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The Small Business Alliance of Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Presents the 27th Annual Superstars in Business Awards

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2025 Superstars in Business Award winners include Grey Fox Wealth Advisors, JLAM, Boulden Brothers, and Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County  Wilmington, Del. — Small businesses are the backbone of Delaware’s economy — employing over half of all working Delawareans, serving as community anchors, and driving innovation across industries. On November 6, that spirit was celebrated as more than …

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Delaware Chancery Court Upholds Split-Rate Property Tax Law – Opinion Affirms General Assembly’s Authority on Tax Policy

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Delaware Court of Chancery Delivers Opinion on Split-Rate Property Taxes WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Court of Chancery has delivered its opinion regarding the Delaware General Assembly’s controversial move to permit split-rate property taxes, upholding the legislature’s authority to enact the law. The ruling marks a significant moment in Delaware’s ongoing debate over property taxation and its impact on residents …

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Roofs from the Heart and Partners Deliver Critical Roof Repair to Delaware Seniors

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Roofs from the Heart was founded by G. Fedale Roofing to replace failing roofs and prevent displacement, reduce health risks, and increase energy efficiency and neighborhood stability. By Jamie Kleman | Delaware Live Contributing Writer A New Castle County senior is now living under a safe, secure roof thanks to a coordinated effort led by Roofs from the Heart, with …

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Ninth Straight Workers’ Comp Rate Cut Announced, but Delaware Still Above National Average

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Delaware’s ninth straight rate reduction highlights a continuing success story in controlling costs for businesses. DOVER, Del. (Oct. 23, 2025) — Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro on Thursday announced that workers’ compensation insurance rates will decrease for the ninth consecutive year, effective Dec. 1, marking another win for businesses but raising questions about the long-term effects of how those savings …

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A Story of Survival and Second Chances: The Love That Saved Great Stuff Savvy Resale & Home

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  More Than a Shop: A Mission Born of Hope Great Stuff Savvy Resale & Home is not your typical resale shop. Since its founding, it has been a dedicated engine for hope, created with one singular, vital purpose: to provide year-round financial stability for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC). Each piece of quality clothing, every home accent, and …

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Aunt Berta’s Brings Southern Comfort to Hockessin with Grand Opening

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Aunt Berta’s Brings Southern Comfort to Hockessin with Grand Opening Aunt Berta’s fourth location, second in Delaware, promises great food and a service-oriented atmosphere.  Hockessin, DE – Locals and food enthusiasts in Hockessin are buzzing with excitement as Aunt Berta’s, the beloved purveyor of Southern comfort food, held their Grand Opening celebration and ribbon cutting on September 24th. The event …

Aternium’s facility, where the company is advancing clean hydrogen production efforts. (Photo courtesy Blue Blaze Associates LLC)

Aternium celebrates two-year anniversary with $1M state Investment

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines

WILMINGTON — Aternium marked its two-year anniversary on Thursday, September 25, with the announcement of a $1 million investment from the State of Delaware to support the company’s next phase of engineering toward producing industrial clean hydrogen. Nearly 100 community leaders attended the event, where Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay and Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) Director CJ Bell …

Ribbon cutting ceremony for The Press, Buccini Pollin Group’s new 243-unit luxury apartment community in downtown Wilmington. (Photo courtesy BPG)

Buccini Pollin Group opens The Press, adding 243 luxury apartments to Downtown Wilmington

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines

WILMINGTON– Buccini Pollin Group, Inc. (BPG) has officially opened The Press, a 243-unit luxury apartment community at 801 N Orange Street, marking a milestone year for the developer’s residential growth across the region. The ribbon-cutting on Wednesday featured remarks from Wilmington Mayor John Carney and BPG Founder Rob Buccini, highlighting the project as part of BPG’s record-breaking year in multifamily housing delivery. “The Press …

Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Financial Corporation, will keynote the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s 189th Annual Dinner.

Delaware State Chamber names Rodger Levenson keynote speaker for 189th Annual Dinner

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Events, Headlines

WILMINGTON— The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce announced that Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Financial Corporation and its primary subsidiary, WSFS Bank, will serve as the keynote speaker at its 189th Annual Dinner.  The Annual Dinner is the Chamber’s largest annual event, drawing more than 1,100 business leaders, dignitaries, and elected officials to the Chase Center on …

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DSHA awards $3.18M in tax credits for affordable housing projects

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has announced $3.18 million in preliminary project awards through the 2025 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) allocation cycle, supporting the creation and preservation of affordable housing across the state. The funding will go toward four projects that together will create 105 new affordable units and preserve 116 existing units. “Increasing housing supply, particularly by …

SEPTA Regional Rail and buses serving Wilmington are back in full operation after service was restored September 14. (Photo by ExactoCreation FLICKR)

SEPTA restores Wilmington trains and buses, but long-term funding still in question

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines

WILMINGTON – After weeks of uncertainty for riders, SEPTA restored bus, train, and rail service across the region on Saturday, September 14.  While Wilmington commuters once again have access to full service, the agency says its funding challenges are far from resolved. RELATED STORY: No more trains to Philly? DART responds to SEPTA cutbacks In a message to riders, Scott …

Officials from the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner announced the launch of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program, aimed at supporting social equity licensees in Delaware’s adult-use marijuana industry. (Photo by Elsa Olofsson)

Delaware unveils SEFA grant program to support social equity marijuana businesses

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines

The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has announced the implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program, an initiative aimed at advancing equitable participation in the state’s adult-use marijuana industry. The program is designed to reduce barriers that have historically limited opportunities for individuals and communities disproportionately affected by previous marijuana laws. Through milestone-based grant funding, eligible licensees …