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Vol. 43, No. 10 www.cdcc.net October 2019 Tons of Bidding – No Kidding! At this point, you should be well into your pre-auction exercises to strengthen your bidding arm (raise your arm, lower your arm, repeat)… It’s time to add a new skill to repertoire of Holiday Gift Auction strategies. For the silent auction, it will be important that you always keep an eye on the bid sheets, and that you are able to write This year’s your bidder number legibly, but in record time. Amazing Chase We like to call this your “speed signature.” Your winners “speed signature” needs to be something that you can write quickly, but the exact same way every time. It is additionally helpful, if you can write ...... Page 10 your “speed signature” without looking… this will enable you to slide up next to the bid sheet and complete your bid incognito (a very advanced bid- IN THIS ISSUE... ding skill). In order to practice, choose a bidder number that you’d like to claim (and perhaps a LCD Class of 2020 back-up, just in case) and practice writing it… for- wards… backwards… upside down… with mark- off to an amazing start er… pen… crayon… several times every day. By the time the auction is here, you’ll be a pro!!! ...... Page 5 Your CDCC’s Holiday Gift Auction will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, from 5 – 8 pm See Auction — Page 13 Auctioneer extraordinaire, Steve Harrell Quite a Night at the Races The State of the Base Briefing and Breakfast The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce Military Af- ...... Page 8 fairs Committee invites you to attend the State of the Base Briefing Breakfast brought to you by Signature Sponsor Del- aware Technical Community College. The breakfast will be held on Monday, November 25th from 7:30 – 9:30am at The A Sampling of this Landings on Dover Air Force Base. year’s Auction Items For more than 70 years, the Dover Air Force Base has been an integral part of our Central Delaware community. We are proud to be home to all the men and women who make up ...... Page 17 the workforce at the base. Each year there are many proj- ects happening at DAFB that have a significant impact on the community. Guests at the breakfast will hear a briefing See DAFB — Page 7 Need the 4-1-1 on Central Delaware? For all the information you need to know about Central Delaware, we’ve got just the publication for you! Our Central Delaware Resource Guide is the premiere reference book for our area. On full color glossy pages, this reference guide will put at your fingertips all the details you’ll need about Taxes, DE industries, Local and State Government, Tourist Attractions, Housing, Accommodations, Restaurants, Medical/Health Care, Education and much, much more. Each year, 8,000 copies are distributed to both new and current new residents of Kent County, as well as Kent County businesses, colleges, universities, hotels, The Dover Air Force Base, DE Visitors’ Centers/Rest Areas and many other prominent, high traffic areas. We will soon start making space available in our Resource Guide for local advertisers. This year, we will be offering a special package deal to the first 35 businesses to reserve a half or full-page ad – those businesses will receive an ad on our Kent County map for free! We distribute 10,000 www.cdcc.net copies of the map each year. Each map will feature a numbering system See 411 — Page 7 2 Chamber Connections, October 2019

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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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Hon. Jeffrey W. Hall, Commissioner, Kent County Levy Court (USPS 462-490) Timothy R. Horne, Dover International Speedway Central Delaware Dr. Cornelia Johnson, Delaware Technical Community College Chamber of Commerce Ed H. Ide, i3a Consulting Engineers & Construction Managers 435 N. DuPont Highway Doree L. Kuhn, Dover Downs® Hotel & Casino Dover, Delaware 19901 Lori J. Llewellyn, My Roots 302-734-7513 Dr. Wilma Mishoe, Delaware State University Chaz M. Rzewnicki, Dover Federal Credit Union Col. Joel W. Safranek, Commander, 436th Airlift Wing POSTMASTER: John D. Shevock, Bayhealth Medical Center Send address changes to Lincoln D. Willis, The Willis Group Chamber News, 435 N. DuPont Highway, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Dover, DE 19901 Judy Diogo, President Cristal R. Brenneman, Executive Assistant & Director of Special Events Heather A. McTheny, Director of Membership Services & LCD Subscription Price: Dina C. Vendetti, Director of Marketing and Communications $20.00 per year Taylor R. Bowen, Membership Retention Specialist (included in membership dues) Cindy A. Friese, Assistant for Special Events & Sponsorships Cheryl P. Whitney, Administrative Assistant

