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  Category: Small Business


DSB Highlights Activities for National Small Business Week/Month 2024

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Friday, April 26, 2024

There are nearly 28-thousand small businesses in the State of Delaware. Each year, the month of May is set aside as a special time to celebrate small businesses, their courage, community efforts, and hard work. The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is highlighting activities that do this taking place during National Small Business Month, and National Small Business Week (NSBW April 28 – May 4, 2024).




DSB Partners with SBDC to Support Small Business Loan Program

Small Business | Date Posted: Monday, April 22, 2024

DSB has given the SBDC $675,423 in funding to provide Technical Assistance to small business owners for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI is a federal program aimed at supporting both small and early-stage businesses who are having challenges obtaining a traditional bank loan, as well as those that are owned by socially and economically disadvantaged persons.




Div. of Small Business – Announces Fall 2023 EDGE Grant Winners

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Small Business | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The DE Div. of Small Business recognized 10 small businesses Tuesday Feb. 6, as winners of the seventh round of the EDGE grant competition.




Delaware Day Adventure Begins December 7

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, December 7, 2023

Delaware’s rich history will be celebrated with fun, adventure, and prizes this year in a contest that challenges visitors to explore an exciting statewide lineup of historic sites in December. This year’s Delaware Day Adventure contest is inspired by the state’s crucial role in the nation’s founding, celebrated each Dec. 7. Visitors who explore the five museums managed by the State of Delaware between Dec. 7 and Dec. 30 and submit photos of their visits will get a chance to win a prize.




EDGE Competition Reopens Sept. 1 to Benefit Small Businesses

Department of State | Newsroom | Small Business | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 29, 2023

The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) will be accepting EDGE grant applications from Sept. 1 through Sept. 29, from promising early-stage businesses throughout Delaware. Prior to the competition’s reopening, DSB is hosting an EDGE informational webinar on Wed. Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. Interested persons can register through de.gov/edge.







  Category: Small Business

DSB Highlights Activities for National Small Business Week/Month 2024

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Friday, April 26, 2024

There are nearly 28-thousand small businesses in the State of Delaware. Each year, the month of May is set aside as a special time to celebrate small businesses, their courage, community efforts, and hard work. The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is highlighting activities that do this taking place during National Small Business Month, and National Small Business Week (NSBW April 28 – May 4, 2024).




DSB Partners with SBDC to Support Small Business Loan Program

Small Business | Date Posted: Monday, April 22, 2024

DSB has given the SBDC $675,423 in funding to provide Technical Assistance to small business owners for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI is a federal program aimed at supporting both small and early-stage businesses who are having challenges obtaining a traditional bank loan, as well as those that are owned by socially and economically disadvantaged persons.




Div. of Small Business – Announces Fall 2023 EDGE Grant Winners

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Small Business | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The DE Div. of Small Business recognized 10 small businesses Tuesday Feb. 6, as winners of the seventh round of the EDGE grant competition.




Delaware Day Adventure Begins December 7

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, December 7, 2023

Delaware’s rich history will be celebrated with fun, adventure, and prizes this year in a contest that challenges visitors to explore an exciting statewide lineup of historic sites in December. This year’s Delaware Day Adventure contest is inspired by the state’s crucial role in the nation’s founding, celebrated each Dec. 7. Visitors who explore the five museums managed by the State of Delaware between Dec. 7 and Dec. 30 and submit photos of their visits will get a chance to win a prize.




EDGE Competition Reopens Sept. 1 to Benefit Small Businesses

Department of State | Newsroom | Small Business | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 29, 2023

The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) will be accepting EDGE grant applications from Sept. 1 through Sept. 29, from promising early-stage businesses throughout Delaware. Prior to the competition’s reopening, DSB is hosting an EDGE informational webinar on Wed. Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. Interested persons can register through de.gov/edge.