Economic Development
The goal of the Economic Development Coordinator is to promote the city, aid businesses, whether established or looking to come to Harrington.
Below are various links and opportunities available to business owners in Delaware. These range from business support organization, grants, training, and funding opportunities a business can utilize. With this you can open, expand, or relocate your business. Click on each image to lean all about each program.
Please visit often as we will add information as it becomes available.
For questions or assistance in any of your business needs, please contact our Economic Development Coordinator, Doug Poore
Contact Information:
Doug Poore, Economic Development and Community Engagement Coordinator
106 Dorman St, Harrington, DE 19952
Office: 302-398-3530, ext 112
Cell Phone 302-670-6158
Grants & Loans Fair
Connect one-on-one with organizations offering Delaware grants to support the growth of small business in the First State
Back by popular demand the Grants Fair returns to connect small businesses with Delaware Grant providers and local lenders. Gain valuable insights through brief introductions from organizations offering Delaware Grants to support the growth of small business.
Meet one-on-one with experts to explore funding opportunities and discover how to fuel your business growth.
Date: Tuesday October 28
Time: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Cambria Hotel, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Cost: ($35)
Includes:
Presentations 10:30 – Noon
• Pitching Your Business for Financing
• Preparing for Lending: Before and After the Loan
Access to the Fair – (Noon – 1:30 p.m.)
Meet with grant organizations and lenders at the Grants and Loans Fair for one-on-one conversations at their booths to gather valuable information including qualifications for Grants, deadline information, and other valuable information to help fuel your business growth.
Box Lunch
Contact Advertising with Sponsorship and Advertising questions.
Contact Marketing with Event and Attendance questions.
Attend any or all portions of the event that fit your schedule.