My take: Labor market, Kroger-Albertsons and Macy’s
A few odds and ends from the labor market and retailing.
First off, we won't see the state's labor market (unemployment) report for January until...
Delaware home sales market slows slightly in January
The Delaware Association of Realtors reported that January's housing market posted a slight decrease in new listings and homes sold. The inventory of new homes...
Green hydrogen company gets $1.7 million from state for expansion in Dover
FFI Ionix Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortescue, an Australian green technology and metals company, picked Dover for expanded operations and gained up...
Delaware Electric rate restructuring draws fire from members with solar systems
Delaware Electric Cooperative announced a rate restructuring plan that has led to pushback from customers with solar systems.
A release stated that some businesses...
PNC adds mobile bank in Delaware as company announces $1 billion in renovations and...
PNC has added a mobile bank in an area outside Wilmington as part of a branch expansion and renovation program.
The nationwide ...
From Spotlight Delaware: Whistleblowers sue Covid-era prison health provider
By Karl Baker, Senior reporter
This story was produced by Spotlight Delaware, a community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom covering the First State. Learn more at spotlightdelaware.org
Centurion,...
10 business honored as EDGE Grant recipients
Ten small businesses were honored by the Delaware Division of Small Business as winners of the seventh round of the Encouraging Development, Growth, and...
State Chamber announces reimagined Pathways conference
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s workforce development affiliate, The Partnership Inc., announced a rebranded Navigating Delaware Pathways: An Education and Workforce Development Summit....
Biden spending night in Delaware before West Coast trip
President Joe Biden is scheduled to fly to California this weekend as his re-election campaign get underway..
On Friday, the President, First Lady, defense officials,...
State to spend $25 million in effort to turn around Dover’s struggling downtown
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The State of Delaware plans to spend more than $25 million in three projects aimed at revitalizing downtown Dover.
“The State of Delaware...
Delaware to benefit from two opioid settlements
Two opioid settlements were announced on Thursday by the office of Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings.
The $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health resolves...
Supreme Court overturns Chancery Court ruling on attorney fees in property reassessment suit
In a rare reversal of a Chancery Court decision, The Delaware Supreme Court overturned an award of nearly $1.5 million in attorney's fees for...
Business people: Jan. 25, 2024
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) named the following new members to its Board of Directors and Board of Governors, effective January...
River & Bay’s budget includes razing Wilmington Airport motel to make way for parking
Delaware River and Bay Authority commissioners have approved a capital improvement program and five-year strategic plan, including funding for airports, bridges, and ferries....
Story & video: State Chamber, Manufacturing Association roll out ‘Coolest Thing’ contest
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate, the Delaware Manufacturing Association, want to raise awareness of products made in the First State.
That led...
Hall-Long campaign sees positive signs in latest poll
A recent Public Policy Polling report shows that Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long begins 2024 with a lead in the race for governor.
Although nearly...
Delaware sees snow in large portion of state
State of Delaware offices in Kent and New Castle counties were closed on Friday, January 19. The City of Newark also closed offices, as a...
Energize Delaware offers mid-sized business program that weighs benefits of solar, energy-saving equipment
Delaware businesses now have help determining the bottom line benefit of investing in energy-saving equipment or alternative energy.
The no-cost Energize Delaware program, administered by...
Business people: Jan. 18, 2024
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Aguilar to head Delaware State Fair
The longtime No. 2 leader at the Delaware State Fair is taking the top...
Ceremony, day of service mark opening of Food Bank’s Milford center
The Food Bank of Delaware marked the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service by cutting the ribbon on its new 70,000-square-foot site ...