An Educational Renaissance

Issue 10.27

July 12, 2024

CUTTING THE RIBBON

STATE CHAMBER UNVEILS NEWLY REIMAGINED OFFICE SPACE

The plot of land for One Commerce Center was originally donated to the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce by DuPont and has been the location we have called home since 1983. After reinvesting in the space, we are proud to now have a more open and collaborative place for meetings and events with technological additions that allow us to continue serving as a future-ready and forward-thinking organization for Delawareans to connect and solve problems together.

Thank you to Mayor Mike Purzycki, Senator Sarah McBride, Representative Stephanie T. Bolden, and nearly 100 of our members for joining us at our grand reopening this week!

AN EDUCATIONAL RENAISSANCE

THE BRIDGE IS SET TO REDEFINE

DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON'S LANDSCAPE

Wilmington's Downtown landscape is about to witness a transformative journey—one marked by innovation, collaboration, and the unwavering commitment to empower communities through education. In the fall of 2027, The Bridge—a new and completely unique center of higher education—will open in what is now Bank of America’s last remaining corporate office in the Bracebridge II building at 1020 N. French Street. The Bridge will welcome more than 2,000 university students, faculty, and staff, bringing new life, energy, and economic vitality to downtown Wilmington. Read more >

DEADLINE TO APPLY

IS NEXT WEEK!

APPLY TO BECOME A SUPERSTAR IN BUSINESS

The coveted Superstars in Business award recognizes businesses and nonprofits for their outstanding achievements and model approaches to business and management. If you think your organization has what it takes to reach superstar status, we want to hear about it. The online application is designed to showcase your organization, address the unique challenges you and your team face in today's business environment, and provide you with a comprehensive resource to both evaluate and celebrate your success. Apply before July 18 >

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

The month of June saw nonfarm payrolls grow by 206,000, “but the growth was narrow” according to a CNBC story. “Health care and social assistance added 82,400 positions, while government grew by 70,000 jobs. Several categories saw employment shrink, including manufacturing and professional and business services.” As the U.S. population grows older, and Delaware ranks among the oldest states in the country, growth in the health care sector comes as no surprise. Read more >

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

In Case You Missed It