United States Small Business Administration

Provides finance, investment, and procurement programs for small businesses including: general loan programs, venture capital, micro-loans, export finance, disaster loans, and programs for economically disadvantaged individuals. Business development programs include: management training, international trade, veterans affairs, women’s initiatives and resource partnerships. SBA resource partners, DE SCORE Chapter 42 and DE Small Business Development Center,and YWCA Delaware Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship, also provide counseling and workshops.