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Lawmakers direct Site Readiness funds to college projects
July 8, 2026
DOVER —Delaware’s multi-million capital budget for Fiscal Year 2027 includes $10 million for the Site Readiness Fund, but that money will be allocated to two specific projects instead of waiting for pending applicants. In epilogue language in the Bond Bill, legislators included language that directs the allocation of Site Readiness...
Growing pains in an evolving county: Officials weigh the price of gro…
July 7, 2026
GEORGETOWN — Every acre in Sussex County tells a different story. To some, it's the ideal location for the county's next neighborhood as builders race to meet demand in Delaware's fastest-growing county. To others, it's a family farm that has survived for generations, a source of financial security, or open...
Harvey Hanna & Associates buys planned warehouse site in Middletown
July 6, 2026
MIDDLETOWN — Harvey Hanna & Associates has purchased a 103-acre development site for $25.3 million from EQT Real Estate in its first major deal south of the C&D Canal. The land along Jamison Corner has been approved for 1.3 million square feet of industrial and warehouse space across three...
Viewpoint: Why the New Film Tax Credit Is a Win for Local Workers
July 5, 2026
For years, Delaware has watched neighboring states attract film and television productions while our talented workers, local businesses, and unique communities missed out on the economic opportunities those productions bring. With the creation of a Delaware film tax credit, that is beginning to change. This isn’t simply about Hollywood. It’s...
White Clay Creek Golf Course sold for $3M
July 4, 2026
WILMINGTON — The White Clay Creek Golf Course sold for $3 million and its new owners have seen solid bookings in its first month. New Castle County Property records show that the 18-hole championship course was sold to White Clay Creek Real Estate LLC in May. DSM Commercial broker Alicia...
Greater Portland Inc. leader named next DPP CEO
July 3, 2026
WILMINGTON —- After an aggressively-paced search, the Delaware Prosperity Partnership has named Monique Claiborne Cardwell as its second president and CEO. She will join the office on Sept. 14. Cardwell is a nationally recognized economic development leader with 20 years of experience leading public-private partnerships, including five years as the...
Bank of America to offer free admission to Delaware museum
July 2, 2026
Bank of America is offering cardholders free admission to the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science during the July 4 holiday weekend through its Museums on Us program. The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is the program's participating Delaware location, giving cardholders an opportunity to celebrate America's 250th anniversary...
Meyer signs $6.9B state operating budget
July 1, 2026
DOVER — Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signed a $6.9 billion operating budget for the fiscal year 2027 on Tuesday, keeping it largely within the numbers of his first proposal. It is the largest operating budget signed into law yet for the state, following a budget growth trend of the past...
DPP seeks funds to support Delaware’s ‘innovation ecosystem’
June 30, 2026
WILMINGTON — Tracing its roots back to DuPont centuries ago, Delaware is home to many start-up companies that start with an idea and research in a computer or science laboratory. But the problem the state faces is how to develop those discoveries into companies and keep them here. Delaware is...
Residence Inn opens near Merck’s $1B campus
June 29, 2026
WILMINGTON — The Residence Inn by Marriott has officially opened its premium hotel rooms on the Chestnut Run Innovation & Science Park (CRISP), just feet away from the Merck’s $1 billion campus. The upscale hotel, owned by the MRA Group, features 127 rooms, all styled like apartments with fully...
AirJoule readies Prime system for data center market debut
June 28, 2026
NEWARK — Startup company AirJoule publicly unveiled its first large-scale commercial “water harvester” as it prepares to target the big tech and hyperscale data center market. Right outside its research and development lab in Newark on Friday morning, AirJoule President Bryan Barton and top executives showed off AirJoule Prime, an... ......
Governor Meyer announces accelerated community solar projects
June 27, 2026
Governor Matt Meyer announced four community solar projects have been accepted into the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator, in an effort to expand affordable energy access, and lower electricity costs. The four community solar projects, developed by ECA Power and located in Sussex and New Castle Counties, have been accepted into the...
Chemours to pay hundreds of millions in PFAS pollution settlement
June 26, 2026
The Chemours Co. has agreed to pay $112.5 million in penalties plus over $300 million in additional investments to settle a federal lawsuit that aimed to hold the chemical company accountable for public health threats posed by the widespread pollution of toxic “forever chemicals.” The company announced its agreement with...
Delaware student delegation excels at SkillsUSA national conference
June 25, 2026
Delaware students brought home six national championships at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta earlier this month, also earning 44 industry-recognized Skill Point Certificates. A record 119 students and advisors represented Delaware, demonstrating the knowledge, technical skills, and professionalism... ... Continue reading this article at; https://delawarebusinesstimes.com/news-briefs/delaware-student-skillsusa-national-conference/ https://delawarebusinesstimes.com/news-briefs/delaware-student-skillsusa-national-conference/ delawarebusinesstimes.com Feed Name : Delaware Business...
Stephano Slack gains private equity investment
June 24, 2026
Two private equity firms have acquired a majority stake in Wilmington-area accounting firm Stephano Slack, which firm management says will be used to finance technology upgrades and new growth opportunities. Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP), a leading private equity investment firm based in Chicago, and co-investor Norlantic Capital have invested an undisclosed amount in Stephano Slack.... ......
Meyer fast-tracks $73M in community solar projects
June 23, 2026
DOVER — Four community solar projects representing more than $73 million in private investments are among the next wave of permitting accelerator applications to join the state’s JobsFirst program. The four new projects by ECA Energy include one each in Clayton and Townsend and two in Seaford. Altogether, they will generate more than...
WSFS partners with Elian Financial on credit card growth
June 22, 2026
WILMINGTON — WSFS has entered into a deal with Minneapolis-based banking firm Elan Financial Services to sell its credit card portfolio. The deal would also allow Elan to issue WSFS-branded credit cards, allowing the Wilmington-headquartered bank to expand its products across all lines of business. WSFS’ credit card portfolio had...
Independent Newsmedia prepares move after $3M site sale
June 21, 2026
DOVER — Independent Newsmedia is preparing to relocate its Delaware-based newsroom and administrative operations to a new office in downtown Dover months after shutting down one of the state's last newspaper printing facilities. The newsroom sold its Delaware office and printing press facility for $3 million on May 12. Daily...
Farmacy Market relocates to Milford location
June 20, 2026
MILFORD — Farmacy Market has relocated to a larger, expanded store at 301 N.E. Front St. in Milford, providing more space for local vendors. The new location offers customers with a larger, more accessible shopping experience featuring expanded selections of locally sourced produce, meats, dairy products, baked goods, and handcrafted...
WSFS renews naming rights for Philadelphia Union sportsplex
June 19, 2026
CHESTER, Pa. – WSFS Bank has renewed its naming rights agreement for the Philadelphia Union professional team’s sports complex for the next four years. The WSFS Bank Sportsplex is a 170,000 square-foot sports and recreation center next to the Philadelphia Union’s Subaru Park home stadium in Chester, Pa. It officially...