Issue 4.30

July 27, 2018

From the President

Social media is central to our future advocacy plans and I ask you and your colleagues to follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and connect with us on LinkedIn. It is through these platforms that we will share information and views on policies that impact your business, so please do this now. The Governor, the Legislature and our federal delegation are all active users of social media, as are other interest groups and advocates. We need to show a united front within that space as well. Read more

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Who is the Greater Kent Committee?

The Greater Kent Committee is a group of almost 100 CEOs and business leaders whose mission is to improve the quality of life for the people of Central Delaware. The organization’s past success includes the establishment of Kent County Regional Sports Complex (DE Turf), creating the CenDel Foundation and the establishment of the Community Service Building in Dover.

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Delaware Humane Association in Sussex County

by Viviana Marshall Just one year ago, Delaware Humane Association (DHA) became one of Sussex County’s newest establishments bringing with it many furry friends in search of their forever families. “Our goal was to expand DHA’s presence into Sussex County, while responding to the enormous interest from residents wanting to adopt a pet, volunteer, and give back to an important cause,” said Patrick Carroll, DHA executive director.

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Trending - Financial Wellbeing in the Workplace by Lorraine Ranalli Undue stress has a negative effect on health and a net-negative effect on the workplace. Certified Employee Benefits Specialist Stephen Miller cited a number of studies around the effects of financial stress on the workplace in his 2016 SHRM report “Employees’ Financial Issues Affect Their Job Performance.” When employees are stressed, they are more likely to suffer fatigue and other ailments, resulting in sick days and decreased output. Read more

An Integrated Approach to Wealth Management contributed by Glenmede Aligning an investor’s wealth objectives with an investment strategy is the foundation for successful personal wealth management. In recent years, the techniques and technology used to make planning and investment decisions have evolved dramatically. Read more

In Case You Missed It

From The News Journal Bloom Energy shares spike after hitting market, despite Delaware failures Dover Downs to be purchased by Rhode Island casino company Apartments, retail planned for AstraZeneca campus on Concord Pike Wilmington now desirable destination for office space, but dark clouds loom University of Delaware's Weinberg Center named successor to corporate governance institute Delaware, Maryland granted transmission line cost rehearing Newark Avon site redevelopment to begin in fall with new apartments and shops From Delaware State News Dover Downs to be sold to Rhode Island gaming firm Lobbyists pushed hard on key bills of 149th General Assembly From Delaware Public Media Rhode Island gaming company seeks to acquire Dover Downs Hotel & Casino DCAD helping students displaced by Art Institute of Philadelphia closure Delaware and Maryland get rehearing on transmission line cost sharing Unemployment in Delaware dips below national rate From Delaware Business Times Rhode Island group to purchase Dover Downs casinos From Delaware Business Now Councilman announces details of redevelopment at former AstraZeneca site Dover Downs merger to undergo scrutiny from State of Delaware Delaware’s jobless rate falls below 4 percent in June Emory Hill completes renovations at Little Falls Centre

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