2025 State of the County
Date and Time
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 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
$145 for Non-Members
Contact Information
Alysse Bortolotto
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Description
2025 STATE OF THE COUNTY PROGRAM BOOK
Join us for the 3rd Annual State of the County on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Clayton Hall Conference Center to hear from business leaders investing in, and reimagining, the future of our growing county.
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. Join us for the 3rd Annual State of the County on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Clayton Hall Conference Center to hear from business leaders investing in, and reimagining, the future of our growing county.
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:
8:45 a.m. | Doors Opens
9:00 a.m. | Networking Breakfast
9:40 a.m. | Welcome Remarks by Yvonne Deadwyler, President & CEO, New Castle County Chamber of Commerce
9:45 a.m. | Opening Keynote by County Executive Marcus Henry
10:00 a.m. | Flash Economic Growth Updates
Delaware Science & Technology Ecosystem Assessment
12:00 p.m. | Event Concludes
9:00 a.m. | Networking Breakfast
9:40 a.m. | Welcome Remarks by Yvonne Deadwyler, President & CEO, New Castle County Chamber of Commerce
9:45 a.m. | Opening Keynote by County Executive Marcus Henry
10:00 a.m. | Flash Economic Growth Updates
Delaware Science & Technology Ecosystem Assessment
- Noah Olson, Director of Innovation, Delaware Prosperity Partnership
- Joe Westcott, VP, Operations and Delaware Market President, Capital One
- Mike Bowman, President & CEO, Delaware Technology Park, Inc.
- Kristen Castell, Managing Director, Center for Accelerating Financial Equity
- Javier Diaz, Vice President, Cancer and Blood Disorders & Special Projects, Nemours Children’s Health (Delaware)
- Sunita Chandrasekaran, Vice-Chair, State of Delaware AI Commission and Co-Director, AI Center of Excellence, University of Delaware
- Innovation Spotlight: Andrew Sayles, Co-Founder & COO, Livestock Labs
- Innovation Spotlight: Aaron Swan, CEO, 24Hr Truck Services
- Bryan Barton, Chief Executive Officer, AirJoule
- Jesse Parks, President, KRM Development Corporation – Duck Creek Business Campus
- James Wheeler, Associate Vice President, Manufacturing Network Strategy, Merck & Co., Inc.
12:00 p.m. | Event Concludes