State of Delaware - Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO)

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Delaware Small Business Development Centers (DSBDCs)

The Small Business Development Centers (DSBDC) will answer your questions about managing a small business and provide information about small business issues. The DSBDC provides information, training and free, one-on-one counseling for small business owners and those interested in starting a business. The SBDC can obtain a market feasibility study for your business. It contains data such as a detailed demographic profile of your market area and a great amount of other information.

Newark Center
Address: Delaware Technology Park
One Innovation Way
Suite 301
Newark, DE 19711
Phone: (302) 831-1555
Fax: (302) 831-1423
Web site: www.delawaresbdc.org

Wilmington Center
Address: 1318 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone:302-571-1555
Fax: 302-571-5222
Web site: www.delawaresbdc.org

Dover Center
Address: 146 S. Governors Ave.
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: 302-678-1555
Fax 302-739-2333
Web site: www.delawaresbdc.org

Georgetown Center
Address: 103 W. Pine St.
Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone: 302-856-1555
Fax: 302-854-6979
Web site: www.delawaresbdc.org

Central Delaware Economic Development Council

The Central Delaware Economic Development Council assists small businesses with demographic and community information, reference materials, project assistance as well as referrals to other business organizations and businesses in central Delaware.

Address: 9 Lockerman Street
Suite 2B
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: 302-678-3028
Fax: 302-678-0189
Web site: www.conway.com/de/cdedc

Wilmington Economic Development Corporation(WEDCO)

WEDCO provides small business owners with access to capital, financial counseling and other types of support. Special programs for women, veteran and minority owned businesses, as well as for businesses in targeted geographic areas, are also available. Established in 1979, WEDCO is a unique non-profit organization that provides assistance to small business entrepreneurs who are seeking to establish, expand or relocate their operations. WEDCO has provided assistance to hundreds of small business owners and helped to create thousands of jobs. Originally the organization was designed to help Wilmington-based businesses only. But based on its track record, many of WEDCO's programs have been expanded to include businesses in surrounding New Castle County.

Address: Community Service Building
100 West 10th Street
Suite 706
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-571-9088
Fax: 302-652-5679
Web site: www.wedco.org

Chambers of Commerce

Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Small Business Alliance

The Delaware State Chamber’s Small Business Alliance was created to enhance the competitiveness of the small business community by providing cost-effective services, information, legislative advocacy and money-saving benefits to companies with fewer than 150 employees. With 2,800 members statewide, the Alliance is the largest small business organization in Delaware.

Address: 1201 N. Orange Street
Suite 200
P.O Box 671
Wilmington, DE 19899
Phone: 302-576-6578
Fax: 302-654-0691
Web site: www.dscc.com

New Castle County Chamber of Commerce

The Small Business Department at the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce serves as a vital resource for the small and mid-sized business community. Through executive roundtables, networking breakfasts, Chamberworks seminars, business publications, and one-on-one counseling, the New Castle County Chamber keeps its members informed and helps them to grow their businesses.

Address: 630 Churchman’s Road
P.O Box 11247
Wilmington, DE 19850-1247
Phone: 302-368-5700 Ext. 235
Fax: 302-737-8450
Web site: www.ncccc.com

Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership

The Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership (DEMEP) is a non-profit resource organization offering affordable, confidential technical and business solutions to the small and medium sized manufacturers of Delaware. DEMEP provides sound technical field agents and consultants who specialize in solving problems that are unique to manufacturers.

Address: 400 Stanton/Christiana Rd.
Suite A-158
Newark, DE 19713
Phone: 302-283-3131
Fax: 302-283-3137
Web site: www.demep.org

Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE)

SCORE provides one on one counseling for small business people thinking about starting a small business and for current business owners from retired executive volunteers. The organization also offers low-cost business skills workshops throughout the state.

Address: 824 N. Market St.
Suite 610
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-573-6552
Fax: 302-573-6092
Web site: www.scoredelaware.com

Delaware Innovation Fund

The Delaware Innovation Fund is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm established as a public/private sector initiative to assist Delaware companies in the critical pre-seed and early stages of formation. The fund provides financial and technical assistance to Delaware-area based businesses which have the potential to launch innovative products and processes into national markets, to create new jobs, and to make a significant contribution to the economic diversity and the technology base of Delaware’s communities.

Address: Three Mill Road
Suite 201
Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: 302-777-1616
Fax: 302-777-1620
Web site: www.delawareinnovationfund.com
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Sussex County Economic Development Office

Sussex County Economic Development is a service provided by the Sussex County Council. Each Sussex Countian is affected by its concerted effort to improve the overall well-being and quality of life in Southern Delaware. Success is evidenced by income growth and an increased tax base. Success is achieved by attracting more jobs and better paying employers. Success is accomplished through responsible recruiting of new business to Sussex, the espousal of entrepreneurial efforts, support for job retention endeavors and encouragement of continued growth of existing businesses.

Address: 21911 Rudder Lane
P.O. Box 589
Georgetown, Delaware 19947
Phone: 302- 855-7770
Fax: 302-855-7805
E- mail: econdev@sussexcounty.gov
Web site:www.sussexcountyde.gov

Small Business Administration (SBA)

The mission of the U.S. Small Business Administration Delaware District Office is to aid, counsel, assist and advocate the interests of the state’s small business community, utilizing various financial, investment, procurement, as well as business development programs and resources.

Address:
824 N. Market St, Suite 610
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-573-6382
Phone: 302-573-6294
Fax: 302-573-6060
Web site: www.sba.gov

The First State Community Loan Fund

The First State Community Loan Fund (FSCLF) is a not-for-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that specializes in supporting small businesses, micro-enterprises in the state of Delaware. The Business Growth Fund provides loans and borrower support for business owners, loans typically ranging from $15,001 to $50,000 to be repaid with interest over a 1-5 year period, depending on the nature of the loan. The Capital Works™ Microloans provides lending from $300 to $15,000 to be repaid with interest over a 4 month to 3 year period. Loan criteria vary by size and type of loan to simplify application process for microloans.

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Address:

100 West 10th Street
Suite 1005
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-652-6774 or 1-800-652-4779
Fax: 302-656-1272
Web site: http://www.firststateloan.org/index.htm

YWCA's Capital Works and Department of Economic Advancement

A statewide small business development program that provides business training ongoing support, interaction with other business owners, a step-by-step approach to developing a business plan, and access to capital (though a joint project with the First State Community Loan Fund). The program is open to those individuals who are either thinking about starting a business or operate an existing small business. Training workshops promote business success by increasing business owners analytical, planning and management shills.

The YWCA's microenterprise program includes access to its Retail Cooperative, (Gifts & Garments to Go). This project provides an opportunity for product-oriented businesses to take advantage of hands-on training and managementassistance in the field of retail sales. This is also a venue for home based businesses to bring their products to market.

Address:

YWCA of New Castle County
233 King Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-658-7161
Fax: 302-658-7547
Web Site: www.ywcamec.com

National Association of Women Business Owners - Delaware Chapter

The goal is to strengthen the wealth creating capacity of their members and promote economic development. They provide high quality programming to accomplish our organizational mission for the women business owner.

201 Webster Building
3411 Silverside Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
Phone: 302-477-9730
Fax: 302-477-9744
Email: sbowlby@corexcel.com

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