Delaware Prosperity Partnership

Congratulations to DPP's Becky Harrington for being named as one of North America's Top 50 Economic Developers for 2024 by Consultant Connect! Learn more about Becky and her outstanding work in the organization's post below. #choosedelaware #netde

Getty Images has partnered with Delaware State University to protect the University's photos. Getty Images will manage the post-production costs to restore thousands of images from DSU’s archives supported by Getty's HBCU Photo Archive Grants Program. The partnership will allow DSU to preserve its rich history as an HBCU, protecting its brand and globally extending the reach of its ongoing story. https://hubs.ly/Q02CTNjx0 #ChooseDelaware #NetDE

Delaware Business Times features Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, with a history as the largest and most influential business organization in #Delaware dating back to 1837. DSCC President Michael Quaranta says the State Chamber is uniquely positioned to bring people together to solve problems, create jobs, promote business and improve the quality of life for all Delawareans. https://hubs.ly/Q02CNbgr0 #ChooseDelaware #NetDE

Don't miss Wdel Am 1150's Peter MacArthur interviewing Startup302 winner, Toivoa founder Laura Randa, on his "Del-Aware" segment. MacArthur spoke with Randa about how the COVID-19 pandemic spurred her innovative business offering prescription digital therapeutics for people with disabilities. The interview is part of a partnership between Delaware Prosperity Partnership and WDEL, including conversations with key players in #Delaware’s economic development and innovation ecosystems. https://hubs.ly/Q02DsVj30 #ChooseDelaware #NetDE

There was lots of BLUE HENergy during the 10th anniversary reception of the SelectUSA Investment Summit! University of Delaware mascot #YouDee joined characters like KC Wolf from the Kansas City Chiefs and Goldbear from HARIBO of America, Inc. to make the celebration extra festive. The vibrance of #Delaware was well-represented by YouDee during the event, and Delaware Prosperity Partnership's Michael Marquardt, Bryan Mack and Megan Kopistecki were among those grabbing a photo with the First State representative during this largest foreign direct investment conference in the United States. Many thanks to #UD administrators Kirby Lynch and Tony Goldston and students Aidan Keener and Katie Murphy for helping #DPP bring a fun facet of Delaware to this international stage. #choosedelaware #netde #selectusa24

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is looking for the Young Environmentalist of the Year! Nominate a #Delaware student who has initiated an innovative project, increased public awareness and/or demonstrated environmental ethics and stewardship by July 5. The program, now in its 31st year, will give awards on Governor's Day, July 25, at The Delaware State Fair, Inc.. https://hubs.ly/Q02D5Nk60 #ChooseDelaware #NetDE

Emerging Enterprise Center's Emerging Program is a transformative 8-week cohort-style education initiative designed to empower you on your entrepreneurial journey. If your business is past the idea stage with a well-defined, stable business model ready to launch or grow, this program is for you. Apply now for the cohort beginning October 2. https://hubs.ly/Q02BBnCv0 #ChooseDelaware #NetDE

The Philadelphia region - including Northern #Delaware - has been ranked in the Top 25 startup ecosystems in the world. Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network's annual Global Startup Ecosystem Report bumped the Philly region to 25, up two spots from last year. https://hubs.ly/Q02CjQp30 #ChooseDelaware #NetDE

#Delaware leaders and life sciences stakeholders announced several innovative public-private initiatives to further strengthen the #STEM workforce. The Delaware Center for Life Science Education and Training will serve as a regional catalyst for the next generation of life science talent at every level, partnering with industry, educators and government to address current and future employer needs. Federal and state funding plus support from Delaware BioScience Association will support a $3 million, three-year pilot program to recruit and train individuals in basic laboratory and advanced and biomanufacturing skills. And, the “DE-STAR” Act will create the "Delaware STEM Talent Advancement and Retention” program to attract and retain new university graduates with Delaware STEM employers by supporting a portion of their college loan payments. https://hubs.ly/Q02CGDnZ0

Delmarva Corrugated Packaging showcased its $90 million, 465,000 square foot, energy efficient super plant in Dover, #Delaware at a recent "Open the Box" event. Delaware Prosperity Partnership and Kent Economic Partnership partnered with DCP on its site search in 2020. The plant has brought 160 new jobs to Delaware. DCP also announced a solar panel project to make the facility even more energy efficient, as well as highlighting a program with Autism Delaware to support social opportunities for families. https://hubs.ly/Q02D5KRT0