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NEWS: STORIES WE ARE FOLLOWING​​​
  • Making some dough: Grotto Pizza opens new production facility in Dover
  • Virtual government meetings allow greater access for public
  • Budget hearings conclude with health agency
  • $15 minimum wage not allowed in Biden’s Covid relief bill, Senate official says
  • Delaware Covid vaccinations move past 225,000
  • FDA gives green light to Johnson & Johnson’s 1-dose vaccine
  • Delaware Tourism Office launches incubator, workshops
  • How Delaware plans to use the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
  • Can a new law help end hairstyle discrimination horror stories?
  • SBA shifts PPP focus to bring more equity to relief
  • For Solopreneurs, There's Never Been a Better Time to Apply for a PPP Loan
  • New program allows people to dine out and help raise money for Do More 24 campaign
  • Fight for $15 minimum wage draws mixed reactions
  • Advocates push clean slate measure for ex-offenders
  • Speeding up vaccinations: Dover International Speedway hosts second-dose event
  • What IT leaders are doing to boost Blacks in tech
  • More than 18% of Delaware’s population has received Covid vaccine
  • Gore wire & cable products play role in successful landing of Mars rover
  • M&T Bank to acquire Conn. bank in $7B deal
  • Delaware nonprofits overcame COVID challenges in 2020
  • Chesapeake Utilities gets approval to expand natural gas in Md.
  • Delaware Launches Pilot Program to Expand Availability of Ready-to-go Laboratory Space
  • Restaurants' Winter Plan: Anything and Everything to Stay Alive
  • Delaware is a top-10 state for Black women business owners
  • Delaware maps out plan to distribute vaccine equitably to the underserved
  • Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, FDA analysis finds
  • Gov. Carney increases gathering limits
  • Budget hearings nearing end
  • New TID could draw interest to Frederica area
  • L.A. lawyer Patibanda named NCC econ. dev. director
  • Delaware restaurants plan to fight bill that would raise tip wages, raise costs for businesses
  • Delaware COVID-19 vaccine event at Dover International Speedway could be model for future clinics
  • Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations continue to plummet. What's next?​​​
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THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING:
THE JOBS ARE HERE, BUT WHERE ARE THE PEOPLE?
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Manufacturing in Delaware and the nation was facing a shortage of workers well before the pandemic upended the economy. In fact, as many as 2.4 million factory jobs could remain unfilled through 2028 due to a tight labor market and a lack of skilled workers, according to a 2018 study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute.
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JOIN US ON MARCH 24: MANUFACTURING & POLICY CONFERENCE
These challenges are not experienced by manufacturers alone. Join the Delaware Manufacturing Association and presenting sponsor, DEMEP, for the 2021 Spring Manufacturing & Policy Conference where we will address a recurring theme – talent.

This half-day, virtual conference will feature Carolyn Lee, executive director of The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, the nation’s largest industrial trade association.​​​
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CREATE CONSUMER CONFIDENCE:

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​More than 700 Delaware businesses, including more than 100 restaurants/bars and 100 retail stores, already participate in the COVID-19 Customer Protection Standards.
 
Complete a fast and simple checklist and email it to business@delaware.gov. The Customer Protection Standards sticker will be mailed to your business to affix to the front door. Your business will also be listed on a map and online directory of participating businesses found at delbiz.com/protect.

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​184th annual dinner:


STATE CHAMBER'S HIGHEST HONOR GIVEN TO MAJ GEN (RET.) FRANCIS D. VAVALA:
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Established in 1951, the Marvel Cup honors a Delawarean who has made an outstanding contribution to the state, community, or society. The State Chamber’s highest honor is named in memory of the Honorable Josiah Marvel, who reorganized and served as the first president of the State Chamber in 1913. As a tradition, recipients of the Marvel Cup are kept secret until the night of the dinner. Read the full release >

DICK DISABATINO AWARD PRESENTED TO THE HONORABLE MARGARET ROSE HENRY
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The Dick DiSabatino Award, named for former DSCC Chairman Richard DiSabatino Sr., was established in the mid-90s to recognize significant contributions to shape opinion and public policy in the state of Delaware. The rarely given honor was last presented in 2019 to the Honorable Joseph G. DiPinto, former state representative.  Read the full release >

