Posts Tagged ‘business’
Record Number of Md. Apprentices Earn as They Learn
Maryland has registered more than 12,000 apprentices for the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program, the most in state history. Participants are taking part in 182 active apprenticeship programs in partnership with more than 3,800 employers Apprentices are able to earn as they learn for a career in a skilled position in a variety of fields.…
Read MoreGov. John Carney Announces Central Del. Career Expo This Month
Attention job-seekers, and students considering career options. The Governor’s Central Delaware Career Expo is coming up Wednesday, September 21st. Governor John Carney said it will help to connect Delawareans with careers that are currently in demand, as well as with training opportunities. The event is also designed to be family friendly, with middle-school students also…
Read MoreSeaford Chosen for Chemical Company’s Expansion
Seaford gets the Royale treatment. The Royale Group, a collection of specialty chemicals companies, plans to expand its Delaware presence by purchasing an underutilized building, the former BASF Polymer plant on Industrial Park Boulevard, now owned by Delmarva Central Railroad. The Delaware Prosperity Partnership assisted Royale with its relocation from New Jersey to a New…
Read MoreMd. Back-to-School Sales Tax Exemption Scheduled for Aug. 14th-20th
Maryland looks to send kids and families back to school with savings.Shop Maryland Tax-Free week is scheduled for August 14th through August 20th.State Comptroller Peter Franchot said Monday that qualifying articles of clothing or footwear priced $100 or less will be exempt from Maryland’s six-percent sales tax. Also, the first $40 of a backpack purchase…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Names Workforce Development Specialist
Worcester County has hired a new Workforce Development Specialist within Worcester County Economic Development.Nancy Schwendeman will oversee the county’s initiatives to educate and train people to meet the needs of current and future businesses and industries.Worcester County workforce development partnerships also involve Worcester Tech High School, local chambers of commerce, the Maryland Department of Commerce,…
Read MoreSalisbury Creates Arts, Business & Culture Development Department, Hires Director
The City of Salisbury has hired a Director for its new Arts, Business and Culture Development Department, which will go about producing “signature events, facilitating business incentives, and collaborating with stakeholders, working as the bridge between arts, business and culture.” Allen Swiger has ten years of management and local government experience, and most recently has…
Read MoreRevised Del. Paid Family & Medical Leave Bill Introduced
A revised version of a bill that would make paid family and medical leave available for working Delaware families has been introduced in the General Assembly. Sponsors said Monday that Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill One has undergone a number of changes since the introduction of the Healthy Delaware Families Act last spring. “Through…
Read MoreMd. Introduces Supply Chain Resiliency Program
SoDel Concepts To Acquire Surf Bagel, Rehoboth Foodie Reports
Surf Bagel is changing hands. The popular stop for locals and visitors to the beaches is being acquired by SoDel Concepts, reports The Rehoboth Foodie.. The sale is expected to be finalized December 1st. SoDel Concepts already operates several restaurants in the area. President Scott Kammerer said they will continue to offer the Surf Bagel…
Read MoreChicken Research, Science Issues Explored At Conference
A lot goes into raising chickens, from a science and research perspective. The Delmarva Chicken Association recently hosted a two-day national scientific conference in Ocean City. Nearly 300 people from a total of 29 states attended, reviewing the latest research, animal health, environmental practices and advances. The National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing and Live…
Read MorePocomoke Firm Gets Army Armor Contract
A Worcester County company has been awarded a task order for procurement of the US Army’s next generation Modular Scalable Vest, or MSV. Hardwire LLC, based in Pocomoke City, said the program will replace heavy body armor systems with new lightweight armor and carriers. The contract will last for nine years, with the goal of…
Read MoreMilford May Buy Farm Property For Industrial / Business Park
Milford is moving closer to buying the 182-acre R. and C. Fry Farms property at Route 14 and Canterbury Road (Route 15) for development of an industrial – business park. City Manager Mark Whitfield said Milford hopes to be able to meet growing demands for light industrial and e-commerce warehousing. The land would need to…
Read MoreOC Fills New Tourism-Business Position
Ocean City received more than 100 applications for a newly-created tourism- and business-related position. After narrowing the field to four, two finalists emerged. The choice recommended to Council was Tom Perlozzo, who has served as Worcester County Director of Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Economic Development. Perlozzo also was Director of Ocean City Recreation and Parks…
Read MoreNicola Pizza Downtown Rehoboth Properties Sold
Nicola Pizza has reportedly sold its two downtown Rehoboth Beach properties for a combined $4-million. The Cape Gazette reports that Trahos Capital Investments LLC is the buyer of Nicola’s Rehoboth Avenue and North First Street properties. The pizza restaurant plans to relocate to Coastal Highway. The Trahos family already owns several other commercial properties in…
Read MoreGrotto Pizza Purchases Dolle’s Candyland Property On Rehoboth Boardwalk
‘Road To Recovery Is Running Short,’ Says Beach Chamber
How much of a hit has the beach business community taken due to the pandemic, restrictions and travel advisories? The cost has reached tens of millions of dollars, according to a Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce survey. The Chamber Wednesday shared a letter it sent to Governor John Carney. In it, the…
Read MoreRehoboth Businesses Celebrate Christmas In July
A temperatures flirt with 100 degrees for the next couple of days, the last thing on your might might be sleigh bells and Santa. But, Rehoboth Beach merchants are hoping to put visitors into the holiday spirit as Christmas in July is celebrated the rest of the week. Restaurants and shops are decorating for the…
Read MoreChamber Leaders Question Need For Masks On Beach
Leaders of the Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce say a requirement in Rehoboth that masks be worn on the beach may be a veiled attempt to reduce the number of visitors. The Board has sent a letter to the Mayor and Council stating its concerns about the expanded mask requirement that took…
Read MoreSalisbury Accepts Applications For Business Micro-grants
Salisbury is accepting applications for COVID-19 Emergency Relief Business micro-grants. City Administrator Julia Glanz, appearing this week with WGMD’s Mike Bradley, said the funding comes from Salisbury’s Revolving Loan Program. Applications are due by June 30th. “The goal with this program is to help businesses that have been most impacted by the mandated shutdowns,” Salisbury…
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