Primary Election Recap

Issue 10.36

September 13, 2024

2024 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS

More than 120,000 Delawareans voted in Delaware’s Primary Election this past Tuesday. The full list of results can be found here.

The stage is now set for the General Election on November 5th. The policymakers Delawarean’s elect and the decisions that follow will impact the business community and future of our state. Read more >

DEVELOPING DELAWARE

FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE

Wednesday, October 2 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Delaware is witnessing exciting economic development opportunities. In order to support further growth, there must be a focus on infrastructure first. Enhanced and efficient infrastructure is foundational to increasing connectivity, boosting attractiveness, and facilitating economic expansion. Learn about improvements in the pipeline and what’s still needed in order continue developing a robust business climate in the First State. Join us on October 2 >

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CONGRATULATIONS HELANA RODRIGUEZ!

From Delaware Business Times | Photo by Luigi Ciuffetelli

Warming hearts through workforce development and community service is what propels Helana Rodriguez’ work at both the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and her own nonprofit organization, Project Comfort.

As the director of the chamber’s workforce development affiliate, the Partnership, Inc., Rodriguez said it’s her privilege to manage five flagship programs, including Intern Delaware, Navigating Delaware Pathways, Superstars in Education and Training, Principal for a Day and the Delaware Young Professionals Network. Read more >

MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIR

By Marie Holliday

My company, Cover & Rossiter, has been a longstanding member of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. As a member, I would attend a few events like the Annual Dinner, Superstars in Business Awards, and the networking breakfasts. I had few expectations of my membership beyond meeting other business leaders and promoting my firm. How things have changed in the last several years!

I would have never predicted that I would be as involved in the inner workings of this great organization as I have found myself, and on so many levels. Read more >

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

As most of you know, we are the state affiliate for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Retail Federation (NRF), and National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). The manufacturers provided some key economic data and it’s worth sharing. Private-sector job growth continues to slow, with August marking the smallest monthly increase since 2021, according to ADP. Despite tepid gains, unemployment dropped one-tenth of a percentage to 4.2%. Read more >

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