Infrastructure = A Better Economy & More Jobs

Issue 7.29

July 16, 2021

Message from the President

Unprecedented amounts of federal aid were awarded to each state as economic recovery for some sectors continues. In Delaware, the State will receive over $1 billion of support, on top of other revenues that have previously been directed here. This transformational moment is upon us, so making top-quality investments in our future is critical. For me, I would put our choices into a couple of categories: the safest, the wisest and the riskiest. Read more >

DELAWARE POSITIONED TO INVEST IN ITS FUTURE

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY

Delaware finds itself in a unique position this year. Significant increases to the bond bill above and beyond the Governor’s recommended budget, combined with close to one billion dollars in federal money stemming from the American Rescue Plan, means that there is an opportunity to invest heavily in Delaware’s future. With smart spending and keeping in mind that these are two separate pots of money, the State can maximize its investments. Read more >

GRAB YOUR EYEPATCH!

AUGUST 5 | 5:30-7:30 PM

Join us for a fun, dockside evening mixer on the Kalmar Nyckel

Space is limited

$35 Members | $45 Future Members

MAINTAINING + BUILDING SURFACE TRANSPORTATION

= A BETTER ECONOMY, MORE JOBS

& A SAFER TOMORROW

Last week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined Business Roundtable, the National Association of Manufacturers, AFL-CIO, the National Retail Federation, the Bipartisan Policy Center, North America’s Building Trades Unions, as well as over 40 business and labor organizations to launch the Coalition for Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment. Read more >

"Now is the time to turn these promises into projects. We urge Congress to turn this framework into legislation that will be signed into law, and our organizations are committed to helping see this cross the finish line. Enacting significant infrastructure legislation, including investments in our roads, bridges, ports, airports, transit, rail, water and energy infrastructure, access to broadband, and more, is critical to our nation and will create middle-class family sustaining jobs."

Tell Congress to invest in infrastructure >

INFRASTRUCTURE 101

When most people hear the word infrastructure, they usually think of an interrelated system of physical components—roads, bridges, and highways. However, infrastructure

assets do not just include transportation. They can also include energy, water, and telecommunications.

But infrastructure is perhaps most importantly about people and societal needs. Many are surprised to know that social infrastructure—education, affordable housing, health care, public safety/social justice, food security, entrepreneurship, and government facilities—is the second largest category of infrastructure investment. Read more >