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Developing Delaware

Delaware is small, but diverse. As you travel around our three counties, you discover there is a lot to be learned from the success of our neighbors. We all benefit in the end if we engage in conversation and ​collaboration to generate job creation. The innovations created from these partnerships will help  businesses thrive in Delaware. Join the dynamic discussion at Developing Delaware, an event to inspire the future of economic development statewide. 

The 2023 Developing Delaware conference will be held in Dover on October 5, 2023. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Kerri Welcher.
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2022 Presentations:

THE COOLEST PROJECTS IN EACH COUNTY:
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UNIVERSAL BROADBAND: CONQUERING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
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 Broadband is critical to building our innovation economy, supporting education, and enhancing citizen safety. While Delaware is recognized nationally for some of the fastest broadband speeds, access and affordability are still challenges experienced by many. This panel featured:
  • Moderator, Héc Maldonado-Reis, Tech Impact's Data Innovation Lab
  • Kevin Broadhurst,  Comcast
  • Jason Clarke, Chief Information Officer, State of Delaware
  • Robert McGuckin, Verizon Delaware 


ZOGBY ANALYTICS STUDY RESULTS - By the Delaware Workforce Development Board
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On behalf of the Delaware Workforce Development Board (DWDB), this document contains:
  • Results from the Delaware Workforce Development Board Business Decision Makers Study conducted in the spring of 2022 by Zogby Analytics. The survey’s purpose was to enhance focus on programs and initiatives that most effectively provide the job skills that employers need. DWDB worked with Delaware Data Innovation Lab (DDIL) to analyze the data received. 
  • Detailed breakdown of Delaware’s demographics supplied by Lightcast / Emsi Burning Glass, a global leader in labor market analytics.
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2021 PRESENTATIONS:

THE COOLEST PROJECTS IN EACH COUNTY
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RISE UP: BUILDING LIFE-CHANGING CAREERS - By the National Retail Federation Foundation
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PRIVATE SECTOR-LED FINANCE INNOVATIONS TO BETTER INVEST IN PEOPLE - By the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF) is engaging employers and their partners across the country in developing a new demand-driven approach—talent pipeline management—to close the skills gap. Learn more >
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Current approaches to financing education and career readiness fail to meet the needs of the labor market. The Talent Finance initiative will explore new ways to invest in people and skills that keep pace with innovation and advance economic opportunity, diversity, inclusion, and competitiveness.​ Learn more >
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JEDx is developing a public-private approach for collecting and using standards-based jobs and employment data that will enhance government reporting, workforce analytics, and empower people to use their own records to pursue opportunities and advancement. Learn more >
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 The T3 Innovation Network’s mission is to enable the digital transformation of the talent marketplace by promoting data interoperability and harmonization across diverse stakeholders, including: employers; education, training, and credentialing providers; government agencies; and technology partners. Learn more >

UPCOMING EVENTS

THANK YOU TOP END-OF-SESSION POLICY CONFERENCE SPONSORS

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  • Visit
    • New Castle County
    • Kent County
    • Sussex County
    • Relocate to Delaware
    • First State Kids
  • Advocacy
    • Take Action
    • District Maps
    • Legislative Roster
    • Policy Priorities
    • Political Action Committee
    • Legislative Priority Blog
  • About Us
    • Governance
    • Our Team
    • Affiliates >
      • Delaware Manufacturing Association
      • Delaware Retail Council
      • The Partnership, Inc. >
        • Delaware Principal for a Day
        • Superstars in Education >
          • JHTAward
          • SSE Winners Archive
        • Intern Delaware
        • Delaware Young Professionals Network
    • Committees >
      • Ambassador Committee
      • Small Business Alliance
    • News & Media >
      • Chamber News
      • Member News
      • Delaware Business Magazine
      • Podcast
      • Advertise with the Chamber
    • Certificates of Origin
    • JobBank
    • Internships
    • Contact
  • Events
    • Chamber Calendar
    • Annual Events >
      • Annual Dinner
      • Spring Manufacturing & Policy Conference
      • Superstars in Education
      • End-of-Session Legislative Brunch
      • Chamber Chase
      • Delaware Networking Station
      • Developing Delaware
      • Superstars in Business
      • Taste of Delaware
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