Unemployment down to 10.4% in July

Issue 6.35

August 28, 2020

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Message from the President

Governor John Carney, Chief Information Officer (CIO) James Collins, and Delaware Secretary of Education Dr. Susan Bunting announced on Monday that $20 million in CARES Act funding will be used to build out additional infrastructure across Delaware, gather strategic data through a statewide speed survey, and acquire equipment and services for families in financial need.

The State Chamber is pleased to see this investment as the pandemic has shined an even brighter light on the critical need for Delawareans to have reliable access to internet. It is a priority we highlighted in April to the Governor through our economic recovery proposal, and was also featured in our Back to Work Conference last month. Read more >

Golf for a Cause

Monday, September 21 | 12pm shotgun start

Links at St. Anne’s, 1100 St Anne's Blvd, Middletown, DE 19709

The golf event is an initiative of the Joint Military Affairs Committee (JMAC) of the State and County chambers to promote positive relations between the local business community and the Delaware National Guard. It is meant to be a fun, networking event to benefit a great cause! Register >

Monthly Labor Review - July 2020

Delaware’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July 2020 was 10.4%, down from 12.6% in June 2020. There were 52,600 unemployed Delawareans in July 2020 compared to 18,600 in July 2019. The US unemployment rate was 10.2% in July 2020, down from 11.1% in June 2020. In July 2019, the US unemployment rate was 3.7%, while Delaware’s rate was 3.8%.

In July 2020, seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment was 422,100, up from 414,800 in June 2020. Since July 2019, Delaware’s total nonfarm jobs have decreased by a net loss of 43,100, a decline of 9.2%. Nationally, jobs during that period declined 7.7%.

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RESTAURANT, MEETING & BANQUET GUIDE

As we begin to phase back into the ability to hold gatherings, the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s Restaurant, Meeting & Banquet Guide is a one-stop resource for planning your next meeting or event. Download guide >

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:

Lindy Powers Photography

Images power our world. From nature to architecture to portrait photography, the images we see throughout our daily lives shape our perspectives. As our world becomes increasingly more digital, the importance of skillfully crafted portrait photography is critical to one’s appearance online both professionally and non-professionally. Headshots and portraits are utilized to manage our own image campaign for LinkedIn and online. The pictures we use virtually to portray ourselves ultimately carve lasting first impressions. Read more >