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Wilmington is Open for Business

Wilmington Alliance, along with its partners, takes on our city’s toughest challenges to find innovative new ways of thinking about age-old problems. Ensuring equity and opportunity for our city's businesses is just one way we foster economic mobility.

Wilmington small businesses are still facing challenges, and they need your help. Support from the local community is more important than ever to help these businesses stay open, recover and thrive. Donate today to help us increase resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses!

OUR IMPACT:

Since the start of the pandemic, 362 businesses were supported by Wilmington Alliance and program partners through small business & entrepreneurship support programming.

Wilmington Strong Fund: 212 businesses received over $300,000 in direct monetary support and we've committed to doing more.

Wilmington Kitchen Collective: Through our first kitchen, 15 culinary entrepreneurs have received direct funding support totaling $77,862. A second commercial grade kitchen is scheduled to open this fall.

WilmingtonMADE: 215 businesses were supported through over $60,000 in WilmingtonMADE programming including being listed in our online business directory.

E3: Through our partnership, 9 Wilmington businesses will receive over $40,000 in resources and direct services.

Kiva Delaware: 7 entrepreneurs were approved for zero interest loans through crowdfunding totaling $54,500. More entrepreneurs are currently in the funding pipeline.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Find local, Wilmington small businesses to support through our WilmingtonMade online directory at www.WilmingtonMade.com and donate at www.WilmingtonAlliance.org today!