webinars & virtual events
|
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK WITH PHILLY FED PRESIDENT PATRICK HARKER
Patrick Harker, president & chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, joined us for an annual regional outlook presentation with a focus on Delaware’s economy. Harker touched on what the Fed is seeing in terms of inflation, interest rates, and residual impacts on key Delaware industries, provided a forecast for what we can expect in Q4 of 2023 and into 2024, and answered audience questions. Read President Harker's Remarks > Small Business Credit Survey Insights > Penn Wharton School Budget Model Federal Debt Report > |
|
|
CLEARING THE HAZE: NAVIGATING RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION IN THE WORKPLACE
On April 23, 2023, Delaware became the 22nd state in the country to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Molly DiBianca, attorney and member in charge at Clark Hill Wilmington, explored the complexities surrounding recreational marijuana use, its impact on workplace policies, and strategies for effectively managing this evolving landscape. Download Slides > |
|
|
US POLITICAL ELECTION UPDATE WITH
THE US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE With Election Day 2022 just around the corner, The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce hosted Ashlee Rich Stephenson, vice president and national political director at the US Chamber of Commerce for a webinar. Ashlee reviewed recent polling data around key US House and Senate races, answered attendee questions about relevant policy topics, and touched on the current political climate in the United States. Download Slides > |
|
|
YOUR HEALTH: AN ARM'S LENGTH AWAY
Wearables are changing the face of health care. By intersecting data, technology, and patient care, wearables are allowing those in the health industry to innovate and create news ways of delivering care to not only improve patient care but also patient experience. This webinar explored the latest in wearable technologies, their benefits, and how employers, employees and health providers are deploying them to create more comprehensive pictures of patients and positively alter the trajectory of one’s care. Download Slides > |
|
|
WEIGHING IN ON WORKPLACE WELLNESS
With obesity affecting over 40% of the workforce, there is an opportunity for employers to better understand this growing disease, identify the production and financial impact of unhealthy weight, and implement a benefit design to help promote weight loss. Industry experts joined us to share the latest data on obesity epidemiology and economics as well as benefit options that consider cost and utilization rates. Download Slides > |
|
|
CHILD CARE IS EVERYONE'S BUSINESS
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Rodel, the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, and the Office of Early Learning released a collaborative report and toolkit with the goal to elevate the importance of the Early Childhood Education sector and to increase access to ECE for working families in Delaware. This webinar reviewed key findings from the report and explored ideas on how Delaware’s business community can use the information to support early learning in the First State and lead in solutions to meet the needs of our workforce. Child Care is Everyone’s Business – Toolkit > Download Slides > |
|
|
2022 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Patrick Harker, president & chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, joined us for an annual regional outlook presentation with a focus on Delaware’s economy. Harker focused on what the Fed is seeing in terms of inflation, the pandemic's residual impacts on key Delaware industries, and a forecast for the remainder of 2022. Read President Harker's prepared remarks > Report: Child Care Is Everyone's Business > Home Mortgage Refinancing Insights > Inequality in the Time of COVID-19 Data > Exploring a Skills-Based Approach to Occupational Mobility > View the Occupational Mobility Explorer > |
|
2022 Spring manufacturing & Policy conference
The future of u.s. Competitveness: Delaware's innovation advantage
|
Panel Discussion:
Where Did All the Workers Go? |
Panel Discussion:
Playbooks for the Future |
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Kelvin Lee & Governor John Carney |
|
STATE OF THE GUARD PRESENTED BY THE JOINT MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
2021 continued as a busy year for the Delaware National Guard - from the COVID-19 crisis to continuing the fight overseas and maintaining our readiness at all times. Your Hometown Force stands ready, willing and able to serve our state and nation. Hosted by Major General Michael R. Berry, Adjutant General of Delaware, this event featured the annual State of the Guard briefing on current missions, operations, and people of the Delaware National Guard. The 2022 Warrior Friendly Business award was also given to Zip Code Wilmington and M. Davis & Sons. |
|
|
PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE: WHAT THE HEALTHY DELAWARE FAMILIES ACT MEANS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Learn more about Senate Substitute 1 for SB 1, which proposes to require all Delaware employers with 10 or more employees to have family and medical leave policies and a State-run policy option that includes a split financial contribution between employer and employee. To learn more about this proposal, DSCC's Mike Quaranta was joined by:
|
|
|
OMICRON AND DELAWARE: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Dr. Marci Drees, chief infection prevention officer and hospital epidemiologist at ChristianaCare, shared her perspective on the Omicron variant and outbreak. She also addressed questions around booster efficacy, what to do if you experience symptoms or test positive, how long the current spike could last, and more. |
|
|
WHAT'S NEXT FOR COVID-19 AND DELAWARE?
