2024 State of the County
Date and Time
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
Location
Clayton Hall Conference Center
University of Delaware
100 David Hollowell Drive, Newark, DE 19716
Parking is free in the Clayton Parking lot.
Fees/Admission
$95 for Members
$99 for Non-Members
Contact Information
Alysse Bortolotto
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2024 State of the County
Description
Join us for the 2nd Annual State of the County presented by Croda on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Clayton Hall Conference Center to hear from business leaders investing in, and reimagining, the future of our growing county.
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This event will bring together community leaders and residents, from diverse backgrounds, to celebrate and build awareness about the remarkable growth of our county. From the latest developments in infrastructure and transportation to groundbreaking innovation projects, you'll have the opportunity to gain firsthand insights into the exciting initiatives and projects shaping our county's future.
Don't miss out on this chance to be part of something truly special. Mark your calendar and join us for a day of celebration, connection, and inspiration.
Schedule:
9:00 a.m. | Registration Opens + Networking Breakfast
9:30 a.m. | Welcome Remarks by President of New Castle County Chamber of Commerce
9:40 a.m. | County Overview from New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer
10:00 a.m. | Flash Economic Growth Updates
10:00 a.m. | Flash Economic Growth Updates
| State of Transportation & Infrastructure
- Tigist Zegeye, Executive Director, WILMAPCO (Moderator)
- Paul Moser, Planner, DelDOT
- John Sisson, CEO, DART First State
- Joseph Barr, Director of Network Development - East, Amtrak
- Bayard Hogans, President, Enstructure Mid-Atlantic
| State of Innovation
- Zakiyyah Ali, Executive Director, Tech Council of Delaware (Moderator)
- William D. Provine, Ph.D., Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer, The Innovation Space
- Eric Kmiec, Ph.D., Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer, ChristianaCare Gene Editing Institute
- Dora Cheatham, Vice President, Sales & Commercialization, First State Hydrogen, Inc.
| State of Housing & Development
- Eugene Young, Jr. (Moderator)
- Megan McGlinchey, Executive Director, Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware
- Brian DiSabatino, President and CEO, EDiS Company
- Logan Herring, Chief Executive Officer, REACH Riverside
12:00 p.m. | Lunch Buffet + Networking
12:30 p.m. | Remarks from New Castle County Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor
12:30 p.m. | Remarks from New Castle County Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor
12:35 p.m. | Candidate Forum
- Rick Deadwyler, Director,U.S. East Region, Government & Industry Affairs, Corteva Agriscience (Moderator)
- Governor Candidates
- Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long
- County Executive Matt Meyer
- Rep. Mike Ramone
- Collin O'Mara
- County Executive Candidates