Cecil County’s economy not that sluggish
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Cecil County economic development chief Chris Moyer took issue with last week’s column that in one sentence described the Cecil County economy as...
AstraZeneca gains momentum
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After many setbacks, AstraZeneca is on a roll.
Two of its cancer drugs are moving toward blockbuster status, the Fierce Pharma website reported. One...
$700 million Elkton development not getting a warm reception
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One would think that plans for a planned $700 million mixed-use project in Elkton, MD known as Southfields would have broad-based support
A blend of...
Gannett-Gatehouse merger news produces yawns
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The long-rumored announcement that newspaper giants Gatehouse and Gannett will merge drew yawns and shrugs.
At our website, the merger announcement garnered far fewer page...
Delaware’s productivity, income levels lead to high ranking
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As you might have noticed, the seemingly endless stream ratings of Delaware’s economy draw varied responses depending on one’s political and economic leanings.
A...
Paper yes, plastic no
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(Photo from Zoë, Read, WHYY)
As expected, Delaware Gov. John Carney signed a bill yesterday that requires larger retailers to not offer one-use plastic...
Good advice from Sioux Falls
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Few of us operate online only business news sites. Business news remains a print-centric world thanks to local business journals that have typically...
Taking lessons from the governor next door
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It could be argued that Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan had some influence in controlling the impulses of the General Assembly next door.
Both Maryland...
Prosperity Partnership’s Fintech report worth checking out
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I recently had a chance to talk with John Taylor of the Delaware Prosperity Partnership about financial technology or “Fintech.”
John authored a recently...
A taxing situation for Kent County hotels
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New Castle County and some municipalities were quick to levy a 3 percent local lodging tax. Now, a nonprofit athletic complex wants in...
Chemours and its commitment to STEM and HBCUs
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Last night, I had the pleasure of attending an event at the Wilmington headquarters of Chemours Co.
The company awarded scholarships to six accomplished...
Lessons from Cecil County
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From time to time, we get questions about our reasons for covering business in neighboring Cecil County, MD. The answer is a no-brainer.
Over...
Atlantic Broadband proud of Red Robin win
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It seemed a little strange, but Atlantic Broadband, the cable company that serves the Middletown area, sent out a press release touting its...
Paper or plastic or neither
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Delaware is on its way to banning plastic bags in 2022, becoming one of a handful of states to deal with a major...
Our view: Offshore wind is coming and Delaware can only watch
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Don’t look now, but offshore wind power is coming our way.
Emerging as an 800-pound gorilla on the East Coast is Ørsted.
The Danish...
About the high school dropout rate
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In a release listing bills passed in the legislative session, Gov. John Carney pointed to a higher graduation rate and lower dropout rate as...
Bond bill a big part of the economy
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It has been no secret that one of the biggest drivers of the state economy is the State of Delaware itself.
That was borne...
Top stories in June
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Delaware Business Now had a strong month in June, with page view totals coming back from a softer April and May.
Our traffic will never...
Private equity and a bad day for Philly
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It was a bad day for neighboring Philadelphia.
Upwards of 3,500 jobs will be lost with the closing of the Hahnemann Hospital and the...
Commuting our way to job growth?
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The release of Delaware’s May job figures drew yawns.
After all, the news value was minimal, since the jobless rate stayed at 3.2 percent...
