New year, new opportunities [Events Roundup]

The holidays are over and Delaware’s tech and business scenes are in full swing to start the new year off right. Whether you’re looking to expand your business by working with the state, small businesses, tech companies or international firms, there’s an event happening this week for you to enjoy. So, bundle up and get out there!

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Delaware Small Business Owners Meetup: After Hours Networking
Designed for small business owners throughout the state of Delaware to network, market and help each other start, build and maintain their businesses.
Monday, Jan. 12
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Limoncello Italian Grill
4621 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark.
RSVP. FREE.
 
State of Delaware Vendor Day, January 2015
Learn how the state purchases products and services; turn the state’s transparent business intelligence into a competitive advantage; and receive tips for submitting a successful proposal.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Milton Theatre
110 Union Street, Milton.
RSVP. FREE.
 
International Trade and Security with Greater Philadelphia Chamber
The British American Business Council, the State of Delaware and UK Trade & Investment cordially invite you to an exclusive program to meet and hear from keynote speaker Patrick Davies, Deputy British Ambassador to the U.S.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
5-7 p.m.
Hercules Building
1313 North Market Street, Wilmington.
Buy tickets ($35-$55)
 
Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce Showcase
Hear from experts about: building business plans,  managing social media, new laws and the effects on business and how to effectively network.
Thursday, Jan. 15
5-7 p.m.
Delaware Technical College, Terry Campus, Conference Room Center 1
100 Campus Drive, Dover.
RSVP. FREE.
 
New Castle County Chamber Annual Meeting and Mixer
Mingle with local business leaders.
Thursday,  Jan. 15
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Hilton Wilmington/Christiana
100 Continental Drive, Newark.
RSVP. (Free for members; $15 for nonmembers)
 
Delaware Tech Meetup
Delaware Tech Meetup is a monthly gathering where companies at any stage can demo new ideas to a passionate crowd of thinkers and doers.
Thursday, Jan. 15
6 p.m.
The Loft
605 North Market Street, Wilmington.
RSVP. FREE.