A Critical Intersection

Issue 8.11

March 18, 2022

Message From Our Chair

The sound you’ve heard coming from Dover the past few months has been that of the Joint Finance and Bond Bill committees crunching the numbers on Governor Carney’s plan to spend almost $6.2 billion during the fiscal year that starts July 1.

Before long we’ll get the General Assembly’s take on the Governor’s spending plan and learn whether they agree with his proposal to spend a record $4.99 billion on the State’s operating expenses and another $1.18 billion on capital projects.

We’re standing at a critical point in Delaware’s economic future—the intersection of the Great Resignation and the Hopeful Recovery. Delaware is brimming with businesses that want to grow—but many of these businesses have more job openings than they do candidates to fill them. Meanwhile, our workforce is reassessing what it wants from an employer—and willing to sit out until they find what they’re looking for. Read more >

In the Business of Making Memories

BY THE NUMBERS

(1993-2001)

3 Major League Affiliations Kansas City Royals, Boston Red Sox, & Washington Nationals

5 League Titles (1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2019)

10 Northern Division Titles (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2015, 2019)

200 Blue Rocks have gone on to the major leagues

Sold during the 2021 season:

13,000+ hot dogs
14,000+ orders of French fries
16,000+ slices of Grotto Pizza

Total attendance over

the past 30 years at

Blue Rocks games:

8,286,689

JOIN US!

APRIL 13 | NETWORKING BREAKFAST

In-person networking is back! Don't strike out on this opportunity to network at the infamous Frawley Stadium as the Wilmington Blue Rocks kick off their season. Register >

This Week in Dover

Although this week was a fairly quiet week in Dover, the State Chamber hosted our annual Spring Manufacturing and Policy Conference on Wednesday, March 16th. The half-day, virtual conference featured keynote remarks from Governor John Carney and NIIMBL's Director Kelvin Lee, two panel discussions, and the chance to network. Read more >

DSCC WELCOMES NEW EVENTS MANAGER

MEET KERRI WELCHER

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest team member, Kerri Welcher, who stepped into the role of events manager this week. Read more >

Please welcome Kerri to the Delaware State Chamber! Or join us next week at our Networking Breakfast at MySherpa to meet her in person!

Send Kerri a Welcome Note

Network on March 23

President's Message

Economic news is always a priority, but sometimes its importance is greater given uncertain times or external factors—and both are visibly present right now. Consumer prices have risen 7.9 percent over the past twelve months, and that’s a forty-year high. While food and energy costs have gone up, they only account for a part of what the economy is experiencing. Therefore, consumers are paying more for many other things, beyond food and energy. Read more >