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Chamber to host Candidate Question and Answer

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Staff Report The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) is pleased to announce they will hold three Candidate Q&A sessions prior to elections for the City of Milford Council. The sessions are planned as follows: Wards 1 and 2 – April 18 – 7 to 9 PM – Milford High School Auditorium Mike Boyle, Ward 1, and Nadia Zychal, …

Workforce development luncheon held in Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

All business owners are trying to help the employees they grow, and to attract new workers, in order to expand the business The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford’s recent Workforce Development Luncheon pointed to several programs available from the state to help them do just that. “Most of the time when we deal with business owners and new businesses, …

Community Clean Up seeking volunteers and sponsors

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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM), Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) and the City of Milford have partnered for the 4th Annual Community Clean-Up. The event is planned for April 13, 2024, from 8 to 10:30 AM and will be held rain or shine. “About five years ago when the Executive Director of DMI along with the President of …

302 Family Medicine opens medical practice

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Health, Milford Headline Story

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration with Dr. Michelle Bretzius, the owner of 302 Family Medicine at their location at 306 Polk Avenue, Milford. 302 Family Medicine is a female-owned, private family medicine practice.  Their goal is to provide quality and patient-centered primary medical care to the population of lower Kent and Sussex County, …

CNU Fit celebrates fifth anniversary with ribbon cutting

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently held a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the five year anniversary of CNU Fit, LLC. Evans Armantrading Jr, CEO and Founder, along with city officials and members of CCGM were on hand for the celebration. “Central Delaware’s Premier Transformation Studio, CNU Fit is proud of this significant milestone – the 5-year anniversary …

Michael’s officially opens in Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

After months of renovation, Michael’s officially opened their doors with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford on Saturday. Early customers were provided refreshments after Santa and the Grinch assisted store employees with the ribbon cutting. “We are very excited to have Michael’s in Milford,” Jo Schmeiser, Executive Director of the chamber said. “We welcome …

Milford Garden Club updates Delaware Veteran’s Home

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With the change of seasons, the Milford Garden Club has a very special project: updating the gardens and planters at the entrance to the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford. Each spring and fall members gather at the veterans home and this year was no exception. Work began with digging up old perennials from the entrance garden and removing dead plants …

Ribbon cutting held for new playground and pickleball courts

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Although they have been open to the public for a few weeks, the new Memorial Park playground and pickleball courts officially opened with two ribbon cuttings on Thursday, November 9. Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) cut the ribbon opening the new playground while the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) cut the ribbon for the new pickleball courts. “I want …

Escapades Travel offers a wide range of travel options

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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting Celebration with Shawn Harris, of Escapades Travel, LLC Shawn Harris of Escapades Travel LLC can provide assistance with arranging your dream vacations and making your bucket list a reality! Shawn specializes in vacations by rail, cruises (ocean and river), all-inclusive vacation packages and group travel. She can assist …

Above Expectations opens in Harrington

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting and with the owners of Above Expectations at their location at 321 Delaware Avenue, Harrington, DE. “Every person deserves the chance to reach their full potential, Sherri Robinson, owner, said. “This started as a vision of mine as I cared for my two special needs children until they passed away. I …