Launcher Business Resources
Ready to Start or Expand Your Business?
Powered by West End Neighborhood House, Launcher equips entrepreneurs with the tools to start or expand their businesses and provides ongoing resources for sustained success. The Launcher program currently serves the communities of Bear, Claymont, New Castle, Wilmington, Dover, Milford and Georgetown in Delaware.
PROGRAM GRADUATES
NEW BUSINESSES STARTED OR EXPANDED
JOBS CREATED OR RETAINED
IN LOANS AND GRANTS RECEIVED BY OUR ENTREPRENEURS
What we do
Our Services
Business Education
Launcher provides an entrepreneurship training program that helps you write your business plan and think through the foundations of building a business twice a year consisting of a 2-hour weekly interactive class for 12 weeks. After completing the program, participants will receive 3 transfer credits from Wilmington University to further their education; if desired.
Promote Small Businesses
Launcher will work closely with our network of community partners to promote our entrepreneurs and encourage the use of small businesses.
business Assistance
Launcher provides 10 hours of one on one support with your trainer throughout the 12-week program. Additionally, entrepreneurs may apply for services within our Business Lab to further advance their business.
Workshops
Launcher will either promote or host monthly workshops for all entrepreneurs in our local communities, to provide FREE or LOW COST discussions on topics to help your business grow.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Build wealth within the community by providing education and resources to low-income, minority communities in need of economic revitalization.
Funding Partners
Top Funder
