True Access Capital (TAC), Claymont Renaissance Development Corporation and New Castle County Government announced that applications are now being accepted for the New Castle County Corridor Revitalization Fund.
Business owners located in one of three defined New Castle County commercial corridors can apply for grantsof up to $10,000 from the fund.
Eligible applicants include small businesses and landlords...
In the dynamic landscape of commerce, the long-term stability and success of small businesses often hinges on their ability to explore and conquer new horizons. In the heart of this pursuit, Export Delaware has emerged as a beacon of support, helping local enterprises navigate the global marketplace and, in turn, catalyzing the creation of 100 new jobs and $383...
Amy Lord Hughes, owner of Lord’s Landscaping in Millville, was named Delware's Small Business Person of the year.
“Lord’s Landscaping is a great example of a local small business that is powering Delaware’s economy,” said SBA Delaware Director Michelle Harris. “Woman-owned firms employ more than 10 million Americans and add more than $2 trillion to America’s GDP each year,...
National life science industry leaders and the region’s new companies and research institutions will gather on May 9 for the second annual Delaware’s DNA: 2024 Life Science Conference.
Hosted by the Delaware BioScience Association (Delaware Bio), the full-day event will feature a collection of life science sector executives, investors, new businesses, researchers, and policymakers who will convene for the full-day...
The first round of voting for the Coolest Thing Made in Delaware competition, hosted by The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) and its affiliate, the Delaware Manufacturing Association (DMA), is nearing an end.
This inaugural contest highlights Delaware’s manufacturing sector —which employs 28,000 Delawareans.
With over 100 nominations received, more than 50 products from 40 companies across the First State are now competing in the...
The Mill recently marked the completion of a recent expansion of its coworking space at Market West, 221 W Tenth St. in downtown Wilmington.
The 38,000-square-foot expansion makes The Mill one of the largest coworking spaces in the Greater Philadelphia market. The expansion was part of the mixed-use conversion of the former Nemours Building now known as Market West.
The Mill expansion to the third floor includes more than 30 furnished offices of various sizes...
Delaware State Police are investigating an industrial accident that seriously injured a worker.
On Tuesday, troopers were dispatched to WWC III Trucking, at 34564 Pear Tree Road in Millsboro, Before troopers arrived, a 55-year-old man had been transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
It was learned that the man was using a torch to cut the top...
Wilmington Alliance has announced the continuation of its WilmingtonMADE Program.
In 2023, 24 Wilmington-based small businesses received free direct marketing or back-end services, and nine small business workshops were held. Wilmington Alliance has committed to providing 50 businesses with free, direct services throughout 2024 and monthly workshops and learning opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
Wilmington Alliance connects entrepreneurs to service providers...
The Dover-based Office of Marijuana Commissioner is seeking comment on the regulations governing adult-use recreational marijuana industry in Delaware as the date for sales moves into 2025.
The Delaware Marijuana Control Act legalized the use of recreational marijuana for individuals 21 and older and led to the formation of the commisioner's office. It comes with a...
Ten small businesses were honored by the Delaware Division of Small Business as winners of the seventh round of the Encouraging Development, Growth, and Expansion (EDGE) competition.
Winners included a company planning to develop residential electric vehicle chargers, one developing an improved hand/arm prosthetic that’s easier to use, one developing an adapted mobility device for getting into bed, and...
Compact Membrane Systems Inc. (CMS), a 30-year-old Delaware company, chose New Castle for a $3.1 million facility to address massive market demand.
CMS formerly operated its entire operation in a location on Water Street in Newport. The company recently moved much of its operations to a temporary site on Reads Way in New Castle near where...
By Andrew Sharp
Sharp is a Delaware-based freelance reporter. The Delaware Journalism Collaborative, of which Delaware Business Now is a member, supports Sharp's reporting.
To say the newspaper business is struggling is a bit like remarking that Republicans and Democrats don’t always get along.
Both are obvious, but you might not realize they may also be connected — there’s evidence that your...
Delaware was tied for 16th in a report on those looking to start a new or side business.
According to a new study, Mississippi has the fewest people looking to start a new business in the new year. Utah ranked first.
Business idea and information site The Small Business Blog analyzed search data from Google Keyword Planner for more than 100...
You may think you see too much commentary in this space involving Legislative Hall. Still, there are are many matters of business interest we're seeing in 2024.
One example is a resolution introduced last year by State Sen. Stephanie Hansen, D-Middletown.
Senate Joint Resolution 3 calls for a cost/benefit study by the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility on the impact...
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate, the Delaware Manufacturing Association, want to raise awareness of products made in the First State.
That led the organizations to launch a contest entitled - the Coolest Thing Made in Delaware. This inaugural contest serves manufacturing, which employs 28,000 Delawareans. Another goal is to promote the sector as a career path...