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Delaware Among Top Places in U.S. For Overall Affordability
Delaware, perhaps most well-known for having no statewide sales tax, continues to top the charts as one of the U.S.’s most affordable places to live.February 21, 2022
Underrepresented Founders of Early-Stage, Tech-Enabled Companies Competing for More Than $150k in 2022 Startup302 Funding Contest
Deadline to Enter Community-Led Competition, Which Also Provides Mentoring and Networking Connections to Winners, Is Feb. 20
February 9, 2022
Delaware Prosperity Partnership’s WuXi STA Project Earns Delaware a Business Facilities Impact Award in the Biosciences Sector
Delaware and Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) were recognized with a Business Facilities 2021 Impact Award in the Biosciences category for successfully attracting WuXi STA to build a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus.January 25, 2022
New B&M Meats Chooses Delaware as Home for Expanded Production, Diversified Product Offerings
New B&M Meats Inc., a leading manufacturer of raw sandwich steaks and chicken steaks in the Northeast United States, is expanding in the City of Wilmington.December 17, 2021
Analytical Biological Services Inc. To Grow Operations and Team in Delaware
Delaware’s booming life sciences sector continues to expand with plans by Analytical Biological Services Inc. (ABS) to double its workforce over the next three years.December 16, 2021
Investor Cash Management Chooses Wilmington, Delaware, for New Headquarters
Following a considerable site search that included major markets across the United States, the early-stage digital fintech company Investor Cash Management (ICM) has selected Wilmington, Delaware, as the site of its new headquarters.December 16, 2021
DPP Earns 3 Top Marketing Communications Excellence Awards From Association of Fundraising Professionals
Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) – the nonprofit public-private economic development organization facilitating the important conversations that drive growth, increase investment and support the talent needs of Delaware employers.November 23, 2021
Global Women’s Health Company Hologic Expands in Delaware
Hologic Inc., an innovative Fortune 1000 medical technology company primarily focused on improving women’s health globally through early detection and treatment, has chosen Newark, Delaware.October 26, 2021
AWSM Solutions Manufactures Supply Chain Solutions and Awesome Job Opportunities in Delaware
With a company name like AWSM – yes, it’s pronounced “awesome” – it’s clear that clever strategy is part of the AWSM Solutions business.October 21, 2021
Delaware Prosperity Partnership Wins Highest Honors in Annual International Economic Development Council Awards
Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) received the highest honors in the International Economic Development Council’s 2021 Excellence in Economic Development Awards.October 11, 2021
New Report Details Robust Growth and Immense Opportunity for Delaware’s Life Sciences Sector
Study shows bioscience is leading economic driver in Delaware, generating $2B in GDP annually, with 11,000 employed in diverse sector jobs and state poised for significant expansion.October 8, 2021
Full-service Manufacturer Miller Metal Fabrication Chooses to Grow, Consolidate Operations in Delaware
Miller Metal Fabrication, a 26-year-old privately owned regional metal fabrication company based in Bridgeville, Delaware, has chosen Delaware as the site for a planned expansion and consolidation of operations.September 29, 2021
Medical Technology Leader Siemens Healthineers Chooses to Grow, Develop New Product Lines in Delaware
Siemens Healthineers, which manufactures instruments, reagents and consumables across a range of laboratory diagnostic products, has chosen Newark, Delaware, as the site for a planned expansion.September 28, 2021
Wilmington’s Business Climate, Delaware’s Tech Talent Pipeline Earn Top 10 Placements in 2021 Business Facilities Report
Publication’s 17th Annual Rankings Also Place City in #7 Large Healthcare Hub and State 6th for Solar Electricity and 9th for Offshore Wind PowerAugust 31, 2021
Global Chromatography Company Sepax Technologies Inc. Chooses to Grow, Seek Further Market Share Gains in Delaware
Delaware Lab Space Grants Helping Company Efforts to Increase R&D Work and Expand Manufacturing Operations in NewarkAugust 18, 2021
Worldwide Separations Solutions Innovator Advanced Materials Technology Chooses Delaware to Expand
Delaware Lab Space Grant Will Help Company with Global Reputation in Liquid Chromatography Grow Operations at North Wilmington HeadquartersAugust 16, 2021
