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Vol. 44, No. 2 www.cdcc.net February 2020 It’s February! The Home & Garden Show is Here!!! The Central Delaware Cham- be able to provide advice, ideas, and ber of Commerce is pleased to an- services that can transform living nounce that, after months of antici- spaces – inside and out! pation, the Home & Garden Show is The Home & Garden Show will be almost here! We are excited to wel- here at the perfect time! Hopefully, come home improvement experts as everyone has had an opportunity to well as lawn and garden specialists make their project plans and wish to connect with guests in this in- lists. This is the time to put the spirational and informative expo at finishing touches on those plans so Harrington Raceway & Casino. On that when the weather breaks and February 21st (12 – 8 pm) and 22nd Spring arrives, you’ll be all ready (10 am – 6 pm), guests will be able to jump into those projects you’ve to consult with specialists who will been dreaming of all winter. See Home & Garden— Page 22 R & R Realty ........................ Page 3 Dover’s Business Community and Base Personnel IN THIS ISSUE... to Come Together at the Military Affaire Capital Briefing The CDCC’s Annual Military Affaire will be held on Wednesday, February 12th, at The Landings at Dover Air ......................... Page 7 Force Base, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. This reception for our Mil- itary friends and Chamber members, hosted by the Military Affairs Committee, and brought to you by Dover Feder- al Credit Union – our Premiere Sponsor, promises to be a Excellence in Business wonderful celebration of the strong partnership we share as Awards TEAM Dover! The event will offer delicious hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, an opportunity to meet and get to know our mil- ....................... Page 20 itary personnel, and the perfect chance to express our sup- port and gratitude for their part in the mission of DAFB. The Military Affaire is always a highlight in the list of events presented by your CDCC each year. When our busi- The NEW Chamber See Military Affaire— Page 22 Mini Masters ....................... Page 19 February Sunset Business Mixer at Keystone Funding of the fastest growing companies on INC 5000. The team at Keystone as- sists customers in understanding the various loans that are available and in determining what they can com- fortably afford. Whether clients are interested in purchasing or refinanc- ing, Keystone’s qualified experts are there to help them navigate through the entire process from beginning to Businesses thrive on building rela- end. February’s mixer will provide enter the business card drawing to be tionships. Making new connections is members with the perfect opportuni- the next CDCC Member of the Month always a critical component of busi- ty to meet the team at Keystone and or win door prizes! Our average at- ness growth. Our Sunset Business learn more about what they offer. tendance at the mixers is 125… that Mixers provide the perfect monthly The Sunset Business Mixer, one makes it a very efficient way to make setting for practicing your elevator of the many benefits that accompa- connections! speech and refining your network- ny your membership, is the leading To register for this event, please ing skills, all while enjoying compli- networking opportunity offered by contact Cheryl at the CDCC office at your CDCC. Our Mixers are a great mentary hors d’oeuvres and beverag- 302-734-7513 or via email at adminas- es! This month’s mixer will be held on opportunity for CDCC members and [email protected]. You can also sign Wednesday, February 26th, from 5 – 7 their guests to spend time togeth- pm, at Keystone Funding, 519 S. Red er in a casual setting, while meeting up through the website, www.cdcc. Haven Lane, in Dover. other business owners and collecting net by clicking on the Events Calen- Keystone Funding, Inc. is a non-de- qualified leads. These Mixers occur dar. We look forward to seeing you www.cdcc.net pository financial institution licensed 10 times during the year. Be sure to on Wednesday, February 26th at Key- in several states, including Delaware. bring your business cards – you can stone Funding in Dover for the Sun- During 2019, Keystone became one share them with other attendees and set Business Mixer! 2 Chamber Connections, February 2020 Calendar of Events February 2020 March 2020 Thursday, February 6th Monday, March 2nd Kent County is Open For Business Executive Committee Meeting 8:30am-10am, 8am-10am, Kent County Levy Court CDCC Conference Room Thursday, February 6th Thursday, March 5th Leadership Central Delaware: Leadership Central Delaware: The CDCC – THE Resource Government and Politics Day Public Safety Day 8am-5pm 8am-5pm Tuesday, February 11th Thursday, March 5th You’ve Been Looking For CDCC Board Meeting Kent County is Open For Business 7:30am, Chesapeake Utilities Corp 8:30am-10:00am, Kent County Levy Court Let’s face it – managing one’s Being in business is expensive. Tuesday, February 11th Tuesday, March 10th time is a constant struggle… Budgets and financial plans gov- Marketing Committee Meeting CDCC Board Meeting stretching