Down to the Wire in Dover

Issue 5.26

June 28, 2019

Message from the President

I have frequently discussed talent as an important focus of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. In fact, talent will be the subject of our next Developing Delaware conference in October, but more about that later. DSCC and many of its members are active in education and training initiatives around the state, from K-12, to technical pathways, traditional college and university options and more.

Legislative Priority

This week, the last of this session saw a few bills of importance to the business community being either introduced or worked. One is SB 71, a bill that would mandate that all future pharmacies run in Delaware be owned and operated by a pharmacist or an entity comprised of a majority of pharmacists. This would have serious impacts on the pharmacy, developer and construction industries in Delaware...

Hockessin Colored School #107 in the News

We shared the story of HC #107 back in May and are pleased to share that this significant piece of Delaware's history is getting recognized by others throughout the state! As an integral part of the Supreme Court case, Brown v. Education, the school is a reminder of major social and community changes that have been made, and as an inspiration for progress yet to be seen. We thank all the great people involved in getting this story together and in making sure it is shared.

Read the original article in Delaware Business magazine
Listen to Delmarva Public Radio's segment one and segment two
Watch this Comcast Newsmakers episode
Listen to our radio spot on WILM Radio

How your dentist can help you sleep better

Airway issues including Sleep Apnea were historically very hard to identify and diagnose. Thanks to new technology, there has been rapid advancement in the dental industry through examination and imaging that make the clinical signs and symptoms very easy to identify. Did you know that dentists can and should play a key role in the integrative care of patients with sleep related breathing

disorders?

August 29, 2019

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us for a fun, dockside networking reception on the Kalmar Nyckel in Historic New Castle! Space is limited.

Presented by

Gold sponsor: BEACON HOSPITALITY

Dental implants help quality of life

Despite improvements in dental care, millions of Americans suffer from tooth loss – mostly due to tooth decay, gingivitis (gum disease), or injury. For many years, the only treatment options available were bridges and dentures. Today, however, dental implants are available. What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is a popular option for tooth restoration and considered a reconstructive dentistry service.