Senator Blunt Rochester Statement on Federal Court Order Protecting Agencies, Including Minority Bus
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement after a legal effort, led by Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, stopped the Trump administration from dismantling the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA): “The Minority Business Development Agency was established by Congress to help small, minority-owned businesses grow and thrive after decades of being left behind.
DETV Sweeps Talk Show Category and Celebrates Multiple Wins at the 2025 Delaware Press Association Awards
WILMINGTON, DE, May 9, 2025 — DETV, Delaware’s premier broadcasting network, proudly announces its outstanding achievements at the 2025 Delaware Press Association Awards, earning multiple honors and sweeping the Talk Show category — a powerful testament to the network’s commitment to excellence in broadcasting and community engagement. This year, DETV dominated the Talk Show category and received recognition in the following areas: • First Place: Television: Talk Show – Her Perspective | Breaking
NBN Sports Academy Hosts Nike Basketball Tournament
Nothing But Net Sports Academy (NBNSA) will host the Northeast Regionals for Nike’s Junior Elite Youth Basketball League (jr.EYBL) on May 9 to 11. The event showcases fourteen teams, each, from the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball divisions. Winners will compete to play in Nike’s Junior EYBL Championship to be held in July at Augusta, GA. The tournament is the first of its kind to be held at NBNSA, located at 4101 Newport Gap Pike in Wilmington. Hundreds of supporters, guests, and spectators are projected
Member Spotlight: Real Life Prosthetics, LLC
Real Life Prosthetics has been more than a provider of prosthetic and orthotic care— we’ve been a partner in helping people reclaim their lives. Since opening our doors in May 2001, our mission has remained steady: to restore mobility, independence, and confidence through expert care, innovative thinking, and an unwavering commitment to the people we serve. With multiple locations across the Northern Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay regions—including our Newark clinic on Biddle Avenue and our newest
DEXSTA Hosts Another Successful Shred Event!
Wilmington, DE. (April, 26th, 2025) – DEXSTA Federal Credit Union hosted a highly successful Shred Event on April 26th, aimed at promoting community security and sustainability. The event, held at DEXSTA’s Prices Corner Branch, saw enthusiastic participation from our community eager to securely dispose of sensitive documents. With identity theft and fraud on the rise, DEXSTA took proactive steps to empower the community by providing a safe and convenient way to dispose of confidential paperwork. From old
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DSFG Adds Joseph Iudica as Senior Associate
NEWARK, Del. (April 8, 2025) — Diamond State Financial Group (DSFG) recently expanded its team with the addition of Joseph Iudica as Senior Associate and Financial Advisor. Through his nearly 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Iudica has developed a wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set that has successfully served clients with a range of wealth management needs and goals. Well-known in his local and professional communities, Iudica, is respected by his industry peers and
Delaware Tech Cuts Ribbon on Newly Renovated Terry Building on Dover Campus
DELAWARE – Delaware Technical Community College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the completion of its newly renovated Terry Building at the Charles L. Terry, Jr. Campus in Dover. Local and state officials joined the event to help commemorate the major renovation to the 66,350-square-foot building that created a new, “one-stop” Student Success Center and added a new learning commons, upgraded façade, and a renovated kitchen and café.“The Terry Building is the flagship building on our Dover
QPS making $16.6M investment, adding 135 jobs with expansion in Delaware Technology Park
30-year-old global clinical research leader’s Newark headquarters will add third building and increase workforce 40% by 2027 WILMINGTON, Del. (April 28, 2025) – A globally leading clinical research organization (CRO) has chosen to grow its Newark, Delaware, headquarters with a $16.6 million laboratory and office expansion in Delaware Technology Park, where the company already is the largest tenant. QPS Holdings, LLC – a 30-year-old CRO specializing in bioanalysis and preclinical and clinical
Easterseals President/CEO Sklenar Selected as Top Nonprofit CEO
New Castle, DE –The Delaware Business Times has selected Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore President/CEO, Kenan Sklenar, as the 2025 Large Nonprofit CEO of the Year. The awards program, now in its fifth year, honors the efforts of Delaware’s top-ranking business leaders in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors. “Ken’s deep dedication to the disability community, from the Easterseals program participants, to their families and caregivers, is evident in everything he does,” Penny
Governor Meyer and Division of Small Business Highlight $14M Available in Funding for Small Businesses
Wilmington, Del. (April 24, 2025) –On Thursday, Governor Matt Meyer joined Division of Small Business (DSB) Director CJ Bellto highlight the urgent need to get $14M in the hands of small business owners before the end of the calendar year and re-launch the program providing these funds, the Small State Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). The program offers small business owners, access to funding through loans as well as direct investments in high-impact startups. In 2023, Delaware was awarded $60.9M
Landmark announces new hires for Engineering and Environmental Staff
Robert J. Josefowski and Wesley J. Gordy Join Landmark Blog Link: https://www.landmark-se.com/landmark-announces-new-hires-for-engineering-and-environmental-staff/ Newark, Del., April 18, 2025, the Board of Directors of Landmark Science & Engineering, a leading consulting firm in Delaware and Maryland specializing in site/civil and water resources engineering, environmental sciences and land surveying is pleased to announce two new hires for the firm’s headquarters in Newark, Delaware. Rob Josefowski
Whisman Giordano & Associates Managing Director Makes Forbes List
Whisman Giordano and Associates, LLC (WGA) is happy to announce that Lisa DeRose, CPA, CGMA, has been named to Forbes’ inaugural list of Best-in-State CPAs 2025. According to the article explaining how they compiled the list, the Forbes “team identifies thousands of eligible candidates through interviews with industry insiders, outside nominations, editorial research, and an independent advisory board of expert CPAs.” They further explain their methodology: “Candidates are rated in ten weighted
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Legislative Update, Week of April 14, 2025
Legislative Update, Week of April 14, 2025 Session Schedule 2025 (First Session) House Agenda Senate Agenda Scheduled Committee Hearings Recently Introduced Legislation The General Assembly will be in session on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of the coming week, with the Spring Recess commencing after this Thursday’s session. The legislature will return to regular session on Tuesday, May 6th. Chamber Events: Upcoming Chamber Events, including pending Policy Makers Series Installments can be
FORMER WIDE RECEIVER AWARDED BENECARE SCHOLARSHIP
FORMER WIDE RECEIVER CATCHES BUG FOR DENTISTRY.This year’s BeneCare Scholarship Recipient made a 180-degree about face on the field of dentistry. Learn what Alessandro attributes to his career change from nursing to dentistry. MEET ALESSANDRO, FORMER VILLANOVA WILDCAT AND BENECARE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce 