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DELAWARE DIVISION OF SMALL BUSINESS SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR EIGHT WEEK BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Division of Small Business is inviting Main Street businesses across the state to apply for its Business on Main Street Accelerator, an eight-week development program designed to help local businesses strengthen planning, financial understanding and customer engagement.According… The post DELAWARE DIVISION OF SMALL BUSINESS SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR EIGHT WEEK BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM appeared first on TV Delmarva Channel 33.

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Division of Small Business is inviting Main Street businesses across the state to apply for its Business on Main Street Accelerator, an eight-week development program designed to help local businesses strengthen planning, financial understanding and customer engagement.
According to information released by the division, the program blends virtual and in person learning opportunities and is intended to assist business owners in creating comprehensive business plans while reviewing financial health, developing pitch materials and learning modern marketing approaches.
The accelerator also offers individualized coaching tailored to the needs of each business. Applications are being accepted through January 9 at 4:30 p.m. The division said the effort targets established businesses operating in traditional Main Street settings and is focused on equipping participants with tools to grow and adapt in competitive environments.
The initiative is being delivered in partnership with Launcher, a community oriented business resource group. Launcher provides support services such as mentoring and training to help small businesses access guidance that may not otherwise be available. The agency points interested business owners to Delaware on Main Street Coordinator Anastasia Jackson for further information, she can be reached via email at Anastasia.Jackson@Delaware.gov.
The accelerator announcement follows ongoing efforts by the Division of Small Business to provide technical assistance and capacity building programs that support economic vitality along commercial corridors in towns and cities across Delaware.

Photo: Delaware Division of Small Business Facebook page

Photo: Delaware Division of Small Business Facebook page

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