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People on the Move: Feb. 9
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. Intel 471, a cyber threat intelligence company, announced Sonja Tsiridis as its new chief technology officer. In this...
Division of Small Business named 2023 EDGE winners
DOVER – The Delaware Division of Small Business named 10 small businesses winners of the seventh round of the Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) competition. Gov. John Carney, Deputy Secretary Kristopher Knight, and Division of Small Business Director Regina Mitchell announced the companies at an event at Delaware...
CorriXR sees investment from Oklahoma investment firm
WILMINGTON — Leveraging the past connections of CorriXR Therapeutics CEO Deborah Moorad, the gene-editing cancer drug firm has landed an investment from Oklahoma-based venture capital firm Cortado Ventures. The investment amount is undisclosed, but CorriXR Therapeutics Chief of Staff Jennifer Kmeic said it was enough to position the company...
The Mill looks to attract mid-sized firms with expansion
WILMINGTON — Delaware coworking space pioneer The Mill is preparing to open 35,000 square feet of space on the third floor of the Nemours Building, offering roughly one city block of leasable office space for mid-size businesses. One floor below The Mill’s suite of start-ups, Rob Herrera has designed...
UD, DSU team up to offer accelerated engineering degrees
An innovative program to provide easier access to advanced education in engineering for a more-diverse group of students was instituted in Delaware this semester, one that combines the faculties, resources and students of the University of Delaware in Newark and Delaware State University in Dover. Called the accelerated joint bachelors and masters program (4+1), it.
Women blaze the trail at ChristianaCare Gene Editing Institute
Sarah LaTorre is only 24, but has already tried her hand at DNA sequencing. The Harrington native is on track to graduate from Wilmington University in the coming spring with her undergraduate degree in biology and move right into a full-time educator position at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute. The institute was launched in 2015 by.
Agilent, Incyte sign deal for diagnosis on cancer treatments
WILMINGTON — Agilent Technologies and Incyte have signed an agreement to create companion diagnostics tests, bringing the two Delaware companies together in the future of cancer treatments. Incyte and Agilent announced the partnership on Jan. 30, where Agilent will create patient-matching tests for new Incyte therapeutics in cancer and...
EDITORIAL: Stepping past the broken rung and moving onward
A few weeks ago, my friend sent me an opinion piece from Vandana Sinha, who at the time was the editor in chief at the Washington Business Journal. In 2019, Sinha wrote about her immediate reaction to her then-editor’s news of leaving the publication — and how as second in command, Sinha was the obvious.
Downtown Dover plan now fueled by $25M in state funds
DOVER — Gov. John Carney is investing $25 million in the multi-million dollar vision to transform downtown Dover, fueling redevelopment for city infrastructure and private developers already signed on for key property sites. The governor has committed $10 million in the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 bond bill as well...
Wilmington Airport expansion includes adding second boarding gate
On the eve of the anniversary of Avelo’s first flight at the Wilmington Airport (ILG), leaders of the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) revealed plans to expand on what was a record-breaking year for the airport. The DRBA gave the public a first look last week at a...
Giving Very Small Businesses an “EDGE” Over their Competition
Are you the owner of a very small business? Have you been in operation for less than 7 years? Or maybe you aren’t in business yet but want to be, but you just don’t have the capital to get off the ground. Access to funding is one of the things that most startup and early-stage very small businesses say is one of the hardest things to come by, and one of the most critical needs they have.
Chemours Discovery Hub tour inspires Odessa students
NEWARK — Odessa High School students flocked to the Chemours Discovery Hub to get an inside look of how the STEM curriculum they learn in the classroom can be applied to innovative products down the line. With safety goggles on, the students walked through parts of the 312,000 square-foot lab on the University of Delaware.
DANA offers new support program for 8 First State nonprofits
A new three-year program launched by the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA) is providing eight First State nonprofits the organizational support they need to make a broader impact on the traditionally underserved communities they work with. For La Esperanza Inc.’s Executive Director Jennifer Fuqua, participating in this new program...
People on the Move: Feb. 2
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. M. Davis & Sons, Inc., an industrial construction woman-owned company, named Michael A. Gilmartin the president and CFO.
Longtime lobbyist Byrd receives DiSabatino award
WILMINGTON — Bob Byrd has never missed a Delaware State Chamber of Commerce dinner in years, and he’s enjoyed working with hundreds of professionals and anticipating the surprise of who won the Marvel Cup. Byrd thought this year would be like any other: except the surprise was that he was named the recipient of the.
McCarthy officially named Del-One CEO
DOVER — With less than two months since shaking up its leadership, Del-One Federal Credit Union has named Daniel McCarthy as its permanent president and CEO. McCarthy served as the organization’s interim leader after then-CEO and President Ron Baron departed in December 2023. The Del-One Board of Directors made the appointment permanent on Jan. 25.
Goldey-Beacom College adds new certificates to meet employer needs
WILMINGTON – Goldey-Beacom College is addressing employer challenges by introducing five micro and three macro-graduate business-focused certificates to prepare students for the workforce. The new micro-graduate certificates are in analytical business skills, business processes, financial & economic analysis, leadership, and management, requiring only nine credits. Each certificate has three...
State chamber to host inaugural Coolest Thing Made in Delaware contest
WILMINGTON – The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) and Delaware Manufacturing Association (DMA) will host the inaugural Coolest Thing Made in Delaware contest to highlight the manufacturing industry—which employs 28,000 Delawareans—and promote the sector as a top career path. The winner will be announced at the DSCC’s Spring Manufacturing & Policy Conference on March 28 at Delaware Technical Community College in Dover.
Wilmington Airport planned for $9.9M in improvements
WILMINGTON — Citing strong customer service demand, the Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA) is planning to invest $9.9 million to expand the Wilmington Airport (ILG) over the course of five years. The DRBA five-year capital improvement plan approved on Jan. 24 targets to spend $6.6 million to expand the ILG terminal’s hold room capacity.
Gary Stockbridge honored with Marvel Cup
WILMINGTON — Gary Stockbridge has been a guiding light in the Delaware business community for more than 40 years before he retired from Delmarva Power. Even years after he retired, his impact on the First State is still felt — so much that he was named the recipient of the Josiah Marvel Cup.
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