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Ken Grant
Ken Grant has spent most of his life in Delaware, loves being in all three counties, works for the only U.S.-based manufacturer of Thin Layer Chromatography Plates, is married to an incredible woman who is willing to put up with his antics and is the father of two teenagers who have agreed to wait at least another 20 years before writing the books about their “adventurous” childhood.Keep Saturn In Saturnalia?
I’ve spent days trying to think of the nicest, most diplomatic way to convey this message – and I’ve come to the conclusion that while there very well might be a nice way of putting this, I have to go for the more direct route – I hope some of…
By: Ken GrantHow Much Do You Care About The Holidays?
I’m trying a little social experiment and I’m giving you, the Town Square Delaware reader, a peek behind the curtain (at least act like you’re excited). For years I’ve been known as a Grinch, a Scrooge, and an all-around Bah Humbug kind of a guy when it comes to…
By: Ken GrantDelaware Leadership Prayer Breakfast: A Reflection
When you walk into the Chase Center on the Wilmington Riverfront for breakfast with about 600 people – from business leaders to elected officials to sports figures – and you notice that your program includes scripture readings by two significant political figures – then you know you can only be…
By: Ken GrantHow To Be A Good Citizen
I learned something disturbing from a friend the other day. My friend had received a notice in the mail that they had an overdue parking ticket and that they owed the city of Wilmington more than $100 and that the fine would continue to grow until they paid the money.…
By: Ken GrantA Delawarean’s Experience in Brazil
Be sure to check out the photo slideshow at bottom of page. On Sunday, September 18, 2011, Steven Miles and I drove to Dulles Airport and flew to San Paulo, Brazil to take part in the Analitica Latin America Trade Show. Before we go any further, let me set…
By: Ken GrantDelaware Startup Weekend
What happens when you take dozens of smart, creative, motivated people, put them in one space with some great tools, and give them from Friday night until Sunday evening to create something while making sure they have plenty of caffeine and sugar? How about a new way to go to the…
By: Ken GrantAn Annual Ritual: The Newark Film Festival
It’s become an annual ritual in my household – gathering around the computer to check out all of the trailers, coordinate the schedules, and figure out how to enjoy as many great films as possible at the Newark Film Festival. Here’s the thing – I can still remember seeing…
By: Ken GrantSocial Media and Irene
OK, Hurricane Irene is now history and many of us in Delaware are in the clean up, get back to normalcy phase – I want to just take a moment to shine a spotlight on something I think is incredible – namely, how our Delaware community used every tool available…
By: Ken GrantPlease Don’t Talk To Me About The Presidential Race
I have an advantage over most people – I don’t have cable or satellite television in my home (normally when I tell people this, the reactions range from disbelief to talk of reporting me to the authorities for child neglect). What this means, though, is that I do not subject…
By: Ken GrantYou Can’t Do It
Allow me to do some of you a big favor right now – I’m going to state something that could bring you some relief. Ready? Here it goes. No you can’t do it. It’s too difficult. You don’t have permission. I say you are not allowed. OK, now you can…
By: Ken Grant