Periodical Postage Paid at Member Chamber of Commerce of the United States Dover, DE 19901 Chamber Connections Production and Layout by: Delaware State News Additional mailings are available for a $20 subscription fee. In many cases, more than one individual in a member business would like to receive information from the Chamber. By forwarding the subscription fee, the Chamber will satisfy the second class postage requirements and that individuals will be added to the mailing list. Chamber Connections, October 2019 3 Calendar of Events October 2019 Events Education Day Tuesday, November 12th Thursday, October 3rd CDCC Board Meeting Kent County Is Open For Business 7:30am, 8:30am-10am, Chesapeake Utilities Corp. Kent County Levy Court Tuesday, November 12th Thursday, October 3rd Marketing Committee Meeting Leadership Central Delaware 9am, 8am-5pm, CDCC Board Room Falling Agriculture Day Tuesday, November 12th Tuesday, October 8th Young Professionals Social CDCC Board Meeting 11:45am—1:00pm, 7:30am, Grotto Pizza - Camden Chesapeake Utilities Corp. Wednesday, November 13th into Events Tuesday, October 8th Coffee Coaching Marketing Committee Meeting 8am-9am, As you can see from this news- Coaching started our Fall series 9am, CDCC Board Room CDCC Board Room paper, your Chamber has had a with tips on “Sales and Negoti- Wednesday, October 9th Thursday, November 14th fall flurry of activities. ating Deals.” In October, we will Coffee Coaching Member Orientation We hosted our Annual Night at focus on “Achieving Your Busi- 8am-9am, CDCC Board Room 8:30-10am, the Races with Harrington Race- ness Dreams” with Kerry McEl- Thursday, October 10th CDCC Board Room way & Casino which was a great wee of Dream Coaching. Then, in Member Orientation event with lots of members, lots Tuesday, November 19th November, the series will wrap 12-1:30pm, CDCC Board Room of networking, and lots of great LCD Steering Committee up with Konrad La Prade of Tuesday, October 15th Harrington Raceway & Casino Meeting the Delaware State News lead- LCD Steering Committee Meeting hospitality! 12 Noon, Then we rolled into our Amaz- ing us through, “Multi- Tasking 12 Noon, is a Myth: Balancing Work and CDCC Board Room CDCC Board Room ing Chase! We had 10 participat- Wednesday, November 20th ing merchants and 14 Amazing Home.” Wednesday, October 30th Chase Teams. This event really And of course, in October, we Holiday Auction, Ambassador Meeting supports the positive energy in will host our much-anticipated Open to Public 4:30pm, our downtown district while pro- Holiday Gift Auction: THE one 5pm-8pm, TBD moting the businesses who make place where you can have cock- Maple Dale Country Club Wednesday, November 20th up Downtown Dover. It always tails, eat hors d’oeuvres, laugh Sunset Business Mixer “amazes” me to hear people at with friends and do all your holi- November 2019 Events 5pm-7pm, the end of the race talking about day shopping! That is right, all TBD how they did not even know half your shopping - one night, one Thursday, November 7th Monday, November 25th of the businesses they went into State of the Base Briefing and how much they look forward location – October 30th, 5 to 8 Kent County is Open For Business to going back to shop! p.m. Maple Dale Country Club. 8:30am-10am, (MilCon) Breakfast We also kicked off our next So, if you think we are “fall- Kent County Levy Court 7:30am, Coffee Coaching Series during ing” into events now – just wait Thursday, November 7th The Landings on DAFB the month of September. Chris- – we have lots more coming your Leadership Central Delaware Thurs-Fri, November 28th and 29th tina Manall of Shape Up Sales way starting in November! 8am-5pm, Thanksgiving Holiday Office Closed IMPORTANT: Email Alert! We have recently experienced some issues correspondence. Our CDCC eNews broad- tact will not deliver to certain “role” emails. with our broadcast emails. 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If you would like to share a personal email address with us, we will attempt to use that instead of your business email. Please remember: the first step in resolving these email issues is notifying your CDCC office as soon as possible. We are here to help – and we really want you to be “in the know” on all our news and events! 4 Chamber Connections, October 2019 Cornerstone Member - R&R Commercial Realty Delaware is filled with opportunity!

