20 Ways Business Drives Innovation

Issue 10.26

June 28, 2024

THIS WEEK IN DOVER

SESSION ADJOURNS SUNDAY NIGHT

Only one day of session remains before the 152nd General Assembly adjourns for the year. The General Assembly will be in session and conclude their business for the year on Sunday, June 30. A few bills the State Chamber is engaged on saw movement this week, including HB 433 (Unemployment Insurance); SB 233 (Service Worker Protection Act); and HB 439 and HB 440, which prohibits discrimination based on a person’s “housing status” in housing and property transactions and employment matters. Keep an eye out for our full session recap that will be shared on Monday.

IDEAS TO IMPACTS

20 WAYS BUSINESS DRIVES INNOVATION & IMPROVES LIVES

The American free enterprise system is a powerhouse of innovation, driven by people in business who are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and improving countless lives along the way. Business teams are responsible for life-saving medicines, the creation of cell phones, connecting the world to the internet, groundbreaking clean energy solutions, and so much more.

From transportation to online shopping to the environment, business leaders work tirelessly to find new solutions and make things smarter and easier for all of us. This article from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers 20 examples of how these business teams are making a difference every day. Read more >

FAST FACTS

Eight in 10 employers offer upskilling resources to their employees.

In 1950, the global average life expectancy was around 45 years. As of 2023, it has surged to over 73 years, driven by the people working in health care who have made advancements in medicine and nutrition.

In 1995, online shopping was a novelty, with only a handful of retailers offering digital storefronts. Now, e-commerce is a trillion-dollar industry, reshaping the retail landscape.

Green tech emerged decades ago. Today, there are teams of people in thousands of companies working on issues from carbon capture to food system innovation.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS

TANYA ASSOCIATED BUSINESS SERVICES

“From homelessness to success.” For Tanya Williamson, founder of Tanya Associated Business Services, the challenges

to start a business were stacked against her—including being an African American woman, a college dropout, a single mother, homeless, and recovering from a divorce. In the face of these adversities, Tanya used determination and a powerful vision to bring a new brand to life. Read more >

BROWNFIELD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Sometimes, Delaware’s natural ecosystems

are threatened by man-made hazards. In

these moments, it’s essential to collaborate

with a trusted earth sciences company that

puts forth the commitment to sound science and

client service. That’s

where Brownfield

Science & Technology,

Inc. (BSTI) steps in.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Business leaders and our elected policymakers should take careful note of the population around us as we enter uncharted economic territory. The last of the Baby Boom generation leaks out into retirement over the next five years and we’ll witness the fuel that propelled capital markets shrink. Read more >

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

Intern Delaware toured Adesis and enjoyed a networking crash course with Dale Carnegie

Dr. Janice Nevin offered leadership insights at our Chamber Leadership breakfast

Intern Delaware hosted a Meet the Execs Roundtable with Delaware CEOs

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

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