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

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.

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
9:45 a.m. | Welcome Remarks by Yvonne Deadwyler, President & CEO, New Castle County Chamber of Commerce
9:50 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

State of Finance

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

State of Innovation

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

State of Manufacturing & Logistics

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.

11:55 a.m. | Closing Remarks by Alysse Bortolotto, VP of Emerging Enterprise & Economic Development, New Castle County Chamber of Commerce
12:00 p.m. | Event Concludes