STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

The Abilities Fund
Centerville Office
410 N 18th St
Centerville, IA 52544-1823
Telephone: 641-856-2173
Toll Free: 888-222-8943
Fax: 641-856-3101

Iowa City Office
332 South Linn Street, Suite #17
Iowa City, IA 52240
Telephone: 319-338-2521
Toll Free: 866-720-3863
Fax: 319-338-2528
URL: http://www.abilitiesfund.org/

"This summer The Abilities Fund, together with a national lending partner, will launch a nationwide direct loan program for entrepreneurs with disabilities. In 45 states, loan guarantees will also be available to as a means to secure loans for entrepreneurs. Flexible terms and competitive interest rates for microloans ranging from $500 - $25,000 will be offered.

In support of new microlending services, The Abilities Fund will be expanding its online presence to include training and technical assistance. Soon, people with disabilities nationwide will have 24-hour access to features such as Feasibility First ©, business plan development, and financial planning for business startup -- all of which are resources designed to prepare entrepreneurs with disabilities for self-employment."

Delaware Small Business Development Center
New Castle County Center
University Of Delaware
Small Business Development Center
1318 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: ( 302 ) 571-1555
Fax: ( 302 ) 571-5222
URL: http://www.delawaresbdc.org/

• Links to Area Centers
  URL: http://www.delawaresbdc.org/locations.html

"The DSBDC exists to strengthen Delaware's economic base by providing quality services, such as, management assistance, education programs, and resources to Delaware's business community and potential entrepreneurs."

City of Wilmington Microenterprise Program
City of Wilmington
City/County Building, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801
E-mail: cablecom@dca.net
URL: http://www.ci.wilmington.de.us/microloan.htm

• Minority Business Enterprise Program
  URL: http://www.ci.wilmington.de.us/mbeo.htm
  

Delaware Economic Development Office
99 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 739-4271
Fax: (302) 739-5749
E-mail: jpowell@state.de.us
URL: http://www.state.de.us/dedo/information/information.shtml
or
820 North French Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Phone: (302) 577-8477
Fax: (302) 577-8499

Starting a business in Delaware, Business Concerns, employment, and online business resources. The Delaware Economic Development Office leads Delaware's business and tourism development efforts. For a comprehensive introduction to Delaware, have a look at our latest Delaware Statistical Overview.

Delaware Guide for Small Business
URL: http://www.state.de.us/dedo/publications/startup_guide/Delaware_Guide_for_Small_Business.shtml

First State Community Loan Fund
100 West 10th Street, Suite 1005, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 652-6774
Fax: (302) 656-1272
General Information E-mail: fsclf@firststateloan.org
URL: http://www.firststateloan.org/

The First State Community Loan Fund (FSCLF) is a not-for-profit community development financial institution (CDFI) that specializes in supporting small businesses, micro-enterprises, and affordable housing in the State of Delaware. These organizations create jobs, ownership and housing for Delaware communities.

Wilmington Economic Development Corporation
100 West 10th Street, Suite 706, Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Phone: (302) 571-9088
Fax: (302) 652-5679
URL: http://www.wedco.org/

Loans to enterprises owned by low-income, disadvantaged persons in New Castle, Newark, Wilmington, Middletown, Odessa, and Townsend.