Small Business Mentoring Program

Welcome to Delaware County Small Business Mentoring!

Are you a Delaware County small business owner looking for support to grow a successful small business? Look no further, we are here to help you!

About

The Delaware County Economic Development Corporation has established mentoring centers throughout the county to provide valuable guidance and support to our vibrant small business communities.

At our Small Business Mentoring Centers, we offer access to a network of experts and a wide range of resources to help your business thrive. Our team of mentors includes professionals from Delco EDC, Widener Small Business Development Center (SBDC), SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties,  EntrepreneurWorks, and others. They are here to provide you with valuable, NO-COST advice on every aspect of your business journey, from starting up to scaling up and even planning for an eventual exit.

Our mentors cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • Business planning

  • Managing existing businesses

  • Sales and marketing strategies

  • Business pivoting

  • Funding analysis

  • Web design

  • Social media presence

  • Legal and intellectual property guidance (through Delaware County Bar Association)

  • Tax planning

  • Effective management techniques

  • Labor & HR Guidance

Locations

Conveniently, we have two Small Business Mentoring Centers in Delaware County:

Chester Pike Small Business Mentoring Center

Chester Pike Center (Tuesdays, 11AM-1PM)

Office of PA Representative David M. Delloso

605 E Chester Pike, Ridley Park, PA 19078

Upper Darby Small Business Mentoring Center

Upper Darby Center (Wednesdays, 11AM-1PM)

Office of PA Senator Tim Kearney

51 Long Lane, Upper Darby, PA 19082

*To schedule with a Spanish-speaking consultant at the Upper Darby Center, please use the link below:

Availability

Whether you're just starting or looking to take your business to the next level, our mentoring center is open to all Delaware County small business owners.

Mentoring sessions at the Chester Pike Center are available Tuesdays from 11am to 1 pm.

Mentoring sessions at the Upper Darby Center are available Wednesdays from 11am to 1pm.

*We also provide Spanish-speaking mentors at both centers upon request.

 

If you are unable to visit one of our centers, don't worry! We offer virtual mentoring sessions throughout the week to accommodate your schedule.

Schedule:

Chester Pike Mentoring Center

Upper Darby Mentoring Center

Virtual Mentoring Session