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183rd annual dinner recap

josiah marvel cup recipients:
​gerret & tatiana copeland

The State Chamber awarded its prestigious Josiah Marvel Cup Award to philanthropists, Gerret and Tatiana Copeland.
 PicturePhoto by Dick Dubroff / Final Focus
2020 Josiah Marvel Cup Recipients:
​Gerret and Tatiana Copeland
Keynote Speakers: Sam & Mariah Calagione
​Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
2019 Year in Review
​and Logo Reveal
Message from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester
Message from Sen. Carper
Message from Sen. Coons
IN THE NEWS:
BOARD MEMBER OF THE YEAR
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​Each year, a board member is recognized by Chamber staff as Board Member of the Year. This year, Nick Lambrow of M&T Bank was the honoree for his leadership, guidance and expertise as our Treasurer.
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OUR NEW LOGO
With a nod to our past and an eye towards the future, we are excited to enter a new decade with a fresh coat of paint, a new logo!
  • It features the cupola tower at the top of Legislative Hall to represent the State Chamber’s public policy efforts.
  • The window is the shape of Delaware to symbolize we are a statewide organization looking out for the business community.
  • The ‘C’ encircling Legislative Hall stands for ‘Chamber’ and respects the historic brand our members have known over the years.
  • The text has ‘bookends’ that spell ‘DE,’ our state’s abbreviation.

​IN THE NEWS
Stories we're following
Since November 2018, Delaware’s total nonfarm jobs have increased by a net gain of
+7,100, a rise of 1.5 percent. Nationally, jobs
during the same period also increased 1.5
percent. Over-the-year, the Leisure &
Hospitality industry had the largest employment increase with 2,300 jobs, an increase of 4.7 percent. This was followed by Education & Health with an increase of 1,900 jobs, up 2.3 percent; and Government increasing by 1,600 jobs over-the-year, also up 2.3 percent. Job growth in Education & Health was driven by increases in Health Care & Social Assistance, while gains in Government were driven mainly by increases in Local Government Educational
Services. Seasonally adjusted, the number of
Delaware non-farm jobs increased by 1,200 in November from October. The Retail Trade
industry led all industries with seasonally
adjusted over-the-month gains in employment of 900.
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Delaware’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth to 3.8 percent in November. Delaware’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is higher than the US rate for the second consecutive month. Residential employment and unemployment both rose in November, seasonally adjusted, causing the labor force to increase by 1,200 and the labor force participation rate to increase by one-tenth
to 62.5 percent.

Monthly Labor Review
November 2019


​For data questions, contact:
Tom Dougherty at (302) 761-8062
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READY IN 6
​Analysis of Delaware Permit Competitiveness
A new independent analysis of Delaware’s permitting process finds that other states in the region, including Maryland and Pennsylvania, are able to achieve substantially faster permit approvals for businesses wishing to locate or expand in the state.  As a result, Delaware is missing significant economic development opportunities in the competition for jobs, talent and investment.

​The analysis, conducted by professional services firm KPMG, concludes that Delaware has an opportunity to be more competitive if its permitting processes were strengthened through streamlined communication between state agencies, greater transparency and cost predictability, and a fast-track approval program for high-priority projects, among other recommendations.
​The report recommends state leaders improve in three key areas to streamline the permitting process in Delaware:
  1. Enhance communication
  2. Increase efficiency and reduce paperwork
  3. Track and use data more effectively
Member News
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EXPECT DELAYS. PLAN AHEAD.
​Rehabilitation of I-95 from I-495 to North of the Brandywine River Bridge
Beginning March 2021 DelDOT will be doing major rehabilitative roadwork on I-95 from I-495 to north of the Brandywine River Bridge. This project will have major traffic implications, but will ultimately extend the life of this vital roadway for 30 years.
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From the President
Staff Picks

WHY BUSINESSES CHOOSE DELAWARE

From our accessible location and talented workforce to our quality of life and room to grow, see why businesses from Fintech to Agtech are choosing Delaware.

​​Video produced by Delaware Prosperity Partnership
Support Local, Shop Small
Small Business Saturday may be over, but we should always support your local businesses and #ShopSmall. Small businesses make up 2/3 of new jobs in America.
 Small business matters. 75% of our membership has ​20 or fewer employees.

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