A New Economic Era

Issue 11.03

January 24, 2025

THIS WEEK IN DOVER

Today wraps up an eventful week. On Tuesday, Matt Meyer was sworn in as Delaware’s 76th governor at Delaware State University, officially marking the beginning of a new administration. Following his swearing-in ceremony, Governor Meyer signed Executive Order No. 1. The order “establishes a statewide working group consisting of at least 15 members from across labor, educational, and nongovernmental sectors, with the ultimate goal of developing proposed processes and policies to expand youth apprenticeships and workforce development across the state.” Read more >

A NEW ECONOMIC ERA

DELAWARE'S PLAYBOOK TO COMPETITIVENESS

Just over four years ago, we began talking and writing about how important it was for Delaware to prepare for the post-pandemic economy. The hope was that the state could become a top location for job creation, economic vitality, and quality of life. ...

Now, as the American economy has renormalized, new trends have emerged, making it essential for Delaware’s leaders to understand the state’s competitive position, do all they can to anticipate the future, and take concrete actions. Read more >

TIME FOR CHANGE

“Time for a change!” That was the battle cry of many candidates in 2024. But now comes the real question: Will our newly elected leaders deliver? I hope you’ve saved their promises to review in 2028. Let’s see if the results match the rhetoric, because Delaware cannot afford a future built on empty promises. Read more >

NOW IS TIME FOR BOLDNESS

The Delaware Workforce Development Board identifies solutions that expand the skills of Delaware’s workforce. ... It is time for an honest evaluation to uncover what works and what doesn’t, followed by commitment to grow the former while unsentimentally dropping the latter. The key is boldness.

HEALTHY HOSPITALS MEAN HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES

Delaware's healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly as we are the fifth-oldest and sixth fastest-growing state in the country. To maintain its competitiveness for people who want to live, work, raise a family, or retire in Delaware, hospitals and other healthcare organizations need resources and support. Read more >

AN ENDANGERED SPECIES

State environmental policy will impact Delawareans’ quality of life and the state’s ability to attract and retain high quality jobs for years to come. Existing businesses as well as new ones rely on a rational environmental permitting process with a tolerable timetable; even residential development normally cannot proceed otherwise.

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