How to Achieve Superstardom

Issue 4.28

July 13, 2018

Shine your Brightest

The 2018 Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business awards are now accepting applications! We hosted an application workshop this week to help prospective stars write their best submissions. Key takeaway advice from Selection Committee members and past winners?

Tell a compelling story about your business
Illustrate your successes with data and testimonials
Don't be afraid to share the challenges your organization has faced
Try again - use feedback from the committee to resubmit an even stronger application next year

Learn more about Superstars in Business

Update from Dover

With the budget, bond, and grant-in-aid bills being completed and/or passed prior to June 30 with bipartisan support, the final night was expected to be noncontroversial. However, the contentiousness and rancor that permeated 2017 returned, leaving members, staff, lobbyists, and the general public in attendance with another long last day of session, ending at 8:30 a.m. on July 1.

From the Mayor's Office

by Mayor Purzycki

As we move through the second year of a new City Administration, the state of our city is good and getting better. There’s much to be optimistic about. Our economy is solid. There are 1,000 rental units under construction and three hotels that are getting started. While some traditional employers are contracting in size, smaller ones are growing and see Wilmington as a place to build their businesses.

Warrior Friendly Awards Deadline Extended

Do you know or own a company that stands behind our military, a company that hires military members and supports their families? Apply NOW or nominate a worthy business for the Joint Military Affairs Committee's Warrior Friendly Award.

Click here for the application