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(Video, gallery) Deadline extended for program that offers free downtown retail space over holidays
Downtown Delaware and the Delaware Economic Development Office have launched the second Project Pop-Up, which will offer commercial space, rent-free for three months to select entrepreneurs during the 2013 holiday season.
The goal is to...
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...
(Release) Governor signs executive order aimed at changing or deleting 140+ regulations
(From the governor's office)
Capping a year-long review undertaken at a dozen state agencies, Governor Jack Markell released a report from his office today detailing modifications to or the deletion of more than 140 state...
County Council rejects road project sponsorship, citing possibility of Walmart at New Castle site
The New Castle County Council narrowly rejected a plan to sponsor a $1.8 million state grant for a road to a proposed development that could include a Walmart store.
The resolution called for the council...
Workers comp task force releases findings aimed at dealing with sharp rate increases
Delaware’s Workers’ Compensation Task Force – along with business and legislative leaders – made recommendations to Gov. Jack Markell and the General Assembly in an effort to deal with workers compensation rate increases that...
(Gallery) Markell tours Bloom, STAR Campus
Gov. Jack Markell toured Bloom Energy and the University of Delaware STAR Campus last week for an update new University of Delaware STAR campus at the former site of the Chrysler plannt.
Markell joined DEDO...
State of the State Address focuses on the global economy
The following is the text of the annual address from Gov. Jack Markell:
Lt. Governor Denn, members of the 147th General Assembly, other elected officials, members of the Judiciary, members of the Cabinet, our state...
(Video) Baseball tourney in Sussex will add $800,000 to economy
Jack Markell joined U.S. Sen. Tom Carper and DEDO Director Alan Levin for an announcement regarding the relocation of the Big League Softball World Series.
"When you have a community coming together as we did...
Ashland financial package, Food Bank, bond requests on council's agenda
The Delaware Council on Development Finance will meet Monday morning to look at a proposal for up to $10 million for Ashland, Inc. and a grant for the expansion of the Food Bank of...
State initiative offers opportunity to open rent-free store during shopping season
Downtown Delaware, a program of the Delaware Economic Development Office announced a rent-free holiday retail initiative intended to increase business activity and reduce downtown vacancies. This program is supported by funds from the United...
Location, sales tax-free status brought Cabela's to area
In building a nationwide system of nearly 40 giant sporting goods stores, Cabela's has not been afraid to ask for government help. Delaware is an exception. On Wednesday, it was announced that construction of the...
State loan helps Dover bakery expand
Government officials joined small business owner, Andreas Janke, today to mark the grand opening of his new store, Frankfurt Bakery and Sandwich Shop, at 323 S. Governors Ave. in Dover.
Frankfurt Bakery was the first...
Amazon starts hiring process for Middletown site
If you have driven by the new Amazon.com fulfillment center in Middletown, it is clear that the massive complex is well on its way to completion in an amazingly short period of time.
Amazon, which...
Farmers market to open in Smyrna next month
The market is now accepting vendor applications to participate in its first season. Local farmers, processors, artisans and craft workers, and nonprofit organizations are invited to apply.
Shoppers may expect to find farm fresh produce, herbs, flowers,...
New production site, loan program unveiled in Newport
The Delaware Economic Development Office recently highlighted a new state and federal program last week aimed at helping businesses get private capital for growth and expansion at below-market interest rates. A lack of capital...
