Signature Events

6th Annual Delaware Entrepreneurial Summit +

11th Annual Swim with the Sharks Pitch Competition

Wednesday, September 27, 11:00 AM, Penn Cinema Riverfront

Join us for a high-impact event focused around the Delaware start-up and small business community with six interactive panel discussions, two keynotes, networking opportunities, genius bar with area experts and resources, and a $10,000+ pitch competition! Workshops will be lead by topic experts from across different industries that will focus on accelerating your businesses growth.

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33rd Annual Women's Leadership Conference: She's Got Game

Thursday, November 16, 9:00 AM, Chase Center on the Riverfront

Join us for the 33rd Annual Women’s Leadership Conference on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 9 a.m. at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. Connect with women in all levels of business, resources, educational and business opportunities, and be inspired.

This year’s conference, She’s Got Game, focuses on building deep connections among an intergenerational group of women, empowerment in the workplace, expanding your network and more. Workshops will be led by topic experts that rise above in their everyday life and are focused on offering you a guide to continued success. Keynote address will be given by Chrissi Rawak, Director of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation, University of Delaware.

We invite you to nominate a female candidate for the Young Woman Professional Award, Impact Award, Female Leader of the Year Award, and Student Leadership Award.

Click the award below to view nomination forms and criteria.

Young Woman Professional Award

Impact Award

Female Leader of the Year Award

Student Leadership Award

Nominations close on September 22! Sponsorship opportunities available.

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Sponsorships

Upcoming Events

Business After Hours

at the Quoin Hotel

Thursday, August 24

from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Quoin Hotel is generously providing us with charcuterie and small bite appetizers in their new "Simmer Down" area, this is a cash bar. Come join us and meet other amazing businesses! Register.

Awesome Open Lead Group

Wednesday, September 6

from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

The Awesome Open Lead Group is taking it on the road! Join us at the Bear Glasgow Family YMCA to network, connect, and learn about all the opportunities the YMCA offers the community. Register.

Fireside Chat

Sponsored by Oracle

Wednesday, September 13

from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Join us for a fireside chat and learn how Oracle's integrated suite of applications with built-in AI capabilities can help revolutionize and modernize your business processes and provides consistent user experiences - so you can get more done. Register.

Policy Makers Lunch with Mayor Michael Purzycki

Thursday, September 21

from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Join us for a discussion with the Mayor of Wilmington, Michael Purzycki, at Riverfront Events on Wednesday, September 21, 2023. Register.

Community Events

Community Calendar

Visit our community calendar to see more events hosted by Chamber Member businesses and non-profits! Then, log into your Member Portal to post your events!

Click here for our Community Calendar!

Resources And Information

Community Calendar

Visit our community calendar to see more events hosted by Chamber Member businesses and non-profits! Then, log into your Member Portal to post your events!

Click here for our Community Calendar!

Resources And Information

Click here for a legislative update from Chamber lobbyist, Joe Fitzgerald.

Click here to view news from the Governor's Office.

Click here for news & updates from our Chamber Member organizations.

Join The Chamber

The New Castle County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization supported by our members.

To learn more about becoming a member, click here.

Member Workforce Opportunities

Delaware Coalition Against

Domestic Violence

Policy Coordinator

The Mail Box Store of New Castle

Part-Time Center Retail Associate

If your company has employment opportunities that you would like us to share, please send them to Yvonne Deadwyler at [email protected].

Sponsorship Opportunities

Are you interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities with the Chamber? Contact Danielle Murabito at [email protected] to learn more!