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The foundation has now been laid for their amazing year of skill building, learning, and growing as leaders. As usual, class members were very excited and a little apprehen- Concentration is the key. sive at the start of the two-day re- treat. They were anxiously antici- pating the work of getting to know a whole new circle of friends, studying Who can save Humpty Dumpty? interesting concepts, and beginning to stock their leadership toolbox- es. Class members did their best to take it all in stride – a jam-packed twenty-four hours of teambuilding activities, thoughtful reflection, and presentations, all designed to assist them in beginning the adventure of Welcome to WELL-COME Island! reaching their leadership potential. The class seemed truly encouraged by the presence and participation of Aim for the Catcher – save the egg! so many LCD alumni who attended to teach, guide, and to cheer them had learned quite a lot about each on. The Whole Group – The Class of 2020 other – and more importantly, they Throughout the days, the activi- is off to an AMAZING start had learned quite a lot about them- ties served to help the members of gan the retreat as total strangers to selves. The program promises once the class get to know each other. each other, became the Class of 2020 again to help this group of learners The participants found that they – a group bonded and ready to pur- to realize their leadership potential had so much in common with each sue their leadership dreams. as individuals and as a group. And other! There was a lot of laughter, As goodbyes were said on Fri- because of what they learn and ac- TEAM… Together Everyone Achieves encouragement, and support as the day afternoon, each member of the complish, their fingerprints will be More. class wrestled with the tasks at hand group was already looking forward all over Central Delaware and the and discovered their roles in each of to the first Thursday in October, impact of their work is sure to make the work groups. By the end of the Agriculture Day, when the monthly a positive difference in the lives of experience, the individuals, who be- classes would begin. Already, they many! Leadership Mastery Goes Back to the Basics As you probably know, we refer This year’s Leadership Mastery with a process to help developing to Leadership Central Delaware class has begun! Six leaders, grad- leaders uncover areas that need im- (LCD) as the “diamond” program of uates of LCD from a variety of years, provement, as well as discovering the CDCC – as well we should. This have started meeting on Monday their unique strengths. impactful program is quite valuable mornings with facilitator, Alan Ko- And what happens after Mas- in so many various ways – just like vitz, to increase their understand- tery? Graduates of the Leadership the finest diamonds. Most people ing of effective leadership practices Mastery program are given the op- who follow the Chamber’s activi- and hone their skills. The students portunity to meet with other grad- ties seem to know about the branch in this class are learning, practic- uates monthly to review leadership of LCD that introduces a class of ing and perfecting their leadership principles, set goals, encourage each skills. They are spending quality emerging leaders to the various eco- other and hold each other account- time studying and discussing the nomic drivers of Kent County in or- able, and offer input, advice, and concepts of visioning, goal setting, der to experience and observe how wisdom in “mastermind” sessions the leaders of those organizations time management, communication, when needed. Effective leaders operate – as well as to familiarize people skills, and many more! are always growing, always learning, them with the county’s most influ- Our facilitator for the Leadership ential businesses. But are you aware Mastery program this year is Dela- and always improving! of what happens next? Are you fa- ware life coach and mentor, Mr. Alan For more information about miliar with the next experienced of- Kovitz. Alan holds an MBA in Hu- Leadership Mastery or about the fered by your CDCC that brings the man Resources from the prestigious Mastery follow up sessions, please development of leadership skills to a Katz School of Business at the Uni- contact Heather McTheny at (302) very personal level? versity of Pittsburgh. Alan works 734-7513 or at [email protected]. Leadership Mastery, offered to graduates of LCD, is a 10-week pro- gram that invites individuals on a personal and professional journey towards living leadership. During the interactive and engaging class sessions, participants set priorities based on self-study, create smart goals, learn to hold themselves and each other accountable, and discov- er the joy of achievement as goals are reached, confidence is built, and a lifetime of creative adventure begins. Leadership Mastery helps each student to take a comprehen- sive look within, in order to maxi- mize their strengths and discover strategies for overcoming their per- sonal challenges. 6 Chamber Connections, October 2019 Connection! Connections! Our August Sunset Business Mixer and of Fly High Cheer and Tumble, Arianna Au- Member2Member Expo was marked with gust and Sueduka Gibbs, Both from Americare conversations and connections as our guests Home Solutions. Our guests enjoyed a beauti- gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn for a great ful buffet of delicious hors d’ouevres and des- evening. The room was buzzing as everyone sert tastes, as well as complimentary beer and exchanged business cards, caught up with wine in the hotel’s lovely setting, with an over friends and colleagues, and learned about 1900 sq. ft. meeting space that was the perfect more than twenty of our amazing member venue for our Member2Member Expo. businesses who participated in the Member- The CDCC would like to extend our heart- 2Member Expo. felt thanks to the staff of the Hilton Garden The team at the Hilton Garden Inn did a ter- Inn for hosting the event and making everyone rific job of welcoming us to their beautiful facil- feel so at home. Thank you to Alex Vaughn ity. During the evening’s activities, our guests and Affinity Entertainment for taking care of were greeted by Cliff Weber, the hotel’s gen- our sound for the evening. And thank you to eral manager, who was excited to talk about our 143 member and guests who attended the the amenities provided by the inn, including event – we were happy to see so many of you its full-service restaurant. Door prizes were there! awarded, as well as a 50/50 prize and Member Our September Sunset Business Mixer will of the month. be held at Chesapeake Utilities’ new home on In addition, we celebrated the pinning of Energy Drive. We’ll look forward to connecting our newest 5-Star Members: Andrea Caswell with you there! Wendell Howell of Detailing by Wendell always brings a smile to the room!

