Delaware promotes itself as the best value location for business in the Northeast US. It is ranked the most business friendly state and has a highly educated workforce, with over 60 universities within the state. Delaware also has superior access to major US markets on the East Coast, being located between New York City and Washington DC with major transportation infrastructure. The state offers a diverse economy including financial centers, manufacturing, distribution, energy, and life sciences industries as well as incentives and funding to support businesses.

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2. Statistics at a Glance:
 100 million people are within a one-day drive
 40% of the U.S. population is within a few hours’ drive
 50 major distribution centers are located in the area
80 commuter trains connect Delaware to major cities on the
East Coast
 8 international airports are located within a short drive
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With more than 60 Universities and Colleges, the
Delaware region is truly committed to advancing
education for the success of its current and future
employers. Delaware ranks second in the U.S. for
NEW YORK CITY
WASHINGTON D.C.
BALTIMORE
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Port of Wilmington
Delaware’s workforce is the most innovative in the
country, with the most patents per capita than any
other state in the nation. There is an abundant supply
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Strategically located between New York City and
Washington, D.C., Delaware is at the core of the
country’s biggest market and it’s most densely
populated region. Convenient interstate highways
provide access to N.Y.C. and D.C. in less than 2.5
hours.
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3. JP Morgan Chase, Barclaycard and BNY Mellon are
global financial companies in Delaware, making the state
a prominent Financial Center.
Dow Chemical, FMC and Air Liquide are just a few of the
many Chemical Manufacturing companies that have
found great success in Delaware. The University of
Delaware’s chemistry degree program consistently ranks
The University of Delaware’s Institute of Energy
Conversion, Center for Catalytic Science and
Technology, Fuel Cell Research and Center for
Carbon-Free Power Integration provide a strong
foundation of research and resources for local Energy
Companies that innovate in the fuel cell, biofuel and
UPS, Amazon and Wal-Mart all call Delaware home for
their important Distribution Centers to take advantage
CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING
FINANCIAL CENTERS
DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
The Biology and Life Science Industry is thriving in
Delaware, with notable front runners DuPont, AstraZene-
ca and W.L. Gore. Local companies have benefited from
the resources of Delaware’s many partners, such as the
Delaware Biotechnology Institute and the
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4. The Delaware Capital Access Program
provides portfolio insurance to enable financial
institutions to expand small business lending.
The Delaware Strategic Fund offers
low-interest loans and grants to businesses for job
creation, relocation, expansion and Brownfield
redevelopment.
The Delaware Technical Innovation
Program supports business research through
funding transition grants that will bring innovative
Access to Capital Tax Incentives
DELAWARE
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
CORPORATE & INTERNATIONAL
Carvel State Office Building
820 N. French Street, 4th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
The Blue Collar Jobs Credit offers a 10-year
credit against income and gross receipts taxes if your
business meets the location requirements and hires
at least five full-time employees in Delaware.
The Green Industries Credit is offered to
manufacturing companies that exhibit a reduction in
wastes released through their production processes
over a 12-month period.
The New Economy Jobs Credit offsets banking
franchise, general premiums tax and income tax to a
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 BESTBESTBEST economic return on
investment per employee
 LOWESTLOWESTLOWEST rental rates for office
and industrial space
 LOWESTLOWESTLOWEST cost of living
Delaware has reasonable taxes, with no sales tax, no
VAT and no state real property taxes. The local real
property taxes are very low. To foster local businesses,
the State offers options for financial assistance and many
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TradeInfo@delaware.gov
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Here are just a few of the many programs and incentives offered: