**Invitation to an Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Event**

Join us for an engaging and exclusive experience as we take a closer look at “Behind the Curtain” at the Miller Dunham House Bed & Breakfast.

This stunning residence, built in 1950, has been thoughtfully renovated and beautifully transformed into a charming Bed and Breakfast, welcoming guests since 2017.  As you explore this enchanting property, you will have the opportunity to see the meticulously preserved architectural details and inviting interior spaces that make this home truly special. Discover the unique history and character of the Miller Duhnman House, nestled in the picturesque historic district of Odessa.

During this event, you will gain valuable insights into the day-to-day operations of running this beloved establishment. Learn what it takes to maintain its high standards of hospitality and see firsthand how the dedicated staff creates memorable experiences for their guests. 

This is an excellent chance to connect with fellow local business owners and community members while enjoying the warm ambiance of one of Delaware's finest Bed and Breakfasts. 

We would love you to join us for this enlightening and enjoyable afternoon!

June 3rd,2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Miller Dunham House Bed & Breakfast
207 High Street
Odessa, DE 19730

This is a member’s only event.

The DSBC 6-Top Mingle is designed to provide a valuable platform for networking with fellow small businesses. These events offer an intimate setting with a maximum of six participants per table, creating an ideal environment for meaningful conversations and building long-lasting connections.
 
At each 6-Top Mingle, you will have the opportunity to showcase your products and services, while also hearing from other like-minded professionals who are not in direct competition with you. The structure of these events allows each participant to speak for 10-15 minutes, ensuring that everyone has equal time to talk about their company and engage with the group.
 
The benefits of attending 6-Top Mingles go beyond the event itself. By forging relationships with other business people, you can establish a dynamic sales team that mutually promotes and supports each other's businesses. The connections made at these events can be invaluable for growing your network and expanding your reach in the business community.
 
Please note the following guidelines for attending the 6-Top Mingle events:

1. Only one person per company may attend the 6-Tops.
2. Restaurants may not be familiar with the term "6-Top," so kindly inform them that you are waiting for up to five other people.
3. We offer multiple time options for the 6-Top Mingles, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner gatherings. Members may choose to attend one event per month, either upstate or downstate.
4. Each group may select a “time-keeper” so that no one person should dominate the conversation and everyone should have equal time to speak

 
To ensure the success of these events, we kindly ask all attendees to be punctual and honor their commitment to attend. If you are running more than 15 minutes late or unable to attend, please contact the Chamber at 302-482-2120 as soon as possible. There is a $10 fee for any member who is late or a no-show without prior contact, as we want to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of these networking opportunities.

Restaurants may not be aware of a 6-top but let them know you are waiting for up to 5 other people
Only 1 person per company may attend 6-tops

June 4th, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Brew HaHa 
Branmar Plaza
1812 Marsh Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810

We are thrilled to announce the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Axe-Scape the RAGE.

Come celebrate with the Delaware Small Business Chamber as we open the doors to a one-of-a-kind entertainment destination! Immerse yourself in the thrilling experiences that Axe-Scape the RAGE has to offer, including:

🎯 **Axe Throwing:** Get ready to unleash your inner lumberjack! Our expertly designed throwing lanes provide the perfect setup for friendly competition. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, our knowledgeable coaches will guide you to hit those bullseyes and enjoy an unforgettable experience.

🧩 **Escape Rooms:** Challenge your wits and teamwork skills in our themed escape rooms! Work together with friends or colleagues to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and unlock the mysteries before time runs out. Perfect for a unique outing that will get your adrenaline pumping!

💥 **Rage Rooms:** Feeling stressed? Step into our Rage Rooms, where you can release all your pent-up energy by smashing breakable items in a safe and controlled environment. Choose from an array of items—everything from plates to electronics—and let your frustrations go in the most exhilarating way possible!

Join us for this special occasion filled with laughter, excitement, and community spirit. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, meet fellow thrill-seekers, and get an exclusive first look at all their incredible offerings!

*Please arrive a little early to be in the Ribbon Cutting Pictures

Axe-Scape the RAGE
June 11th, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
1688 Governors Ave 
Dover, DE 19901

Free event for all

June 13, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Chesapeake Inn
605 2nd St,
 Chesapeake City, MD 21915

 

Members - $30.00
Non-Members - $40.00
* Includes one drink and great food

This is a member’s only event.

The DSBC 6-Top Mingle is designed to provide a valuable platform for networking with fellow small businesses. These events offer an intimate setting with a maximum of six participants per table, creating an ideal environment for meaningful conversations and building long-lasting connections.
 
At each 6-Top Mingle, you will have the opportunity to showcase your products and services, while also hearing from other like-minded professionals who are not in direct competition with you. The structure of these events allows each participant to speak for 10-15 minutes, ensuring that everyone has equal time to talk about their company and engage with the group.
 
The benefits of attending 6-Top Mingles go beyond the event itself. By forging relationships with other business people, you can establish a dynamic sales team that mutually promotes and supports each other's businesses. The connections made at these events can be invaluable for growing your network and expanding your reach in the business community.
 
