Governor Meyer Launches Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative To Support Small Businesses
Governor Matt Meyer joined Delaware Division of Small Business Director CJ Bell to launch the Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative (DCCI), a new statewide program designed to help small businesses improve their storefronts, buildings and operations while revitalizing Delaware’s downtown and commercial districts.
Fifteen DE Main Street Programs Earn National Designations
The Delaware on Main Street Program, operated by the Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB), is announcing that four Downtown Main Street Programs have earned reaccreditation status, and another 11 have earned continued affiliate status from Main Street America.
Governor Carney Announces Downtown Development District Designations
Governor Carney officially designated four new Downtown Development Districts – in Delaware City, Middletown, New Castle and Clayton. Investors who make qualified improvements to residential, commercial or industrial properties in those districts now may qualify for state and local development incentives, including a rebate of up to 20 percent of eligible costs upon completion of the project.
Small Grants Help Revitalize Downtown Dover
Joined by officials from the City of Dover and Kent County, Governor Markell and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi recognized the first recipients of small project grants that were made available through the Governor’s Downtown Development District (DDD) initiative.
$7 Million Now Available to Revitalize Downtowns
Governor Jack Markell and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi announced today the launch of the Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Grant Program.
