Best Way to Spread Holiday Cheer

Issue 9.49

December 22, 2023

Happy Holidays & New Year From Your Friends at the Delaware State Chamber!

The Best Way to Spread Holiday Cheer is Sharing Good News for All to Hear!

#MEMBERNEWS

Whisman Giordano and Associates, LLC (WGA) responded to the Food Bank of Delaware's call to help make the holidays brighter for Delawareans facing food insecurity. The WGA team donated over 1,800 boxes of macaroni and cheese and stuffing and raised $10,559 in donations. Read more >

Project Comfort, led by DSCC's Helana Rodriguez, is providing over 1,700 nursing home residents statewide with a visitor, cozy blanket, and handwritten card this holiday. Watch her interview on DETV >

Five winners from among a nominee list of events, attractions, organizations, and individuals have been chosen by an impartial panel to receive the 2023 Southern Delaware Tourism Awards. Read more >

Every evening from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, the “Gift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedway” holiday drive-thru lights event welcomed thousands of people. The unique display featured more than 3 million lights across 60 scenes along a 1.5-mile pathway. Learn more >

With festive lights, local vendors, and endless activities, Schellville provides a free and fun winter experience. This family-friendly event gives travelers the chance to listen to live music, sip on a warm beverage, take a train ride, shop for Christmas gifts, go roller skating and even meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus! Learn more >

Harbaugh Village is a family amusement center located in Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Open seasonally in the Fall and Winter, Harbaugh Village has fun activities for everyone. Harbaugh Village supports George’s House, a nonprofit dedicated to providing transitional housing to families trying to get back on their feet and toys for children in need. Learn more >

Do you have good news to share?

Send your press releases to press@dscc.com!

DIVERSE SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

GGA CONSTRUCTION

To create sophisticated buildings that exhibit both functionality and personality is no simple feat. It takes a synchronized team spanning across all contributors—from owners to engineers, to architects and builders themselves. With wide-ranging iconic sites like the Rehoboth Beach Country Club, Beebe Healthcare at College Park Medical Pavilion in Georgetown, and the recent Hyatt Place on Main Street in Newark, GGA Construction has set the standard for leading through teamwork to construct buildings with lasting impacts on local communities. Read more >

THE NEXT ERA OF EXPLORATION IS HERE

MEET THE PIONEERS OF SPACE EXPLORATION & TOURISM

For Delawareans, Frederica’s ILC Dover is known as “the spacesuit company” … but in the space industry, the company is a beacon of innovation and technology leadership. Based in Delaware for more than 75 years, ILC Dover has upheld their commitment to innovation since the Apollo era and continues to be a driving force in the realm of space technology. Read more >

SEEKING SUPERSTASRS!

APPLY TO BECOME A SUPERSTAR IN EDUCATION & TRAINING

We are searching for education and workforce development programs that contribute to preparing Delaware's workforce for success. The Superstars in Education and Training award recognizes workforce development programs for their outstanding achievements and model approaches to education and training. Learn more >