COVID-19 Small Business Webinar Series

Learn tips & strategies on applying for state and federal small business resources. Webinars will be held every Wednesday during the month of April at 3pm with Zoom video conferencing. Click here for more info.

Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 at 3PM

• H.E.L.P Hospitality Emergency Loan Program

• Speaker: Damian DeStefano, Delaware Division of Small Business

• Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/473149076

• Meeting ID: 473 149 076

Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 at 3PM

• SBA Disaster Relief Program for Small Businesses

• Speaker John Fleming, Small Business Administration

• Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/915176488

• Meeting ID: 915 176 488

Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 at 3PM

• Services to Assist with Application Documentation

• Speaker: TBD, DE Small Business Development Center

• Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/646763385

• Meeting ID: 646 763 385

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 at 3PM

• How to Restructure Debt

• Speaker: Clinton Tymes, True Access Capital & Women's Business Center

• Login: https://zoom.us/j/507676069

• Meeting ID: 507 676 069

Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 at 3PM

• Rent Relief due to Revenue Decreases

• Speaker: Greg Ellis, Patterson-Woos Commercial Properties

• Login: HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/333930183

• Meeting ID: 333 930 183

Did You Know Downtown Visions Hosts Merchant Meetings

Get to know the fellow business owners and marketing professionals in Downtown Wilmington. Collaborate on upcoming events, learn from your fellow neighbors and be the first to hear about upcoming positive changes to the vicinity.

Our next merchant meeting is Monday, November 19th, all are welcome to attend.

For more information on how Downtown Visions proudly serves the local business community, click here.

Delaware Startup Launchpad Program is BACK & Learn About Business Branding Workshops!

Applications are now being accepted for Delaware Startup Launchpad 2018!

The four week accelerator program helps Delaware founders get their footing. You have until Sept. 19 to get your applications in.

For more information: https://technical.ly/delaware/2018/09/11/applications-are-being-accepted-for-delaware-startup-launchpad-2018/
To apply: https://www.tfaforms.com/4686422

Interested in Business Branding? Do you know How to Market Your Brand Effectively?  Check out the Emerging Enterprise Center - Startup Business Incubator to learn with the experts from Trellist Marketing and Technology and Promo Victory on September 18!

Visit http://business.ncccc.com/events/details/do-you-know-how-to-market-your-brand-effectively-2796 or  ww.eecincubator.com/business-growth-training.html for more information on the event.

Start Your Business's Year Off on the Right Foot with Classes at the Delaware Libraries!

The Delaware libraries are hosting a series of Small Business workshops throughout January. Topics include:

• Using Customer Service as Your Competitive Advantage
• Identify Your Customers & Competitors Using Census Data
• Increase the Probability of Success: Own a Franchise

Questions on the upcoming classes? Email janet.wurtzel@lib.de.us

Downtown Wilmington is the Perfect Place to Start a Small Business!

Is one of your goals for 2018 to start a small business? If you are an entrepreneur already, or have a great new business plan, Downtown Wilmington, DE is the perfect place to make a home for your business.

With a current thriving small business community, new corporations and organizations constantly incorporating in the city due to the State's tax structure and hundreds of new residences currently being built there is so much opportunity within the city!

Here are some resources to help get you started:

Downtown Visions- From façade improvement to financial assistance guidance, Downtown Visions has several programs specifically designed for those desiring to start a new business in the city, check them all out here. 

Downtown Visions also has workshops and events for small businesses. To stay updated on upcoming events, be sure to subscribe and follow us on Facebook.

Small and Minority Businesses and Tax Assistance- resources for small and minority-owned business as well as networking information can be found here.

Programs through the City and State- A tax abatement program, relocation/workforce development assistance, Grow Wilmington Fund and loans, architectural and engineering feasibility work matching, technical assistance and more information on the Downtown Development District can be found here. 

Complimentary Business Advice with a Certified Mentor- and more, including complimentary workshops for small businesses, can be found here through the Score program.

Starting your business and looking to live close by? Here are lots of great apartment communities right downtown!