Last month, Delaware reached its goal of 70% Delawareans having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine—and this number continues to grow. Although this was a major milestone, there is still much work to do. To address your questions and provide an update on Delaware’s progress in combatting the virus, DSCC’s Mike Quaranta will be joined by Dr. Michael Ybarra of PhRMA, Marci Drees, M.D., MS, FACP, FSHEA from ChristianaCare, and Joseph Spinelli of AccessDX Laboratory. Download slides > |
|
|
WEED AND WORK: MARIJUANA POLICY AND YOUR BUSINESS
As the Delaware General Assembly debates the merits of the issue, we assembled a conversation on the employer experience in states where legalization has been policy for several years. Panelists include Kevin Sabet, former Obama, Bush and Clinton policy advisor and dubbed by NBC News as the “prodigy of drug politics,” Gary Chandler from the Association of Washington Business where this has been policy for years, and Seattle employment lawyer, Tim O'Connell. Download slides > |
|
|
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 > |
|
2022 SPRING MANUFACTURING & POLICY CONFERENCE
|
Policy Update:
Governor John Carney |
Roundtable Discussion:
Recreational Marijuana Legalization |
The Future is Now:
Tackling the Skilled Labor Shortage |
|
THE VACCINE IS HERE, NOW WHAT?
With COVID-19 vaccines now available, many questions are arising around the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines, the differences among the options, continued testing, and when and how to get the vaccine. Janice Nevin, M.D., MPH, president and CEO of ChristianaCare moderated this webinar to provide answers around:
Panelists who joined Dr. Nevin are:
|
Download slides >
DE Vaccine Planning for Agencies, Organizations, & Businesses > Vaccine Planning Checklist > COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Survey for Organizations with Essential Workforce: This survey is intended to provide DPH with critical information about your organization's need for vaccination of essential personnel beginning in Phase 1B, to enable support of your planning efforts. Complete survey > To plan for vaccination of your workforce, email: vaccineplanning@delaware.gov |
|
184TH ANNUAL DINNER
It is tradition for Delaware's governor to address the business community on the eve before the General Assembly returns to Legislative Hall for session. Governor Carney delivers remarks as he begins his second term as Delaware's governor. This segment also includes the much anticipated reveal of this year's Josiah Marvel Cup recipient, Major General (Ret.) Francis D. Vavala. The State Chamber also awarded the Dick DiSabatino Award to the Honorable Margaret Rose Henry. |
|
|
2020 SUPERSTARS IN BUSINESS
Although we all could not be together in person this year at the historic Hotel du Pont, we held a special awards ceremony with our winners at the Hotel. Meet our 2020 Superstars in Business winners and watch their inspirational stories. This video will also revealed this year's recipient of the Marvin S. Gilman Bowl, which was established in 2008 to honor an individual who has made outstanding contributions to Delaware’s small business and nonprofit community. |
|
|
Nonprofit
Preston's March for Energy |
1-24 Employees
AlphaGraphics |
25-59 Employees
Whisman Giordano & Associates, LLC |
60-150 Employees
Tidewater Utilities, Inc. |
|
Creating a Ready Workforce
Ernie Dianastasis of The Precisionists, Inc. |
Finding Opportunity from Challenges
Alisa Morkides of BrewHaHa! |
|
US ELECTION UPDATE WITH US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
With such a unique election year where many voted early, Ashlee Rich Stephenson, vice president and national political director at the US Chamber of Commerce reviewed some of the last polling data available before the election next week. Download slides > Vote for Jobs 2020 > Election Fact Sheet > |
|
DEVELOPING DELAWARE
DSCC brought together business leaders from around the state to participate in an engaging discussion on Data in Delaware: what we know, what we don't know, and why it matters to your business.
DSCC brought together business leaders from around the state to participate in an engaging discussion on Data in Delaware: what we know, what we don't know, and why it matters to your business.
|
Data in Delaware: What we know, what we don't know, and why it's important to your business
|
Understanding Delaware & Delawareans Through Data: Using data sets to answer critical questions
|
Developing Delaware 2020: Governor John Carney
|
Next in Retail: Reimagining the future of the industry
|
|
HEALTH CARE DECISIONS IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19
The second round of the DE Relief Grant opened on October 1. Learn how this grant money can be used towards costs your business incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar also offered options and ideas for coverage as many companies and their employees will soon enter open enrollment. Download slides > |
|
DELAWARE NETWORKING STATION
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau of Delaware partnered for this full-day, virtual conference, designed to help your company continue to make valuable business connections and successfully navigate the changing landscape here in Delaware and beyond.
