Delaware 28th in Economic Performance

Issue 5.7

February 15, 2019

Message from the President

The global financial crisis of 2008 took its toll on Delaware banks and financial services firms, just as it did elsewhere around the globe. And these sector challenges had economic ripple effects on a wide range of other businesses all over Delaware. Yet we know the banking sector in Delaware is large, strong and the envy of other states.

Legislative Priority

This year’s “Rich States, Poor States” was released this week, and Delaware checks in at 28th for economic performance, and 36th for economic outlook. Performance is calculated by considering state GDP, non-ag employment numbers and domestic migration.

Spring Legislative Brunch

& Manufacturing Conference

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Kristin Giffin, Agilent Technologies and Governor John Carney

March 19, 2019

9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

DTCC - Terry Campus

Join the Conversation!

Economic Development and Fiscal Responsibility

by Bob Perkins

A strategic approach to attracting and retaining quality jobs. A nurturing environment for entrepreneurs. Collaboration and cooperation between the public and private sectors. It is a new era for economic development in Delaware, one that the business community has long sought and will work tirelessly to promote.

Designed by DSCC Events Manager Kelly Basile, the Chamber's 181st Annual Dinner invitation from 2018 was awarded first place in the Delaware Press Association's contest.

Last year, the Chamber received first place honors for www.dscc.com and an honorable mention for Delaware Business magazine.

The Committee of 100 new Executive Director

“It’s a wonderful organization. The Board is super engaged, and the membership is terrific. The Committee turned 50 in 2017. Between the programming and value we provide and our membership’s involvement, we’ll be here for many years to come.” - Jennifer Kmiec, Executive Director of The Committee of 100