Dialogue to Development

Join us for an April community meeting that brings residents and stakeholders together to discuss local development needs, barriers, and opportunities. Your input will help identify challenges, explore the benefits and concerns of development, and encourage collaboration to create solutions that support a stronger, more inclusive Kent County community.

Brought to you by Jumpstart Kent County and funded by The Delaware Community Foundation (DCF), this event is at the Dover Public Library community meeting room.

Light bites and refreshments provided!

This is for you if you are:

• An aspiring developer, real estate professional, bank representative, or connected to community development
• Living in Kent County and invested in bettering our community
• Interested in joining a Jumpstart Kent County cohort or becoming a mentor or speaker

What you'll get:

• How to get connected to development opportunities and the local real estate network
• Education resources around getting land, funding, and developing real estate
• Connections with local developers, lenders, programs, and resources
• An invitation to continue the conversation and get involved with Jumpstart Kent County

What is Jumpstart?

Jumpstart Kent County empowers residents, aspiring developers, and underrepresented groups to revitalize their neighborhoods through real estate development. By combining mentorship, training, and access to capital, it builds community wealth and breathes new life into underutilized properties in Kent County’s towns and rural areas.

Please join us April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm! This is an incredible free event to build our opportunities, network, and education here in Kent County.

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