Upcoming Events https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/events.aspx Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:16:18 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ 1440 Where: <b>Duck Creek Regional Library, Smyrna</b> <br />When: <i>Thursday, April 16, 2026 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM</i><br />Topic: Start-up Assistance <p>This workshop will provide an overview of Starting A Business in Delaware and give potential entrepreneurs an opportunity to get answers to their most pressing questions. Attendees will learn about issues to consider before starting a business including - Business Licenses needed, Insurance, Forms of Business, Funding, Business Plan outline, etc.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Duck Creek Regional Library - 22 S Main St, Smyrna, DE 19977</p> <hr /> <p>Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be provided when requested at least 1 week in advance at 302-831-1555.</p> <hr /> <p><br />Speaker: <br />Co-Sponsor: <br /></p><br />Fee: No Cost<br /><a href="https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460025">Link</a> https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460025 34030 Start-up Assistance Sussex County Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:20:30 GMT Where: <b>University of Delaware STAR Campus, Audion, Newark, DE</b> <br />When: <i>Thursday, April 23, 2026 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM</i><br />Topic: Financing/Capital <p><a href="https://delawarebusinesstimes.com/events/sbdc/"><ins><strong>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER</strong></ins></a></p> <p>Join us for the 2026 Spring Grants &amp; Loans Fair, presented by the Delaware Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Delaware Business Times on April 23, 2026, at The Audion, Newark, DE.</p> <p>Tickets include:</p> <ul> <li>A light breakfast</li> <li>Informative educational sessions</li> <li>Access to the Grants Fair, where you can connect one-on-one with grant providers and local lenders who are ready to help fuel your business grow.</li> </ul> <p>This is a great opportunity to gain valuable insights and funding connections to take your business to the next level.</p> <p><em>Ticket Sales will increase to $40 pp after April 13.</em></p> <br />Fee: $ 36.75<br /><a href="https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460019">Link</a> https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460019 34010 Financing/Capital Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:01:53 GMT Where: <b>Online</b><br />When: <i>Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM</i><br />Topic: International Trade <p>Join the Delaware SBDC for a 3-part series on <strong>Growing Internationally for Small Businesses!</strong></p> <p>This session, <em>Developing an Export Strategy</em>, introduces new small business exporters to the core elements of export readiness and the fundamentals of building a practical export plan. Participants will learn how to assess their preparedness for global markets, identify strategic priorities, and outline a clear path for entering or expanding in international trade. By the end, you'll have a solid starting point for developing an export strategy that supports your business's global growth.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>ZOOM WORKSHOP</strong></p> <p>This workshop will be an online Zoom event. The Zoom meeting link will be provided at the end of this registration process and in the confirmation email. Please use the Zoom link to join the workshop.</p> <hr /> <p>Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be provided when requested at least 1 week in advance at 302-831-1555.</p> <hr /> <br />Fee: No Cost<br /><a href="https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460026">Link</a> https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460026 34010 International Trade Online Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:25:44 GMT Where: <b>Delaware State University, CURE, Dover, DE</b> <br />When: <i>Tuesday, May 05, 2026 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM</i><br />Topic: Start-up Assistance <p>This workshop will provide an overview of Starting A Business in Delaware and give potential entrepreneurs an opportunity to get answers to their most pressing questions. Attendees will learn about issues to consider before starting a business including - Business Licenses needed, Insurance, Forms of Business, Funding, Business Plan outline, etc.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Delaware State University - CURE- 223 W Division Street, Dover, DE</p> <hr /> <p>Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be provided when requested at least 1 week in advance at 302-831-1555.</p> <hr /> <p><br />Speaker: <br />Co-Sponsor: <br /></p><br />Fee: No Cost<br /><a href="https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30460001">Link</a> https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=30460001 34020 Start-up Assistance Kent County Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:16:18 GMT Where: <b>Online</b><br />When: <i>Wednesday, May 13, 2026 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM</i><br />Topic: Cybersecurity <p><strong>Join the Delaware SBDC and We Know Cyber for a webinar on Protecting ICS-OT in Agriculture and Manufacturing!</strong></p> <p>Compromised Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) can have life and death consequences. Learn how these systems are attacked and how to protect your operation, your staff, and your community.</p> <p><em>Data Assured is Delaware's SBDC Premier Cybersecurity Education program for the small businesses of Delaware. Our flagship resource, the Data Assured Workbook, walks business owners and stakeholders through building a cybersecurity program that fits their needs as a small business. The Data Assured program also offers additional resources and regular training options, all available on the Delaware SBDC's website. Visit the Data Assured <a href="https://delawaresbdc.org/data-assured/">webpage</a> to learn more!</em></p> <p><em>We Know Cyber is the preeminent champion of small business cybersecurity. We exclusively serve local small businesses in Philadelphia, Delaware, and Houston providing expertise in what matters. We've made cybersecurity affordable too! Go with trusted local professionals. You know your business. We know cyber. Visit We Know Cyber's <a href="https://weknowcyber.com/">website</a> to learn more!</em></p> <hr /> <p><strong>ZOOM WORKSHOP</strong></p> <p>This workshop will be an online Zoom event. The Zoom meeting link will be provided at the end of this registration process and in the confirmation email. Please use the Zoom link to join the workshop.</p> <hr /> <p>Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be provided when requested at least 1 week in advance at 302-831-1555.