Marijuana Moves Forward

Issue 9.11

March 17, 2023

THIS WEEK IN DOVER

MARIJUANA MOVES TO SENATE

Today wraps up a light week in Dover when it comes to legislation the State Chamber is following. House Bill 1 & House Bill 2, legalization of recreational marijuana, were released from Senate committee. Both bills have been placed on the Senate ready list, making recreational marijuana in Delaware one step closer to passage. To date, twenty-one states and D.C. have legalized recreational marijuana. We thank Representative Osienski for engaging in conversation with us, listening to our concerns, and adding language into the bill that gives businesses the flexibility to keep and maintain their policies pertaining to drugs and alcohol. Read more >

THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS

GROWING YOUR BUSINESS AMID

ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY

Tuesday, March 28

Join us on Tuesday, March 28 at our Spring Manufacturing & Policy Conference. Bill Keller, managing director and senior investment strategist at Bank of America, will discuss the top economic pressures manufacturers and other industries are facing, and what the future of these issues will look like.

Purchase an exhibit table >

EVENTS WORTH CONSIDERING

SECOND CHANCE RECORD CLEARANCE & EMPLOYMENT FAIR

Friday, April 14

Individuals attending this event

will be able to meet with attorney volunteers to discuss available options

and next steps for seeking an expungement or pardon. Attendees

will also be able to speak to

participating employers about

potential second chance

employment opportunities.

Secure a table as an employer hiring >

TOTAL INTERNSHIP

MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

April 24 and April 27

Everyone knows the value of internships, but does your organization run a strong intern program that maintains a pipeline

of highly qualified candidates for

full-time roles? In this full-day, highly interactive workshop, Intern Bridge's

Dr. Robert Shindell will share a newfound approach to internships. April 24 is

in Newark and April 27 is in Dover.

NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT

KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION

Children enter the world with the right to experience a loving and caring environment, and this exemplary nonprofit organization does just that. With roughly 550 children currently in Delaware’s foster care system, Kind to Kids Foundation’s mission is to provide children in need with education and skills for a bright future. Read more >

“It has been a journey of hope and inspiration, and to see how our services impact the children we serve makes it all worth it.” - Caroline Jones

President's Message

While many home-grown, Delaware-based businesses operate solely within the state or surrounding tri-state area, many have a growing regional, national and in some cases, international presence. For most, this is a topic that rarely comes up. However, with the Port of Wilmington as part of our state infrastructure, selling into markets you have not previously considered is a growing possibility. Read more >

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

Goldey-Beacom College's Dr. Colleen Perry Keith

delivered an inspiring keynote at our Chamber Leadership Breakfast