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LAUNCHER IN THE NEWS!
We are excited to announce our partnership with New Castle County!🎉🚀

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New Locations:
Bear - Bear Library (Spanish Language Class)
🎉 Christopher Boozer, Launcher entrepreneur, and owner of The Trash Porters talked a lot of trash and took home the grand prize win of $10,000 at the Annual Swim with the Sharks Pitch Competition. 🚀
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Watch Christopher's Big Win Here
WORKSHOP
TALLER SOBRE ANALISIS DE NEGOCIO with Maria Freudenthal and Janet Wurtzel
Maria Freudenthal, asesora de negocios, es una chilena nativa altamente capacitada y multilingüe comprometida en hacer que cada cliente se sienta bienvenido y seguro, sin importar su país de origen o estatus migratorio. Es una solucionadora de problemas, que puede conectar a los clientes con diversos recursos comunitarios, además de ofrecer entrenamiento y apoyo para ayudarlos a alcanzar sus metas.
Este será un taller altamente interactivo que proporcionará habilidades prácticas para impulsar tu plan de negocios.
 
Esta oportunidad está abierta a todos los empresarios y a aquellos que aspiran a convertirse en uno.
Taller Sobre Analisis de Negocio with Maria Freudenthal and Janet Wurtzel
Martes, 24 de octubre de 5:30 a 7:00 pm En Persona
ALUMNI EVENTS
GROWTH AND SUPPORT
🎉Congratulations to The Nest on the opening of their new location in Dover, DE 🚀

Open play schedule is here for Dover and Middletown! Coming for evening play? Make sure to reserve your time as if we don’t get any registrations by 4pm we won’t have time the 4:30 playtime! All other times are good for drop in or reservations, your choice! Hope to see you soon.

Did we mention, both locations now have coffee? And Dover has yummy lattes 😋

You can follow The Nest: Play Cafe on Instagram
Inviting all 11th & 12th graders & families. 🔈‼️ We are excited to be able to partner with Chase & SallieMae for an educational workshop on FASFA. We would like students and families to attend this workshop to learn FASFA’s process and to ask questions.

There will be light refreshments as well. We can’t wait to see you there!

Message One Step at A Time here for more details.
Cool Spring Farmer Market invites you to join Messiah’s Market and our other wonderful vendors this Wednesday and on October 25th for the Local Is Better market.

Messiah’s Market has herbal pain cream, sea moss gel, elderberry syrup and wild-crafted medicinal tea blends! You can also take part in their raffle for your chance to win! Come out and support!

Click here to follow Messiahs Market on IG
🚀 Exciting News! Join Mado Creative Agency and Breakthrough Inertia for "The Art of AI 2.0" on Friday, October 27, 2023, at 5:30 pm at The Delaware Contemporary Arts in Wilmington, DE! 🎨

Don't miss this incredible event where creativity meets technology. Explore the limitless possibilities of AI in art and innovation. 🖼️🤖
Visit The Art of A.I 2.0 on Instagram
🎤🤣 Looking for some entertainment? Look no further! 🎶🎭

Join us for an exciting lineup of events at Listening Booth! We've got laughter-inducing comedy, creative open mic sessions, and an array of talented musicians ready to dazzle your ears. 🎸🎤

Check out upcoming shows and performances by clicking here.
KIVA DELAWARE
Kiva Delaware was launched in May of 2022, through a partnership between Cornerstone West CDC and Wilmington Alliance, as a Hub of Kiva US. The Hub is a local connection that guides borrowers and trustees through the Kiva process by providing on-the-ground support and personalized assistance in an effort to provide local small businesses an alternative access to capital.
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🚀
🎉 Congratulations Zara x Zoe for completing your funding campaign! 🚀
🚨 HELP FUND THESE LOANS
🚨 Please help fund Mas Flow Barbershop DE to help renovate his hair salon. Learn more by clicking here.

🚨 Please help fund The Trash Porters to help purchase equipment and vehicle wraps to expand and promote their business. Learn more by clicking here.

🚨 Please help fund Pro Construction & Landscaping Services to help purchase new tires for his truck. Learn more by clicking here.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Westside Small Business Innovation Grant
West Side Small Business Innovation Grant works with entrepreneurs seeking to open their business in a commercial vacancy, property owners seeking potential tenants, and existing businesses to make renovations & other improvements on the West Side. We strongly encourage your proposed project focuses on exterior & facade improvements. Grant awards range from $1000 to $10,000.
3rd Annual Pitch or Ditch Competition
APPLICATION PERIOD ENDS OCTOBER 20TH
Ready to take the stage? Think you have what it takes to be the next Pitch or Ditch winner? Are you a Delaware-based, minority-owned small business with an innovative idea you want to share? Then you belong at the next Pitch or Ditch competition on January 25, 2024. Apply to become a contestant today!
Application deadline is October 20, 2023.
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
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BUSINESS SUPPORT
Are you in need of small business support? You can submit a request here to schedule a meeting with one of our Expert Business Advisors.
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Do you know someone who is ready to start or expand a business? Direct them to Launcher for FREE business resources.
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