Walk for Autism returns as April event in 2024

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Autism Delaware announced today that the Walk for Autism returns as an April event in 2024. The annual event had been moved to October for safety and logistical reasons during COVID restrictions. “It makes sense to return our largest community gathering and fundraising event to the month of April,” notes Autism Delaware’s director of fund development and community engagement, Dan …

The proposed US Wind benefits package includes annual payments over 20 years, worth $2 million dollars to each town.

US Wind offers 5 Delaware beach towns $2 million each

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A national offshore wind energy development company is making its case to Delaware’s coastal towns. US Wind, Inc. recently presented a package of community benefits for Delaware’s coastal residents to the Delaware Association of Coastal Towns. The community benefits package includes a stream of annual payments over 20 years, worth $2 million dollars to each town.  The payments would begin …

Highmark Delaware earns Energage distinction of 2024 Top Workplaces USA

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Highmark Delaware is excited to share that it has earned the Top Workplaces USA award for the second year in a row. This recognition is issued by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. The Top Workplaces program has a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees and recognizing the top organizations …

Morris James Elects Barnaby Grzaslewicz to Partner

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Morris James is proud to announce that Barnaby Grzaslewicz has been elected to the partnership as of January 1, 2024. The firm congratulates Barnaby on his outstanding achievement and looks forward to his continued success as a Partner of Morris James. Barnaby is a member of our corporate and commercial litigation practice. Barnaby concentrates his practice in corporate governance, fiduciary, …

Amy Brown holds Scentsy Buddy Drive to benefit Brooke’s Toy Closet

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Amy Brown, a local Scentsy consultant, held a Scentsy Buddy Drive during the month of December to benefit Brooke’s Toy Closet. On Friday, Dec. 22, Ms. Brown visited The Giving House located on TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s campus to deliver the toys just in time for the holidays. Ms. Brown noted the importance of this drive, stating: “It has been my …

DSCC Shares 2024 Policy Priorities

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The 152nd General Assembly will reconvene one week from today on Tuesday, January 9. In advance of session resuming, we are sharing our 2024 policy priorities—a coordinated list of feedback from our members that includes items we’ve identified as critical because they impact not just our members but the business community at large, regardless of size and industry. Please keep …

Arthur Hall Insurance Makes Spirits Bright for Non-Profit

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The team at Arthur Hall Insurance helped make the holiday merry for several families of the Neighborhood House, Inc. in Wilmington, DE. During the holidays, communites come together to help and provide support for children and families. The agency is proud to support the mission of the Neighborhood House to empower neighbors with the tools and resources to become self- …

New Year’s Day Ranks Among Deadliest Days on U.S. Roadways

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As many prepare for New Year’s celebrations, AAA is reminding drivers and passengers alike of the dangers on the roads this New Year’s holiday, which consistently ranks among the year’s deadliest days for alcohol-related traffic fatalities. “According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 13,384 people died in drunk driving crashes in 2021,” said Jana Tidwell, manager of Public …

Jammin’ January kicks off in downtown Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

With the holiday season behind us, Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) hopes to keep the excitement going downtown with a brand new event, Jammin’ January. For the month of January, downtown merchants will offer specials, whether it be fun entertainment, crafts or specialty items. “It seemed like this holiday season was extra special downtown,” Janne Collins, Executive Director of DMI said. …

US Wind Initiates Benefits Discussions with Delaware Coastal Towns

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US Wind, Inc. (“US Wind”) has formally presented to the Delaware Association of Coastal Towns (“ACT”) a package of community benefits for the good of Delaware’s coastal residents. The ACT communities of Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, and South Bethany have begun to evaluate the offer and will proceed with discussions through their respective public meeting processes. …