Book Club for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

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The Delaware Libraries Inspiration Space announces a new initiative to enable small business owners to expand their knowledge with the latest ideas from the business worldā€™s thought leaders. A Book Club for Entrepreneurs will launch at the Lewes Public Library on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at noon. Small business owners will have the opportunity to [ā€¦] The post Book Club …

Heart2Heart Hugs Warm Clothing Drive

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Dover- Principal Shan Green of Central Middle School proudly presented opening remarks at the kickoff of the Governorā€™s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) Heart 2 Heart Hugs warm clothing drive. The annual drive, in its 9th year, collects new warm items for the children in Delaware who are homeless, under housed, or in foster [ā€¦] The post Heart2Heart Hugs …

Governor Carney Declares November 13-17 as American Education Week

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Week recognizes educators, parents for their vital role in supporting schools DOVER, Del. ā€“ Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement after signing a proclamation declaring November 13-17 as American Education Week across Delaware: ā€œAll of Delawareā€™s students deserve a quality education, and an equal opportunity to succeed. American Education Week recognizes our [ā€¦] The post Governor Carney …

Grants to prepare youth in key industries

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Secretary of Education Susan Bunting today announced more than $400,000 in public grants to support new high school pathway programs. The effort expands on the statewide Delaware Pathways initiative to prepare all students to excel in key fields that offer good job opportunities in the new economy. The 40 competitive grants, awarded from federal Perkins funds, will benefit 16 districts …

ADVISORY: Discussion on Wilmington with the Family Services Cabinet Council

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Governor Carney and Council members will hold meeting to discuss state service delivery in Wilmington WILMINGTON, Del. ā€“ At 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13, Governor Carney will host a public discussion on Wilmington with the Family Services Cabinet Council. Governor Carney signed Executive Order #5 in February, re-establishing the Family Services Cabinet Council to [ā€¦] The post ADVISORY: Discussion …

A New Grow Delaware Fund is Announced to Mirror the Success of the Grow Wilmington Fund in Helping Small Businesses Succeed

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The two funds are designed to spur job growth in Delaware Community and business leaders came together today to celebrate the success of a small business initiative which began in Wilmington a few years ago and to announce a complimentary effort that will support small businesses and job growth throughout Delaware. Facilitated by West End [ā€¦] The post A New …

New Web Portal, Special Programming Commemorate 250th Anniversary of John Dickinsonā€™s Revolutionary ā€œLettersā€

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To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the publication of his ā€œLetters From a Pennsylvania Farmerā€ and the role John Dickinson played in setting the stage for the American Revolution, the Delaware Department of State has launched a new website, de.gov/johndickinson, and a slate of special programming to take place over the coming months. The post New Web Portal, Special Programming …