Issue 9.46

December 1, 2023

Meet Superstars in Business Winner:

NERDiT NOW

REPURPOSING WITH PURPOSE


In the heart of the East Side of Wilmington, NERDiT NOW is a driving force for the community, empowering individuals, bridging divides, and making a positive impact through its unique blend of tech-centric services and community-oriented initiatives. Founded in 2015 by Markevis Gideon, NERDiT NOW has grown exponentially over the years, introducing innovative repair services like the NERDiT Ambulance and NERDiT Kiosk and workforce development programs through their nonprofit arm, NERDiT CARES. Read more >


WATCH THEIR VIDEO:

EPISODE 16 | DON'T CONFUSE

PASSION FOR PROFITS

FEATURING MAC MACLEOD & CHRIS BURKHARD


Inc. 5000 is a list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States – and there are several on the list from Delaware! The list is based on revenue growth rate and job creation. We sat down with Mac Macleod from Carvertise and Chris Burkhard from Placers, both companies on the Inc. 5000 list, to discuss entrepreneurship and explore how these CEOs scaled their business, fostered positive company culture, and meaningfully engaged employees in their company's success.


Listen to the episode on your favorite streaming platform >

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RAISING THE BAR ON

TECH IN DELAWARE


If the customer is indeed always right, then businesses can’t go wrong with customer service. And any conversation about customer service must include questions around how businesses can use technology to improve the customer experience. So how are you using technology to make your business more efficient? How about this one: What are you doing to support the growth and development of the local technology ecosystem that will fuel your business for years to come? Read more >

DELAWARE IS A TECH HUB


The launch of the Tech Council of Delaware in March 2023 came with the creation of six membership types, aligned to each aspect of the tech workforce system, and three new tech ecosystem committees. The tech ecosystem committees were formed to provide a framework for Council members to play an active role in advancing workforce initiatives, driving innovation, creating a strong tech ecosystem, and increasing Delaware’s position and perception as a tech hub.

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SEEKING NOMINATIONS

WARRIOR FRIENDLY BUSINESS AWARD


The Warrior Friendly Business Award honors businesses’ efforts to support service members, veterans, and their family members through workplace initiatives. The award is given to one small and one large business. The deadline to apply is December 15.


Download the nomination form >

Apply online >

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The Taste of Delaware

Tuesday, December 5

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm


Russell Senate Office Bldg. Kennedy Caucus Rm. 325 Constitution Ave. and 1st St., NE, Washington, DC

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at Whisman Giordano & Associates

Wednesday, December 13

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Monday, January 29, 2024

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Chase Center on the Riverfront

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Wilmington

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