Visioning and strategic clarity
Main Streets resources and a working LivePlan business plan.
Main Street Accelerator
Eight sessions.
One storefront
ready to grow.
Business On Main Street Accelerator (BOMSA) is built for brick and mortar businesses on a Delaware Main Street, presented with the Delaware Division of Small Business.
- Length
- 8 sessions plus required orientation
- Schedule
- Mondays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Cost
- Free, up to 25 seats
- Where
- Mostly online, with in-person days in Dover
- Who
- Brick and mortar, 2+ years on a DE Main Street
What it is
Built for businesses
already open.
BOMSA is presented by the Delaware Division of Small Business and Launcher, for owners with a brick and mortar business already open on a Delaware Main Street. Sessions run Monday mornings, mostly online with two in-person sessions, led by instructors Zinnia Duran and Janaid Kareem.
The eight-week curriculum covers visioning and strategic clarity, modern marketing and customer acquisition, financial health and budgeting, building your team, access to capital, and real estate and operations. It closes with a live pitch and graduation.
Fall 2026 applications closed August 31 and the cohort is now in session. Join the interest list today and we'll reach out as soon as the next cohort opens.
Topics covered
Eight weeks,
one focus each.
Modern marketing
Customer avatars, the right channels, AI tools, and a 90-day plan.
Financial health and budgeting
Two sessions building real budgeting skills for your business.
Building your team
Hiring, managing, and growing the people behind your storefront.
Access to capital
The 5 C's of credit, lender-ready documents, and Delaware funding options.
Real estate and operations
Running your space and your day-to-day operations more smoothly.
Eligibility
Who it's
for.
- You have a brick and mortar business, open 2 or more years
- Your business is located on a Delaware Main Street
- You can attend Monday sessions, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- You can attend the required orientation session
- You're ready to present a 2 to 3 minute growth pitch at graduation
Entrepreneur Journey
Ready to launch
your business?
1
Apply
Tell us about you and your idea. It takes a few minutes.
2
Review
Your application is reviewed by our team.
3
Enroll
Confirm your seat in the cohort and site that fits you.
4
Orientation
Meet your trainer, your classmates, and your workbook.
5
Launch
Graduate with a plan, a network, and a team behind you.
Questions
What people
ask us.
Is fall 2026 still open?
Applications for the fall 2026 cohort closed August 31 and the cohort is now in session. Join the interest list and we'll contact you as soon as the next cohort opens.
Is the Accelerator free?
Yes. BOMSA is free, with up to 25 seats per cohort.
What do I need to be eligible?
A brick and mortar business open 2 or more years, located on a Delaware Main Street.
What does graduation require?
Attending 7 of the 8 sessions including Week 8, completing a business plan with projections, a balance sheet, and a profit and loss statement, presenting a growth pitch, and completing a post-program survey.
Do I get one-on-one help too?
Yes. Participants receive up to 10 hours of private advising, valid through December 2, 2026.
Where are sessions held?
Sessions are mostly online, with two in-person sessions at Kent County Levy Court, 555 S Bay Rd, Dover, Room 220.
Your storefront's
next chapter.
Join the interest list for the next Main Street Accelerator cohort.