Delaware Business Now
Markell leads economic trade mission to Israel
Gov. Jack Markell is leading a delegation to Israel for a week-long economic development mission. The delegation includes Alan Levin, director of the Delaware Economic Development Office as well as representatives from legal, higher...
(Gallery) Frontier’s first flight
Frontier Airlines kicked off service from New Castle Airport also known as Wilmington/Philadelphia (ILG) on Monday.
The flight to Chicago is one of 10 that will depart from the airport each week. Other destinations are...
Goodwill adds store in Delaware County
Broker Jackson Cross Partners announced the acquisition of a long-term lease property by Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County. The property, a vacant former shopping center located on Baltimore Avenue in Upper Darby Township,...
Governor signs fiscal 2014 budget
Gov. Jack Markell signed the $4 billion fiscal year 2014 budget early Monday morning.
“This session’s accomplishments reflect our dedication to ensuring Delaware can compete and win in a fast moving global economy well into...
Department of Labor gets $1.4 million grant aimed at long-term jobless
The Delaware Department of Labor has received $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Laborto provide job training and job search assistance to displaced workers .
The funding expands training for unemployed individuals to...
Legislation calls for bars to stay open until 2 a.m.
A Dover legislator wants to extend the last call for alcohol for another hour.
Rep. Darryl Scott is sponsoring legislation that extend closing to 2 a.m.
House Bill 216 would also require an additional special license...
Not for Profit: CrossFit Challenge raises $9,300; Land donations honored
CrossFit Dover’s inaugural CrossFit 5k Run/Walk and Fitness Challenge held on May 10 raised $9,300 for The Next Generation – Southern Delaware (Next Gen South), which is raising money to support grants for programs...
(Gallery) Ice Cream Festival draws thousands
The Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood brought thousand of people to the county-owned park near Wilmington.
Ice cream vendors were busy on a warm, but not overly hot summer day. It was...
Kudos: Beebe, Peninsula Oil honored
The work of Beebe Medical Center’s Marketing and Communications Department and Dean Design/Marketing Group has been honored with awards in two national health care industry marketing competitions.
National panels of judges evaluated Beebe Medical Center’s...
Casino to put slots losses on players cards
Competition for slot machine dollars in Delaware and elsewhere in the region is intensifying.
The Revel in Atlantic City has been struggling to attract gamblers, who have not been flocking to the $2 billion property.
As...
(Release) Domino’s in Bear robbed
DSP News Release: Troopers Investigate Domino’s Pizza Robbery, Bear
Location:
Domino’s Pizza, 797 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 9:50 p.m.
Victim:
20 year old male employee
Suspects:
Black male, 20-25 years of age, 6’05” tall,...
Dogfish 60 Minute IPA gets top 3 ranking from Consumer Reports
In its August issue, Consumer Reports tested craft beers and again a Dogfish Head brew ranked near the top. A big seller from the Milton brewery, 60 Minute IPA, ranked in the top three out...
Small Business Administration adds companies to eligibility list
The U.S. Small Business Administration issued four final rules in the Federal Register. Size standards define the maximum size a firm can be and still be considered a small business. The revised standards reflect...
Customer dines and robs Bugaboo Creek
Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a steak house by a customer.
The incident occurred on Thursday at 10:20 p.m. as a male suspect had just finished a meal in the dining area...
Identity of PNC bank robbery suspect released
Delaware State Police release
Detectives have released the surveillance photo and suspect information into the robbery that occurred yesterday morning near Elsmere.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:00 a.m. as Chianti L. Johnson entered the PNC...
Local company gets EPA contract
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded an $80,000 Small Business Innovation Research contract to Compact Membrane Systems, Inc. (CMS) of Wilmington to develop a technology that enhances industry’s ability to use green solvents in...
Ice Cream Festival returns this weekend
The Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood will return on June 29 and 30.
Delaware’s largest family picnic returned last Fourth of July weekend with more than 15,000 visitors The 2013 Ice Cream Festival...
TEDx returns to Wilmington
TEDx returns Wilmington returns for its second year on Aug. 7 at World Cafe Live at The Queen where 24 speakers will share “ideas worth spreading” covering topics from decision making to near-death experiences...
Gallery: County Chamber expo
The New Castle County Chamber recently held the Summerfest Tabletop Networking Expo at the Newark Country Club. Photos by Doug Rainey
Gallery: Business People: June 26, 2013
The Next Generation of Northern Delaware (Next Gen North) of the Delaware Community Foundation recently elected four new board members. Kristen Kuipers, Julie Sulzbacher Russ, Chris Tjaden, and Danielle R. Van Drew-Dick will bring...
