Why Do Business in Delaware? LOCATION Delaware is strategically located along the northeast corridor of the United States, between New York (the worlds financial center) and Washington, D.C. (the capital of our nation). In addition, Wilmington, Delaware sits right on the path of Interstate 95 (major highway spanning the length of the east coast of the U.S.), Amtrak trains, is 20 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport, and is home to the Port of Wilmington with the nation's largest on-dock cold storage facility. Delaware is recognized worldwide as THE state in which to incorporate a business

WHY DOES DELAWARE CONTINUE TO SUCCEED? First and foremost are the laws of the State. Our State laws are the most progressive in the nation. More than 20 years ago our government officials recognized the need to develop, implement and maintain a pro-business environment in order for companies to grow and for our citizens to have good high-paying jobs. Attorneys in Delaware work closely with the Governor and legislators to continuously adapt and revise state laws in today's changing business climate. Recently, Governor Ruth Ann Minner signed her "technology court" legislation into law, granting the Delaware Court of Chancery jurisdiction over corporate disputes involving technology and allowing the court to mediate many types of complex business disputes. International companies have recognized how we work together to assist development of new technologies. The State of Delaware has developed relationships with many countries including Taiwan, China, Israel, Japan, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. DELAWARE & TECHNOLOGY Delaware Biotechnology Institute DBI is an interdisciplinary Research Center established in 1999. An academic unit of the University of Delaware, it is the focal point for research and education collaboration across the state, as well as an information source for state legislators and our congressional delegation. DBI is a partner with the State for Economic Development. Delaware Technology Park The Delaware Technology Park is located within walking distance to the University of Delaware, a few minutes from a major DuPont Research & Development facility. The Tech Park includes an existing 200,000 square feet of wet labs and offices. Business Incubator The Business Incubator is a new collaboration with DuPont and the Delaware Technology Park, consisting of wet labs and offices in Newark, DE for startup and larger life sciences and biotech companies. Fraunhofer USA In the mid 1990s, Germany's premier R&D organization, Fraunhofer, opened its U.S. Nanotechnology Center in Delaware. The Fraunhofer Organization focuses on commercialization of R&D, turning ideas into making money. In December 2002 Fraunhofer established its second center in Delaware, the Center for Molecular Biotechnology. Fraunhofer USA Center for Molecular Biotechnology is dedicated to forming collaborative and commerical partnerships that push the boundaries of science to help improve global health as well as maximize market opportunities. For more information on how you can benefit from incorporating and locating your company's U.S. presence in Delaware, please contact: Rebecca C. Faber Executive Director World Trade Center Delaware Wilmington, DE  19801 Ph:  302-656-7905 Fax: 302-656-7956 Email: rfaber@wtcde.com

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