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Issue 8.33

August 19, 2022

Meet Our 2022 Superstars in Business

“We are proud to announce our newest class of Superstars in Business. These four organizations are exemplary leaders in their industries and communities. We look forward to sharing their stories this November 2nd.” – Grace Stockley, FideliTrade, Incorporated and Chair, Superstars in Business Committee

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JEWISH FAMILY

SERVICES OF DELAWARE

Nonprofit

ACTION UNLIMITED RESOURCES, INC.

1-20 Employees

L&W INSURANCE

21-50 Employees

SCHLOSSER & ASSOCIATES MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS

51-150 Employees

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE SUPER?

SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE GILMAN BOWL

The Gilman Bowl was established as a tribute to small business leadership. It is named in memory of Marvin S. Gilman, who served as an exemplary leader and a paragon of small business in Delaware. The identity of the recipient of the Gilman Bowl is held confidential until its presentation at the Superstars in Business awards luncheon on November 2.

The State Chamber's Small Business Alliance is now accepting nominations for this award of distinction to an individual–not an organization–who has made outstanding contributions to the small businesses and nonprofit organizations of Delaware. Nominate someone you know >

How Higher Education is Adapting to Meet the Current & Future Workforce Needs

WHERE BIG IDEAS COME TO LIFE

A University of Delaware student created the touchscreen technology you may be using to read this. And, at this very moment, a UD student is probably working on something else—a gadget, app, pharmaceutical product—that will make your life better, easier, or healthier. The University of Delaware is a place where big ideas come to life, where students work alongside, investigate, learn, and are mentored by industry experts. Read more >

THE NEW COLLAR WORKFORCE

A Wall Street Journal article—Blue-Collar Workers Make the Leap to Tech Jobs, No College Degree Necessary—discussed the talent transition that occurred during the

COVID-19 pandemic as employees

shifted from blue collar into “new collar” roles. Many of these employees prepared themselves for new roles through specialized courses or training offered

by non-college or university entities.

MEETING DELAWARE'S WORKFORCE DEMANDS

Responding to the demands of the

state’s workforce is central to Delaware Tech’s mission, which is why employers often approach the College for help when they have a need for education and training in a particular area. Three of the most recent examples include the

College’s new BS in Elementary Education, BS in Nursing, and diesel technology training. Read more >

President's Message

For decades, Delaware has been a leader in the world’s chemical industry. Their body of work is incredible and the application of different chemistries touches us every day. One factor impacting the cost of food is the price of fertilizer. Fertilizer is an important production input and a significant expense for farmers. In this CNBC video, those interviewed discuss the importance of fertilizer, the impact shortages are having on yields per acre, and the added expense to food prices. Read more >