Racing to the Finish Line

Issue 9.23

June 16, 2023

THIS WEEK IN DOVER

RACING TO THE FINISH LINE

As the end of session draws nearer, the legislature is busy working on a number of bills. Several in particular are bills the State Chamber is actively monitoring and working:

HB171 - Title V Operating Permit Program: Passed the House and moves to the Senate for consideration | Position: Support

HB220 - Green Amendment: Released from House Administration and placed on the House Ready List | Position: Opposed

SS1 for SB43 - Signs of Hope Act: Released from House Judiciary Committee and placed on the House Ready List | Position: Opposed

The Delaware State Chamber is excited to welcome our newest team member, Amanda Schimmel. She may be a familiar face to some of our members as Amanda first interned with the State Chamber in 2022 and stayed in a part-time role until she graduated from the University of Delaware this past May.

In her role as marketing and accounting manager, Amanda’s talent and energy will provide key support in three areas: marketing for the State Chamber’s workforce development affiliate—The Partnership, Inc.; accounting and bookkeeping; and serving as the president’s assistant.

Learn more about Amanda >

Send her a welcome message! >

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

THE VOICE RADIO NETWORK

According to 2020 census data, over 10% of Delawareans are Hispanic. This number is growing yearly, especially in Sussex County where populations rose nearly 60% since 2010. An increased population means an increased demand for media that caters to this audience. Despite Spanish being the second-most spoken language in the state, there was little-to-no representation within Delaware media for years. Kevin Andrade, CEO of The Voice Radio Network in Georgetown, sought to change that >

“At first, I had no idea where Delaware was, but I visited here and I fell in love. Everything I saw on the horizon was full of opportunity.” - Kevin Andrade, CEO

President's Message

Businesses are ever evolving and the workforce skills they need seem always in flux too. However, with Baby Boomer generation retirements clipping along at 10,000 per day, this is opening several jobs that relied upon skill sets that have not evolved all that much over the years. Read more >