News from 2018


State institution: These 4-year Delaware schools attract the most in-state students

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry, Goldey-Beacom College and Wilmington University enrolled the most in-state students of all four-year Delaware schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of fall 2017 data.

Delaware has third lowest home vacancy rate in nation

Delaware posted the third lowest home vacancy rate among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to new real estate numbers reported by ATTOM Data Solutions.

University of Delaware has most student athletes in state

University of Delaware ranked No. 1 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a Delaware Business Daily analysis of college sports participation.

Delaware building permits: September 2018

Delaware issued 440 building permits for privately owned housing during September, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Delaware’s population rose 1.1% from mid-2017 to mid-2018

Delaware’s population increased by 10,093, or 1.1 percent between July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018, according to estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Analysis: Short-term health plans in Wilmington 64% less than market plans

The monthly cost of short-term health insurance plans in Wilmington is $199.52, 64 percent below the cost of individual market plans, according to a recent analysis by the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA).

BETHANY FENWICK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Fire & Ice with the Funsters: Live Sculpture Demo Viewing & Dance Party

Hosted by Beta Sigma Phi, Alpha Alpha Chapter, Fire & Ice with The Funsters is the best way to view the live sculpture demonstration -- and all for a good cause!

NEW CASTLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Delivering Your Brand Identity Through Social Media Share to be held Jan. 31

There are now 3.196 billion people using social media, up 13% from 2017, and 90% of brands use social media to increase brand awareness.

These 2-year schools have the worst 'on time' graduation rates in Delaware

Harris School of Business-Wilmington Campus, Delaware College of Art and Design and Harris School of Business-Dover Campus have the lowest 'on time' graduation rates among two-year schools in Delaware, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

These 2-year schools have the top 'on time' graduation rates in Delaware

Academy of Massage and Bodywork, Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty and Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology have the best 'on time' graduation rates among two-year schools in Delaware, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Analysis: Which college golf program grossed the most in the U.S.

University of Delaware and Delaware State University top the list of highest grossing women's college golf programs nationwide in 2016

NEW CASTLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Del-One Sponsors Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival

As part of its annual Give Back campaign, the Del-One Foundation will be a sponsor of the 2019 Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival, an annual African American cultural festival whose mission is to “bring all cultures together to share in AFRAM’s unity, diversity, success and pride”.

Analysis: Which college golf program grossed the most in the U.S.

Wilmington University tops the list of highest grossing men's college golf programs nationwide in 2016

NEW CASTLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2019 Annual Meeting & Mixer to be held Jan. 15

Please join us for our members only Annual Member Meeting & Mixer at the New Castle County Chamber!

NEW CASTLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: DEXSTA Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House

On Tuesday, November 27th, DEXSTA team members were thrilled to prepare dinner for the guests at The Ronald McDonald House of Delaware.

BETHANY FENWICK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Walk, Run, Splash & Plunge Into 2019!

The Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF) and the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce (BFACC) are again partnering to host series of events on New Year’s Day 2019: the 8th Annual Hair of the Dog 5k/10k Run and the 23rd Annual Leo Brady Exercise Like the Eskimos.

These 2-year schools have the top 'on time' graduation rates in the U.S.

Academy of Massage and Bodywork is among two-year schools in the U.S. with the best 'on time' graduation rates, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

BETHANY FENWICK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Live Nativity at Mariner's Bethel United Methodist Church of Ocean View

Friday, December 14th- Mariner's Bethel United Methodist Church of Ocean View will present a Live Nativity featuring the Christmas story told and re-told every half hour from 6-8 pm on the church grounds at 81 Central Avenue in Ocean View.

BETHANY FENWICK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Grief Support Group-Life after Loss-AGH

We gather the fourth Wednesday of every month at Atlantic General Hospital in Conference Room 1.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Job Opening: Communications & Fundraising Mgr.

This full time position is responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of DCADV communications and fundraising activities.