Business Resource Center



Running a business today can be overwhelming in terms of personnel, customer demands, suppliers, and economic conditions. For our members, we have organized some valuable resources to help make it easier to navigate through your business day.


From getting a business loan where the decision is made by our loan officers, to using other business services, we understand the needs of local business owners. In addition, Dover Federal Credit Union is approved to be an SBA (Small Business Administration) Lender which offers even more options to our members who run small businesses.



For Your Business Loan - A Quick List to Be Prepared

Here is what you will need to get started with your business loan:

  • Business Loan Application

  • Personal Financial Statement

  • Business & Personal Tax Returns for Past 2 Years

  • For Start-up Businesses: Business Plan and SBA required

  • Vehicle or Equipment Loans - Purchase Order from Dealership

  • Commercial Real Estate - Real Estate Agreement


To Start Your Business in Delaware

To register your corporate name and get your EIN: Visit The State of Delaware, Division of Revenue at www.revenue.delaware.gov, or call (302) 577-8778.


For your articles of incorporation: Visit The State of Delaware, Division of Corporations at www.revenue.delaware.gov, or call (302) 739-3073


For the Operation of Your Business - Agencies & Support Organizations

The following list provides contact information for various agencies and organizations that offer support to small business owners. Having experienced people to turn to for various issues that come up make it easier to find solutions!


Delaware's Small Business
Development Center
www.dsbtdc.org      Office (302)-678-1555     
YWCA Delaware's Center for
Women's Entrepreneurship
www.ywcade.org      Office (302) 224-4060     
First State Community Loan Fund www.firststateloan.org      Office (302) 652-6774     
USDA Rural Development www.rurdev.usda.gov      Office (302)-857-3625     
State of Delaware Economic
Development Office
     www.dedo.delaware.gov           Office (302) 577-8477     
Small Business Administration (SBA)      www.sba.gov/de      Office (302) 573-6294     
SCORE "Counselors to Americas
Small Businesses"
www.score.org           
Veterans Business Resources www.sba.gov/VETS/