Issue 12.10

March 13, 2026

THIS WEEK IN DOVER



Tuesday, March 10th marked the General Assembly's return to Legislative Hall after the Joint Finance Committee break, and lawmakers were eager to introduce and begin working on several pieces of legislation that will impact Delaware businesses on topics including:


  • Healthcare regulation and employer costs
  • Energy policy and data center development
  • Artificial intelligence compliance requirements
  • Tax incentive eligibility for large-scale projects
  • Financial transaction rules affecting hospitality and banking


Read more >

BALLOTS AND BOTTOM LINES

ELECTING THE LEADERS WHO WILL GROW OUR ECONOMY


In the next few years, Delaware will either land or lose major employers, housing investments, and innovation projects that will shape our economy for a generation. Whether we win or lose those opportunities depends heavily on who we elect and how seriously they take economic development. Read more >

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

DSCC TO SCORE GENERAL ASSEMBLY


To increase transparency around legislative activity impacting Delaware’s economy, workforce, and long-term growth, the Delaware State Chamber (DSCC) recently announced the expansion of its How They Voted scorecard.


The enhanced scorecard will evaluate members of the 153rd General Assembly using a point-based system tied to key business-related legislation identified by the State Chamber. Results will be reported using a traditional grading scale from A+ to F. Read the full announcement >

THE MARKET OF MANUFACTURING
SPRING MANUFACTURING & POLICY CONFERENCE

What do today’s economic and geopolitical shifts mean for manufacturers? At the Spring Manufacturing & Policy Conference on March 26, Jasmine Yu, chief investment officer at Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors, will address this question and more. During her keynote address, she will share key perspectives on the investment strategies manufacturers are adopting to navigate these challenges and how broader economic forces are creating ripple effects across the sector. Register >

JASMINE YU FEATURED ON CNBC’S FAST MONEY


Catch a preview of our keynote speaker! Earlier this week, Jasmine Yu joined CNBC’s Fast Money to discuss navigating today’s volatile markets and where she sees opportunities in U.S. large- and small-cap stocks amid geopolitical tensions. Watch >

EIGHT PRODUCTS REMAIN!

COOLEST THING MADE IN DELAWARE VOTING

Only 8 products remain in the Coolest Thing Made in Delaware competition! But only one will take home the trophy. Who will make it to the final four? Voting for this round can be done once per email address per day through March 18.


Cast your votes >

Learn more about the Top 8 products >

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

Photo 1: Qnity Electronics hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate its expanded semiconductor materials facility in Newark. Photos 2 and 3: DSCC’s Board of Governors heard from Secretary of Education Cindy Marten, First State Educate’s Julia Keleher, and Speaker of the House Melissa Minor-Brown, who covered topics ranging from education funding to child care, school capacity, and housing.

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Upcoming Events

Spring Manufacturing & Policy Conference

Thursday, March 26

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

 

Delaware Technical Community College

100 Campus Dr., Dover

Networking Breakfast at the Delaware SBDC

Thursday, April 16

7:30 am - 9:00 am

 

FinTech Building

591 Collaboration Way,

Newark

Navigating Delaware Pathways Summit

Tuesday, April 28

9:00 am - 3:30 pm


Bally's Dover Casino Resort

1131 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover

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