Innovating Investments in People

October 4, 2021

Here at the State Chamber, we are affiliated—not surprisingly—with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. But did you know we are also affiliated with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the National Retail Federation (NRF)?

Each organization has a unique role in supporting the business community, and we’re excited to hear from foundation representatives from both the U.S. Chamber and the NRF at our Developing Delaware Conference on October 14th. Register here and join the conversation!

Jason Tyszko from the U.S. Chamber Foundation will share innovative ideas they’ve researched to address workforce training and development needs of employers to better invest in talent. Adam Lukoskie of the National Retail Federation Foundation will also present and describe the RISE Up program that major retailers created to help employees learn soft skills, customer service, sales strategies, and more. These are important member resources and I’m confident you will find value in learning more about these ideas and programs.

Uniquely Delaware

Retail's Impact - 26% of jobs in Delaware are supported by the retail industry

Retail is the nation's largest private sector employer driving the U.S. economy and creating jobs in the communities around the country. Retail is everywhere—especially in Delaware. Here is a quick look at retail's impact:

154.4K

Jobs Supported by Retail

12.4K

Retail Establishments

$11.2B

Total GDP Impact

$3.1B

Direct Labor Income

Source: National Retail Federation

News You Can Use

We kick off the week with August factory order numbers on Monday. On Tuesday, we’ll see trade deficit results from August and ADP employment data for September on Wednesday. Thursday afternoon we’ll get a look at August consumer credit figures and wrap up the week on Friday with September unemployment data.

PepsiCo, Constellation Brands, Conagra, Helen of Troy, and Levi Strauss are among the companies hosting earnings calls this week.

Michael J. Quaranta

President

Delaware State Chamber of Commerce

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