Choose Wilmington is dedicated to promoting economic development and diversification in the City of Wilmington, Delaware, by attracting new businesses and residents, and supporting local entrepreneurs.

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Wilmington, DE is in the heart of the East Coast. Located just 30-minutes from Philly and an hour and a half from NYC and DC by train, Wilmington is central to everywhere. 

Wilmington is where businesses come to launch and grow. With a pro-business climate, a regional workforce of 6 million people, and Delaware’s Court of Chancery, executives have discovered that Delaware is the right place to incorporate and that Wilmington is the ideal location for corporate expansions. 

Investors coming to Wilmington for the opportunity to become part of something special - the growth of a major East Coast city. The downtown has undergone a revitalization with the addition of thousands of new condos, riverfront entertainment, shopping, dining and parks – making it the right time to invest in Wilmington’s future.

“Acquire art! Art is more than beauty; it is wealth,” said Ms. LaFate, owner of LaFate Gallery. Read about Ms. LaFate’s thoughts on diversity and charity and how corporations can partner with artists for a better Delaware. https://bit.ly/461Sivx #WilmDEEconDev

A print of Eunice LaFate’s “Melting Pot vs. Salad Bowl” hangs in the William J. Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Arkansas. Visit LaFate Gallery to witness how diversity, grief, caregiving, and joy play out as themes in her art. https://bit.ly/461Sivx #WilmDEEconDev

Eunice LaFate, owner and artist at LaFate Gallery, LLC in Wilmington, Delaware, adamantly believes “It takes a village to grow a business.” Read how Ms. LaFate — an accomplished self-taught folk artist influenced by the work of Grandma Moses and Bill Taylor — uses her work to tell stories that help people and celebrate lives. https://bit.ly/461Sivx #WilmDEEconDev

LaFate Gallery is just one of many small businesses on Market Street that breathes life and vitality into Wilmington. Discover how owner, Eunice LaFate, is celebrating June threefold: National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, Pride, and Juneteenth. A core philosophy of the gallery is embracing diversity, equity and inclusion. https://bit.ly/461Sivx #WilmDEEconDev

The Procurement Fair will help introduce and educate small businesses on procurement opportunities made available by federal, state, and local governments, as well as private industry. Register today! https://bit.ly/3nVZFmB #WilmDEEconDev

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