Delaware’s Sports Tourism Industry Contributed Significant Economic Impact in 2023, According to Recent Study
Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Date Posted: Friday, November 15, 2024
Sports tourism generated significant economic impacts in Delaware in 2023 with visitor spending and tournament operations accounting for nearly $258 million, the Delaware Tourism Office announced Friday at an event at the Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington.
Delaware Tourism Office Launches the Tournaments, Events, and Athletic Meets Sponsorship (TEAMS) Program
Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Date Posted: Monday, August 5, 2024
Today the Delaware Tourism Office (DTO) announced a new grant program, the Tournaments, Events, and Athletic Meets Sponsorship (TEAMS) Program, designed to expand the office’s resources in recruiting sporting events to Delaware. The program aims to attract new regional, national, and international sporting events at amateur, collegiate, and professional levels while ensuring that current sports events maintain their place and continue to grow for years to come in Delaware.
Delaware Tourism Office to Reopen the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund
Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
On Aug. 1, the Delaware Tourism Office will reopen the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund for applications. Established through the FY24 Bond and Capital Improvements Act, the fund provides financial support to new or existing sports facilities that hold events throughout the year to attract out-of-state visitors and contribute to the state and local economy.
Delaware Tourism Office Announces Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund Awardees
Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Date Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Today the Delaware Tourism Office announced awards to four Delaware sports facilities through the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund. Established through the Fiscal Year 2024 Bond and Capital Improvements Act, the fund provides financial support to new or existing sports facilities that hold events throughout the year to attract out-of-state visitors and contribute to the state and local economy.
EDGE Competition Reaches Milestone – 100 Small Businesses Awarded Grants Since 2019
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2024
A State of Delaware program that helps small businesses start or grow during the first few years of operation hit a major milestone Thursday. The Delaware Division of Small Business announced the most recent grant awards for the Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) competition on May 23rd in Dover. The awards given to 10 Delaware small businesses for the spring 2024 round, bring the total number of businesses awarded funds under the EDGE program to 100.
