Practical Business Education
The Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Interise, a national not-for-profit with award-winning small business programs, to offer EnrichDelaware™! Using Interise’s StreetWise ‘MBA’ curriculum, the program provides small business owners with the knowledge, know-how, and networks needed for business growth and expansion. Join a committed group of Delaware-based business owners for interactive class sessions; peer mentoring groups; and the opportunity to learn from local experts in the fields of finance, marketing, and procurement. Complete the program with a customized, three-year strategic growth plan – plus, the confidence and ability to turn those plans into action.
What You’ll Learn:
- Business development strategies
- Strategic planning
- Finance and financial management
- Marketing/sales
- Human resources
- Accessing capital
- Contracting with the government & major corporations
National Business Results
$399M / Total Value of Contracts Secured
68% Increased Revenue
78% of businesses reported being profitable
97% of businesses recommend the program
2023 Program Schedule
Every other Tuesday from 5:30-8:30PM
H.O.M.E., 108 Patriot Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
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Module 1: Business & Leadership |
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| Session 0: Orientation | September 5, 2023 |
| Session 1: Introduction to Goal-Setting | September 12, 2023 |
| CEO Group 1 | Self Scheduled |
| Session 2: Setting Initial Strategic Growth Goals | September 26, 2026 |
| Session 3: Challenges and Stages of Small Business Growth | October 10, 2023 |
| CEO Group 2 | Self Scheduled |
| Growth Plan I Due | |
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Module 2: Finances |
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| Session 4: Financial Statement Analysis | October 24, 2023 |
| Session 5: Financial Analysis as a Business Tool | November 7, 2023 |
| Session 6: Understanding How Others See Your Financials | November 21, 2023 |
| CEO Group 3 | Self Scheduled |
| Growth Plan II Due | |
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Module 3: Marketing & Sales |
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| Session 7: Identifying and Targeting Your Ideal Customer Base | December 5, 2023 |
| Session 8: Positioning Your Business Within a Competitive Landscape | December 19, 2023 |
| CEO Group 4 | Self Scheduled |
| Session 9: Sales Strategies, Resources and Systems | January 2, 2024 |
| Growth Plan III Due | |
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Module 4: Resources |
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| Session 10: Human Resources | January 16, 2024 |
| CEO Group 5 | Self Scheduled |
| Session 11: Accessing New Capital: Public and Private Financing | January 30, 2024 |
| Session 12: Accessing New Markets: Doing Business with the Government | February 13, 2024 |
| CEO Group 6 | Self Scheduled |
| CEO Group 7 | Self Scheduled |
| Final Growth Plan Due | |
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Module 5: Putting It All Together |
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| Session 13: Growth Plan Presentations, Day 1 (daytime) | March 5, 2025 |
| Graduation | TBD |
Accelerate your business to the top
Are you ready to move your business to the next level, but not sure how to get there? Enroll today in EnrichDelaware™! to get the executive education, management know-how and business support system you need to grow your established small business through this intensive, cohort-based program. No previous degree required, just the willingness to work on your business, not just in it!