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Thank you Donate Delaware for generously supplying Downtown Visions with personal protective gear to help keep our ambassadors safe while serving the Downtown community seven days a week!
Donate Delaware collects critically needed items from businesses or community members who have supplies that they do not currently need for Delaware’s first responders and healthcare organizations. Please support all of our essential workers by going to donatede.org and help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
Meeting ID: 473 149 076
Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 at 3PM
SBA Disaster Relief Program for Small Businesses
Speaker John Fleming, Small Business Administration
Meeting ID: 915 176 488
Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 at 3PM
Services to Assist with Application Documentation
Speaker: TBD, DE Small Business Development Center
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
Hospitality Emergency Loan Program
To assist hospitality-related businesses in Delaware that have been economically impacted by COVID-19, the Division of Small Business has launched the Hospitality Emergency Loan Program (HELP). This program makes available no-interest loans of up to $10,000 per business per month and is open to businesses with less than $1.5 million in annual revenue and have been operating for at least 12 months.
The loans are intended to help the estimated 2,700 affected Delaware businesses in the hospitality industry cover immediate, unavoidable expenses over the next few months.
Small Business Assistance
Delaware was approved for an Economic Injury Disaster Declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans assist small businesses, nonprofits and more, in meeting ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as the result of a disaster, in this case, COVID-19.
You can apply for a loan through the program here and to view terms of the loans, interest rates and more, please visit this site.
Please gather or complete these materials for your application which will be available online later this week.
Unemployment Update
The Department of Labor announced adjustments in unemployment rules for hospitality workers due to COVID-19. These adjustments will permit hospitality employees to earn part-time income while collecting benefits, provided employees can demonstrate decreased hours and earnings. The Department of Labor is working to make benefits available within one week of a claim being received.
Learn more here.
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We rely on our local businesses to create thriving neighborhoods for our residents and visitors every day. During this time of uncertainty, we need to do all we can to support these businesses, and their staff, by:
purchasing gift cards
following them on social media
spreading the word about their offers
posting a positive review
Please consider helping our small business owners and #ShopSmall during this crisis and always!
Updated: May 11, 2020
With the recent limitations placed on Delaware restaurants, taverns, and bars by local government, we decided to compile a list of Downtown Wilmington DE restaurants open to make life a little easier for everyone. Delawareans should continue to support these businesses, and their workers, by ordering takeout and delivery during these uncertain times. Please be mindful, if you are able to order directly from the business and pick-up from them
*We understand the convenience of mobile delivery services during this time. However, restaurants are required to pay fees, which can create additional costs for the restaurants and consumers. Every restaurant appreciates your support, however if you are able to leave your house and get outside, curbside pickup is available. Also, parking is currently not an issue Downtown as metered parking is suspended.
As always, remember to support our small businesses and #shopsmall all year long. Your patronage is greatly appreciated.
Bardea 302-426-2069 – Order online (https://bit.ly/3cokPPM) for curbside pickup, family meals, wine & cocktail pairings from Tuesday- Saturday from 3:30pm-7:30pm.
Brew Haha 302-777-5137 – 222 Delaware Ave. location open for to-go, curbside pickup, delivery and online ordering from 8am to 1pm Monday-Friday.
Cafe Mezzanotte 302-658-7050 – Takeout (GrubHub) or call to order. Gift Card Special: Purchase a Gift Card of $50 or more and add an additional 20% to the amount, on us!
Cavanuagh’s 302-656-4067 - Takeout (http://yac.bz/qH2L) and local walking delivery. Open Monday-Friday from 11am to 7:30pm.
Chelsea Tavern 302-482-3333 – Takeout and delivery (Grubhub) only. Open seven days a week from 12pm to 10pm. Gift Card Special: Buy one Gift Card for $50, Get a $25 Card FREE!
The Chicken Spot 302-358-2381 – Takeout and delivery (Doordash) from Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm.
DECO – Closed until further notice.
DiMeo’s Pizza 302-655-1427 – Takeout and delivery. Order online through their website or Facebook. Monday-Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday 4pm-8pm.
Dorcea 302-691-7447 – Takeout (Toast app) and curbside pickup. Tuesday and Saturday 4pm-8pm and Wednesday-Friday from 11:30am-8pm.
Dunkin 302-481-6225 – Takeout and delivery (Grubhub). Open seven days a week, 5am-7pm.
Eat Clean – Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery (Doordash with a minimum $20 order). Open Monday-Friday 7am-2pm.
El Diablo on Market Street (302) 561-0569 – Call ahead service and curbside pickup is available Tuesday - Saturday from 12pm - 6pm.
Faire Market & Cafe 302-250-4280 – Closed until further notice. Deli products are currently being sold at Farmer & The Cow.
Farmer & the Cow 302-407-5957 – Curbside, takeout, order online and local delivery. Open Tuesday-Saturday 12pm-7pm.
Green Box Kitchen – Closed until further notice.
Hotel Du Pont – Closed until further notice.
Jimmy Johns 302-777-1300 – Takeout, delivery and order online or over the phone. Open Monday-Friday 10am-3pm. Christina Care and Nemours Hospital employees receive a 30% off discount for non-delivery orders.
La Fia – Closed until further notice. Serving takeout at Crow Bar in Trolley Square.
LOMA Coffee – Closed until further notice.
Makers Alley 302-0482-1299 – Takeout (UberEats or Grubhub) and order online. Open Tuesday-Saturday 4pm-8pm (closed Sunday/Monday). Get 25% off when you using the code COVID25.
Mikimotos 302-656-8638 – Takeout only thru ChowNow (sushi only). Open Monday-Friday 11:30am-7pm, Saturday & Sunday 2pm-7pm.
Mimi Teriyaki – Closed until further notice.
Olympic Subs – Takeout and delivery only. Open 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday. *hours may vary
Starbucks – Closed until further notice.
Sterling Grille – Closed until further notice.
Stitch House Brewery 302-250-4280 – Curbside, takeout, order online and delivery (Grubhub) from all three restaurants (Locale Post, Faire Market, and Stitch House Brewery) available at Stitch House. The limited menu can be viewed on their Facebook page includes family and kid-friendly options and crowlers of beers!
Terra Café – Closed until further notice.
Tonic Bar & Grille 302-777-2040 – Takeout and delivery (Uber Eats & Doordash). Open Monday-Friday 11:30am-7pm, Saturday 3pm-7pm. Gift Card Special: For every $100 purchase, you will receive an extra $25 gift card.
UDairy Creamery – Closed until further notice.
Washington Street Ale House 302-658-2537 – Takeout thru ChowNow. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11:30am-7pm.
