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  Category: Small Business


Governor Meyer and DSB Announce Winners of Spring 2026 EDGE 2.0 Grant Competition

Small Business | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The excitement level was high as Governor Matt Meyer, and the Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) announced the winners of the Spring 2026 EDGE 2.0 Grant Competition. EDGE, the Division’s flagship pitch and funding competition, stands for Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion. Nine awards totaling $1.15M dollars, were presented to Delaware small businesses in a ceremony at Delaware Technical Community College’s Owen Campus in Georgetown Tuesday evening.




Governor Meyer Visits Milford Businesses, Signs Two Small Business Executive Orders

Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 7, 2026

MILFORD — In recognition of National Small Business Week, Governor Matt Meyer visited two locally owned businesses in Milford today and signed two Executive Orders aimed at expanding opportunity for small and diverse businesses across Delaware. “Small businesses are the life blood of the economy. At a time when small businesses are getting squeezed, this […]




DSB Highlights the Power of Small Business During National Small Business Month 2026

Small Business | Date Posted: Friday, May 1, 2026

Nearly 29,000 small businesses call Delaware home, employing over 250,000 people, which is over half of the state’s workforce. Each year, the month of May is set aside as a special time to celebrate small businesses, their resilience, community efforts, and hard work. The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is recognizing National Small Business Month




HCA Programs for May Commemorate Nation’s 250th Anniversary

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

DOVER, Del. –– In observance of the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) invites visitors to travel back in time. Attendees can learn about the state’s rich maritime history, discover the age-old art of the English Country dance, and meet an officer of the Loyal American […]




DSB Launches Delaware Opportunity Zone 2.0 Mapping Tool

Small Business | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The DE Division of Small Business has just launched a map showing the 61 census tracts in Delaware eligible to be nominated for the next round of Opportunity Zones. The mapping tool shows current opportunity zones and allows users to add a layer that shows both rural and non-rural eligible census tracts.







  Category: Small Business

Governor Meyer and DSB Announce Winners of Spring 2026 EDGE 2.0 Grant Competition

Small Business | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The excitement level was high as Governor Matt Meyer, and the Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) announced the winners of the Spring 2026 EDGE 2.0 Grant Competition. EDGE, the Division’s flagship pitch and funding competition, stands for Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion. Nine awards totaling $1.15M dollars, were presented to Delaware small businesses in a ceremony at Delaware Technical Community College’s Owen Campus in Georgetown Tuesday evening.




Governor Meyer Visits Milford Businesses, Signs Two Small Business Executive Orders

Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 7, 2026

MILFORD — In recognition of National Small Business Week, Governor Matt Meyer visited two locally owned businesses in Milford today and signed two Executive Orders aimed at expanding opportunity for small and diverse businesses across Delaware. “Small businesses are the life blood of the economy. At a time when small businesses are getting squeezed, this […]




DSB Highlights the Power of Small Business During National Small Business Month 2026

Small Business | Date Posted: Friday, May 1, 2026

Nearly 29,000 small businesses call Delaware home, employing over 250,000 people, which is over half of the state’s workforce. Each year, the month of May is set aside as a special time to celebrate small businesses, their resilience, community efforts, and hard work. The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is recognizing National Small Business Month




HCA Programs for May Commemorate Nation’s 250th Anniversary

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

DOVER, Del. –– In observance of the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) invites visitors to travel back in time. Attendees can learn about the state’s rich maritime history, discover the age-old art of the English Country dance, and meet an officer of the Loyal American […]




DSB Launches Delaware Opportunity Zone 2.0 Mapping Tool

Small Business | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The DE Division of Small Business has just launched a map showing the 61 census tracts in Delaware eligible to be nominated for the next round of Opportunity Zones. The mapping tool shows current opportunity zones and allows users to add a layer that shows both rural and non-rural eligible census tracts.