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MILFORD — The Greater Milford Chamber of Commerce has come back bigger and stronger in 2021 following shutdowns and cancellations associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Wednesday, the …
WILMINGTON — During the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Ayanna Khan saw a problem: Minority-owned businesses were having to close their doors at a much higher rate than other companies. …
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GEORGETOWN — Terrapin Island, a proposed subdivision near Lewes opposed through appeal, is in the hands of Sussex County Council.
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The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce works day in and day out to help take care of its member businesses. That has never been more true than during this past 18-plus months of the pandemic. In …
LEWES — The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT), a nonprofit land conservation and preservation organization, recently accepted a donation of $26,448 from Beer and Benevolence, the philanthropic …
DOVER — Companies big and small throughout Delaware have had to rethink the way they conduct business, and even how they set up their workplaces, throughout the COVID-19 …
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DOVER — A nonprofit group aimed at helping other organizations and communities through technology is turning its attention to Delaware’s workforce — and hoping to make a big …
DOVER — Delaware nonprofits are invited to apply for the Delaware Community Foundation’s 2022 Capital Grants.
For 2022, approximately $200,000 will be awarded to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that serve Delawareans. Grant applications are being accepted now, and must be submitted electronically. Guidelines and application are at delcf.org/grants.
WILMINGTON — Monday, Jan. 10, marks the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s 185th Annual Dinner. The State Chamber is pleased to announce Dr. Kathleen Shelton, vice president and chief …
NEW CASTLE — On Oct. 19 the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) welcomed a new Board member as Commission Vice Chairman Samuel E. Lathem administered the Oath of Office to Theodore W. Becker of Lewes, Delaware, prior to the bi-state agency’s monthly meeting. Commissioner Becker replaces Jim Ford who resigned in late July. On October 13, the Delaware State Senate unanimously confirmed his nomination. His term extends to July 1, 2022.
DOVER – The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Delaware Thunder Professional Hockey Club on Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. The event was held at the Centre Ice Arena on the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. Chamber members and friends joined CEO/President Charles F. Pens, Sr., and his team to celebrate the relaunching of Central Delaware’s number one sports franchise.
DOVER — Revitalization is cool in New Castle County. Future development potential is the thing in Kent County. Investment in health care options is hot in Sussex.
DOVER — The Delaware Chamber of Commerce brought business and civic leaders from up and down the state to Dover on Thursday to focus on finding new talent and developing the state’s …
REHOBOTH BEACH – The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a general membership meeting for Monday, Nov. 8 at noon. The Chamber will host John Fleming, District Director, …
NEW CASTLE — Friendly Ice Cream Corporation is proudly supporting Easterseals Children’s Therapy programs through a special Halloween campaign. Supporters of the Friendly’s …
NEW CASTLE — Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore recently received a $25,000 grant from Discover Bank to support its Supported Employment program – a program which …
NEWARK — Three local Delmarva Power employees have been recognized with the company’s highest achievement for volunteerism and community involvement. Antonios Boulos, Anne Gwal and Donna …
LEWES — Beebe Medical Foundation has created a new way to give back to Sussex County’s local, not-for-profit community health system.
“Circles of Giving” is now an option …
DOVER — On Oct. 14, at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover, the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce is bringing together business leaders from around the state to participate in an engaging …
GEORGETOWN — A split decision has floored a pitch for a hotel and restaurant near Fenwick Island.
To the delight of those opposed, a conditional use requested by Carl M. Freeman Companies seeking Sussex County Council’s approval for a multistory, 70-room hotel and restaurant failed Tuesday in a 2-2 deadlock, one vote short of the required majority.
SEAFORD — Trinity Logistics takes honoring our nation’s truck drivers very seriously, celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Sept. 12-18 with a truck payment drawing.