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POLICY ISSUE SPOTLIGHT:   SB 105, MINIMUM WAGE

#Delawarecounts: 2020 census

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​In 2020, Delaware is striving to count all people living in the state. Getting an accurate count is very important to Delaware because the total population count is tied to the amount of funding Delaware is entitled to receive from the federal government. 

Monthly Labor Review - DECEMBER 2019

Delaware’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.9 percent in December. The last time Delaware’s unemployment rate was 3.9 was April 2018. Delaware’s unemployment rate has been rising since June when the rate was 3.2 percent. For all of 2019, Delaware’s unemployment rate averaged 3.5 percent, which is the lowest average annual unemployment rate since 2007. Residential employment and unemployment both rose in December causing the labor force to increase by 900; and the labor force participation rate increased by one-tenth to 62.6 percent. The US labor force participation rate for December is 63.2 percent by comparison.
​For data questions, contact:
Tom Dougherty at (302) 761-8062

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.
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2020 Josiah Marvel Cup Recipients:
​Gerret and Tatiana Copeland
2019 Year in Review
​and Logo Reveal
Keynote Speakers: Sam & Mariah Calagione of ​Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
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.
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
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Congratulations to the 2020 Warrior Friendly Business Award recipients:
Boulden Brothers
Under 50 Employees
Healy, Long & Jevin, Inc.
Above 50 Employees
 CORONAVIRUS - Information for Employers
​​From BBC: Coronavirus declared global health emergency by WHO
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POLICY TRENDS AROUND THE U.S.  - With 36 states in regular session, legislative activity is picking up around the country. To provide an overview of legislative trends and issues likely to come up across the country, the Council of State Chambers (COSC) sorted through media reports, interviews and political analysis in every state and noted big policy ideas cited by legislative leaders. ​The chart below shows the categories with a more granular view, including specific topics in each category and the number of states where legislative leadership indicated that issue is a priority this year.

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
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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