Delaware Business Now
Kenny family Shoprites eye Dover market
The CEO of a group of a group of northern Delaware Shoprite stores says the company is eying locations in Dover.
“We are currently negotiating with Brixmor the owners of the closed Acme site and...
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Voters approve Newark referendum questions by wide margin
Newark voters overwhelmingly approved a bond issue for park and infrastructure improvements
The first question on the ballot sought authorization of up to $6.5 million in bonding for the purchase of land, demolition of existing...
Richards Paving acquired by New York-based company with private equity funding
New York-based Advanced Pavement Group acquired Richard's Paving, Inc. of New Castle, DE. Advanced is a portfolio company of Dublin Clark, a private equity company based in Boston.
This is the newest acquisition in Advanced...
Carney issues firm no to request to deploy National Guard members in...
Delaware Gov. John Carney rejected a request to send National Guard members to the Mexican border area, citing the controversial policy of separating children from detained parents.
“I take my job as Commander-in-Chief of the Delaware...
Transactions between Sussex Tech and Laurel businessman back in the news
Sussex Tech staff and teachers are seeking the resignations of board members over a long-simmering issue regarding millions of dollars in dealings with a Laurel businessman.
Last year, the Delaware State Auditor’s office has red-flagged millions...
Wilmington University one of three institutions that are part of Discover Card’s education benefit
Discover, a large credit card employer in Delaware announced a new education assistance benefit that will use the online program at Wilmington University.
The program provides all eligible U.S.-based employees the opportunity to earn a...
Law notes: June 18, 2018
Fox and Rothschild adds 23-attorney firm with offices in Chicago and Wilmington
In a move that more than doubles its Windy City presence and adds to its office in Wilmington, Delaware, Fox Rothschild LLP announced...
Wilmington Housing Authority Solar farm dedicated
The Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA), joined by Mayor Mike Purzycki, Governor John Carney and other local and state officials dedicated its new Southbridge Solar Park at 900 South Claymont Street.
https://youtu.be/7IEpCzyz4Vc
The 1.15 megawatt solar installation...
State extends clean vehicle incentives through 2019
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources Division of Climate, Coastal & Energy announced that the state’s Clean Transportation Incentive Program will be extended through Dec. 31, 2019.
The program started with limited goals, but has...
Grants-in-Aid restoration urged by GOP reps as revenue picture remains rosy
Delaware House Republicans are calling for the restoration of Grants-In-Aid funding after revenue estimates were raised by $47.5 million.
The Delaware Economic Financial and Advisory Council (DEFAC) released its last state revenue forecast Monady in...
Delaware commercial electric rates below national average
Delaware’s electric costs are well below the national average for commercial customers and slightly above average for residential customers.
That was the finding from the recent ranking by Choose Energy.com. The site calculates rates based...
Peninsula Urology affiliates with Eastern Shore practice with an office in Delaware
Chesapeake Urology Associates, LLC announced a partnership with Peninsula Urology Associates which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and Delaware.
This partnership further expands Chesapeake's geographic reach with new Maryland offices in Salisbury and Berlin, along...
Dogfish Head makes Liquid Truth Serum as a year-round
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery’s Liquid Truth Serum is now a year-round brand. The company also announced the release of a new food-centric brew.
Truth Serum is also making the transition from a six-pack of 12-ounce bottles...
Washington state company leases 43,625 square feet at Centerpoint
Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International announced the completion of a 43,625-square foot industrial lease on behalf of FS.com at 300 Centerpoint Boulevard in New Castle
FS.com is a communication systems integrator and optical solutions provider based...
Project delivery strategy smooths construction of Bayhealth Sussex medical campus
Bayhealth is using a strategy known as Integrated Project Delivery for its Sussex Campus now under construction on the edge of Milford.
IPD leverages early knowledge and expertise from the owner, designers, and builders, along...
Blood Bank declares emergency as reserves fall below 7-day level
Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD), Newark, has declared a blood emergency. The organization is asking people across the state to donate blood to help replenish supplies.
It takes at least 350 donors per day to...
