Delaware Minority Small Business Expo set July 15

United Way of Delaware will host the 2025 Delaware Minority Small Business Expo from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, in the conference center at Delaware Technical Community College’s Terry Campus in Dover.

The event is free to the public and will showcase an exciting opportunity for community members and entrepreneurs to connect, hear from business experts and celebrate small businesses in the Small Wonder state.

Minority-owned small businesses throughout Delaware are invited to register and reserve their booth before Sunday, July 13, and join their peers for a day of activities designed to help small businesses in the First State thrive. 

“We believe that when minority-owned businesses succeed, entire communities thrive,” said Michelle Taylor, United Way of Delaware president and CEO. “We are proud to host the Delaware Minority Small Business Expo for a second year, because supporting small businesses is essential to helping all Delawareans achieve financial stability. With the continued support of our partners and sponsors, this event is more than a celebration. It is a catalyst for opportunity, growth and lasting economic impact. Join us to partner, pitch, build and grow together.”

Attendees will have the opportunity to take part in business development workshops, panel discussions, vendor walkthroughs and networking sessions aimed at helping business owners gain insight from leading voices and experts in areas like financial management, sales and marketing, health and wellness, and more while also having the chance to promote and sell their goods to the public as part of the vendor marketplace.

"The most beneficial part of last year’s expo was the networking,” said Tynisha Savage-Johnson, whose family owns Family First Funeral Services. “Talking to other businesses about how they did what they did, and giving and getting support, was the best part. Being around other people on the same playing field made me feel like I was among my peers, and it was really encouraging. And the food was slamming, too."

To learn more, go to uwde.org/msb.