One Week Remains

Issue 10.25

June 21, 2024

THIS WEEK IN DOVER

GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNS NEXT WEEK

Today wraps up the last day before the final week of session for the 152nd General Assembly. They were off on Wednesday in observance of Juneteenth, so it was a shorter week than normal. However, a couple bills which the State Chamber is following saw movement this week, including:

HB 433 (Unemployment Insurance)
HB 439 (Housing Status Discrimination In Housing and Property)
HB 440 (Housing Status Discrimination In Employment and Professional Activities)

Other bills which may see movement next week include HS 1 for HB 248 and HB 422, among others. ... The State Chamber will send out an End-of-Session policy recap after the General Assembly gavels out for the year on June 30th. Read more >

SEEKING NOMINATIONS!

MARVIN S. GILMAN BOWL

The Small Business Alliance is now accepting nominations for an award of distinction to an individual (not an organization) who has made outstanding contributions to the small businesses and nonprofit organizations of Delaware. This Marvin S. Gilman Bowl recipient is not disclosed to the public until it is presented at the annual Superstars in Business awards luncheon. Last year's winner was Pam Cornforth, president and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware (pictured right).

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, September 6. Learn more >

Submit a nomination >

THE GROWTH STRATEGY THAT MOST

SMALL BUSINESSES IGNORE

What if I told you there was a way to capture more market share in your industry, diversify your risk, and gain a competitive advantage in today’s challenging business climate?

Let me tell you more about this strategy:

The Fortune 500 have been doing it for decades and are still investing heavily in resources.
Over 64% of US Small Businesses do this already, and it accounts for 20% of their profits.
This strategy experienced a 17% growth trend in 2022.

Can you guess what it is? Read more >

LEADING THE WAY IN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

Environmental legal advocacy is nothing new. Whether it’s the Federal Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, or National Environmental Policy Act, federal, state, and local regulations continue to evolve. ...

Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, Delaware Law School offers six student-led legal clinics, many who serve clients from under-represented communities. When it comes to environmental rules, regulations, and laws, Delaware Law School’s Environmental and Natural Resource Clinic gives a voice to those who need it most. Read more >

RECENT CHANGES IN DELAWARE EMPLOYMENT LAW

In recent years, the Delaware General Assembly has introduced and passed legislation aimed at strengthening employee rights. While these efforts are positive for employees, some aspects create unintended consequences for small and mid-sized businesses. Increased regulatory complexity could make day-to-day operations more burdensome, potentially discouraging new business formation and impacting the growth of existing companies. These changes might make hiring decisions more challenging for employers, impacting overall workforce levels in the State. Read more >

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Immigration, authorized or unauthorized, is a challenging topic. In a CNBC story released this morning—How immigrants are helping to keep job growth hot while inflation cools—a blockbuster May jobs report asserts that “immigration has helped the U.S. job market sustain a fiery run in recent months without reigniting inflation.” Goldman Sachs analysts wrote this in a note to clients in May: “Recent immigrants have flowed disproportionately into the parts of the labor force that were particularly tight in 2022, contributing to labor supply in places where it was most badly needed.” Read more >

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

On Tuesday, Intern Delaware participants took a bus trip to Legislative Hall to learn about its history and meet some of Delaware’s law makers, including Senator Townsend, Representative Ramone, Senator Lockman, and Former Senator Delcollo. Interns even had the opportunity to sit in on session!

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

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