As a small, woman, and/or minority business owner...

...Have you considered locating in one of Delaware's entrepreneurial friendly downtowns?

...Do you need one-on-one help in stablilizing or expanding your business?

...Have you considered expanding to a second or third downtown location?

Downtown Delaware invites business owners statewide to become part of the growing network of Delaware town representatives, small business and property owners, design and development professionals, and citizens that are actively planning for strong downtown business growth. Downtown Delaware and your local Main Street program or Commericial District Affiliate town stand ready to assist your efforts, through one-on-one consultation, group training, and other business development methods.

Visit DEDO's information for entrepreneurs:  www.dedo.delaware.gov/Entrepreneurs.shtml

Consider also attending one of Downtown Delaware's Quarterly Feature Presentations that provide a wonderful venue to meet others involved in downtown revitalization. Examples of past topics include:

• Creating Entrepreneurial Friendly Downtowns

• Moving Downtown Vacancies to Community Assets

• Business Retention: Stablizing and Enhancing Key Downtown Businesses

For information on future Feature Presentations, or other small business-related needs, contact the DEDO Small Business Outreach Specialist, Diane.Laird@state.de.us.

Additional resources and related sites:

• DEDO's loans through the Delaware Access Program
• Loans through the First State Community Loan Fund
• For loan and training information:  Small Business Administration's national website at http://www.sba.gov, which is now offering training on operating your business in a slowing economy.
• See also the Small Business Development Center for assistance in your county.
• Procurement opportunities for Small, Women & Minority businesses:  Office of Women and Minority Business Enterprise
• See also our PARTNERS page