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Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Releases White Paper on the Trends Shaping Delaware’s Future

By Joe Ciccanti | April 2, 2025

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce released a white paper, The Trends Shaping Delaware’s Future, analyzing demographic and labor force shifts affecting the state’s economic growth and competitiveness. Key areas of focus include: Demographics & Workforce Shifts, Economic Competitiveness & Business Climate, and Housing, Migration & Affordability, and Technology & Innovation. The report also offers recommendations to address the state’s…

2nd Annual Coolest Thing Made in Delaware Contest

By Mari Lou | January 21, 2025

Delawareans in Wilmington make an instrument that ensures many of the foods you eat every day are safe for your consumption. Delawareans in Newark make mammography imaging detectors designed to be the fastest, highest resolution breast tomosynthesis system ever. Delawareans in Dover make important feminine hygiene products that are used by women globally. Delawareans in…

Small Business and Nonprofit Applications Sought for Annual Superstars in Business Awards

By Joe Ciccanti | April 24, 2024

An awards program involves Delaware’s small businesses and nonprofits for their model approaches to managing their organization, developing their employees, and supporting their communities. It’s called the Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business. The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and its Small Business Alliance are seeking applicants for the award, which shines a light on the…

Del. State Senate Passes Family & Medical Leave Package

By The Talk of Delmarva News | March 9, 2022

In a 14-7 party line vote, the State Senate has approved legislation to require that paid family and medical leave be offered by the private sector in DelawareWhat’s called the Healthy Delaware Families Act would grant eligible full-time employees up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave a year and up to six weeks of…

Del. State Chamber Honors John Burris With Gilman Bowl Award

By The Talk of Delmarva News | November 4, 2021

A photo of John Burris when he was with the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (photo courtesy of Delaware State Chamber of Commerce)

Milford native, businessman, former state lawmaker and former President of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce John Burris has received the Chamber’s Marvin S. Gilman Bowl. Burris was recognized at the State Chamber’s Superstars in Business luncheon Wednesday. The Gilman Bowl recognizes achievements in small business leadership. Burris was vice-president of Burris Logistics for 40…