Delaware Allocates Additional $10M for Ready-to-Go Lab Space Grants
Delaware’s General Assembly has approved allocating an additional $10 million to its lab grant program.August 2, 2021
WuXi STA Chooses Middletown Delaware for New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Campus
WuXi STA and Delaware Prosperity Partnership today announced that WuXi STA, a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), will build a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Middletown, Delaware.June 29, 2021
North American LTL Motor Carrier Old Dominion Freight Line Continues to Choose Delaware to Grow Its Operations
One of the largest less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carriers in North America is choosing to grow its operations in Delaware.May 31, 2021
Air Filtration Market Disrupter ThruPore Technologies Chooses Delaware for Growth, Continued Innovation
Woman-led Chemistry Company is First Recipient of Funding from Delaware’s Pilot Grant Program for Wet Lab SpaceMay 27, 2021
DPP Promoting Delaware’s Value Proposition and Statewide Partners During Economic Development Week 2021
Economic developers statewide are joining Delaware Prosperity Partnership to celebrate Economic Development Week 2021 from May 9 to 15 by spotlighting some of Delaware’s biggest selling points and economic developers.May 18, 2021
New Report Ranks Delaware #3 for Most Favorable Corporate Tax Climate in U.S.
Delaware ranks among the top three states nationwide for corporate tax favorability, according to a new report by the Tax Foundation and KPMG.May 6, 2021
Delaware Prosperity Partnership Launches LiveLoveDelaware.com
A New, Easy-to-use Website Showcasing Why Delaware is a Great Place to Work, Live and PlayApril 23, 2021
Delaware Prosperity Partnership and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware Partner to Launch Webpage focused on Healthcare Careers in Delaware
Physicians and healthcare providers looking for more choices of lifestyle – from pristine coastal communities, rural, small-town Americana or vibrant city life – are discovering their options in Delaware.March 30, 2021
DPP Announces Plan to Create a More Inclusive Tech Talent Pipeline for Delaware
Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) has completed a strategic plan to support a more diverse tech talent pipeline in Delaware, with support from JPMorgan Chase.March 15, 2021
Kurt Foreman, DPP President and CEO Recognized as One of Top 50 Economic Developers in North America
Kurt Foreman, president and CEO of Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP), has been recognized by Consultant Connect as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers.February 18, 2021
Delaware Launches Pilot Program to Expand Availability of Ready-to-go Laboratory Space
Delaware has launched a pilot grant program designed to spur private sector-led projects that will help the state attract and retain science and tech companies by expanding its inventory of ready-to-go lab space.February 8, 2021
Repayment Forgiveness Program Announced for Grantees that Did Not Experience Reduced Revenue in 2020
The Division of Small Business is pleased to announce that its DE Relief Grants portal will begin accepting new applications on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m.January 26, 2021
Delaware Prosperity Partnership Global Innovation Program Helps Companies Incorporate with Ease and Speed
Through the Global Delaware Innovation Program in partnership with CSC, Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) is providing hands-on support to international companies looking to incorporate in the First State.January 20, 2021
Delaware Day: Top 10 Reasons Why People Love Delaware
It’s Delaware Day – commemorating a chilly day back in 1787 when Delaware delegates ratified the Federal Constitution ahead of those in the other 12 original states.December 7, 2020
Underrepresented Founders of Early-stage, Tech-enabled Companies Will Compete in Revamped Startup 302 Funding Competition
Delaware’s revamped Startup302 pitch competition will focus on these underrepresented founders to tackle such funding inequities and strengthen the regional startup community.November 23, 2020
U.S. Corrugated Closer to Choosing Dover for $80M ‘Super Plant,’ bringing more than 150 Manufacturing Jobs to Central Delaware
U.S. Corrugated of Delaware has chosen Dover, Delaware, as the “location of preference” for its new 457,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.October 28, 2020
TEDx Salon GBC Aligns Sports Psychology with Lessons for Life and Business
