Delaware Economic Development Office Dover, DE Direct: (302)739-4271 Fax: (302)739-5749 http://dedo.delaware.gov The mission of the Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) is to be responsible for attracting new investors and businesses to the State, promoting the expansion of existing industry, assisting small and minority-owned businesses, promoting and developing tourism and creating new and improved employment opportunities for all citizens of the State.
Delaware Small Business Development Center Network One Innovation Way, Suite 301 Newark, DE 19711 Direct: (302)831-1555 Fax: (302)831-1423 http://www.delawaresbdc.org/ The Delaware Small Business Development Center helps Delaware entrepreneurs grow and manage their small businesses by providing them access to business information, training, and counseling.
First State Community Loan Fund 100 West 10th Street Suite 1005 Wilmington, DE 19801 Toll Free: (800)652-4779 Direct: (302)652-6774 Fax: (302)656-1272 admin@firststateloan.org http://www.firststateloan.org First State Community Loan Fund is a not-for-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that specializes in supporting small businesses, micro-enterprises and affordable housing in the State of Delaware. Simply put, First State’s goal is to help create jobs, increase housing opportunities and build wealth for communities throughout Delaware by breaking down the barriers that make achieving these goals difficult.
Wilmington Economic Development Corporation Community Service Building 100 West 10th Street Suite 706 Wilmington, DE 19801 Direct: (302)571-9088 Fax: (302)652-5679 info@wedco.org http://www.wedco.org Delaware Community Development Corporation is a non-profit lender offering long-term financing with low fixed interest rates and low down payments. The Wilmington Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO) provides loans to established and new small businesses, located in the City of Wilmington.
Wilmington Micro Loan Program 800 French Street Wilmington, DE 19801-3537 Direct: (302)576-2120 lwatson@ci.wilmington.de.us http://www.ci.wilmington.de.us/microloan.htm The Micro Loan Training Program is a business training program for persons interested in developing small businesses. It provides core instruction to the elements needed to produce a business plan and also covers finances, advertising, market research, cash flow projections and business management. As part of the program, emphasis is placed on developing leadership skills, improving communications, time management, organizational skills and building self-esteem.
The mission of the Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) is to be responsible for attracting new investors and businesses to the State, promoting the expansion of existing industry, assisting small and minority-owned businesses, promoting and developing tourism and creating new and improved employment opportunities for all citizens of the State.
