Issue 8.35
September 2, 2022
Meet us at the Beach Next Week!
EVENING MIXER AT THOMPSON ISLAND BREWING COMPANY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Extend your Labor Day weekend by joining us in Rehoboth Beach for a
casual evening mixer at SoDel Concepts' Thompson Island Brewing Company. Meet
us on the outdoor patio for networking with appetizers and a cash bar. Register >
PREMIERES SEPTEMBER 6TH!
A PODCAST BY THE DELAWARE STATE CHAMBER
A podcast for our members, featuring our members! The State Chamber is having candid conversations with everyone from CEOs, to interns, data scientists, community and government leaders, and more to discuss the important issues of today and tomorrow.


HERE IS A SNEAK PEAK:
7 WAYS TO CREATE A HAPPIER WORKPLACE

In the ongoing effort
to engage and retain workplace talent, one distinct trend rings true: Employees who are happy
in their jobs are more
likely to stay there.

But what does it take to improve your employees' level of happiness? Here
15 BEST PRACTICES
FOR ENGAGING EMPLOYEES IN THE COMPANY CULTURE

For a business to
succeed today, an
engaged workforce can make all the difference.
It is essential for leaders
to adopt practices that balance the needs of
the business with the desires of employees.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING A STRONG COMPANY CULTURE

Many businesses think they can create a culture by posting core values on the wall. Creating a vibrant company culture requires more. It’s how you feel when you walk into the office. ... It’s how your company solves problems and overcomes obstacles.
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
BRANDYWINE VALLEY SPCA

At the Brandywine Valley SPCA, it’s all about putting the “human” back in humane. Since the organization’s inception in 1929, their mission has been to not just help animals in need, but their people too. The organization now operates four shelter locations and an Animal Rescue Center in Delaware. In 2021 alone, the shelter provided 18,577 animals with a second chance across Delaware and Pennsylvania—accounting for over 60 percent of shelter intakes in the state. Read more >
President's Message
Believe it or not, summer is almost over and what a whirlwind it has been! In the world of economic news, I found this Bloomberg story, Inflation Fever is Finally Breaking–But Central Banks Won’t Stop Hiking Rates, a good summary of where we find ourselves now. Commodity prices have begun to cool, notably oil, copper, and wheat. However, wage inflation persists especially in labor-intensive services, as do rental housing prices due in large part to inventory shortages or affordable options. Read more >
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
The DSCC team surprised Kelly Basile for her
10 year anniversary with the State Chamber
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Upcoming Events
Evening Mixer at Thompson Island Brewing
Tuesday, September 6
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

30133 Veterans Way
Rehoboth Beach
Young Professionals Night
Thursday, September 8
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Constitution Yards
308 Justison St.
Wilmington
Networking Breakfast at UD Athletics
Thursday, September 15
7:30 am - 9:00 am

631 S. College Ave.
Newark