The Eagle has Landed

Issue 5.29

July 19, 2019

A Giant Leap for Mankind

"One truth I have discovered for sure: When you believe that all things are possible and you are willing to work hard to accomplish your goals, you can achieve the next 'impossible' dream. No dream is too high!" -Buzz Aldrin

In honor of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon 50 years ago on July 20, 1969, we celebrate Delaware companies DuPont , ILC Dover and W. L. Gore , for their contributions to the famous 'giant leap for mankind.'

Message from the President

An important driver of the Delaware business community, the banking sector, will report earnings this week. “There’s a lot of talk that Fed dovishness could be bad for banks. “That’s not what matters to banks. What matters to banks is the difference between the short end and the long end of the yield curve, said Gina Sanchez, CEO of Chantico Global on CNBC’s Trading Nation.”

Legislative Priority

Good news this week from Milford and Smyrna as the Delaware State News highlighted a number of development projects stemming from the Downtown Development Program. The five-year-old program was designed spur economic development in targeted downtowns throughout Delaware in need of revitalization.

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2019 Restaurant, Meeting & Banquet Guide

Make the most of summer with our Restaurant, Meeting & Banquet Guide!

Whether you're looking for an oceanside suite, the tastiest fare on the coast, or need somewhere to host that family reunion, we've got you covered.

Keen Compressed Gas Celebrates 100 Years

Keen Compressed Gas Co., a leading supplier of welding equipment, welding supplies, and

industrial, medical, specialty and cryogenic

gases in the Mid-Atlantic area, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. In 1919, Stanly Keen started an auto parts supply store, Keen Auto Parts.

Barclays Salutes and Supports Small Business in Delaware

For nearly 20 years, Barclays US Consumer Bank has been dedicated to supporting the small business community across Delaware and to provide budding entrepreneurs with the skills they need to succeed in business.