News from January 2019


State institution: These 2-year U.S. schools attract the fewest in-state students

Delaware College of Art and Design, Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design LLC and Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty enrolled the fewest in-state students of all two-year schools in the U.S., according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of fa

Analysis: Delaware posts 30th highest drop in food stamps participants

Delaware ranked No. 30 among 49 states and U.S. territories that saw reductions in food stamps participation, according to the latest numbers compiled by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

NEW CASTLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Wheeler Wolfenden Dwares Appoints New Director

Wheeler Wolfenden and Dwares, CPAs is proud to announce the promotion of Kathy Corcoran, CPA from Principal to Director of the firm.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Elliott Greenleaf Receives Award

Elliott Greenleaf, P.C.'s Rafael X. Zahralddin-Aravena has been selected by Latino Leaders Magazine as one of sixty-two Top Latino Lawyers of 2018 in the United States.

Analysis: University of Delaware athletes No. 1 in state for economic impact

University of Delaware sports programs brought in $54,814 per athlete in revenue in 2016, meaning its athletes on average generated the most sports revenue of any school in Delaware that year, according to a Delaware Business Daily analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

BETHANY FENWICK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Membership Meeting: 2019 Kick Off - "Eggs & Issues with Senator Hocker and Representative Gray" to be held Feb. 7

Join us on February 7, 2019 to Kick-Off our 2019 Membership Meetings with Senator Gerald Hocker and Representative Ron Gray.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Artists take your mark: DCAD’s annual Drawing Marathon running Jan. 19

Participants won’t hear the crack of a starter’s pistol and won’t be worried about time splits or shin splints.

State institution: These 2-year Delaware schools attract the fewest in-state students

Delaware College of Art and Design, Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design LLC and Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty enrolled the fewest in-state students of all two-year Delaware schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of fall

CENTRAL DELAWARE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 18th Annual 55+ Expo

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce invites you to be an exhibitor at the 18th Annual 55+ Expo.

BETHANY FENWICK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Second Annual Fire & Ice Festival

Now in its second year, the award-winning Fire and Ice Festival is set to begin on Friday, January 25th in downtown Bethany Beach.

Delaware posted 9th highest corporate income tax in 2018

Add Teaser hereAmong the District of Columbia and the 44 states that levy corporate income taxes, Delaware ranked No. 9 for the top tax rate on business revenues, according to a Tax Foundation analysis of 2018 tax numbers.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Getting a 360 Degree Perspective on your Business - Growth Wheel

Entrepreneurs and business owners, are you challenged to keep up with the daily routines in your business, knowing you need to do more to focus on growth, but uncertain what to do?

Analysis: Delaware posted 18th highest individual income tax rate in 2018

Delaware ranked No. 18 for its top individual income tax rate, according to a Tax Foundation analysis of 2018 tax numbers that tracked the District of Columbia and the 43 states that levy such taxes.

Computer and electronic products industry Q4 net sales up 3.2%

The computer and electronic products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 3.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nondurable manufacturing industry Q4 net sales up 3.5%

The nondurable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 3.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Publishing industries Q4 net sales up 7.9%

The publishing industry's net sales, excluding online publishing in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 7.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Furniture and related products industry Q4 net sales up 2.4%

The furniture and related products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 2.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicles and parts industry Q4 net sales up 8.2%

The motor vehicles and parts industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 8.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Telecommunications industry Q4 net sales up 5.6%

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 5.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Communications equipment industry Q4 net sales up 4.5%

The communications equipment industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 4.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.