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NEWS: STORIES WE ARE FOLLOWING​​​

• Delaware to lift most capacity restrictions May 21
• Delaware joint committee holding capital budget hearings this week
• American factories are desperate for workers. It's a $1 trillion problem
• Bill proposes Delaware paid leave insurance fund
• Viewpoint: Despite political rhetoric, data shows $15 will hurt local families 
• Delaware Sen. Sarah McBride introduces paid family, medical leave bill. What it would do
• COVID-19 capacity restrictions at restaurants, stores to end in Delaware
• Forum focuses on business impact of marijuana legalization
• Reskilling returns as a focus in a tight tech talent workforce
• Delaware's Law Enforcement Accountability Task Force makes progress
• Delaware Senate passes bill to expand expungement eligibility
• Most U.S. companies will require proof of Covid vaccination from employees, survey finds​​
• Zip Code Wilmington reports success — and doubled salaries — with its state-backed coding cohort​
• DSU to retain about 60% of Wesley College workforce
• Delaware population shows 'remarkable' growth in 2020 Census count
• Avetta and Hound Labs Partner to Bring the World’s First On-Site Test for Recent Marijuana Use to the Supply Chain Industry​​
• The office is changing, not going away​​​​​​​​

WEBINAR: 2021 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Patrick Harker, president & chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia provided a regional economic outlook with a focus on Delaware’s economy. Harker also discussed issues like affordable, quality child care, retaining talent, and transferrable skills training —​ all are key to a functioning and prosperous economy.
​​​​​​​​           ​Read President Harker's prepared remarks > 
​​​​​​​           View the Occupational Mobility Explorer >
​           Explore the Delaware Childcare Map >
           Guide to Apprenticeships >

JOIN US ON MAY 12 & 13:
​6TH ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS DAY
Major policy decisions are around the corner. There is no better time than now for Delaware's small business community to come together before the General Assembly comes to a close for this year. Join forces with all 14 chambers of commerce in Delaware as we band together to help shape policy in the First State!​​​

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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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CREATE CONSUMER CONFIDENCE:

​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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BUY LOCAL OR BYE LOCAL: SUPPORT THE PLACES YOU LOVE TODAY

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.

Monthly Labor Review -  January 2021

Delaware’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in March 2021 was 6.5%, up from 6.3% in February 2021. There were 31,600 unemployed Delawareans in March 2021 compared to 23,100 in March 2020. The US unemployment rate was 6.0% in March 2021, down from 6.2% in February 2021. In March 2020, the US unemployment rate was 4.4%, while Delaware’s rate was 4.8%.

In March 2021, seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment was 445,200 up from 442,900 in February 2021. Since March 2020, Delaware’s total nonfarm jobs have decreased by a net loss of 20,100, a decline of 4.4%. Nationally, jobs during that period also declined 4.4%.

​​For data questions, contact:
Tom Dougherty at (302) 761-8062

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YOUR CHAMBER @ WORK

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• 5/7: Leave, Legalization, Location!
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• 4/23: Streamline Your Talent Pipeline
• 4/16: A Work in Progress

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OCCUPATIONAL MOBILITY EXPLORER: BUILD YOUR PATH. COMPARE SKILLS. VIEW TOP TRANSITIONS.

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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VIEW THE TOOL

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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.

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

• New report ranks Delaware #3 for most favorable corporate tax climate in U.S.
• 10 ventures with underrepresented founders share $275,000 in Startup302 grant prizes
• Goodwill® Launches Rising Together™ Coalition with Anthem Foundation, Coursera, Google, Indeed and Lyft to Empower One Million People to Access Sustainable Careers by 2025
• Connect Delaware Joins with Exclusive Search Connections to Become Talent-Connect
  

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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.

​​Video produced by Delaware Prosperity Partnership

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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.

​RESOURCES:

• Visit DelDOT's projects page for information and updates along the way

• 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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delaware business magazine

Today's featured articles:

• ​​A Workforce for the Future: State Chamber and Intern Delaware join forces to retain top talent in the First State​
• Chair's Message
• Legislative Priority
• Business Spotlight: Aqua Science
• Are You Protected Against Cybersecurity Threats in Your Business?
• Wilmington Country Club to Host the 2022 BMW Championship

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Delaware One Stop: 
​Registration & licensing portal for businesses operating in Delaware

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