Delaware Business Now
Physician, who no longer practices medicine, faces federal oxycodone charges
wonder_al via Foter.com / CC BY-NCCharles Esham, Wilmington, was charged with conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and distribution of oxycodone, announced Acting United States Attorney David C. Weiss.
The 76-count felony indictment alleges that Esham illegally...
Oil recycling company manager gets year in prison for environmental offenses
The manager of an oil recycling company will get a year in prison for environmental crimes.
Lance A. Charen, 52, of Blue Bell, PA was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Gregory M. Sleet to...
News Journal sports, opinion page editor Jason Levine, 46
Jason Levine, sports and opinion page editor of The News Journal, died Thursday afternoon from complications of cystic fibrosis.
He was 46.
Levine was one of the most visible and accessible editors of The News Journal...
Grand jury indicts ex- Chemours staffer on charges of stealing trade secrets for mining...
A federal grand jury in Wilmington has charged a former Chemours employee with conspiring to steal trade secrets on a key chemical used in extracting gold and silver.
Prosecutors said the conspiracy involved sodium cyanide,...
Delaware Tech signs bachelors degree agreement with Kaplan University
Delaware Technical Community College and Kaplan University entered into an articulation agreement that will give Delaware Technical Community College students the opportunity to earn Bachelor of Science degrees in five different academic programs at Kaplan University.
Under the...
Food Bank’s Blue Jean Ball coming later this month
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold its annual Blue Jean Ball, presented by Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, on Saturday, October 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The event will take place...
Harry Gravell helped save the Delaware City refinery
Good morning, The death this week of former Delaware Building Trades Council chief Harry Gravell, Jr. at age 67 brought back memories of a turning point in the state’s business history.
In 2008 and 2009,...
Thai company to buy DuPont Teijin Films joint venture
Indorama Ventures Public Company, a global chemical producer, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire DuPont Teijin Films a global producer of polyethylene films.
Indorama is based in Thailand. The company...
New iPhones offer larger market for Corian Charging Service
With the introduction of the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8S models, the Corian Charging Surface is likely to become more widely used.
Thanks to the built-in Qi receivers in iPhone 8 models, an...
Va. officials seek info on possible food illnesses tied to chili...
Delawareans who attended the Chincoteague Chili Chowder Cook-Off, in Chincoteague, VA, on September 30, are being asked to complete an online survey following a foodborne illness outbreak associated with the event.
The Virginia Department of...
P&G declares victory in Peltz’s bid for board seat
Nelson Peltz may be 0 for 2 in efforts to gain a board seat on a blue chip company.
CNBC and other media outlets reported that Procter & Gamble stated that Peltz lost his bid...
Community Foundation awards scholarships to 170 students
The DCF has awarded $323,100 in scholarships for the 2017-18 school year, helping 170 students pursue secondary education.
Each year, the DCF awards scholarships to students from funds established by generous people who care about...
Allen Harim continues donations to food banks in Florida
Allen Harim last week sent two more truckloads of chicken to Florida as part of its hurricane recovery effort.
One headed to Feeding South Florida in Pembroke Park just north of Miami, while the second truck went...
Changes needed in county land use process to ensure success of Claymont, Boxwood sites
Good morning, The need for a fast-track development strategy in northern Delaware became more urgent with news of the pending purchase of the former GM/Fisker plant site by Newport-based commercial real estate developer Harvey,...
Business people: Oct. 10, 2017
Cover & Rossiter names principal
Cover & Rossiter announced the promotion of Vickie Young Beam, CPA to Principal.
Young Beam is in the Audit Department of Cover & Rossiter where she runs many of the region’s most...
Emory Hill project in Chestertown earns LEED Platinum status
The Sultana Education Foundation’s new center constructed by Emory Hill & Company, New Castle, has been awarded LEED Platinum certification, the highest award from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The award is the second LEED...
Settlement reached between U.S. Attorney and successor bank of Wilmington Trust
M&T has agreed to settle a criminal case over the disclosure of bad loans by predecessor Bank Wilmington Trust. The settlement will total $60 million.
The settlement led to a delay in the trial of...
Speakers, topics announced for TEDx transportation salon
Speakers for the TEDx Wilmington Salon on the future of transportation have announced the topics of the TEDx Talks that will be presented on October 17.
“How to Become a Self-Driving Car Engineer” David...
WSFS unveils new design at its oldest branch bank office
WSFS Financial Corporation, the parent company of WSFS Bank, announced the completion of the renovation of the Union Street banking office with a recent ribbon cutting and dedication to Wilmington ceremony.
Elected officials, customers and...
Deal with bank, trial delay, reported in Wilmington Trust case
Delaware Online reported today that the trial of former Wilmington Trust executives will be delayed until next year after a deal was reached with the financial services company.
The trial had been slated to get...
