When Cool Saves Lives

Issue 10.37

September 20, 2024

EPISODE 21 | MEET THE MAKERS

FEATURING BRIAN BROOKS & DAVE MCGONIGLE

Delaware is home to hundreds of manufacturers who employ more than 28,000 Delawareans and make innovative products with local and global impacts. As we witness the reshoring movement, there is an opportunity not just for the U.S. but for Delaware to solidify its position as a leader in the manufacturing economy. On the latest episode of the Conversations with Kelly podcast, Brian Brooks from Hologic and Dave McGonigle from Avkin—two manufacturers who participated in our inaugural Coolest Thing Made in Delaware contest—discussed the importance of the sector and the many career opportunities that exist within it.

Listen to the episode on your favorite streaming platform >

Check out past episodes of the Conversations with Kelly podcast >

WHEN "COOL" SAVES LIVES

HOLOGIC'S 3DIMENSIONS MAMMOGRAPHY SYSTEM DOMINATES CANCER DETECTION

So what does it mean to be “cool?” In Delaware, voters in the inaugural Coolest Thing Made in Delaware contest faced options ranging from spacesuits made by ILC Dover, Playtex Sport Tampons, and guitar picks to Dogfish Head beer, claymore weapons systems, Bloody Mary sticks, and sarcophagus-scented candles.

All cool, to be sure. But after nearly 20,000 votes, the winner’s coolness fell into the category of “lifesaver” as the prize went to Hologic’s 3Dimensions™ Mammography System, which provides higher-quality images and a more comfortable screening procedure. For Gina Corley, who works in Hologic’s Newark office, the word “lifesaver” is literal. Read more >

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

CSC'S ROD WARD TO KEYNOTE

188TH ANNUAL DINNER

Monday, January 13, 2025, will mark the 188th Annual Dinner. The State Chamber is pleased to announce CSC President and CEO Rod Ward as this year’s distinguished keynote speaker.

As the world’s leading provider of business administration and compliance solutions, CSC powers every stage of the business life cycle. With more than 8,500 people with capabilities in more than 140 jurisdictions, hundreds of thousands of organizations rely on CSC’s expertise, service, and global capabilities as they face increasing complexity and regulation. Privately owned, and with a 125-year track record, CSC consistently delivers market-leading expertise and exceptional service, driven by a fierce client spirit and unmatched global reach. They are the business behind business. Read the full announcement >

Photo credit: Kirstie Donohue Photography

DEVELOPING DELAWARE

PRESERVING THE FREE MARKET

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

Polling by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce shows that voters prefer a candidate who opposes government micromanagement of businesses and supports letting the market and consumers decide, over those who advocate for micromanagement from either the left or the right. And yet, interstate commerce is facing a profound new threat: the growing desire of individual states to micromanage the conduct of businesses both within their state boundaries and beyond. Keynote Neil Bradley of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will explain how government micromanagement could impede innovation, hinder economic growth, and stifle job creation. Join us on October 2 >

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

AutoTeam Delaware broke ground on their new Kia of Wilmington Service & Parts Center

DSCC and the BBB Serving Delaware welcomed nearly 700 attendees at the annual Delaware Business Expo

In Case You Missed It