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The Delaware Business Weekly Round Up is designed to bring you some quick links to news headlines and press releases from companies based in Delaware and issues impacting business the State of Delaware. Here’s our edition for April 21st, 2012 through April 27th, 2012: Fitch Rts Delaware River Port Auth Rev Refunding Bonds, Ser A [...]

Hay Group has researched the Best Companies for Leadership since 2005. This year’s survey includes responses from nearly 7,000 individuals at more than 2,300 organizations worldwide. The survey was based on the organization’s response to an online questionnaire and peer nominations. Respondents that completed the survey were from 103 countries, with 11 percent from North [...]

See the Bloomberg story below. There are many ironies in all this.  Not the least is that the wind project was widely supported by Delawareans in preference to a new coal burner proposed by NRG.  NRG ended up with the wind project and has now cancelled it.  Delawareans, especially downstate, turned out [...]

Delaware is experiencing an ongoing "dangerous weather situation." Monday (7/18/11):                official Code Orange day Tuesday (7/19/11)                Code Yellow day (Delaware does not announce Code Yellow days) Wednesday (7/20/11)           official Code Orange day Thursday (7/21/11)               official Code Orange day Friday (7/22/11)                    official Code Orange day Bad air is likely to [...]

  By Naseema Noor http://readersupportednews.org/off-site-news-section/122-122/6587-calls-mount-to-investigate-bush-era-officials-for-torture WASHINGTON, Jul 12, 2011 (IPS) - Senior officials under the former George W. Bush administration knowingly authorised the torture of terrorism suspects held under United States custody, a Human Right Watch (HRW) report released here Tuesday revealed Titled "Getting Away with Torture", the 107-page report presents a plethora of evidence that HRW says [...]

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced yesterday that Antonio (Tony) Leta has been appointed to be the new District Director for the SBA’s Delaware district office. In this position, he will manage the delivery of SBA programs and services to small businesses throughout the district. Leta is only the second director of the Delaware [...]

Have you ever wondered where the fresh Delaware fruit and vegetables come from that you buy at roadside stands on your way to the beach? Are you interested in learning how a real Delaware farm runs? Maybe you are just looking for something different to do with the kids this summer? Now there is a [...]

Delaware Technical Community College is pleased to announce two of the College’s instructors, Mary Marchegiano-Nolker and Bill Beauchamp, have been selected to attend the 2012 Sustainable Energy Education and Training (SEET) Workshop in Golden Colorado. Each year only 25 instructors are chosen nationwide to serve as content experts to share knowledge about research advances in [...]

The Delaware Biotechnology Institute and the Delaware Economic Development Office have announced eight research projects through the recently launched Delaware Bioscience Center for Advanced Technology (Bioscience CAT). These CAT grants link researchers from Delaware academic and research institutions with local bioscience companies to create advanced technologies while investing in the bioscience community to ensure Delaware [...]

Recently, Governor Jack Markell and representatives from the Delaware Economic Development Office and the Port of Wilmington, Delaware welcomed CaCO3 Aragonite Products, Inc. (CaCO3 Aragonite) and company CEO, Erik Davison to Delaware. The company’s commitment to begin operations in Delaware was marked on March 23 by the arrival of CaCO3 Aragonite’s first oolitic aragonite shipment [...]

Do you want to learn more about the America Invests Act’s impact on patent protection? The America Invents Act was passed last year and will dramatically change the U.S. patent system as it is phased in over an 18 month period ending March 2013. Business owners who rely on the patent system to protect their [...]

If you don’t have a website or online business listing, you’ll find everything you need to get started – web professionals at your side every step of the way. If your business is already online, you’ll find tools and resources to help you succeed. Space is limited, so register in advance for this FREE event. [...]

The Intermediary Lending Pilot Program (ILP), which provides long-term loans to eligible non-profit intermediary lenders to finance their lending to small businesses, has opened a second competitive application period. As a result, small businesses, especially those in underserved markets looking for loans up to $200,000, will soon have access to twice as many community-based funding [...]

Chase plans to make up to a $50 million capital investment in Delaware. The company submitted an application for a $10,140,000 grant from the Delaware Strategic Fund to support the proposed expansion. At least 600 new jobs must be in place before the first disbursement of funds. The funding is contingent on approval by the [...]

This semester I have split my photography classes into an advanced (Photo 2) and a basic section (Photo 1).  The classes are evening and morning to allow capture of morning and evening light.  One evening my Photo 2 class was out observing sunset over The Family Foundation School property, and we encountered the beautiful skies [...]

This blog has been in existence for  more than two years now, yet I have not updated or posted until today.  I resolve to add more new content over the next year, and hopefully share some images that will intrigue and inspire. Part of the reason that I have not posted is that I have not [...]

by Orlando J. George, Jr., President of Delaware Technical Community College, Patrick T. Harker, President of University of Delaware, and Harry L. Williams, President of Delaware State University Delaware’s three public institutions of higher education – University of Delaware (UD), Delaware State University (DSU) and Delaware Technical Community College – recognize that the state’s ability [...]

Just released today; here are the highlights: New Initial Public Offerings incorporated in Delaware - in 2011 Delaware claimed 86% of all new U.S. IPO’s including: Dunkin’ Brands Zynga HCA Holdings Groupon Delaware Division of Corporations General Fund Revenue (in millions) Net Delaware Business Entity Taxes: $759.7 Delaware Business Entity Fees: $83.1 Delaware UCC Fees: [...]

Connect with some of the area’s leading business women at this quarterly cocktail and hors d’oeuvre mixer! Gather at Ed Oliver’s ballroom for an evening of women, wine and winning conversation. This second one of the year will feature a powerful yet humorous presentation from Brooke Grubb of Unique Impressions and Chamber Ambassador of the [...]

Each year the Chamber recognizes one member company that has demonstrated the ability to not only survive, but thrive as a start-up business. The Chamber is currently looking for nominations for the 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Qualifications: 1. Must be a member of the NCCCC and cannot be a home based or franchise [...]

Make plans now to attend and make some great business connections with the DSBC! Registration is NOW… don’t miss the great food from Walter’s Steakhouse. What: DSBC April Networking Event Where: Walter’s Steakhouse | 802 N Union St., Wilmington, DE 19805 When: Tuesday, April 17 from 5:30-8:00 PM Cost: $25 for non-members – First Time [...]

WTC Delaware’s annual World Trade in Motion is fast approaching on May 2, 2012. This evening reception and awards ceremony will celebrate the achievement of Delaware companies within the global marketplace and highlight the accomplishments of companies who have had great success in the past few years. You can nominate a company and individual whose [...]

Food is all business as far as we’re concerned! When it supports a good cause, it’s even better. Union City Grille is pleased to announce the 2012 First Annual Wilmington Burger Battle, to take place on Saturday, August 25, 2012, 12–4pm at Twin Lakes Brewing Company, 4210 Kennett Pike, Greenville, Delaware. This outdoor, rain-or-shine Battle [...]

Co-Sponsored by IAAP DE Chapter and the NCCCC The Administrative Professional of the Year Award is an opportunity for organizations to recognize the Administrative Professional who is the “pulse of your office” and helps their business grow and function. The award will be presented at the Administrative Professionals Breakfast on April 25th, 2012 at the [...]

Don’t you wish there was a place where small employers and self-employed individuals could find answers to tax questions, and obtain educational materials and other tools to help run their businesses? Wouldn’t it be great if all of that was free!? It is. Just visit the Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center, available on the [...]