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Small Business and Nonprofit Applications Sought for Annual Superstars in Business Awards
An awards program involves Delaware’s small businesses and nonprofits for their model approaches to managing their聽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…
Read MoreDel. State Senate Passes Family & Medical Leave Package
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…
Read MoreDel. State Chamber Honors John Burris With Gilman Bowl Award
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…
Read MoreDelaware State Chamber of Commerce welcomes new Chairman
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce has a new Chairman of the Board. Yesterday, the chamber announced its members elected a new chairman: Delmarva Power region president, Gary Stockbridge. Stockbridge is also a member of the governor鈥檚 Energy Advisory Board is chairman of Delaware鈥檚 Workforce Investment Board, the Vision Coalition Leadership Team and heads the…
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