| Every state has a nickname and every nickname has | | | | Wilmington's place along the Washington-New York |
| a story. As the first state to ratify the constitution | | | | corridor and the decidedly more relaxed ambiance of |
| following the revolutionary war, Delaware claimed its | | | | downstate Delaware. Southward along the banks of |
| title as the "first state" in the earliest stages of our | | | | the Delaware Bay are a series a small towns where |
| nation's history. | | | | fishing is the focus of many conversations. Cape |
| Since then, Delaware has pioneered a number of | | | | Henlopen at the mouth of the Bay marks the beginning |
| other firsts as well. Thanks to a receptive business | | | | of Delaware's 28 miles of Atlantic Coast. Lewes, |
| climate, Delaware is "first" in the minds of | | | | Rehobeth Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island |
| businesspeople from Fortune 500 companies to | | | | are family-oriented beach resorts that draw thousands |
| entrepreneurs just starting their business. Delaware's | | | | of visitors from throughout the region. |
| laws create an environment where forming a business | | | | To the west and further inland, from north to south are |
| entity is fast, convenient and affordable. The state's | | | | the towns of Christiana, site of a well-regarded |
| judicial system is based on centuries-old principles of | | | | medical center and teaching hospital; Newark, home to |
| jurisprudence, allowing legal issues to be settled fairly | | | | the University of Delaware; Dover, the state capitol; |
| and predictably. Among the many tax, asset | | | | and further south, Milford, Georgetown and Seaford. |
| protection, privacy and other benefits of incorporating | | | | Delaware boasts a variety of activities and venues |
| in Delaware is a provision of Delaware law that says | | | | across a wide spectrum of entertainment tastes and |
| business owners do not have to live or ever set foot | | | | preferences. Take your chances with lady luck at the |
| in the state in order to form a business. This is a | | | | Midway Slots and Simulcast harness racing venue. |
| convenient feature in some respects but unfortunate in | | | | Dover Downs is the site of a major NASCAR race |
| others because Delaware offers much to see and do. | | | | each season. Cultural and Ethnic celebrations dot the |
| For a state small in geographical stature, Delaware | | | | calendar and the state--from a yearly Jazz festival to |
| boasts a surprising level of contrasts and wide-ranging | | | | lively and interesting Puerto Rican, Italian, Polish and |
| diversity in cultures, scenery, and lifestyles. Wilmington, | | | | Greek festivals. National and State Parks, |
| the state's largest city, is in the far northeast corner of | | | | environmental centers and nature preserves are |
| the state where the Delaware Bay becomes the | | | | located throughout Delaware. |
| Delaware River, a stone's throw from Philadelphia. | | | | So, yes, you can indeed form your business entity in |
| Wilmington is a major financial center, headquarters to | | | | Delaware without ever once visiting. The professionals |
| one of America's most venerable companies, DuPont, | | | | at Harvard Business Services, Inc. can help you |
| and features an important deepwater port. | | | | accomplish that by phone or online, and in person as |
| Traveling south or southwest from Wilmington unveils | | | | well if you stopped by the office. With so many things |
| the contrast between the bustle and energy of | | | | to see and do in Delaware, maybe it's worth the trip. |