top priorities for delaware

A coordinated list compiled by the Association of Chambers of Commerce of Delaware, of which the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce proudly participates.

Regulations and Permitting

• Work to create a culture change at permitting agencies to help streamline the permitting process without sacrificing public health and safety
• Work to create a “common app” approach to permitting
  • One-stop for all applications, forms, etc. for permitting a project or starting a business for state, local and municipal regulations

Health Insurance and Health Care Costs

• Focus on underwriting regulations at the Department of Insurance to allow varied options for employer health care policies, including association plans

​ Workforce Development

• Focus on technical and vocational training
• Identify currently untapped Pathways program material
• Identify work-based learning programs to partner/expand/develop curriculum
• Work with technical schools to support vocational study
• Help develop coding curriculum for general education across the state

Infrastructure and Technology

• Bring more broadband options to Sussex and Kent counties
  • Address known prevailing wage issues
  • Redesign a survey to improve accuracy of data
    • Use updated data to revamp the wage rate calculation
    • Curtail increased utility costs by avoiding new mandates on residential and commercial payers

Tourism

• Create a statewide accommodations tax for person-to-person short-term rentals like Airbnb
• Focus on environmental issues such as clean water, storm water regulations, etc.
• Make sure Delaware beaches remain family friendly

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