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As the weather warms up, farmers gear up for their busy season, and consumers eagerly anticipate the chance to venture out and explore. During the summer, consumers enjoy “grocery shopping” at their local farmers markets and farm stores and stands for fresh local produce. For those looking for locally grown, fresh groceries, Delaware’s 17 farmers markets and over 70 farm stores and stands are ready to provide.... Read more

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Cancer Support Community Delaware is excited to announce the return of their 14th annual Wings of Hope: A Butterfly Release. This popular celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Milton Memorial Park from 9AM to 12noon and is free to the public. This very special and unique celebration of life has become an inspiration for many in the community who have been touched by cancer.... Read more

There are nearly 28-thousand small businesses in the State of Delaware, providing over 227-thousand jobs which is over half of the state’s workforce. Each year, the month of May is set aside as a special time to celebrate small businesses, their courage, community efforts, and hard work. The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is highlighting activities that do this taking place during National Small Business Month, and National Small Business Week (NSBW April 28 - May 4, 2024).... Read more

KSI was proud to be among the volunteers who were recognized on Wednesday, April 24 by the Delaware Veterans Home (DVH) at a Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony. KSI has volunteered at the DVH for nine years and has accumulated over 13,000 hours of volunteer service.... Read more

NeighborGood Partners invites you to join us for an unforgettable evening at the Rail Haus for our "Raise the Roof" fundraising event, a celebration of our impactful work in providing affordable housing, financial education, and fostering community through lending initiatives. This event promises to be a vibrant gathering, featuring a live performance by BEST KEPT SOUL!... Read more

On average, one U.S. farm feeds 16 people annually in the U.S. and abroad. The global population is expected to increase by 2.2 billion by 2050, meaning the world’s farmers will have to grow about 70% more food than what is being produced today. That is a lot of pressure and stress to add to farmers’ already full plates.... Read more

Has your business considered exporting or been approached by an international buyer? Join The Delaware Small Business Development Center in conjunction with local and regional international trade organizations on "Leveraging Resources to Become a Successful Exporter."... Read more

KSI is pleased to announce that Mark Dufendach has been hired as Senior Executive Vice President of Finance. Mr. Dufendach received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Delaware, his Master of Business Administration degree from University of Notre Dame Graduate School of Business and his Doctor of Education degree from the University of Delaware.... Read more

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for MammogramNow, on Saturday, April 20th, at 1pm. The event was held at 939 N. Dupont Blvd. in Milford, outside of the Milford Walmart. Chamber members and friends joined the MammogramNow, Delaware Imaging Network, Walmart and RadNet teams to celebrate their Grand Opening - the first outpatient mammography center to establish its presence in a Walmart Supercenter!... Read more

The state’s Division of Small Business (DSB) is partnering with the Delaware Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to provide additional support to small business owners seeking loans from a federal program that DSB oversees in Delaware. DSB has given the SBDC $675,423 in funding to provide Technical Assistance to small business owners for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI is a federal program aimed at supporting both small and early-stage businesses who are having challenges obtaining a traditional bank loan, as well as those that are owned by socially and economically disadvantaged persons.... Read more

The last Saturday in May is about to be sweetened with family fun, live music and, of course, strawberries thanks to the Delaware Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee.... Read more

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The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), a not-for-profit Joint Action Agency dedicated to serving and representing community-owned electric utilities in Delaware, is undergoing expansion to enhance its capacity in member service. In line with its strategic priorities, DEMEC has diligently fostered an organizational culture centered on alignment and total team success. DEMEC is committed in its mission to bolster the success of its members while precisely navigating the dynamic landscape of the energy industry.... Read more

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for La Baguette French Bakery on April 6th, 2024, at 10am. The event was held at 323 S. Governor’s Ave. in Dover. Chamber members and friends joined owners Chef Ludovic Bezy, Anita Wheeler-Bezy and their team to celebrate their 7-year Anniversary, and Customer Appreciation Day!... Read more

The Dover Kent MPO ispleased to announce the release of the draft for the FY2025 Unified PlanningWork Program (UPWP). The FY2025 UPWP is a comprehensive document outlining theprojects and programs that the MPO intends to undertake in the upcoming fiscalyear.... Read more

Three-year-old twins Elijah and Lorenzo Erli, of Dover, DE, are thrilled when their school bus comes around the corner. It is time to go to school and they get to travel in one of their favorite vehicles. Double bonus! It was not that long ago that the twins’ parents, Angie and David, were concerned about their progress and worried about them going to school. Once the twins began Easterseals Children’s Therapy services, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) the worries melted away.... Read more

A jazz-themed afternoon of delicious New Orleans-style cuisine, Bloody Mary bar, Mimosa bar, silent and live auctions, and musical entertainment provided by the wonderful Red Alert Band!... Read more

Delaware legislators took the time recently to hear concerns from local farmers as the legislative session rolls on in the First State.... Read more

Younger farmers from Delaware traveled to Omaha, NE recently to meet with others from across the country and share their love of agriculture.... Read more