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Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) — the nonprofit state agency that leads Delaware’s economic development efforts to attract, grow, and retain businesses — has created successes this past year despite all of the obstacles presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Created in 2017, their public-private model of economic development has taken roo...
After months of staying close to home, being a social distancing Jedi, and not feeling like a travel writer, I finally packed up a rental car, my collection of masks, and a stash of hand-sanitizer to hit the road on a solo trip. After months of dreaming of far flun...
Celebrated chef and Wilmington, Delaware native Tyler Akin has come home after opening and running nationally-recognized restaurants in Washington and Philadelphia. Ed O'Keefe speaks to Akin about his twist on a historic landmark, and keeping a table open for another well-known Wilmington native -- President-elect Joe Biden.
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Just two years ago, CEO Stephanie Eldridge and CIO Tariq Hook launched the learning center Code Differently, and their impact since cannot be overstated.
In the technology sector, women represent 25% of the workforce while Black females represent only 3% and Hispanic females only 1%. Code Differently aims to increase diversity within th...
The hospitality industry may not be the most stable during the COVID-19 pandemic. But The Warehouse, in partnership with the Buccini/Pollin Group (BPG) and JPMorgan Chase, is looking to the future with its new Teens in Motion: Hospitality workforce development program.
Tyler Akin, chef-partner of Le Cavalier in the Hotel du Pont, will be the coordinator of the hospitality internshi...
Delaware’s Global Innovation Program
1.4 million business entities from around the world call Delaware their legal home—including two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies. In the U.S., businesses are formed and regulated at the state level, so the first step in starting up operations in the U.S. is to choose where to for...
When he was a senator, President-elect Joe Biden was known for his frequent Amtrak trips back to his adopted hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. It's hard to blame him for his attachment to the place. With just 70,000 residents, Delaware's largest city has a cozy, small-town appeal. Wilmingtonians are down-to-earth, friendly, and perhap...
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for businesses to be flexible about where their employees work. Remote work may not be a feasible long-term option for everyone, and bringing hundreds of employees back to a large headquarters may not be possible for some time. For companies looking for ...
With the goal of providing the data analytics decision-makers need to maneuver and adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wilmington information technology and business-sense came together in a big way for the creation of the Delaware Data Innovation Lab (DDIL).
“The concept of the Data Lab was developed at the beginning o...
Wilmington Has the Outdoor Recreation You Crave!
Feb 15 2021In Wilmington, you don’t have to sacrifice the great outdoors for the benefits of city living. Adventure awaits just a stone’s throw from your doorstep. The parks of Wilmington serve as a gathering place to enjoy nature, build stronger communities, and promote healthy living.
Each park has its own personality. Ther...
The HOTEL DU PONT has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hotels in the USA” in its annual, coveted rankings.
The 11th annual “Best Hotels” rankings evaluate more than 30,000 luxury properties across the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean. The methodology considers ...
Let Wilmington Entertain You!
Feb 8 2021Wilmington is that special kind of place that has something for everyone.Young professionals and families alike can find the culture, enrichment, dining, and entertainment they crave. Wilmington is thriving and its residents reap the rewards!
The rich nightlife of Wilmington includes grand theaters that host touring-company Broadway shows and national concer...
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Delaware Division of Small Business, Dover, Delaware, to establish and administer a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) that will provide critical gap financing to businesses adversely affected by the coronaviru...
Wilmington is that unique place where young professionals and families alike feel right at home. The enviable quality of life is rooted in the variety of affordable housing, a cost of living that is 89.8 percent of the national average, and exceptional healthcare options, but from there it just soars.
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The Delaware Prosperity Partnership team launched 2021 by presenting two Wilmington projects — which will bring 135 new jobs to Delaware — during January’s Council on Development Finance (CDF) meeting.
Two New Wilmington Projects
Eastern Highway Specialists, a 17-year-old highway and bridge construction company that generates approximately $14 million in annual revenue, is investin...
Housing in Wilmington is more affordable than the national average, making it possible to purchase a first home, get more space for the family, or downsize for retirement. The median housing price in Wilmington costs just 55.4 percent of the national average. Wilmington offers the ideal mix of vibrant urba...
When Delaware’s own President Joe Biden centered his campaign headquarters and transition office in his hometown of Wilmington, the national spotlight swung its beam down on the city of 70,000 plus. News outlets scrambled like the relatives of a lottery winner eager to share piquant details.
The New York Times cam...
In Wilmington, you can access all that the East Coast has to offer at a fraction of the cost of living in Philadelphia or D.C. Truly, Wilmington is in the middle of it all — within 30 minutes of Philly, 60 minutes of Baltimore, and 1 ½ hours by trai...
Find Your Economic Development News Here!
Jan 11 2021The City of Wilmington Office of Economic Development is committed to keeping business owners up to date on the latest economic news that is most important to them! Especially during this time of COVID-19, businesses need timely information about shutdowns, grants, PPP loan forgiveness, and mandates; but that is no...
Wilmington’s greatest asset is its people and the city is committed to workforce programs to ensure that each person has the necessary resources to succeed! Delaware Works and Delaware Technical Community College Workforce Training Program provide a rich resource base for owners and employees. There is also a Wilmington Job...
The City of Wilmington Office of Economic Development is your resource to learn about state and local incentives. Businesses need every advantage they can get and we want to make it easy!
There are programs for real estate development, revitalization, tax exemption, and so much more. Learn about Wilmington’s Opportunity Zon...
The City of Wilmington and the Division for Small Business encourages small business growth and expansion by offering assistance programs. Within the community there are also incubators and co-working spaces that include The Mill, Win Factory, and Newcastle Chamber Incubator. The University of Delaware Program of Entrepreneurism provides shared services...
Wilmington is in the middle of it all! Wilmington sits right in the middle of the Northeast Corridor, roughly equidistant from Washington, D.C., and New York City, within easy reach of everything essential to business success. In fact, about one out of every three Americans – a massive market o...