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau of Delaware partnered for this full-day, virtual conference, designed to help your company continue to make valuable business connections and successfully navigate the changing landscape here in Delaware and beyond.
|
Cybersecurity and Your Remote Workforce
|
Hiring in a Virtual World: What Could Go Wrong?
|
Successful Online Sales & Marketing Strategies (for when you can't meet face-to-face)
|
Online Reviews: What you can, can't, and should NEVER say when responding!
|
PUTTING DELAWAREANS BACK TO WORK: ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN THE FIRST STATE
The necessary and well-considered restrictions enacted by the State of Delaware and the guidance from the CDC as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have brought Delaware’s economy to a standstill. As we begin to emerge on the other side of the public health crisis, there is still much work to do. Just as state and health care leaders have been laser-focused on efforts to minimize the impact of the virus on Delawareans, business and community leaders must now play a vital role in getting Delawareans back to work and driving economic recovery in Delaware without a resurgence of the virus. Held on July 21, 2020, this virtual conference explored strategies and policies to restore the state’s economy and to enable Delawareans to safely return to work.
The necessary and well-considered restrictions enacted by the State of Delaware and the guidance from the CDC as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have brought Delaware’s economy to a standstill. As we begin to emerge on the other side of the public health crisis, there is still much work to do. Just as state and health care leaders have been laser-focused on efforts to minimize the impact of the virus on Delawareans, business and community leaders must now play a vital role in getting Delawareans back to work and driving economic recovery in Delaware without a resurgence of the virus. Held on July 21, 2020, this virtual conference explored strategies and policies to restore the state’s economy and to enable Delawareans to safely return to work.
|
Manufacturers: Stepping Up in a Time of Crisis
|
The Delaware Gateway: COVID-19's Effect on Trade
|
Making Delaware Faster, Smarter, Better
|
Information Technology is "IT"
|
|
Establishing Delaware as a Regional Leader
|
An Uncharted Landscape: The Future of Jobs
|
Office Redesign in the Midst of a Pandemic
|
Big, Bold Policy Ideas: The State's Vision for 2021
|
|
CREATING A DOOR OF OPPORTUNITY: AN EMPLOYER'S ROLE
Workforce development and diversity & inclusion initiatives are a priority for businesses, large and small. We hear the term, “opportunity gap” as applied to the experiences of people of color in America, especially Black and African American employees. This is a serious issue not only for Delaware but our nation as whole. So how can you as an employer play a vital role in helping to close the opportunity gap? Stephanie Creary, Ph.D. of University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and Dr. Tony Allen of Delaware State University joined us this week for an important conversation on how employers can play a role in closing the opportunity gap. They also provided concrete steps businesses can take to recruit, engage, develop, and retain Black and African American employees. |
|
|
CHILD CARE IN A POST-COVID-19 WORLD
A COVID-19 world has proven how critical child care is to the labor market. Now that providers are once again open to all Delaware families, we had Cheryl Oldham of the US Chamber of Commerce and Representative Quinn Johnson join us for a webinar. They discussed the effects the public health crisis has had on the industry — both nationally and in Delaware — and what needs to be done to help providers survive past the pandemic. Request slides > |
|
|
BACK TO WORK: THE CASE FOR UPSKILLING OUR WORKFORCE
Workforce development is more important now than ever. There are known labor shortages in industries like health care, construction/trades, and information technology. Workers given new opportunities to develop skills for in-demand careers will be the best-positioned when the economic recovery begins. Delaware’s Secretary of Labor Cerron Cade and Ron Painter, president & CEO of the National Association of Workforce Boards provided both a national and state perspective on what's being done now and plans for the future. Request slides > |
|
|
RETURN TO WORK SAFELY: THE PLAN FOR CONTACT TRACING
The State of Delaware has partnered with University of Chicago to implement a contact tracing program with the assistance of the Delaware National Guard. If your business plans to test employees, the safety of your workforce will be improved only if you have an effective contact tracing program in place. As an employer, you may have questions about your role and responsibility with contact tracing. Watch our webinar with DHSS Secretary Kara Odom Walker and Major General Michael Berry of the Delaware National Guard. Request slides > |
|
|
COVID-19 AND DELAWARE'S FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN
Holly Porter of the Delmarva Poultry Industry and Richard Wilkins of the Delaware Farm Bureau joined us to discuss current challenges the agriculture industry is facing, the effects of supply chain disruption and how they may affect you and your business, and the future of the industry post-pandemic. Download slides > |
