Yvonne Deadwyler & Alysse Bortolotto Recognized as DE222 2025 Honorees

The Delaware Business Times has honored the New Castle County Chamber's President & CEO, Yvonne Deadwyler, and Vice President of Emerging Enterprise & Economic Development, Alysse Bortolotto, as DE 2025 honorees.

Published annually, the DBT recognizes 222 of the state's most influential business, nonprofit, and civic leaders who contribute to economic development, serve the communities, and shape public policy. 
 

(Left) Yvonne Deadwyler, NCCCC President & CEO  (Right)  Alysse Bortolotto, NCCCC VP of Emerging Enterprise & Economic Development

"It's an honor to be recognized on the DE222 list among such remarkable individuals and alongside my colleague, Alysse Bortolotto," says Deadwyler. "Being acknowledged for our contributions to Delaware's economic development and community impact is deeply meaningful, especially in a state where active engagement can significantly shape policy and progress."

Since becoming president in January 2024, Deadwyler has guided the NCCCC in its mission to accelerate business growth for its members. Alysse Bortolotto has led the Chamber's Economic Development initiatives and the Emerging Enterprise Center, a small business incubator, to advance entrepreneurship, small business growth, workforce development, and the creative economy.