b"DelawareServing Delaware and the world.DEPARTMENT OF STATEsos.delaware.govOur mission is to promote Delawares economy and generate state revenue.Jeffrey Bullock Export Delaware assists Delaware companies that seek to export their products and services or expandtheir current export activities worldwide. Secretary of State of Delaware, Delaware Department of State $313.22105+ small businesses have Return of Investment (ROI) in Export Sales forexpanded their current every $1 of state investment. In the past export activities.five years: $375M in new export sales.81+ jobs created.Upcoming Trade Missions173+ jobs retained.January 2024Jamaica/Dominican RepublicMarch 2024Thailand/Philippines/Singaporeexport.delaware.govThe Division of Small Business is a service-focused agency committed to supporting businessesstarting and growing in Delaware. Encouraging Development Growth State Small Businessand Expansion (EDGE) Grants:Credit Initiative (SSBCI):5 STEM-based companies can receive up to $100,000$60.9M was allocated to support small businesses infor eligible expenses.Delaware as reauthorized by The American Rescue5 Entrepreneur Class (or non-STEM) businesses canPlan Act. each receive up to $50,000. Early-State VC Program: $22.5MSince the program began, $5M has been awarded toAccelerator and Seed Capital Program: Approx.80 small businesses (including spring 2023 awards) in$7.5Mindustries ranging from renewable energy technologyLoan Participation Program: $27.5Mto fitness centers to restaurants.Capital Access Program: $3.5M43% of EDGE winners have been women-ownedbusinesses, and 27% have been minority-owned. business.delaware.govThe Division of Corporations provides an array of incorporation services to businesses that choose toincorporate in Delaware.313,650 1.9M+ 68.2%In 2022. entities were formed. business entities of Fortune 500 companies wereincorporated at year-end. incorporated in Delaware.Delaware's General Corporation Law is widely regarded as the most advanced andflexible business formation statute in the nation.The Court of Chancery is a unique, centuries-old business court that has written most ofthe modern U.S. corporation case law. Their commitment to settling cases that comebefore them in an equitable manner is unrivaled.Reasons to IncorporateDelaware's corporate and legal services community has unparalleled expertise in theapplication of Delaware Corporate Law and receives strong, bipartisan support from thein DelawareDelaware General Assembly and our Governor for its efforts to continuously improve theState's laws.The Delaware Division of Corporations offers a wide array of services to meet the needsof the corporate community while providing prompt, friendly, and professional service.corp.delaware.govDelaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 168"