one’s business dollars ern our day-to-day operations. At 9am, CDCC Board Room 7:30am, Chesapeake Utilities Corp is a constant battle… reaching the CDCC, we are very conscious Wednesday, February 12th high levels of efficiency and effec- of the financial aspect of business. Tuesday, March 10th Coffee Coaching Marketing Committee Meeting tiveness remains a life-long quest. For that precise reason, all our 8:00am, CDCC Board Room 9am, CDCC Board Room And here’s the real question: events and marketing materials Wednesday, February 12th Tuesday, March 10th how can one possibly reach those offer varied levels of investments. Military Affaire Young Professionals Social goals? How does one continue to Not every business can afford the 5:30pm-7:30pm, 12:00 pm-1:00pm, grow and develop, while keeping same costs when it comes to mar- The Landings, DAFB The Boulevard up with everything, and running a keting, but effective marketing is a Thursday, February 13th Live Entertainment Restaurant business? must for every business. That’s where we come in! For Member Orientation Wednesday, March 11th We design our programs and 12:00pm– 2:00pm, Coffee Coaching businesses in Central Delaware, events to accommodate market- the answer is: let the CDCC help CDCC Board Room 8:00am, CDCC Board Room ing budgets of any size. Our goal you! A membership in the CDCC Monday, February 17th Thursday, March 12th is to be inclusive – we want all our may well become the most power- President’s Day Member Orientation members to have the opportunity ful tool in your arsenal. Office Closed 8:30am, CDCC Board Room to get their name out there in front Through your membership you Tuesday, February 18th Tuesday, March 17th of potential customers, while stay- will be invited to participate in 76 LCD Steering Committee Meeting LCD Steering Committee Meeting ing within the parameters of their events and programs – and you 12:00 pm, CDCC Board Room 12:00 pm, CDCC Board Room budgets. We want you to receive will be given the opportunity to Friday, February 21st Thursday, March 19th the best return on your marketing LCD Class of 2021 Invitational choose which ones are the most Home & Garden Expo investment. 5pm-7pm, The Mezzanine important to you, and which ones 12:00pm-8:00pm We are all looking for ways to be by Toppers inside Dover Downs can give you the best return on Harrington Raceway & Casino more effective and more efficient Hotel & Casino your investment, your investment Saturday, February 22nd every single day. To really be able Wednesday, March 25th of time as well as dollars. Home & Garden Expo Whether you attend Sunset to accomplish that, you need to Ambassador Meeting 10:00am-6:00pm, Business Mixers or Expos, a Cof- know where the best resources can 4:30pm, Advantech Inc. Harrington Raceway & Casino fee Coaching seminar or Young be found. The CDCC is the organi- Wednesday, March 25th Wednesday, February 26th Professionals’ Social, or become a zation that can connect you with Sunset Business Mixer Ambassador Meeting member of our Leadership Central what and who you need, when you 5pm-7pm, Advantech Inc Delaware program, our events are need it! As a Chamber we pride 4:30pm, Keystone Funding Thursday, March 26th focused on making the most out of ourselves on being THE essential Wednesday, February 26th Legislative Luncheon the time you are there. resource for our members! Sunset Business Mixer 11:00am-1:00pm 5pm-7pm, Keystone Funding Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Chamber Connections Published monthly by the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, the first accredited Chamber of Commerce in Delaware. We represent the interests of the small business community. Over 800 businesses support CDCC. OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Chairman ......................................... Shane E. Breakie, Chesapeake Utilities Corp. First Vice Chair ..........................................................................................Brian J. Stetina, Faw Casson Vice Chair, Economic Development .....................Christina M. Lessard, Lessard Builders, Inc.Vice Chair, Organizational Development .........................................Jesse C. Keleher, Harrington Raceway & Casino Vice Chair, Community Affairs .................................................Katrina L. Sullivan, Delaware State News Vice Chair, Legislative Affairs ..........................C. Scott Kidner, C.S. Kidner Associates/Capitol Strategies Vice Chair, Military Affairs ............................................................Evans Armantrading, Jr., CNU Fit, LLC Treasurer ................................................................................Rachel M. Bowden, KraftHeinz Company Vice Chair, Smyrna-Clayton ..............................................................Dana F. Wattay, Wattay Accounting Past Chairman .........................................................................Sean M. Mace, Eden Hill Medical Center (USPS 462-490) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Central Delaware Scott Connell, Merrill Lynch Hon. Jeffrey W. Hall, Commissioner, Kent County Levy Court Chamber of Commerce Timothy R. Horne, Dover International Speedway 435 N.