Today, former Delaware Secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and current CEO of the National Wildlife Federation Collin O’Mara announced that he is the first Democrat to file as a candidate for governor.
At the end of 2023, O’Mara said he had formed an exploratory committee to determine whether Delaware Democrats wanted a different option in the...
WSFS names SVPs
WSFS Bank announced that the following 10 Associates from across the organization have been appointed to Senior Vice President positions:
Bryan Andersen – SVP, Director of Investment Services
Vince Carango – SVP, Real Estate Strategy Manager
Matt Holt – SVP, Senior Counsel
Herb Matter – SVP, Private Banking Senior Relationship Manager
Shaheen Mohajer – SVP, Director, Structured Products
Robert Moore – SVP, Director, Enterprise Data & Applications
Chuck Posnecker – SVP, Senior...
CAMP Rehoboth Community Center disclosed that a plea a agreement was reached with the state Attorney General's Office over a financial fraud case involving a long-time staff member..
The center publishes the widely read Letters From Camp Rehoboth publication for the LGBTQ community. The case left the Community Center in an uncomfortable spot as it had to...
Delaware Restaurant Association elects officers
The Delaware Restaurant announced a new slate of Executive Committee officers for 2024.
Jeffrey Gosnear of Grotto Pizza will serve as 2024 Chairman of the Board of the DRA, with previous Chairman Gianmarco Martuscelli (Martuscelli Restaurant Group) now serving as Immediate Past Chair, Michael Stiglitz (Two Stones/2SP Brewing Co.) as Vice Chair, and Paula Janssen (Janssen’s Market /...
Gilmartin named M. Davis president
M. Davis & Sons, Inc., appointed Michael A. Gilmartin as President and Chief Financial Officer.
After serving as CFO since 2015, Gilmartin brings 25 years of experience in the contracting and construction industry to his new role. In addition to maintaining his current responsibilities as CFO, Gilmartin will now oversee strategic presidential duties. John...
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) named the following new members to its Board of Directors and Board of Governors, effective January 1:
W. Douglas Mokoid, Delmarva Power, David A. Tam, Beebe Healthcare
The following were elected to the State Chamber’s Board of Governors:Desa Burton, Zip Code WilmingtonTerry Glebocki, Delaware Park Casino & RacingCathy Kanefsky, Food Bank of DelawareMelissa Kenny,...
Applications for Delaware’s fourth annual Startup302 funding competition are being accepted now through January 29 from technology-enabled startups with high-growth potential and at least one founding team member from an underrepresented group.
The prizes include cash grants from a $130,000 prize pool, mentorship opportunities, and connections with potential investors and influencers. The 302 name refers to Delaware's area code.
Coordinated by the Delaware...
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Aguilar to head Delaware State Fair
The longtime No. 2 leader at the Delaware State Fair is taking the top post.
Danny Aguilar was named General Manager after serving as Assistant General Manager and Marketing and Sponsorship Manager for more than 17 years. He will succeed William J. DiMondi who had been with...
Deadwyler named interim president of County Chamber
Yvonne Deadwyler has been named the interim President of the New Castle County Chamber, succeeding Bob Chadwick, who served as the Chamber's President for over five years before retiring on December 31.
"Yvonne currently holds the position of Vice President of the Chamber and is very knowledgeable of the Chamber's operations and the work...
Kendal Corp names CEO
The Kendal Corporation’s board announced the selection of the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. Vassar Byrd, formerly the CEO of Rose Villa Senior Living in Portland, OR. Kendal is based in Newark.Before joining Kendal, Byrd was CEO of Rose Villa Senior Living, a nonprofit life plan community she had served for 17 years. Byrd’s departure follows the completion of...
Smith named LYCRA CEO
The LYCRA Company announced that Gary Smith was appointed chief executive officer, effective November 27. LYCRA is a maker of fabric used in sports, beachwear, and other applications.
Smith will replace Dean Williams, who has served as acting CEO since August. Williams will continue as chief financial officer and assist with the transition.
Smith has more...
According to a new survey of parents, working families in Delaware struggle to afford quality early care and education programs, including many who earn too much money to qualify for state-funded programs.The burden is so great that the costs derail plans to start a business, advance their education or have another child. Families continue to face limited supply and high...
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Grotto Pizza announces executive promotions
Grotto Pizza recently announced the promotion of two longtime employees to top positions.
Jeffrey Gosnear is now president of the Rehoboth Beach-based restaurant group, which has 23 locations in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Adam Webster is the company’s new vice president of operations. Dominick Pulieri will remain CEO of the company, which...
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Briggs names Deputy Director
The Biggs Museum of American Art announces today that Sandra K. James has been appointed Deputy Director, Head of Philanthropy and External Relations.
In addition to Philanthropy and External Relations, James will oversee the Membership and Visitor Experience functions in her new role.
Before joining the Museum in 2022, James spent more than 20...
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) marked the groundbreaking of their Joint Lineworker Training Yard.
The Joint Lineworker Training Yard is designed to support workforce development and safety training for apprentice and journeyman lineworkers for DEMEC’s municipal member utilities. Phases are planned to include climbing, transformers, substations, bucket trucks, meters, and other training.
Local and state officials, federal representatives, state...