|
|
RETURN TO WORK SAFELY: COVID-19 SCREENING, MONITORING & TESTING
As we begin to think about reopening Delaware’s economy, businesses need to create a return-to-work plan. Business operations can and should return to a sustainable level without jeopardizing employee or customer safety. ChristianaCare and Access DX provided information on screening, monitoring and testing as we all work to ensure Delawareans go back to work healthy and protected. The discussion explores workplace best practices and supporting the continuum of COVID-19 in the workplace. Request slides > |
|
CONFERENCE CALLS
ECONOMIC FORECAST WITH STUART HOFFMAN
July 1, 2020 - The PNC Financial Group's Senior Economic Advisor Stuart Hoffman provided a positive economic outlook on both the country and Delaware's recovery following the pandemic. Hoffman calls the recession the deepest decline since the 1930's, but due to the immediate and aggressive actions by the US Treasury and the Fed, it should also be the shortest. Listen to our call here:
July 1, 2020 - The PNC Financial Group's Senior Economic Advisor Stuart Hoffman provided a positive economic outlook on both the country and Delaware's recovery following the pandemic. Hoffman calls the recession the deepest decline since the 1930's, but due to the immediate and aggressive actions by the US Treasury and the Fed, it should also be the shortest. Listen to our call here:
COVID-19 IMPACTS ON KEY DELAWARE INDUSTRIES WITH PATRICK HARKER OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF PHILADELPHIA
May 12, 2020 - Patrick Harker, president & chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia provided a regional economic outlook with a deep dive on key Delaware industries, including manufacturing and construction, agriculture, restaurants and hospitality, banking and finance, and the legal sector.
Read his prepared remarks >
May 12, 2020 - Patrick Harker, president & chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia provided a regional economic outlook with a deep dive on key Delaware industries, including manufacturing and construction, agriculture, restaurants and hospitality, banking and finance, and the legal sector.
Read his prepared remarks >
REPORTS MENTIONED IN THE CALL:
IMPLEMENTING A RETURN TO WORK PLAN
April 28, 2020 - What will a return to work look like? That is the question weighing heavily on the minds of government leaders and public health officials, employers and their employees, and Delawareans striving for the delicate balance of staying safe and making ends meet. Neil Bradley, executive vice president and chief policy officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, walked us through what a phased reopening plan could look like as well as short- and long-term policies that should be considered like testing and PPE, temporary regulatory reform, infrastructure, workforce retraining, telemedicine, and more.
April 28, 2020 - What will a return to work look like? That is the question weighing heavily on the minds of government leaders and public health officials, employers and their employees, and Delawareans striving for the delicate balance of staying safe and making ends meet. Neil Bradley, executive vice president and chief policy officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, walked us through what a phased reopening plan could look like as well as short- and long-term policies that should be considered like testing and PPE, temporary regulatory reform, infrastructure, workforce retraining, telemedicine, and more.
DELDOT: WORKING THROUGH COVID-19
April 21, 2020 - The State Chamber hosted a conference call with Jennifer Cohan, Secretary of Transportation. DelDOT is continuing to work through the pandemic with all projects on time and on budget. Secretary Cohan also provides important updates to projects on Route 1 and Interstate 95, DMV updates and important modifications to public transportation. She also provides insight on what modifications the department could see in the future as a result of COVID-19. Listen to the call here:
April 21, 2020 - The State Chamber hosted a conference call with Jennifer Cohan, Secretary of Transportation. DelDOT is continuing to work through the pandemic with all projects on time and on budget. Secretary Cohan also provides important updates to projects on Route 1 and Interstate 95, DMV updates and important modifications to public transportation. She also provides insight on what modifications the department could see in the future as a result of COVID-19. Listen to the call here:
COVID-19 CALL WITH HEALTH CARE LEADERS
April 14, 2020 - Did you miss our membership call with Janice Nevin, M.D., MPH, President and CEO, ChristianaCare and Terry Murphy, FACHE President and CEO, Bayhealth? Together, they provided a first-person perspective on what their hospital systems are experiencing as well as insight as we enter the most challenging two-week period. Listen to the recording here:
April 14, 2020 - Did you miss our membership call with Janice Nevin, M.D., MPH, President and CEO, ChristianaCare and Terry Murphy, FACHE President and CEO, Bayhealth? Together, they provided a first-person perspective on what their hospital systems are experiencing as well as insight as we enter the most challenging two-week period. Listen to the recording here: