Moment + Opportunity

Issue 7.41

October 8, 2021

Message from the President

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. Read more >

Join the Conversation

Businesses have witnessed a fundamental shift in how they compete with each other. It's not just about products and services—it's about talent. The Delaware Workforce Development Board is under new leadership with Scott Malfitano. Join us on October 14 at our Developing Delaware Conference to hear what's next for workforce development in the First State. Register >

DELAWARE'S

BIOSCIENCE MOMENT

LEADING THE FUTURE WITH ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

In a matter of two weeks this past summer, the Delaware bioscience community had a remarkable two-fer when it comes to transformational events.

The first was the announcement of a several hundred-million-dollar-investment in a new pharmaceutical development and manufacturing facility in Middletown. The second related item was news that NIIMBL—the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals, based at the University of Delaware STAR Campus—will receive $153 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Read more >

MOMENT + OPPORTUNITY

The momentum of Delaware’s life sciences sector has never been greater. A comprehensive new report on the Delaware life sciences vividly demonstrates the sector’s strength and recent growth, with 11,000 jobs in the field, an economic impact of $2 billion in GDP and a 65% increase in the number of new biotechnology R&D companies formed over the last ten years. Read more >

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“This report confirms the exciting growth, vitality and great potential of Delaware’s life sciences sector, our state has so many unique strengths and advantages within a thriving region. Ensuring Delaware is a top-tier global hub of life sciences research and innovation is essential to both public health and our economic future, and we will continue to invest in its long-term growth.” - Governor John Carney

CARNEY & HALL-LONG ANNOUNCE

$50M TOWARDS JOBS TRAINING

Announce on Tuesday, the State of Delaware a $50 million investment in workforce development, including an expansion of the Forward Delaware jobs-training program for industries most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and additional work experience services for Delaware students.

Tuesday’s announcement includes a $15.8 million public-private expansion of Delaware’s Pathways program, which links education and workforce development programs and allows students to gain real-world work experience while in school. Read more >

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce applauds the Governor for investing in Delaware Pathways and Forward Delaware. These programs provide Delawareans the skills needed to succeed in their careers and support their families.

CREATING A TALENT PIPELINE &

RETRAINING TOP TALENT IN DELAWARE

DSCC President Mike Quaranta talks with Comcast Newsmaker's Jill Horner on efforts to create a talent pipeline and retain top talent in the state. Watch >

This has become a significant concern for many people entering the job market. As jobs disappeared during the pandemic, the reality of making a specific set of skills fit the needs of as many potential employers as possible is a huge challenge. Read more >