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Chemours, German-Austrian company launch hydrogen membrane joint venture

Chemours and BWT FUMATECH have officially launched a joint venture, THE Mobility F.C. Membranes Company GmbH – A BWT Chemours Company. The 50-50 joint venture is focused on manufacturing fuel cell and humidifier membranes vehicles. Chemours and BWT FUMATECH have more than 85 years of experience in fuel cells, and the joint venture will leverage each partner's...

Hearing slated Wednesday on bill to bar DNREC from adopting 2035 California electric car standards

A bill that would bar Delaware Department of Natural Resources Secretary Shawn Garvin from adopting California emissions standards is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday. Under the standards, sales of new vehicles under 14,000 pounds with standard combustion engines would be prohibited instead of zero-emission vehicles beginning in 2035. Twenty percent of the vehicles would be plug-in hybrids with smaller...

County Executive Meyer enters race for governor

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer officially announced he will run for governor in 2024. The announcement was no surprise, as Meyer had continued fund-raising efforts, even though he is term-limited and had been maintaining a heavy schedule of public events. County executives are limited to two consecutive terms but can run after sitting out an election. Meyer, a Democrat, is...

Airline notes: Delaware Avelo passenger count hits 50,000 mark in Delaware; Frontier sweetens GoWild travel pass

The Delaware River and Bay Authority reported that Avelo Airlines crossed the 50,000-passenger mark at Wilmington Airport (ILG). Spokesman James Salmon said the figure that includes May flights includes both inbound and outbound traffic. Orlando was the top destination with nearly 16,000 passengers, followed by Fort Meyers with 9,725 and Tampa with 9,600.  Load factors were good, Salmon reported....

Wilmington ranked as one of the nation’s top 15 riverfronts

The Fodor's travel site has listed Wilmington's Riverfront as one of the top 15 in the nation. The ranking included the famous San Antonio Riverwalk at No. 3, with the Ohio River Trail in Cincinnati in the top spot and Louisville, KY's Waterfront Park at No. 2. Others in the top 15 were riverwalks in Tampa and Greenville,...

My take: Wilmington’s never-ending parking war

My take: Wilmington's never-ending parking wars The decades-long issue of parking enforcement in Wilmington is not going away anytime soon. Last month, the city announced that City Towing Services received the contract. The selection raised eyebrows since the company has been the subject of controversy during its previous work with the city. The agreement came with several provisions that include changes in...

Chemours sells chemical business for $137 million

The Chemours Company reached a definitive agreement to sell its Glycolic Acid business for $137 million in cash to PureTech Scientific Inc., a company founded and backed by Iron Path Capital, a private equity firm focused on middle market investments across the specialty industrial and healthcare sectors. With this acquisition, PureTech Scientific is seeking to become a...

New Castle County gets $498,000 grant for electric vehicles and mowers

New Castle County government received a $498,000 grant from Energize Delaware to purchase eight electric vehicles and two electric lawn mowers. Earlier, the City of Newark received $490,000 in grant funding from Energize Delaware. This money will be used to purchase four EVs, two e-mowers, six charging stations throughout the city, and cover the...

Gas prices drop after Memorial Day travel period

Gas prices in Delaware dropped about a dime a gallon during the past week despite a Memorial Day travel surge, with AAA estimating that more than 37 million Americans drove to their holiday destinations.  “Although millions hit the road last weekend, gasoline demand fell,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “Meanwhile, the cost for a barrel of oil dropped below $70...

Media update: News Journal staffers won’t join Gannett strike – Here’s why

News Journal/Delaware Online reporters will not be part of a job action next week. Meredith Newman, speaking for the Delaware News Guild said the reason is a no strike clause in its current contract. Newman noted that a large number of Gannett guild/unions will not be part of any walkout. Staff from about two dozen Gannett papers in larger...

Federal consumer bureau warns consumers, businesses on dangers of parking funds in payment apps

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has warned businesses and individuals that digital payment apps may not be safe in the event of financial problems, since the funds may not be held in accounts with federal deposit insurance coverage. “Popular digital payment apps are increasingly used as substitutes for a traditional bank or credit union account but lack the same protections to ensure that...

Readers say no to additional state income tax bracket

Delaware Business Now newsletter readers, by a landslide margin, don't want to see a higher state income tax bracket for those making more than $100,000 a year. The current top rate is 6.6% and kicks in at $60,000 a year. With inflation and typically small pay increases seen in recent years, a sizable percentage of the state's families...

Food and drink: Jamestown adds Giordano’s; Cousin’s Maine Lobster keeps on truckin’; Skipjack’s 10th anniversary

Delaware's Jamestown Hospitality Group has added Giordano’s in Kennett Square, PA to its portfolio of dining and event venues. “When the Giordano family approached us with an opportunity to purchase their beloved restaurant, we knew we had been entrusted with something truly special, and we take our responsibility to the family, food and fanbase seriously,” said Paul Bouchard, managing...

Human resources service company Insperity opens Wilmington office

Insperity, Inc.  announced the opening of an office in downtown Wilmington. “Our growth in the Wilmington area reflects our commitment to help small to medium-sized businesses succeed,” Insperity Vice President of Sales Ross Astramecki said. “Insperity’s premium HR solutions and level of service gives business owners the time they need to focus on their growing businesses.” The company named Ryan...

Ron Jaworski, Joe Flacco, hotel group acquire Middletown’s Back Creek Golf Club

Ron Jaworski Golf and partners Joe Flacco and GF Hotels and Resorts have acquired the Back Creek Golf Club in Middletown. Flacco is the University of Delaware quarterback who led the Baltimore Ravens to a Superbowl victory.  Jaworski was a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles who got into the golf course business while in the NFL. After selling courses in...

Former Tower Hill administrator gets 9 years after child pornography investigation

A Wilmington man and former Tower Hill School employee has been sentenced by a Superior Court judge for five charges arising from a child pornography investigation. William Ushler, 54, was previously arrested and charged following the state investigation. At the time of indictment, Ushler was charged with seven felony charges relating to child pornography and sexual solicitation of children. Ushler ultimately...

Gulftainer out at Port of Wilmington as Massachusetts company takes over

Gulftainer is out and a Massachusetts company is in at the Port of Wilmington. Enstructure will take over management of the port under a deal worked out with the state-owned Diamond State Port Authority. No formal announcement was made regarding the change made by the Diamond State Port Authority. However, both the state and Enstructure praised the change. Secretary of State Jeffrey...

DuPont and spinoff companies agree to $1.85 million settlement of ‘forever chemicals’ claims

The Chemours Company, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., and Corteva, Inc. announced an agreement in principle to resolve all PFA-related drinking water claims in a defined class of public water systems that serve the vast majority of the United States population. PFAS are often known as "forever chemicals" and were used in the production of Teflon and firefighting foam among other...

Lender Marlette Holdings changes corporate name to Best Egg

North Wilmington-based Marlette Holdings, Inc., owner of the Best Egg financial platform announced the official change of its name to Best Egg, Inc. This strategic move underscores the company's commitment to market clarity, consistency, and alignment with its well-established Best Egg brand, a release stated. Best Egg has focused on using customer insights, and harnessing data...

Legislation calls for at least 1 cop in each Delaware public school at an initial cost of nearly $69 million

Legislation has been introduced that calls for at least one police officer more than 200 public and charter schools in Delaware with the first year cost totaling $69 million. House bill 167, sponsored by State Rep. Bryan Shupe, R-Milford, has a couple of Democrats listed as co-sponsors. The bill would add full or...