Delaware Small Business Development Center

06/15/2026

Does your business excel?

Apply to be recognized as a 2026 Superstar in Business! Deadline to apply is July 9th.

Learn more: https://www.dscc.com/superstarsinbusiness.html

06/10/2026

Starting a business requires careful planning and informed decision-making. This Delaware SBDC workshop will provide aspiring entrepreneurs with an overview of key startup considerations, including business licensing, insurance, business structures, funding options, and business planning.

🔗 Register here: https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460006

06/05/2026

Did you miss our June Newsletter? Make sure to get all the latest updates straight to your inbox, on the first business day of each month: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/YTnfH20/newsletter

✔️ Delaware SBDC is hiring! We’re looking for a Data & Operations Coordinator to help support small businesses across the state through program operations and reporting. Join our team and make an impact in Delaware’s entrepreneurial community.

Learn more: https://careers.udel.edu/en-us/job/503039/

✔️ Applications are open for the next Delaware SBDC iDEA Lab cohort launching in late June! This hands-on program helps entrepreneurs refine ideas, strengthen business models, and connect with mentors and resources to grow their ventures.

Learn more: https://delawaresbdc.org/idea-lab

✔️ 6/3: Join business leaders and innovators at the AI Summit to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming small business growth, marketing, productivity, and operations.

Learn more: https://first-state-ai.udel.edu/first-state-ai-summit-2026/

✔️ 6/10: The SBA Patriot Pitch Competition is awarding $1 million in cash prizes to innovative small businesses across the country. Applications close June 10 — don’t miss your chance to showcase your business on a national stage.

Learn more: https://www.sba.gov/freedom250

✔️ 6/11: Stop by Dover Office Hours at CURE to connect with Delaware SBDC advisors for free one-on-one business guidance, resources, and support tailored to your small business needs.

Learn more: https://delawaresbdc.org/event/dover-office-hours-at-cure/2026-06-11/

✔️ 6/16: Delaware SBDC will be participating in the Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair at Delaware Technical Community College’s Georgetown Campus. Connect with local agencies and explore valuable resources to help your business and community stay prepared.

Learn more: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4cHjAo1ketkmQT2820HVmCe01Uvu6H-rHr2U9HaoX0OwFbQ/viewform

✔️ 6/17: Join Export Delaware and World Trade Center Delaware for Global Power Hour: Navigating International Sales with the Compass Grant. Learn about funding opportunities, business resources, and support available to help Delaware companies grow internationally.

Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/HdJkCiy/powerhour

✔️ 6/25: Explore international sales opportunities in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark during Compass Market Navigator: Scandinavia. Learn about key industries, market potential, and strategies for evaluating Scandinavian markets for expansion.

Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/AXflAwP/Scandinavia

✔️ Celebrate Delaware businesses making a lasting impact at the annual Superstars in Business Awards. This event recognizes excellence, innovation, and leadership across the state’s business community.

Learn more: https://www.dscc.com/superstarsinbusiness.html

05/28/2026

Starting a business in Delaware? Make sure you begin with the right foundation.

Join the Delaware SBDC for our How to Start a Business webinar. This session will walk you through key considerations like licensing, insurance, business structures, funding options, and creating a business plan—plus time to get your questions answered.

🔗 Register here: https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460006

05/28/2026

05/19/2026

Ready to explore international markets for your business?

Join the Delaware SBDC for a webinar on Finding Export Markets through Research, part of our Growing Internationally series. Learn how to use no-cost tools from the International Trade Administration to identify high-potential countries and better understand market conditions, regulations, and opportunities abroad.

🔗 Register here: https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460027

05/13/2026

Innovation in healthcare starts with solving real challenges.

Delaware SBDC's client Cosmos Rx is transforming medication management through technology - improving adherence to medication treatment plans and strengthening communication between patients and providers. With recent funding through the Delaware Accelerator and Seed Capital Program, the company is building momentum and expanding its impact in the digital health space.

Learn more about their story on our blog: https://delawaresbdc.org/cosmos-rx/

05/09/2026

We're a Data & Operations Coordinator here at Delaware Small Business Development Center!

We're looking for a new team member who enjoys planning and organizing across contexts, from data analytics and program reporting to multi-channel process improvement.

See the University of Delaware Careers page for more information about the role, qualifications, and total benefits. Position will remain open until filled. careers.udel.edu/cw/en-us/job/503039/

05/09/2026