Larry DiSabatino Honored with Gilman Bowl

Issue 10.43

November 8, 2024

A HUMBLE SMALL BUSINESS LEADER

LARRY DISABATINO HONORED WITH MARVIN S. GILMAN BOWL

Larry DiSabatino, a fourth-generation builder in Delaware, founded DiSabatino Construction Company (DCC) in 1981, recognizing the need for high-quality, merit-shop construction in the state. Over the past 43 years under his leadership, DCC has grown into one of the state's top construction management and general contracting firms.

“We were thrilled to learn that Larry would be honored with the Marvin S. Gilman Bowl this year,” said Brett Gilman Smith, Marvin S. Gilman’s grandson. “Larry’s continued commitment to creating affordable housing in Delaware, as well as his dedication to the community outside of his family business, will make a lasting impact for generations to come.” Read the full announcement >

Pictured from left: Brett Gilman Smith, Larry DiSabatino, Martha Gilman, and Matt Gilman. Photo by Dick Dubroff / Final Focus

THE RESULTS ARE IN

DELAWARE GENERAL ELECTION RECAP

Delaware’s general election results are in! Matt Meyer (D) won the Governor’s race, beating Mike Ramone (R). Kyle Evans Gay (D) secured the Lt. Governor’s seat, defeating Ruth Briggs King (R). In the federal races Lisa Blunt Rochester (D) will succeed Tom Carper as Delaware's next U.S. Senator and Sarah McBride (D) will serve as our next lone representative in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more >

THE STATE OF HOUSING IN DE

Delaware's housing market has undergone significant changes over the past decade, driven by its advantageous location and evolving economic conditions. Despite relatively low property taxes and proximity to major cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore, Delaware faces notable challenges in affordability, supply, and demographic shifts. Read more >

NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT

To keep pace with Delaware’s consistent growth, more than 20,000 housing units need to be built over the next six years. Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, a local extension of the global nonprofit housing organization spanning more than 70 countries, has brought together Delaware communities for over 38 years to help families become homebuyers. Read more >

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

For some voters, they might look for perceived leadership skills, such as oratory and public speaking abilities, consensus-building experience, and more. If you’ll indulge this former city councilman and mayor for a moment, I would like to share with you the one trait I value in public officials perhaps above all others: a willingness to look at existing programs and services and clearly measure how effective they have been, rather than constantly trying to create something new. Read more >

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