2/7 Art of Selling
In The Art of Selling, a Growth Wheel workshop, not only will you learn how to interact with a customer when making a sales proposal, but the entire process from preparation for that contact, to the activities needed, after the sales is completed! The goal is to help you understand how to close more sales and create a
Customer For Life
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Here's what a typical Growth Wheel workshop looks like.
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2/15 FREE CEO Think Tank Briefing on Scaling Up!
How did 2016 shape up for you? And what is your plan for 2017?
The CEO Think Tank wants to make sure that you have the tools to be successful and add value to you and your business. We will share with you the #1 mistake that CEOs of growing companies make, the 2 critical strategic decisions that will drive growth in 2017, and the 3 keys to great execution that will build accountability and alignment in your company.
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Click here to see what the CEO Think Tank is all about!
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2/15 SBA - HUBZone Program
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2/21 Simple Techniques for Writing like a Pro, Even if you Hate It
Good writing skills are critical in business. Whether you're crafting an email, sales proposal, report, or social media post, you should clearly convey your message and prompt readers to take action. But what if you dislike writing? Don't worry--there's hope! In this fun and engaging seminar by Brooke Miles of Delaware ShoutOut, you'll walk away with greater skills and confidence as a writer!
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2/22 PTAC - Federal Contracting
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2/23 Open for Business
A
free program, and small-business resource for anyone starting a business or expanding their existing company.
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3/2 Do you know how to Achieve Effective Branding Results?
In this workshop you will learn about the value and the effectiveness of your brand. You will learn the difference between marketing and advertising and how to create a successful campaign that will define your brand and maximize awareness. You will learn how to target an audience and deliver the highest rate of recall and return on your investments. Vicki will tell you how to leave a lasting impression with your customers and potential customers.
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Woolworth and the Climate of Change
In this month of February in 1905 F. W. Woolworth &
Company was formally incorporated. Frank Winfield
had the idea to s
tart a store that stocked only 5-cent merchandise. It lat
er added 10-cent merchandise. By 1909, Woolworth went international with stores in England and eventually expanding into Europe. By 1913, the Woolworth corporate office building in New York (see picture) was completed, standing at 792 feet tall and it was the tallest building in the world at the time.
Winfield merged and purchased many businesses throughout his career including Foot Looker, which to this day is still owned by Woolworth (which today is called Venator Group). Although, as quickly as Woolworth Stores opened, which at one time was every 17 days, they closed due to the vast array of competitors. By 1998 all Woolworth stores had closed completely.
So what does this have to do with the Emerging Enterprise Center? Winfield had a vision for his company. He took a unique idea, made decisions, and took action much like our current incubator tenants today. What can we learn from Winfield? He took his company and saw the changing economy and diversified his product base by merging and purchasing other companies or products. It is amazing to think that even if we don't see a Woolworth store around anymore that the company still exists with other mergers that it accumulated in its growth. So as you look to the future of your business, consider these facts: economical change, business development, competition, diversification, and customer/client loyalty and embrace change for your business.
To learn more about the Emerging Enterprise Center, contact Frank DeSantis ([email protected]) or 302-737-4343.
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| EEC Member News! |
owner and founder, Amira Idris, recently traveled to Nigeria to open an nursery and elementary school for underprivileged children.
In addition, VTA, participated at the United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USABE) student exposition and competition at Loews Hotel in Philadelphia. They were one of 15 students participating in the competition, and were voted top 5. They pitched their company to an audience in the final round and won the $5,000 grand prize! The prize money is going towards continual development of VTA's growth.
Uniscrap PBC,
is beginning to hire new employees based on the project growth they are having in Greece.
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| Other EEC News! |
CEO Think Tank
is a program designed especially to serve the needs of the CEO's of the
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce
mid-sized member companies (20+ employees), who are interested in scaling up their business. It is a facilitated, peer-to-peer mentoring group of CEO's helping each other to improve skills, set goals and grow to be the types of companies they envision!
One of the key missions of the EEC is to help businesses develop business skills to tackle not only the nuts and bolts aspects of running a business but also marketing, networking, and sales skills so that they can grow. Billy D. Productions has just recently joined the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce (affiliated with the EEC) and is looking forward to growing his business with the Chamber and the EEC.
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Career Fair at Goldey-Beacom College
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We invite you to attend the annual Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Goldey-Beacom College from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the Rollins Atrium. This networking event is an excellent opportunity for students and alumni to meet with businesses to discuss career and internship opportunities.
Click here for the registration information.
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Your support is key to helping the New Castle County Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. Would you consider donating? Every little bit helps.
Your donation is greatly appreciated.
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Find out more about us and our programs
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The EEC is Delaware's only small business incubator with a comprehensive program.
Check out our
YouTube Channel
to see some examples of our different programs. You will find testimonials, informational videos, how incubation works, and highlights of educational videos.
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Quote of the Month
"Life is about making an impact, not making an income."
Kevin Kruse
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We HAVE OPENINGS:
The EEC currently has openings for members in each of its programs.
- Pre-incubation
- Resident
- Virtual
- International Soft Landing
For More Information check us out at
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- Longwood Foundation
- Delaware Technology Park
- Comcast (Official Technology Provider)
Sponsors of the EEC Business Education Programs
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Want to be a Sponsor?
We are looking for sponsors for
Roundtables/Lunch and Learns and other workshops, as well as sponsors for
Swim with the Sharks.
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