The Hilton Garden Inn provided a lovely setting for our event.

Cliff Weber, General Manager of the hotel, wel- comed the guests and shared information about the Jessica Moyer, The Ice House Wellness and Com- inn’s amenities. The hotel staff did an amazing job! munity was the evening’s “Mystery Member”.

Jen Jurczak, DE Dept. of Labor, and Jen Sutter, Bayhealth, share a smile. The most popular guest of the evening – an SPCA Puppy. Chamber Connections, October 2019 7

CDCC President Judy Diogo and former board member Janie Libby share a laugh.

John Moore, United Way, and Alex Vaughn, Affinity Entertainment, share a laugh.

Tonda Parks of the Delaware State News and Shari Sack of Aflac discovered that “Twinning is Winning!”

Won a door prize… won the 50/50… What a night!

and we would encourage members DAFB and residents to show their sup- Continued From Page 1 port of the base, as well as our mili- tary men and women, by attending. by Colonel Joel W. Safranek, 436th Cost for CDCC members is $22 per Airlift Commander, in which he will person, cost for non-members is describe the past year’s base activ- $30 per person. For more informa- ities and construction projects that tion or to reserve your seat today, have been completed to prepare please contact the CDCC Office at (302) 734-7513. The deadline the base for long term viability. He to register is Thursday, November will also share information about 7th. Due to security requirements future projects being planned. In- for DAFB Entry Access each at- formation will also be shared re- tendee will need to provide: Full garding the accomplishments of Name, Date of Birth, Driver’s Li- base personnel. Also on hand to cense Number & State of Issue. share remarks with the group will We look forward to seeing you in be U.S. Senator Tom Carper, U.S. November to share breakfast and Senator Chris Coons, and Repre- to celebrate the accomplishments sentative Lisa Blunt Rochester. of our Dover Air Force Base! Go, This event is open to the public Team Dover!!!

“best kept secret!” Instead, let 411 your CDCC help you to be the busi- Continued From Page 1 ness our residents think of first! For more information, pricing, or that shows the exact location of to reserve a spot in our Resource our business advertisers! This is a Guide, contact Dina Vendetti at deal you won’t want to pass up. the CDCC office (302) 734-7513 or Don’t be Central Delaware’s [email protected]. 8 Chamber Connections, October 2019 Big Fun Under the Big Tent