Please note the following guidelines for attending the 6-Top Mingle events:

1. Only one person per company may attend the 6-Tops.
2. Restaurants may not be familiar with the term "6-Top," so kindly inform them that you are waiting for up to five other people.
3. We offer multiple time options for the 6-Top Mingles, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner gatherings. Members may choose to attend one event per month, either upstate or downstate.
4. Each group may select a “time-keeper” so that no one person should dominate the conversation and everyone should have equal time to speak

 
To ensure the success of these events, we kindly ask all attendees to be punctual and honor their commitment to attend. If you are running more than 15 minutes late or unable to attend, please contact the Chamber at 302-482-2120 as soon as possible. There is a $10 fee for any member who is late or a no-show without prior contact, as we want to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of these networking opportunities.

Restaurants may not be aware of a 6-top but let them know you are waiting for up to 5 other people
Only 1 person per company may attend 6-tops


June 17th, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
The Green Turtle 
416 S Ridge Ave
Middletown, DE 19709

Spread the word and invite others you know starting a business to attend:


Are you starting a new business? 

Do you know someone starting a new business?   

Are you looking to expand an existing business?

The Delaware Small Business Chamber is partnering with several other organizations to help people start and expand their businesses. 

the 3rd Thursday of the month 11 AM

people can come in and meet with professionals from a variety of organizations that

can help them with business plans, HR, insurance, legal, finance, etc.

Participants do not need to become members of the Delaware Small Business Chamber to participate in this program, however, membership will bring them many other benefits too.

Some of our business partners will include SBA, Score, SBDC, local banks and credit unions, incorporators, and other groups and support.

June 19,2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
DSBC Office
700 Capitol Trail 
11F
Newark, DE 19711

Members - FREE
Non-Members - FREE

Learn How to Protect Your Business From Dumb, Disastrous Mistakes
Presenter: William Holsten – inventor, entrepreneur, corporate marketer and innovator, small business mentor, author​

1. The Root Causes of Mistakes: Understand why we make these errors in the first place.

2. Compelling Real-Life Examples: Hear about his own blunders and notorious failures from others.

3 . Proven Tools to Reduce Business Risk: Explore innovative methods from "Design Thinking" and "Creative Problem Solving," drawing on lessons from your own blunder tendencies, customers’ experience, business planning, and the world around you.

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June 24, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
DSBC Office
700 Capitol Trail, 11F
Newark, DE 19711

Members: Free
Non Members - $25.00

 

 

The Delaware Small Business Chamber invites you to a unique and engaging networking event - the 60-Second Networking. 
Prepare for an exciting opportunity to connect with fellow small business owners in multiple ways. This event, inspired by the concept of speed dating, allows you to rotate through various pairs, giving each participant 60 seconds to present their "elevator pitch." By the end of the event, you'll have interacted with up to 23 other passionate and driven business professionals.

But that's not all! This event is designed to provide an enriching experience from start to finish. Join us between 8:30 and 8:45 am to kick-start the networking session with some delicious breakfast goodies and beverages. This will allow you to mingle and establish connections before the program begins promptly at 9:00 am.  You will have time afterward to continue your networking with specific attendees.  

To ensure a diverse and dynamic networking environment, we are limiting participation to a maximum of two individuals from the same category. Don't miss out – sign up online today to secure your spot!


June 25, 2025
9:00AM - 11:00AM
DSBC OFFICE
700 Capitol Trail
11F
Newark, DE 19711
We kindly request that all attendees make it a priority to attend and arrive on time. If, due to unforeseen circumstances, you are unable to attend, please notify us at least 48 hours in advance. This helps us maintain the effectiveness and success of the event.

Please note that there is a $50 charge for no-shows or late arrivals. It is essential for everyone to be present from the start in order to create a productive and engaging networking atmosphere.
Don't miss the opportunity to connect, share, and broaden your business network. Join us for the 60-Second Networking Event and experience a powerful and unique networking experience. Sign up today!
We look forward to seeing you there!


Members and Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau Members - FREE
Non-Members - $50.00

This is a member’s only event.

The DSBC 6-Top Mingle is designed to provide a valuable platform for networking with fellow small businesses. These events offer an intimate setting with a maximum of six participants per table, creating an ideal environment for meaningful conversations and building long-lasting connections.
 
At each 6-Top Mingle, you will have the opportunity to showcase your products and services, while also hearing from other like-minded professionals who are not in direct competition with you. The structure of these events allows each participant to speak for 10-15 minutes, ensuring that everyone has equal time to talk about their company and engage with the group.
 
The benefits of attending 6-Top Mingles go beyond the event itself. By forging relationships with other business people, you can establish a dynamic sales team that mutually promotes and supports each other's businesses. The connections made at these events can be invaluable for growing your network and expanding your reach in the business community.
 
Please note the following guidelines for attending the 6-Top Mingle events:

1. Only one person per company may attend the 6-Tops.
2. Restaurants may not be familiar with the term "6-Top," so kindly inform them that you are waiting for up to five other people.
3. We offer multiple time options for the 6-Top Mingles, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner gatherings. Members may choose to attend one event per month, either upstate or downstate.
4. Each group may select a “time-keeper” so that no one person should dominate the conversation and everyone should have equal time to speak

 
To ensure the success of these events, we kindly ask all attendees to be punctual and honor their commitment to attend. If you are running more than 15 minutes late or unable to attend, please contact the Chamber at 302-482-2120 as soon as possible. There is a $10 fee for any member who is late or a no-show without prior contact, as we want to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of these networking opportunities.

Restaurants may not be aware of a 6-top but let them know you are waiting for up to 5 other people
Only 1 person per company may attend 6-tops


June 26th, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Ole Tapas Lounge
1126 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711