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News & Events News & Events Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Celebrating National Small Business Week This week we celebrate National Small Business Week - a salute to the many small businesses across our state for all they do to enhance their local economies and strengthen their communities. Kudos to all of Delaware's small business owners! You are the backbone of our state's economy, but you are also our friends, family, and neighbors. The Division of Small Business is here to help small businesses start and grow in Delaware. Whether you are a would-be entrepreneur with a business idea in hand or an experienced business owner looking to expand, we can help. Visit our website for more info and to get started with one of our regional business managers! Contact Us Apply for an EDGE Grant today! The Division of Small Business is now accepting applications for its Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) Grants competition from young Delaware companies in need of funding to help expand their business. Businesses who are less than five years old and employ no more than 10 employees are eligible to apply for an EDGE Grant. The grants are awarded through a competitive selection process. STEM-based companies can receive up to $100,000 for eligible expenses while Entrepreneur Class (non-STEM) businesses can receive up to $25,000. EDGE is a matching grant program. The Division of Small Business matches a winning business’s investment on a 3-to-1 basis. The business can spend EDGE grant funds on expenses that help improve the company’s long-term chances of success, such as a marketing campaign to help acquire more customers or purchasing a needed piece of equipment that can increase production capacity. Applications for the competition round will be accepted through September 30 at 5 p.m. Finalists will pitch their grant proposals to a panel of expert judges with winners announced in early 2022. APPLY TODAY! <td align="center" valign="top" class="MainTextFullWidthTD" style="font-family: Arial, Ve