Incyte named to list of Most Innovative Companies
Incyte Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company has been ranked 7th on Forbes magazine’s 2015 list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.
Forbes’ ranking is based on the companies’ “innovation premium”, and only includes industries that are known to invest in innovation and businesses that have at least seven years of financial data and a market value greater than $10 billion.
“To be included in Forbes’ World’s Most Innovative Companies list is an honor for our company and our employees,” said Hervé Hoppenot, CEO of Incyte. “This recognition underscores the passion and pride we at Incyte demonstrate every day, as we work to advance innovative science and identify new molecules that will deliver on our goal of improving the lives of patients with cancer.”
Delware employment at Incyte has grown to 400,
with the company looking at expansion at its site in the former Wanamaker building near the city.
Realtor of the year named
Linda McKinnon, sales professional of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, was honored as the 2015 top “Realtor of the Year” by the Cecil County Board of Realtors during its annual awards ceremony.
The award was presented in recognition of her commitment to Cecil County, the real estate industry and the Cecil County Board of Realtors.
“I applaud Linda McKinnon for this outstanding achievement. Linda is a successful customer-centric sales professional who is always focused on meeting her customer’s needs. She exemplifies both a high-level of customer service and a commitment to the community she serves,” said Kevin Wiles, president Mid-Atlantic Region, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty.
McKinnon volunteers many hours serving on the Charitable Realtor Association and the West Cecil Health Organization. “I’m deeply touched and grateful for this award and excited to continue to volunteer my time to give back to the Cecil County community where I work.”
Brandywine Executive Center honored
Brandywine Executive Center, north Wilmington, has been named a 2015 Member Favorite by American Express. Each year AMEX recognizes select merchants across the country where their card members choose to spend again and again, making these merchants the most popular local businesses.
Opened in October 2004 to accommodate the needs of business owners, entrepreneurs, and solo professionals in need of a professional office, BWE serves more than 100 member companies throughout the U.S. that choose Delaware as their corporate headquarters.
BWE offers professionally furnished, fully supported office suites without long-term leases, full-time administrative staffing costs, or pricey equipment expenses, a release stated.
All spaces are ready-to-use with features business owners can customize as their requirements change, including: flexible leasing terms, broadband internet, digital phone systems, conference rooms with videoconferencing capabilities, mail and administrative support services, printer/photocopier/fax services, janitorial services, and more.
Brandywine Executive Center is located at 1521 Concord Pike, Suite 301, Wilmington.
Find out more about BWE at http://www.bwecenter.com
