DOL [...] More Posts Transparency Dashboard Number for FY20 Strat Fund Grants: 5 FY20 dollar amount of DTIP grants: $50,000 FY20 Strat Fund dollar amount for grants (excluding DTIP): $5,127,890 FY20 jobs created or retained: 677 Transparency Dashboard DISCOVER DELAWARE'S OPPORTUNITY ZONES Learn More -- APPLY FOR DELAWARE's ANGEL INVESTOR PROGRAM Learn More -- Stay connected with the latest news on the Division, Delaware businesses, upcoming events and much more. Sign up Email Address Subject Email to Agency ID Form ID Command Submit Enter your email address to receive updates from the Division of Small Business eNews Signup Sign Up for the Division of Small Business Newsletter Email Address Subject Email to Agency ID Form ID Command Sign Up Exit 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 How We Can Help Find Local Resources Contact Us Angel Investor Opportunity Zones Incentives & Credits Licensing Blog News & Publications Events Calendar Minority, Women & Veteran-owned Businesses Department of State Del Prosperity Partnership FOIA Requests 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. 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