Investing in Delaware's Future

Issue 7.22

May 28, 2021

Investing in Delaware's Infrastructure is

an Investment in Our Future

BY TYLER MICIK

Along with leaders from the business community, the State Chamber’s Infrastructure & Transportation Committee met last week to discuss recommendations on how the State should invest the additional $1 billion its set to receive from the federal government. Read more >

“These are unprecedented times, it’s raining money in Delaware and the business community has a real opportunity to provide input that will shape the future of our state.” - Bob Perkins, Executive Director, Delaware Business Roundtable

THE BEST OF TIMES FOR DELAWARE'S ECONOMY

BY BRIAN DISABATINO

Pardon my Charles Dickens impersonation, but in Delaware, this could be the best of times or this could be the worst of times. I say that because we have exciting opportunities to open up our economy to the world, thus enriching every potential worker in our community, irrespective of skill level. Read full article >

I won’t bore you with all the solutions, but it begins with site readiness. The conduit to site readiness is a level of communication and flexibility we don’t currently experience, but can have. Watch webinar >

Permitting & Site Readiness in Delaware | Small Business Day

END-OF-SESSION POLICY CONFERENCE

TUESDAY, JUNE 8

Secretary Karryl Hubbard and Kurt Foreman, president & CEO of Delaware Prosperity Partnership will join us for a conversation focused on ideas and strategies that will allow Delaware to attract and grow businesses within our borders and also prepare a workforce that is capable of meeting today's labor demands. Register >

DOES YOUR BUSINESS PRIORITIZE

HIRING VETERANS?

We are looking to curate a list of State Chamber members who hire veterans.

To add your business to this list, please email Tyler Micik.

WE HAVE ANOTHER NEW TEAMMATE!

MEET REGINA DONATO

The Delaware State Chamber is excited to welcome our newest team member, Regina Donato who will serve as the program and communications manager. In this role, Regina's talent and energy will assist in the execution of events and communications strategies.

Get to know Regina >

President's Message

While we are collectively excited about more sectors of the economy reopening and a return to "normal," it’s important to put things into perspective because we are experiencing hyperinflation in key building inputs like lumber and steel, and that should ring alarm bells for everyone. Read more >

As part of the DEWins! Vaccine Incentive Program, the State is asking businesses to set up special offers, opportunities and promotions specifically for vaccinated Delawareans. And to help make that happen, the Division of Small Business is making grants of up to $5,000 a piece available to small businesses to defray the costs of their specific incentive program.

The grant opportunity is open to businesses that:

Meet U.S. Small Business Administration definition for a small business in their industry
Have a physical location within the state of Delaware that is open to the public

All applications must be submitted by June 1, 2021 at 11:59 PM. Decisions on grantees will be announced on or before June 7. Learn more >