About
The Delaware County Economic Development Commission (DCED) is a nonprofit economic development commission that serves ALL citizens of Delaware County by creating/retaining jobs, stimulating local economic growth and enhancing quality of life. DCED carries out this mission through the design and implementation of plans and programs to accomplish:
• Expansion/retention of existing business and industry
• Recruitment of new business and industry
• Value-Added Ag Initiatives
• Assist existing and future businesses in meeting their workforce needs
• Providing technical assistance to communities in Delaware County
• Entrepreneurship development
• Foundation for the Future of Delaware County
• Tourism
Services Provided
Business Planning
- Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Assistance in Finding Government Funding
Networking Organizations
Office, Laboratory and Meeting Space
- Conference/Meeting and Event Space
Economic and Site Development
- Site Location Assistance
- State Tax Credits and Assistance
Tax Services
Training
- Annual Budget
- Bookkeeping
- Business Management
- Business Plan
- Cash Flow Projections
- E-Commerce: Doing Business on the Web
- Financial Resources for Non-Retail Business
- Marketing Plan
- Topics Related to Developing & Maintaining a Small Business