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REBUILDING DELAWARE'S WORKFORCE THROUGH RAPID TRAINING: THE PLACE WHERE JOBSEEKERS FIND TRAINING TO ENHANCE OR GAIN SKILLS; AND EMPLOYERS CONNECT WITH A QUALIFIED WORKFORCE
Forward Delaware provides training opportunities to Delawareans to become more employable in the following industries: Healthcare, Construction & Trades, Hospitality & Food Service, Logistics & Transportation, Computers & IT. It also provides employers with a newly trained workforce available for hire in targeted industries.
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BUY LOCAL OR BYE LOCAL: SUPPORT THE PLACES YOU LOVE TODAY
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Small businesses are counting on all of us – let's show them how much they mean to our communities. Watch this video to get a glimpse of the dedication and love that goes into creating your neighborhood faves.
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Monthly Labor Review -  DECEMBER 2020

Delaware’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in December 2020 was 5.3%, up from 5.1% in November 2020. There were 25,200 unemployed Delawareans in December 2020 compared to 19,400 in December 2019. The US unemployment rate was 6.7% in December 2020, unchanged from 6.7% in November 2020. In December 2019, the US unemployment rate was 3.6%, while Delaware’s rate was 4.0%.

​In December 2020, seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment was 429,500 up from 428,600 in November 2020. Since December 2019, Delaware’s total nonfarm jobs have decreased by a net loss of 36,300, a decline of 7.8%. Nationally, jobs during that period declined 6%.

​​For data questions, contact:
Tom Dougherty at (302) 761-8062
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YOUR CHAMBER @ WORK
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From the President
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OCCUPATIONAL MOBILITY EXPLORER: BUILD YOUR PATH. COMPARE SKILLS. VIEW TOP TRANSITIONS.
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In Exploring a Skills-Based Approach to Occupational Mobility, researchers from the Philadelphia and Cleveland Feds analyze the skills that employers request in the 33 largest metro areas and look for opportunities for workers to transfer their skills from one occupation to a similar — but higher-paying — occupation in the same labor market. This application is designed to make the findings interactive and wholly accessible to those interested in economic mobility.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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RESOURCES:
  • Forward Delaware - Rebuilding Delaware's workforce through rapid training. This is the place where jobseekers find training to enhance or gain skills, and employers connect with a qualified workforce.
  • Delaware Technical Community College Continuing Education - The high demand training opportunities offered at Delaware Tech through Workforce Development and Community Education are designed for those wanting to upgrade their skills or who may want to change their career path altogether.
  • Delaware Pathways - Works hand-in-hand with key government and business partners to identify key Delaware industries with a growing shortage of skilled workers, and create Pathways to meet those future needs.
  • Delaware Workforce Development Board - Ensures the citizens of Delaware are provided with occupational training and employment service opportunities to help them achieve employment sustaining them and their families. (​Delaware Dept. of Labor)
  • Tech Hire Delaware - Provides tech training, career counseling, and connects candidates with employers seeking tech talent. 
  • Year Up Wilmington - Offers an intensive, one-year program for college students, ages 18-24, combining professional coaching, hands-on skill development, and internships at some of America’s top companies.
  • WorkforceDelaware.com - Apprenticeship programs in the construction industry.
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To successfully build the workforce of the future, we must constantly innovate and invest in the economy's most important resource — human capital. 

The new economy competes on talent, yet the the current approach to financing talent development was built for a different era and economy. In this dynamic economy, jobs — and the skills required to fill those jobs — are constantly evolving. We need an approach that can evolve with the economy, and the changing needs of employers. This groundbreaking new initiative, Talent Finance, explores private sector-led solutions and innovations in finance to better invest in people. Read more >

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MEMBER NEWS
  • Forbes ranks ChristianaCare as 5th best health system to work for in the United States
  • Catholic Charities receives grant from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware
  • Delaware Technical Community College Child Development Centers Receive State Recognition for Commitment and Dedication
  • WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB TO HOST 2022 BMW CHAMPIONSHIP
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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.

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EXPECT DELAYS. PLAN AHEAD.
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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.
​RESOURCES:
  • Visit DelDOT's projects page for information and updates along the way
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  • Download DelDOT's mobile app (iPhone) (Android)
  • Download DelDOT's Wilmington Corridor Rehabilitation pamphlet
  • Consider alternate transportation: View DART or Septa's schedules

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Today's featured articles:
  • ​Nonprofit Spotlight: Jobs for Delaware Graduates, Inc.
  • Diverse Supplier Spotlight: Vistage
  • The Business Voice Remains Vital with New Faces in Dover
  • How Divided Government Will Force Congressional Compromise and Solutions
  • We Can Do Better, We Can Do More
  • Everyone is Part of the Story
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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