Clearing the Haze

Issue 9.36

September 15, 2023

Developing Delaware

Fluctuating interest rates, material costs, and inventory have made housing a hot topic of discussion in the First State. The demand for various types of housing—affordable, workforce, senior, and seasonal—is substantial. This panel will explore where and what types of housing are needed to support the needs of Delaware employers and their employees. Join us on October 5 >

AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS IN DELAWARE

$54,269

Annual household income needed to afford a two-bedroom rental home at HUD's Fair Market Rent

-21,197

Shortage of rental homes affordable and available for extremely low income renters

29,007

Renter households that are extremely low income

Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition

DRUG POLICIES UP IN SMOKE

WHAT LEGALIZATION MEANS FOR

DELAWARE BUSINESSES

On April 23, 2023, Delaware became the 22nd state in the country to legalize marijuana for recreational use. With the passage of HB1, Delaware employers face new challenges and questions. This article is intended to offer some answers. Read more >

FREE WEBINAR

THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 | 10 - 11 AM

Molly DiBianca, attorney and member in charge at Clark Hill Wilmington, will explore the complexities surrounding recreational marijuana use, its impact on workplace policies, and strategies for effectively managing this evolving landscape. Register >

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

With summer nearing its official close in a couple of weeks, we are turning our attention to a busy fall full of key State Chamber events. Next Thursday, we’ll be at the Chase Center in Wilmington for the largest business-to-business networking station event in the state, the Delaware Networking Station! Read more >