The Compass Grant is a brand new grant program from the Delaware Department of State that helps Delaware small businesses navigate selling their products or services around the world. Are you seeking financial support to help your organization grow your sales overseas? This interactive webinar will provide you with essential insights into the brand-new Compass […]
A Beltway to Success – One Delaware Veteran’s Story of Business Ownership
Derco USA is a Newark, Delaware-based fabricator of custom conveyor belting for various industries, including bakery, agriculture, automotive, and more. The story of how this business grew to national recognition in the industry starts with its owner, Paul O’Connor, and his high personal standard of service. O’Connor served two years in the Army and nine […]
Milford Museum presents: The Holly Industry of Delaware
The Milford Museum American History Series continues with this Christmas themed program that will focus on the historical value of American Holly to the State of Delaware. Presented by Dr. Robert Tjaden, this program will take place on Saturday, December 9, at 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library. During the 1930s & 40s, Milton was known as the Holly Wreath …
Preparing your car for winter
Colder weather is fast approaching and although you may have prepared your house and garden, there are things you need to do to protect your vehicle during the winter season. These tips can not only help you protect your vehicle’s engine, but also the exterior. “Winter weather can be hard on your engine due to several reasons,” Casey Greening of …
What to expect for Thanksgiving 2023 in Delaware
With almost 15% of First Staters expected to travel this weekend, here’s what to know about Thanksgiving travel, weather and more. Travel AAA Mid-Atlantic, a regional travel agency, expects nearly 150,000 Delawareans to be traveling for theThanksgiving weekend, the third highest travel volume for the holiday since 2001. 91% of First State travelers, or 36,000 people, will be reaching their …
Saving on your Thanksgiving dinner
Grocery prices continue to rise and with Thanksgiving coming up at the end of the week, some consumers may be concerned their traditional Thanksgiving dinner may be out of reach for them. According to the American Farm Bureau, the cost of a Thanksgiving meal for ten is $64.05 this year, about 20 percent higher than last year. “General inflation slashing …
Associated Builders & Contractors awards 5 people, 29 companies
One of the biggest challenges this year for Jimmy Strusowski of Seiberlich Trane Energy Services has been the company- and industry-wide crisis of getting parts and materials. Coping with that and other challenges helped him earn the Young Professional of the Year award last week at the Associated Builders & Contractors, Delaware Chapter’s annual Excellence in Construction Awards dinner. “I …
Festival of Trees begins at Delaware Hospice
One of the most popular fundraisers held for Delaware Hospice is their annual Festival of Trees. The Milford event will kick off with an Open House Cocktail Reception on December 1 from 6 to 9 PM. This event is in its 36th year and is a way for the community to celebrate and remember those who have passed on. “I’ve …
Portion of Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier to Close as Part of Ongoing Structural Analysis
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed the last 145 feet of the 1,300-foot Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier. The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation decided to close this portion of the World War II-era pier as part of an ongoing annual structural analysis. The annual engineering review is […]
Veterans home’s plea for food, supplies sparks welcome aid
A Facebook post asking for help with supplies for Home of the Brave in Milford has given the Veterans transitional residence some relief, but officials there hope for more to restock their cabinets and get them through the holidays and into 2024. The post on Delaware Free Stuff (Angels Among Us) asked for everyday housekeeping supplies, food items and side …