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Governor Meyer urges quick approval of Senate Bill 21

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Economy, Headlines, Town Square Live

WILMINGTON-Ā  Governor Matt Meyer introducesĀ  Senate Bill 21, the bill aims to reinforce the stateā€™s reputation for clear and predictable corporate governance. The legislation seeks to address ambiguities in corporate decision-making by providing a safe harbor for independent directors and refining shareholder governance structures. These updates are designed to strike a fair balance between management authority and shareholder protections, ensuring …

The Coolest Thing Made in Delaware Contest has its 8 finalists.

8 finalists revealed in Delawareā€™s ‘Coolest Thing Contest’

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Business

Ever wondered what the coolest aspects of the First State are? Well, there’s a contest that will award THE coolest. And the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) and its affiliate, the Delaware Manufacturing Association (DMA), have unveiled the top eight finalists in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Delaware contest, a competition that celebrates the state’s vibrant manufacturing sector. …

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ChristianaCare CEO recognized as a top business leader in Delaware

Staff WriterBusiness, Health, Health-Dev

WILMINGTONā€“ ChristianaCare President and CEO Janice E. Nevin, M.D., MPH, has once again been honored as a top business leader by Delaware Online/The News Journal. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Nevin has been recognized for her significant impact on Delawareā€™s future and her leadership in health care. Nevinā€™s leadership continues to distinguish ChristianaCare as a national leader in …

Photo from last year's Navigating Delaware Pathways summit which honored Superstars in Education and Training. (Photo courtesy of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce)

Delaware honors programs with ā€˜Superstars in Education and Trainingā€™ awards

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Business

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and The Partnership, Inc. are recognizing outstanding programs that are shaping the state’s workforce with their annual Superstars in Education and Training awards. These honors highlight innovative educational programs that play a key role in developing the skilled workforce necessary to attract and retain businesses in Delaware. Since its inception in 1989, the awards …

The Global Business Summit will be held at the Chase Center from 9 a.m. to noon March 25.

Global Business Summit March 25 to highlight trade strategies in Delaware

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Business

WILMINGTON ā€“ Leading business figures from top global companies are set to gather in Delaware next month for the Global Business Summit, an exclusive event focused on expanding business opportunities and navigating international markets. The event, hosted by Export Delaware, the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, and the Emerging Enterprise Center, will take place on Tuesday, March 25, from …

The Milford Corporate Center will undergo construction starting March 4.

Milford Corporate Center, set to hold 27 businesses, breaks ground March 4

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Business

The city of Milford is set to have nearly 30 businesses fill up a brand new corporate center that will undergo construction in a couple weeks. It will serve as a business park and the city in partnership with Emory Hill will sell 27 available lots to business owners to build their own built-to-suit. The property is 180 acres, and …

DSB Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 EDGE Grant Competition

Staff WriterBusiness, Police & Fire, RSS-Business

Calling all small business owners! If you want to start your own small business or have been in business for less than seven years and need funding, we have an opportunity for you! The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is now accepting applications for the first EDGE Grant Competition round of 2025. EDGE stands for the Encouraging Development, Growth …

The first round of EDGE grant applications for 2025 is now open.

Applications for 1st round of EDGE Grant Competition ’25 open until Feb. 28

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Business

The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is now accepting applications for the first round of its 2025 EDGE Grant Competition. Small business owners in Delaware with fewer than seven years in operation and 10 or fewer employees are invited to apply for funding opportunities to help grow and expand their businesses. ā€œMany businesses struggle with the lack of access …

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Permitting, healthcare costs drive State Chamber’s Competitiveness Agenda

Peter OsborneBusiness, Government, Headlines

The business community is paying close attention to what the General Assembly will do in the current session. Still, Delaware State Chamber of Commerce President Michael Quaranta isnā€™t wholly convinced that legislators are paying attention to what the business community needs. ā€œIf you walked around Legislative Hall and asked the 41 members of the House if they could name the …