Meet our 2024 Superstars in Business Winners

The Superstars in Business awards program honors small businesses and nonprofit organizations for their outstanding achievements and model approaches to business and management. Read the full announcement >

DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY

Nonprofit

COURAGEOUS HEARTS LLC

1-14 Employees

RIDVERSEDGE ADVISORS

15-40 Employees

SURF BAGEL

41-150 Employees

SAVE THE DATE! Celebrate our Superstars in Business winners with us on November 6. Register >

EPISODE 19 | REACHING NEW HEIGHTS

FEATURING MICHELLE RAY AND KEISHA MORRIS

It’s no secret that businesses are struggling for talent. Once you find those all-star employees, it becomes paramount to retain them. And understanding the concept of career progression and its importance to boosting employee engagement, productivity, and retention can help. In this episode, Keisha Morris of Bayhealth and Michelle Ray of Blackwell HR Solutions explored the intricacies of developing your employees’ careers, offering insights, strategies, and real-world examples on how professional development initiatives will not only lift your employees but also your organization.

Listen to the episode on your favorite streaming platform >

Check out past episodes of Conversations with Kelly podcast >

FUTURE-PROOFING

YOUR WORKFORCE

We’re entering a new era where employees desire personalization and empathy. Employers must respond to the diverse needs of today’s workforce in a less transactional way. The growing societal consensus is that employers should “be there” for their employees, providing “always on” employee care. Delivering on these expectations means employers must understand what their employees want and why they want it. As we know, better benefits mean better talent. Employers that deliver employee care effectively see better talent outcomes. Read more >

LEVERAGING UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE TALENT

Providing unwavering support to both students and employers is crucial for fostering a diverse workforce. But

how does this translate into recruitment and retention strategies? The UD

Career Center has a team of

experienced employer liaisons who specialize in various industries and often serve as your initial points of contact, career coaches who collaborate with students and faculty, and an events team dedicated to facilitating recruitment and engagement opportunities. Read more >

DON'T BECOME A STATISTIC

TIPS ON STRATEGICALLY GROWING & SCALING YOUR BUSINESS

September 19 | Delaware Business Expo

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Many of these failures are attributed to scaling too quickly without ensuring a solid foundation. Hear from two companies who successfully planned and implemented their visions for growth.

Moderator: Apryl King, Business Analyst/Advisor, Delaware Small Business Development Center
Jen Brooks, President, GOLO, LLC
Mac Macleod, CEO, Carvertise

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

AI and other technology are being developed and tested in many business sectors including retail. In a recent CNBC story and video titled, Online shopping AI chatbot helps customers find discounts, the host is seen negotiating with a retailer using a service called Nibble. The consumer/tv host is attempting to purchase a mattress and is negotiating a price with a chat bot. The bot, deployed by the retailer, has been programed to offer discounts within certain parameters. Read more >

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

Cover & Rossiter's Marie Holliday hosted Representative Kim Williams and Senator Spiros Mantzavinos

DSCC's Helana Rodriguez represented Delaware in Washington, DC at the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Business Leads Fellowship program

Meet our 2024 Superstars in Business Winners

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

In Case You Missed It