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Freeman Arts Pavilion announces summer of fun
SELBYVILLE — Warmer weather is here to stay and that means the Freeman Arts Pavilion in Selbyville is ready to play. The Freeman Arts Pavilion, a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, announced its next round of summer concerts, including international headliners such as Jerry Seinfeld and Night Ranger.
VIEWPOINT: Politician-controlled hospitals will lose millions; cuts in services and care looming
Legislation moving its way through the Delaware General Assembly (HB 350) to put paid political appointees in control of our state’s nonprofit hospitals is not what the doctor ordered. This proposal will immediately slash $360 million from our adult acute care hospitals and the politician-controlled oversight board it creates...
Delaware unemployment falls with national average
DOVER – Delaware’s unemployment rate continues to march in a downward trend and matching the national average, according to state officials. March saw a gain of 600 jobs and the loss of 1,100 jobseekers in the labor force, according to the Delaware Department of Labor monthly report released on April 19. Delaware still continues to hold record high employment, with 507,100 people in the labor force.
Unique breast health screening opportunity opens in Milford
MILFORD – Artificial intelligence and breast health care services are colliding for a unique retail offering at the Walmart in Milford. The nation’s first-ever outpatient mammography screening services located in a retail setting are now available on a walk-in basis thanks to a partnership between MammogramNow, Delaware Imaging Network, Walmart and RadNet.
Carney declares candidacy in Wilmington mayoral race
WILMINGTON — With the clock ticking on his last year in office, Governor John Carney has formally declared he has eyes set on a new act for his political career — Mayor of Wilmington. The governor legally filed for the mayoral race on Monday morning, shortly after he...
DBT wins 7 Delaware Press Association awards
WILMINGTON – Delaware Business Times won seven awards in the 2024 Delaware Press Association contest, including placement in three categories. The latest honors build off of a foundation of consistent wins in state, regional and business publications over the last four years. “With local journalism under more pressure than...
Bill to regulate health care costs passes House
DOVER — Despite weeks of lobbying from hospital leaders and after hours of debate, the Delaware House of Representatives passed a bill late Thursday night that would require the state’s largest hospitals submit budgets to a newly-created board,with the goal to keep health care costs within the state’s long-established health spending benchmarks.
Delaware State University provost, foundation head to step down
DOVER — Delaware State University is headed toward change as two seasoned administrators announced changes to their positions this week. Dr. Saundra DeLauder, provost and chief academic officer, will step down as of June 30, while Dr. Vita Pickrum, foundation president and head of institutional advancement will retire Dec. 31.
People on the Move: Apr. 26
People on the Move is a rundown of recent hirings, promotions, appointments and other notable movements by professionals in the state. If you’re interested in submitting an entry, please contact news@delawarebusinesstimes.com. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation named Lucia Dempsey the head of investor relations. Dempsey will be responsible for communicating to...
DBT announces 2024 CEO of the Year honorees
WILMINGTON — Delaware Business Times is excited to announce the 2024 honorees of its fourth annual CEO of the Year program. The awards program honors the efforts of Delaware’s top-ranking business leaders in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors. The winners, chosen by an independent judging panel, will be honored at a June 27 reception and awards presentation at the Christiana Hilton in Newark. Tickets are now available.
Superstars in business application now open
WILMINGTON – The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) and its Small Business Alliance (SBA) are seeking applicants for the Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business awards, which celebrate Delaware small businesses and nonprofits for their model approaches to managing their organization, developing their employees, and supporting their communities.
‘New Americans’ talk barriers during symposium
WILMINGTON — Diversity in Delaware businesses took center stage Wednesday as professionals joined Senator Darius Brown for the April installment of the Opportunity LIVES Here Symposium. The event was hosted by Brown at Wilmington University’s New Castle campus on April 24, and emphasized Delaware’s multicultural needs as they relate...
Seaford shopping center, workforce hub breaks ground
The Nylon Capital Shopping Center in Seaford was once the “crown jewel of shopping on the East Coast,” according to Governor John Carney, complete with top-of-the-line stores, a pool and a nearby Little League Park. However, years of decline have seen tenants leave the 243,000-square-foot space property and...
VIEWPOINT: Intellectual property rights fuel creativity and innovation
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has declared April 26 as World IP Day, a day for all of us to take a moment to recognize the important role that IP rights (patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright, etc.) play in encouraging innovation and creativity. IP rights provide creators and inventors...
New study to consider Delaware hydrogen facilities
WILMINGTON — A new study is in the works to identify the best technology and location for a hydrogen production facility in the First State. First State Hydrogen, a rising company dedicated to developing large-scale green hydrogen production and storage facilities, has inked a contract with Siemens Energy, Inc. on an energy system design study to best identify the infrastructure needed for a future site, ideally in Delaware.
Africa trade summit discusses Delaware opportunities
WILMINGTON — Last week, Delaware hosted a delegation of African diplomats and small business owners seeking opportunities to expand business into the U.S. or in Africa through new connections or finding new resources. Hosted by the World Trade Center Delaware, the all-day event shone a light on the upcoming...
Alliance for Chemical Distribution head talks trade
WILMINGTON — Delaware has a strong history with chemical manufacturing, including chief products such as pigments, nylon, petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. The chemical sector is responsible for 292 jobs that pay $27.7 million in wages and generate $38.5 million in taxes in the First State. The Alliance for Chemical Distribution...
Bill creates framework for state to buy offshore wind
DOVER — A new bill that would create the framework for a system so Delaware could buy electric power from future wind farms, be it from its own wind farm or others nearby, was introduced to the General Assembly last week. Senate Bill 265, also known as the Delaware...
Potter Anderson, Young Conaway raise associate salaries
WILMINGTON — Two prestigious law firms in Delaware have raised their starting salaries for associates to $210,000 in hopes of remaining competitive for top talent in the First State. Both Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP and Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP announced it would raise starting salaries last...
VIEWPOINT: This is a critical moment: Delaware must not go backward in health equity
As a Black physician who has dedicated his 25-year career to understanding and addressing health equity, I am deeply concerned about Delaware’s proposed House Bill 350, which aims to address rising health care costs by establishing a body of political appointees that would oversee the budgets of Delaware’s nonprofit hospitals.
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