Issue 7.40
October 1, 2021
Message from the President
MFG DAY IS OCTOBER 1

“Manufacturing Day—helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers and community leaders.” 

Manufacturers will need to fill an estimated 4 million jobs between now and the end of this decade. Several thousand of these jobs are present in Delaware, and shortages exist. Read more >
CREATORS WANTED IN MODERN MANUFACTURING

An initiative of The Manufacturing Institute, MFG Day empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collective challenges so they can help their communities and future generations thrive. Learn more >
Join the Conversation
Hear from keynote, Governor John Carney on how the State plans to invest in people to further workforce development efforts and continue Delaware's road to economic recovery. Join us on October 14 at our Developing Delaware Conference. Register >
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
DOT FOODS

How did that hamburger end up on your plate? When sitting down to eat, it is easy to forget about the distribution process involved behind the scenes. Read more >
FACT: There were an average of 28,000 manufacturing employees in Delaware in 2019, with an average
annual compensation of $77,547.82 in 2018.
Delaware's Vibrant
Manufacturing Community
SMALL MANUFACTURER,
BIG IMPACT
 
"Here at Miller Metal, we continuously focus our reinvestments on technology. We reinvest in purchasing new and emerging software and machinery." Learn about Miller Metal Fabrication and how they're making a BIG impact. Read more >
DELAWARE-BASED INNOVATION HUB FOR 200+ YEARS

Ever hear of an O-ring? This seal—
often connecting different components together in equipment or an operating system instead of welding components together—is proudly manufactured in Delaware by DuPont. Read more >
FOCUSING ON PEOPLE FIRST

As we enter the fall of 2021, the
need for skilled labor is still high, unemployment in Delaware is returning
to historical rates and yet around every corner is another help wanted sign.
Learn how Edgewell Personal Care
attracts and retains talent. Read more >
COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY

The global pandemic has brought extraordinary change around the world. However, companies such as FMC Corporation, a global agricultural sciences company, have continued to operate uninterrupted in support of growers around the world. Read more >
FACT: Manufacturers in Delaware account for 6.27% of the total output in the state, employing 5.90% of the workforce.
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Upcoming Events
Networking Breakfast at Delaware Art Museum
Wednesday, October 6
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Developing Delaware
Conference
Thursday, October 14
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Superstars in Business Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, November 3
11:15 am - 1:45 pm