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Sports tourism benefits Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Economy, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Although the survey focused on sports tourism throughout the state, a recent study provided insight into how much the industry contributes to Milford’s economic base as well. According to Tourism Economics who conducted the survey, Delaware sees economic benefits of $258 million from sports tourism. “There is no question that Milford benefits from sports tourism,” Greater Milford Chamber of Commerce …

Delaware conducted its first study on how sports tourism affects the local and state economy. (Photo from DE Turf)

Exclusions in sports tourism report suggest a higher economic impact than the $403.2M reported

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

WILMINGTON – Sports tourism in Delaware is thriving, with a total economic impact of $403.2 million on the state last year. In the first study of its kind, the Delaware Tourism Office released a report Friday that showed 1.1 million out-of-state visitors attended an event as a participant or spectator throughout the state in 2023. But how the state arrived …

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Milford Museum to take over old police station

Terry RogersCulture, Government, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement with the Milford Museum which will allow the museum to move into the former police station on Northeast Front Street. The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford would move into the building with the museum in order to create a visitor center. Mayor Todd Culotta asked what the lease relationship would be …

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Festival celebrates 23 years

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford’s Riverwalk Freedom Festival, organized by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) will return for the 23rd year on Saturday, September 21 with live bands, specials throughout downtown businesses, vendors and more. Downtown streets will be closed to accommodate over 100 crafters, businesses and organizations. “This is always a popular event,” Jo Schmeiser, Executive Director of CCGM, said. …

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Biggs Museum, Riverwalk Freedom Festival topics of next Milford Conversation

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The next Milford Conversation, an informal group of Milford residents and businesses who gather monthly to discuss various topics about the city, will meet on Thursday, July 11 at 8:30 AM at Milford First Presbyterian Church. The topic for this month will be events happening in the area.” “The headliner for July’s meeting will be the Bigg’s Museum,” John Huntzinger, …

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Milford sees business growth

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

  Milford has been named the third fastest growing city in the state and with recent business openings, it is clear that more companies are looking at the town to either open a new business or add an additional location for their existing company. Much of this has to do with a population explosion in the area. In 2022, Milford’s …

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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 Luncheon

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, …

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Community Clean Up seeking volunteers and sponsors

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

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 …

CNU Fit Five Year Ribbon Cutting

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 …