</p> <hr /> <p><br />Speaker: Guy Bilyou, We Know Cyber Matt Bilyou, We Know Cyber<br />Co-Sponsor: <br /></p><br />Fee: No Cost<br /><a href="https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460022">Link</a> https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460022 34010 Cybersecurity Online Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:51:35 GMT Where: <b>Online</b><br />When: <i>Thursday, May 14, 2026 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM</i><br />Topic: Start-up Assistance <p>This workshop will provide an overview of Starting A Business in Delaware and give potential entrepreneurs an opportunity to get answers to their most pressing questions. Attendees will learn about issues to consider before starting a business including - Business Licenses needed, Insurance, Forms of Business, Funding, Business Plan outline, etc.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>ZOOM REGISTRATION REQUIRED:</strong></p> <p>This workshop will be an online Zoom event. You must complete the Zoom registration prior to the event in order to receive Zoom meeting access details. The Zoom registration link will be provided at the end of this registration process and in the confirmation email.</p> <hr /> <p>Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be provided when requested at least 1 week in advance at 302-831-1555.</p> <hr /> <p><br />Speaker: <br />Co-Sponsor: <br /></p><br />Fee: No Cost<br /><a href="https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460005">Link</a> https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460005 34010 Start-up Assistance Online Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:48:36 GMT Where: <b>Online</b><br />When: <i>Tuesday, June 02, 2026 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM</i><br />Topic: International Trade <p>Join the Delaware SBDC for a 3-part series on <strong>Growing Internationally for Small Businesses!</strong></p> <p>If you're exploring global markets for the first time, this webinar on <em>Finding Export Markets through Research</em> will help you understand where to begin. We'll walk through two no-cost tools by the International Trade Administration that make export research easier: one that helps you pinpoint new countries where your products may find strong demand based on your existing export patterns, and another that provides in-depth country profiles created by trade professionals covering local market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business culture. By the end, you'll be better equipped to make more informed decisions about which markets to pursue.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>ZOOM WORKSHOP</strong></p> <p>This workshop will be an online Zoom event. The Zoom meeting link will be provided at the end of this registration process and in the confirmation email. Please use the Zoom link to join the workshop.</p> <hr /> <p>Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be provided when requested at least 1 week in advance at 302-831-1555.</p> <hr /> <p><br />Speaker: U.S. Commercial Service<br />Co-Sponsor: <br /></p><br />Fee: No Cost<br /><a href="https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460027">Link</a> https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460027 34010 International Trade Online Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:47:00 GMT Where: <b>Online</b><br />When: <i>Wednesday, June 17, 2026 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM</i><br />Topic: Start-up Assistance <p>This workshop will provide an overview of Starting A Business in Delaware and give potential entrepreneurs an opportunity to get answers to their most pressing questions. Attendees will learn about issues to consider before starting a business including - Business Licenses needed, Insurance, Forms of Business, Funding, Business Plan outline, etc.</p> <hr /> <p><strong>ZOOM REGISTRATION REQUIRED:</strong></p> <p>This workshop will be an online Zoom event. You must complete the Zoom registration prior to the event in order to receive Zoom meeting access details. The Zoom registration link will be provided at the end of this registration process and in the confirmation email.</p> <hr /> <p>Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be provided when requested at least 1 week in advance at 302-831-1555.</p> <hr /> <p><br />Speaker: <br />Co-Sponsor: <br /></p><br />Fee: No Cost<br /><a href="https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460006">Link</a> https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460006 34010 Start-up Assistance Online Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:54:55 GMT Where: <b>Online</b><br />When: <i>Wednesday, July 08, 2026 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM</i><br />Topic: Cybersecurity <p><strong>Join the Delaware SBDC and We Know Cyber for a webinar on Small Business CMMC Actions!</strong></p> <p><strong>Small Business CMMC Actions (7/8/2026)</strong> CMMC is coming! Business supporting Department of Defense (DoD) contracts need to get their business CMMC certified to keep current contracts and bid on future ones. We'll define Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), describe the steps to CMMC Level 2 certification.</p> <p><strong>Small Business CMMC Level 1 Self Assessment Deep Dive (7/22/2026)</strong> As a continuation of the Small Business CMMC Actions session, we will do a deeper dive into the Level 1 self-assessment. We will demonstrate how to conduct your own Level 1 self-assessment.</p> <p><strong>Please sign up for both events to get the full CMMC experience!</strong></p> <p><em>Data Assured is Delaware's SBDC Premier Cybersecurity Education program for the small businesses of Delaware. Our flagship resource, the Data Assured Workbook, walks business owners and stakeholders through building a cybersecurity program that fits their needs as a small business. The Data Assured program also offers additional resources and regular training options, all available on the Delaware SBDC's website. Visit the Data Assured <a href="https://delawaresbdc.org/data-assured/">webpage</a> to learn more!</em></p> <p><em>We Know Cyber is the preeminent champion of small business cybersecurity. We exclusively serve local small businesses in Philadelphia, Delaware, and Houston providing expertise in what matters. We've made cybersecurity affordable too! Go with trusted local professionals. You know your business. We know cyber. Visit We Know Cyber's <a href="https://weknowcyber.com/">website</a> to learn more!</em></p> <hr /> <p><strong>ZOOM WORKSHOP</strong></p> <p>This workshop will be an online Zoom event. The Zoom meeting link will be provided at the end of this registration process and in the confirmation email. Please use the Zoom link to join the workshop.</p> <hr /> <p>Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be provided when requested at least 1 week in advance at 302-831-1555.</p> <hr /> <p><br />Speaker: Guy Bilyou, We Know Cyber Matt Bilyou, We Know Cyber<br />Co-Sponsor: <br /></p><br />Fee: No Cost<br /><a href="https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460023">Link</a> https://clients.delawaresbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10460023 34010 Cybersecurity Online Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:56:53 GMT