A New Home for the Delaware Black Chamber

Today I got to be part of something big. The Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce opened its new home in downtown Wilmington on East 11th Street.

The new place is 10,000 square feet. It has a business incubator with 10 offices. Two are already taken and 25 more people are waiting to get in. This space is here to help small businesses start and grow.

Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Ayanna Khan speaks at the grand opening of the new headquarters.

Guests gather inside the new Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce headquarters during the grand opening in Wilmington.

Ayanna Khan, who started the Chamber, spoke about how this space will give support that many new businesses need. People can get help with things like taxes, licenses, and workshops.

The Chamber already has more than 750 members and 30 partners. This new space is another step in helping Black businesses in Delaware grow and create jobs.

Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce President Ayanna Khan (in red) celebrates the grand opening with Delaware Rep Sarah McBride (in green) and Mayor John Carney (right) as confetti fills the air.

I was glad to be there and see it happen. This isn’t just a building. It’s a chance for people to succeed.