Congratulations, Winner of the Chamber Race! Lots of laughter, big smiles, great conversa- tions, some healthy wagering, lots of delicious food and drinks, and trackside harness rac- Dana Wattay, board member, and the Chamber Girls ing – our annual Night at the Races was, once share a smile. again, a terrific success! It was great to have 200+ members and guests gather together un- der the Big Tent for valuable networking and an all-around good time. From their entrances via golf cart to their departures marked with smiles and hugs, everyone seemed to enjoy this popular evening at the track. We were pleased to be able to support the Mid Del Foundation by donating a portion of the evening’s proceeds to this worthy cause. We are happy to encourage the foundation in It’s a Race to the Finish! their endeavor to support organizations and activities involving agricultural, civic and so- cial needs existing in the State of Delaware. We are hopeful that our donation of over $2,700 Judy Diogo, CDCC President, shares a smile with will have a dramatic impact on the work of the Lisa Hastings of Faw Casson, Eli Schrock of I.G.Bur- foundation. ton, and Tammy Ordway, also of Faw Casson. We would like to extend a special “thank you” to Harrington Raceway & Casino for hosting us again this year. Their friendly staff, beautiful venue, amazing buffet, and comfortable setting is always much appreciated by all of us! Har- rington Raceway & Casino even took “bets” on good weather… and they WON! It was a lovely evening. We would also like to say a special thank you to the folks who joined the Winner’s Circle for the evening – Alex Contant, Chesapeake Utili- ties Corporation, Dover Federal Credit Union, Lessard Builders, and OnQ Financial. Thanks so much for your support and your enthusiasm for the event! We loved having so many from your businesses with us. Thank you also to Rick and Regina for providing the music for the evening. And most of all, thanks to all of you for spending this incredible evening with us! Cindy Friese of the CDCC welcomes Crystal and Brian and Kathy Lessard of Lessard Builders. Chaz Rzewnicki of the Dover Federal Credit Union to the event.

Cameron and Lori Llewellyn of My Roots and Ka- trina Sullivan of the Delaware State News.