Sports have always served as an apt metaphor for life. Likewise, lessons learned on the fields, courts and athletic training rooms often inspire the business world.October 22, 2020
Delaware’s Innovative Partnerships Drive Health and Scientific Advances for More Personalized, Equitable Care
Delaware Prosperity Partnership sponsors insightful ‘Innovations in Health Sciences’ discussion with academic, healthcare and business visionariesOctober 21, 2020
DESCA Session Provides Keys for Startups to Open Door to Capital
Business-friendly Delaware provides a nurturing environment for young companies in a wide range of sectors, from fintech to biopharmaceuticals. Most startups, however, share a common concern: access to capital and funding.October 16, 2020
From Startup to Takeover: Patient Sortal Aims to Streamline Healthcare Data
Delaware acted as a launch pad for Patient Sortal – a revolutionary healthcare data management company – in two important ways. First, founder Kenny Eck discovered the need for the company while working with 1,500 Delawareans with chronic conditions.August 25, 2020
State of Delaware, New Castle County Launch $100M Grant Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Statewide
Governor John Carney, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and the Delaware Division of Small Business on Wednesday announced grant program of at least $100 million to assist Delaware small businesses.August 21, 2020
Delaware Focuses on Creating a Diverse Tech Talent Pipeline with JPMorgan Chase Foundation Grant
Delaware Prosperity Partnership has completed the first step in developing an intentional strategy to support a more diverse tech talent pipeline across an array of industry sectors for IT jobs at all levels in Delaware.August 17, 2020
Delaware Audio Company Set to Crank Up the Volume
If you’ve enjoyed live music at the Freeman Stage in Selbyville, you’ve likely observed the handiwork of homegrown event production company Mid South Audio (MSA).August 11, 2020
NorthPoint Development Staying on Course
Nathanial Hagedorn was an energetic entrepreneur in 2012 when he founded NorthPoint Development in Kansas City, Missouri. In short order, the management team moved to the fast lane.August 10, 2020
Dart Container is First Tenant in Delaware Logistics Center
For many Americans, no backyard barbecue or holiday celebration is complete without a stack of red Solo cups. Now Dart Container, the manufacturer of this popular product, will have a presence in Delaware’s own backyard.July 27, 2020
Baltimore Manufacturer Relocating to Dover
For Linda Parkowski, executive director of the Kent Economic Partnership, casting a wide net is starting to pay dividends.July 9, 2020
Barclays US Consumer Bank adding new jobs in Delaware
Company plans $6.9 million capital investment as it expands customer service operations in WilmingtonJuly 6, 2020
Delaware-based Credit Card Leverages High-tech Methods to Serve Untapped Markets
The bipartisan legislation, which Gov. Pete du Pont signed in 1981, attracted some of the world’s largest banks to the state. But in the nearly 40 years since the act’s passing, there has been nothing quite like Ollo.June 29, 2020
Sustaining the Supply Chain
If it has been a while since you drove by the old General Motors plant in Newport, Delaware, you’re in for a surprise. The landmark, which closed in 2009, has been razed.June 23, 2020
Halosil Helping to Slow the Spread of Covid-19
Headquartered in a New Castle office park near the Delaware Memorial Bridge, one small Delaware business has been making some very big headlines. Halosil International was featured on NBC’s Today Show, NBC 10 Philadelphia and radio programs.
June 19, 2020
Pandemic Spurs Innovation at ILC Dover
ILC Dover, one of Delaware’s most iconic manufactures, has once again used its formidable material science expertise to fill a desperate need in the nation.
June 17, 2020
Delaware’s Triple-A Bond Ratings Reaffirmed
The State of Delaware has announced the successful refunding of $33 million of debt at a record low Total Interest Cost of 0.79%.
June 16, 2020
Supporting Science: Delaware Biotechnology Institute Remains on the Cutting Edge
Delaware Biotechnology Institute (DBI) has exceeded expectations. Currently housed in 72,000 square feet at Delaware Technology Park, DBI will manage the new 220,000-square-foot Ammon Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Building.
June 12, 2020
Six Steps Towards Economic Recovery
Delaware consultant Kirsten McGregor helps economies rebound after a disaster. Here are her tips for government and business leaders in the wake of COVID-19.June 4, 2020
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