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Tax charges lead to 46-month federal prison term for Garnet Valley mushroom farm owner

Donna Fecondo, 63, was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for tax crimes related to her ownership of a mushroom farm and processing operation about a mile north of the Delaware line. Fecondo, of Garnet Valley, PA, pleaded guilty in 2022 for failing to remit payroll taxes to the IRS. Fecondo was the president and sole owner...

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce launched in Delaware

This story was produced by Spotlight Delaware, a community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom covering the First State. Learn more at spotlightdelaware.org  By José Ignacio Castañeda Perez The Delaware Hispanic Chamber of Commerce launched last week in Wilmington with over 200 Hispanic businesses already on board. The chamber will bolster Hispanic businesses in the state by providing business owners and entrepreneurs with Spanish-language resources to grow and...

Bill aims to protect financial services companies providing services to marijuana industry

Legislation has been introduced in the Delaware General Assembly that aims to protect banks and other businesses that provide financial services to marijuana cultivators, distributors, and retailers who operate within Delaware's legal cannabis systems. According to sponsors, House Bill 355 clarifies that these financial services are legal under Delaware state law and aims to reassure financial service providers...

NC County Corridor Revitalization Fund loan window opens

True Access Capital (TAC), Claymont Renaissance Development Corporation and New Castle County Government announced that applications are now being accepted for the New Castle County Corridor Revitalization Fund.   Business owners located in one of three defined New Castle County commercial corridors can apply for grantsof up to $10,000 from the fund. Eligible applicants include small businesses and landlords...

Sponsored content: Export Delaware: Igniting Local Prosperity, Creating 100 Jobs for Small Businesses

 In the dynamic landscape of commerce, the long-term stability and success of small businesses often hinges on their ability to explore and conquer new horizons. In the heart of this pursuit, Export Delaware has emerged as a beacon of support, helping local enterprises navigate the global marketplace and, in turn, catalyzing the creation of 100 new jobs and $383...

Millville landscaping firm owner named Small Business Person of the Year by SBA

Amy Lord Hughes, owner of Lord’s Landscaping in Millville, was named Delware's Small Business Person of the year. “Lord’s Landscaping is a great example of a local small business that is powering Delaware’s economy,” said SBA Delaware Director Michelle Harris. “Woman-owned firms employ more than 10 million Americans and add more than $2 trillion to America’s GDP each year,...

Delaware DNA Life Science Conference coming in May

National life science industry leaders and the region’s new companies and research institutions will gather on May 9 for the second annual Delaware’s DNA: 2024 Life Science Conference. Hosted by the Delaware BioScience Association (Delaware Bio), the full-day event will feature a collection of life science sector executives, investors, new businesses, researchers, and policymakers who will convene for the full-day...

First phase deadline nears for Coolest Thing Made in Delaware contest

The first round of voting for the Coolest Thing Made in Delaware competition, hosted by The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) and its affiliate, the Delaware Manufacturing Association (DMA), is nearing an end. This inaugural contest highlights Delaware’s manufacturing sector —which employs 28,000 Delawareans. With over 100 nominations received, more than 50 products from 40 companies across the First State are now competing in the...

The Mill cuts ribbon on expansion at Market West in downtown Wilmington

The Mill recently marked the completion of a recent expansion of its coworking space at Market West, 221 W Tenth St. in downtown Wilmington. The 38,000-square-foot expansion makes The Mill one of the largest coworking spaces in the Greater Philadelphia market. The expansion was part of the mixed-use conversion of the former Nemours Building now known as Market West. The Mill expansion to the third floor includes more than 30 furnished offices of various sizes...

Man seriously issued in Millsboro industrial accident

Delaware State Police are investigating an industrial accident that seriously injured a worker. On Tuesday, troopers were dispatched to WWC III Trucking, at 34564 Pear Tree Road in Millsboro, Before troopers arrived, a 55-year-old man had been transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. It was learned that the man was using a torch to cut the top...

WilmingtonMADE assistance program returns in 2024

Wilmington Alliance has announced the continuation of its WilmingtonMADE Program. In 2023, 24 Wilmington-based small businesses received free direct marketing or back-end services, and nine small business workshops were held. Wilmington Alliance has committed to providing 50 businesses with free, direct services throughout 2024 and monthly workshops and learning opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Wilmington Alliance connects entrepreneurs to service providers...

Marijuana czar’s office seeks comment on draft legalization regulations

The Dover-based Office of Marijuana Commissioner is seeking comment on the regulations governing adult-use recreational marijuana industry in Delaware as the date for sales moves into 2025. The Delaware Marijuana Control Act legalized the use of recreational marijuana for individuals 21 and older and led to the formation of the commisioner's office. It comes with a...

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 Expansion (EDGE) competition. Winners included a company planning to develop residential electric vehicle chargers, one developing an improved hand/arm prosthetic that’s easier to use, one developing an adapted mobility device for getting into bed, and...

Compact Membrane Systems expanding in New Castle with help from state grants

Compact Membrane Systems Inc. (CMS), a 30-year-old Delaware company, chose New Castle for a $3.1 million facility to address massive market demand. CMS formerly operated its entire operation in a location on Water Street in Newport. The company recently moved much of its operations to a temporary site on Reads Way in New Castle near where...

Updated: Delaware sees a $4 million investment in local news as print reporting resources dwindle

By Andrew Sharp Sharp is a Delaware-based freelance reporter. The Delaware Journalism Collaborative, of which Delaware Business Now is a member, supports Sharp's reporting. To say the newspaper business is struggling is a bit like remarking that Republicans and Democrats don’t always get along.  Both are obvious, but you might not realize they may also be connected — there’s evidence that your...
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