"We work for your benefit." Businesses of all sizes put forth the effort to serve their customers’ needs, but Weiner Benefits Group, a full-service employee and financial benefits firm, built its history upon the endeavors of providing a growing array of benefit options to aid businesses and their employees in acquiring financial security and peace of mind throughout their lifetime. Read more >
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Tech Impact and Barclays Breathe
New Life into Historic B&O Station
NONPROFIT UNVEILS NEW TECH IMPACT
OPPORTUNITY CENTER SUPPORTED BY BARCLAYS
A historic property on the Riverfront in Wilmington is getting a second chance. With support from Barclays US Consumer Bank, Tech Impact has revived the old B&O station on South Market Street into a hub for underserved, diverse young individuals to commence their careers in information technology. The ‘Tech Impact Opportunity Center supported by Barclays,’ is now a permanent training facility for ITWorks, Tech Impact’s workforce development program that has helped more than 700 people kick-start their careers in IT in Wilmington and beyond—at no cost to the students. Read more >
CHRISTIANA MALL
EVOLVING TO MEET CUSTOMER NEEDS
By Steve Chambliss
Step inside Christiana Mall on a Saturday afternoon and you’ll find a shopping center that’s bustling with shoppers from around the region. It’s a hub. It’s a place for families to spend time together, a meeting spot for friends, a community gathering place and a one-stop-shop for all needs. Christiana Mall continues to thrive and serve as an economic powerhouse for the state of Delaware. As the senior general manager, I can proudly say that our traffic quickly rebounded from the 2020 pandemic impact.Read more >
DELAWARE RETAIL COUNCIL
1 in 3 PEOPLE'S FIRST JOB IS IN RETAIL
According to the National Retail Federation, 61 percent of consumers say they depend on physical stores being open to meet the shopping needs of themselves and their families. ... The State Chamber’s committees bring people together to solve problems, and one thing couldn’t be clearer— retail, like many other industries, is struggling to find workers. Despite offering increased hourly wages, sign-on bonuses, and other incentives, many retailers are still seriously understaffed and facing decisions like reducing operating hours. Read more >
Message from the President
On Nov. 4, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to supplement existing guidance to protect employees in the workplace. OSHA has prepared an in-depth FAQ document for employers, which covers multiple topics such as applicability of the ETS and specifics around implementing compliance tracking. Read more >
