3rd Annual Black Business Excellence Event

• Session 1: 10:05 to 10:50 - "Where's The Money" - Guided conversation that includes where to find small business funding and what is and is not a type of funding opportunity. This segment will include funders in the room sharing their opportunities and having a Q and A. We can give allotted time for organizations with Delaware funding opportunities to share. SBDC will provide insight on how we support Small Businesses who are seeking funding.

• Session 2 : 10:55 to 11:50 - "Got the Money, Now What" - Fireside Chat that includes small businesses who have been funded, they will provided insight on how they determine how to plan and strategize on using funds while building sustainability

• Session 3: 12:30 to 1:20 - "The Climate of Funding and How to Maneuver" - Panel Discussion with Lenders who support Funding opportunities providing their insight on the current climate of funding and how to develop best practices to navigate through it

• Session 4: 1:25 to 1:50 - Guided Q and A - culmination of the day with summarizing key points and fielding questions on "Finding, Funding and Fueling" small businesses through Access to Capital

Registration for this free-of-charge event is open to the public. Delaware small businesses, community stakeholders, and all small business supporters are invited to join to hear from the panel and participate in networking.

Please Register By EOD Monday, February 24, 2025

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Canaan Baptist Church, 3011 New Castle Avenue, New Castle, United States