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, …

EDGE grant recipients open new print shop in Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

In spring 2023, Brianna Westover and her husband, Ben Kepler, learned that they were recipients of an Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) grant from the State of Delaware. Using the funds from the grant, the couple opened Studio B, a printing studio with a twist. “We worked for a print shop for ten years,” Westover said. “While we were …

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – August 15, 2023

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This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Waves Car Wash opens in Milford Mispillion Bridge opens to vehicle traffic Emory to Enter Hall of Fame Click on the image below to view as a PDF

EDGE Grant webinar series offered

Terry RogersBusiness, Government, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Delaware Division of Small Business will offer two webinars to assist businesses in applying for the Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) Program which will reopen on September 1. The program provides grants to five STEM-based companies who could receive up to $100,000 for eligible expenses while five Entrepreneur Class (non-STEM) companies could receive $50,000. The first webinar is …