Launcher

We believe in the power, drive and daring of local entrepreneurs to transform their lives and revitalize their neighborhoods. Whether you are just getting started, have recently started operations or are a current business owner seeking additional training, The Launcher Program is a great opportunity to build and expand your knowledge. Offered in t... he Spring and Fall, our session format includes classroom instruction, one-on-one sessions and graduation. Launcher works with community based organizations to provide training at various locations in Wilmington, Claymont and Dover and a Spanish speaking program in Wilmington. Throughout the program, we will cover topics including accounting, finance, the credit review process, marketing, operations, management and more. In addition to these topics, we will identify and develop skills like budgeting, cash management and we will help you research, write and confidently articulate a sound business plan. Our program, Plan It is an entrepreneur-training curriculum developed by Neighborhood Development Center in Saint Paul, MN. The Plan It curriculum was developed based upon over 20 years of experience training a very diverse group of aspiring adult entrepreneurs in low-income neighborhoods and communities in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The curriculum is comprised of 11 classroom sessions, one-on-one sessions with the instructor and continuous consulting after graduation, and is intended to be completed over a 12-week time frame. As a part of our continuing commitment to small businesses and the community, Launcher in conjunction with the West End Neighborhood House and Cornerstone West CDC, intend to help in reducing barriers to small business success for residents in Delaware who want to learn the skills needed to start and operate their own small business. Launcher has been providing comprehensive entrepreneurial and small business training since 2017.Read More