Story & video: State Chamber, Manufacturing Association roll out ‘Coolest Thing’ contest
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate, the Delaware Manufacturing Association, want to raise awareness of products made in the First State.
That led...
Multinational giant Sodexo acquires New Castle-based K&R Vending
Sodexo’s InReach acquired K&R Breakroom Services headquartered in New Castle. The price was not disclosed.
With this purchase, Sodexo’s InReach will serve Philadelphia, southern...
Gas prices rise on worries that cold weather could affect refinery output, distribution
Delaware gas prices moved toward the $3 a gallon mark in the past week.
The national average for a gallon of gas increased slightly over...
Startup302 applications accepted for start-ups with principals from underrepresented communities
Applications for Delaware’s fourth annual Startup302 funding competition are being accepted now through January 29 from technology-enabled startups with high-growth potential and at least one founding...
Minimum wage takes next step toward $15 an hour
Delaware slightly less than a year away from a $15-an-hour minimum wage.
On Jan. 1, the base wage increased from $11.75 to $13.25...
Hydrogen start-up Versogen reaches production milestone
Versogen, announced it can support one gigawatt of AEM hydrogen electrolyzers per year.
Since its launch at a research lab at the...
Delaware ranks 3rd in ‘dynamism’ ranking of economy
A recent report shows Delaware ranked third in a listing of the most dynamic states, driven in part by the state's high number...
Delaware EARNS state savings plan joins partnership
The Delaware EARNS Program Board has voted to join the Partnership for a Dignified Retirement. This partnership will help the State of Delaware offer a...
Delaware gas prices down slightly after holiday
Delaware gas prices have dropped about four cents a gallon over the past week as demand slows after the Thanksgiving travel period.
This came as...
From Export Delaware – Derco’s story
Derco USA is a Newark-based fabricator of custom conveyor belting for various industries, including bakery, agriculture, automotive, and more.
The story of how this business...
December webinar to outline Delaware export marketing grant program
Export Delaware has announced The Compass Grant, a new program from the Delaware Department of State designed to help Delaware small businesses sell...
Gas prices remain stable during holiday period
Delaware gas prices remained stable following a run-up before the Thanksgiving holiday.
AAA reported the price at the pump for regular dropped by a...
My take: Energy transition hits some big potholes
In the words of the theme song from the TV series "Friends," solar and offshore wind power seem to "stuck in second gear." (You...
Damage from fish tank fire at insurance office estimated at $10,000
A fish tank malfunction resulted in a a fire at an insurance office west of Wilmington.
The fire was reported at 02:56...
Health insurance marketplace enrollment opens
Enrollment is underway at Delaware's Health Insurance Marketplace The program is entering its 11th year.
The marketplace’s open enrollment period ends on Jan. 15,...
Press release: Delmarva Power tracks down ‘vampires’ that boost electric bills
NEWARK, Del. (October 31, 2023) — This Halloween, Delmarva Power is providing tips to help business and residential customers put a stake in...
Jobless rate holds steady at 4.1%
Delaware’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in September 2023 was 4.1%, unchanged from August 2023, the state Department of Labor reported.
A total of 21,000...
Restaurant Association’s Cornerstone winners announced
The Delaware Restaurant Association (DRA) will host the 21st Annual Restaurant Industry Cornerstone Awards on Monday, October 23 at the Lighthouse Cove Events Center in Dewey Beach....
My take: The challenge of scaling up a small enterprise
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Smaller business owners and nonprofits face hurdles as the General Assembly adds more progressive-driven legislation.
One example is paid parental leave legislation and recent...
Personnel file: Oct. 12, 2023
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Price named senior VP at Artisans' Bank
Artisans’ Bank promoted Colin Price, vice president of commercial lending to...
