Enrich Delaware
Minority Business Initiative powered by INTERISE
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!