Hoong Chow of Keller-Williams and Tina Bradbury of the Downtown Dover Partnership enjoy a victory Horse #2 absolutely flew around the track – all four Who’s got the lucky horse?? dance. of his feet were off the ground!!! Chamber Connections, October 2019 9 Unlock the Block Launches in Downtown Dover Successful small business tives customized to their needs. The package will be determined on a case by case basis and initiative expands for round two may include a combination of technical services, monetary reimbursements, or other incentives, DOVER, DE (September 16, 2019) The Down- though not necessarily each. Examples could town Dover Partnership, NCALL and a full team include advertising/marketing or accounting of resource partners comprising the “Unlock the assistance; building infrastructure, cosmetic Block team” held a launch event for the second enhancements, or business signage; essential round of the program on Monday in the heart equipment; web site design; and will include a of Dover’s central business district. Unlock the Chamber of Commerce one-year membership Block encourages economic vitality, facilitates and application fees waived by TruAccess Capi- re-development of first-floor commercial prop- tal with possible expediting of loan process. erties, and contributes to a vibrant commercial Targeted business types include but are district in downtown Dover by securing owners erator of a Christiana Mall kiosk, Ms. Walker sold not limited to women’s clothing, fitness-relat- of retail and professional goods and service busi- out of inventory most weekends and was ready ed, healthy lifestyle such as frozen fruit bowls, nesses that have the capacity to serve/draw lo- to not only expand to a brick and mortar, but smoothies, cooking and gourmet shop (chees- cal and regional customers alike. The initiative also into event planning. Monique continues to es, oils), a wine shop, floral, and restaurant(s). originated from NCALL’s Restoring Central Do- operate at the Capital City Farmers Market on Five properties are currently in the portfolio of ver Economic Development Working Group and Wednesday’s while running her store Tuesday available spaces in downtown located on Loock- targeted applicants are successful, established through Saturday. erman Street, South Bradford, and South Street business owners that wish to expand. This year, the team not only seeks to recruit Alley. They can be viewed at the project web- “Successful outcomes in recruiting new busi- at least one new business to the business dis- site: DowntownDoverPartnership.com. Proper- nesses, fitting out spaces, getting finances in trict but has expanded the program to assisting ties will be added to the portfolio if they become order and launching a successful opening take current downtown Dover businesses that plan available. time,” said Judy Diogo, President of the Central to expand substantially in footprint, inventory, Deadline for entries is October 18th. Target Delaware Chamber of Commerce and co-chair or customer base by March of 2020. “It is im- date to announce selectees is the end of Novem- of the working group. “One big advantage is portant to first support the businesses that have ber but will likely continue beyond November as that the resource team that comprises Unlock already made an investment in downtown and conditions warrant. the Block effectively becomes a ‘single point of are operating successfully,” said DDP Executive To apply: Tinyurl.com/UnlockTheBlockAppli- contact’ whereby one-on-one help is available at Director Diane Laird and co-chair of the work- cation2019 or DowntownDoverPartnership.com each juncture of the process.” In addition to the ing group. “These business owners already have ### Downtown Dover Partnership and NCALL, part- a proven track record and we’d like to see them Restoring Central Dover is an initiative of ners in this initiative include City of Dover, Cen- become even more profitable through additional NCALL and offer a multitude of strategies for a tral Delaware Chamber of Commerce, TruAccess square footage to accommodate more inventory strong central Dover community. Visit NCALL.org Capital (formerly First State Community Loan or expanded product lines to diversify their cus- The Downtown Dover Partnership is com- Fund), Delaware Division of Small Business and tomer base.” mitted to driving an improved quality of life for the Small Business Development Center. Business owner applicants that best exhibit the residents and visitors of Dover, Delaware, As a result of the first round of Unlock the capacity to be successfully located in or expand through collective collaboration, economic de- Block in 2018, Monique Walker, owner of Sweets within one of the properties will advance to an velopment and promotion of downtown Dover’s & Treats, recently opened her bakery at 147 S. opportunity to “pitch” their concept. Selected unique historic properties. Call 302-678-2940 or Governors Ave. Previously a very successful op- business owners will receive a package of incen- visit: DowntownDoverPartnership.com 10 Chamber Connections, October 2019 The Chase Was On!!! The Amazing Chase brought life, fun, and good-natured competition to Downtown Dover for the third year in a row on Thursday, Septem- ber 12th. Fourteen teams, with crazy, creative names, donned their unique costumes, grabbed their first clues and took off at break-neck speed through center city. The Chase was on – and it promised to be nothing short of AMAZING! Each team had to solve clues in order to find the ten participating member merchant loca- tions. Upon arrival at each location, they were given a challenge. In order to move on directly, they were required to successfully complete the challenge. The challenges involved dressing up in crazy items, answering silly trivia questions, performing stunts, etc. Of course, they had to do all of this as quickly as possible in order to triumph over the other teams who were doing the same things… after all, it was the first team to finish that would win the cash prize and brag- ging rights! Our Downtown became a complete frenzy of fast fun! A special thank you to our sponsors for the evening – M & T Bank and the City of Dover. Thank you also to our many merchants who joined in the fun: Bayard Pharmacy, Bel Bou- tique, Delaware State University, Grey Fox Grille, OnQ Financial, Sold Out Sneaks, The Golden Fleece, The Wedding Boutique, The Wil- lis Group, & Wesley United Methodist Church. A special thanks to the Grey Fox Grille for also Mayor Christiansen offers words of encouragement serving as our start and finish lines. And of at the start of the race. course, thank you to all our team participants, cheerleaders, and spectators. Congratulations to the evening’s winner, Faw Casson’s Ledger of Doom! You guys rocked the blocks! For this year, your team will have the Kevin Edwards, Frontline Inspections, served up title of “Reigning Amazing Champions!” some challenges for the runners.

Dover’s finest, PALS, offered their own re-mix of the “Itsy-Bitsy-Spider”. The Chase was AMAZING!

A happy crowd of Chasers gathers to receive their first clue. Ledgers of Doom: the first to return. Chamber Connections, October 2019 11

Cindy Friese and Heather McTheny, CDCC, award Ledgers of Doom a cash prize for their first place finish

The M & T Bank Girls finished strong. Gang-Greene strategizes prior to the start.

Let the games begin!

Tyler Kuhn, CDCC’s Honorary Mayor, helped as a “photo find”. Toilet Paper Wedding Dress fun at the Wedding Boutique. 12 Chamber Connections, October 2019 Ribbon Cuttings CDCC joins Wattay Accounting for a Ribbon Cutting! MILFORD – The Central Delaware Cham- ber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Wattay Accounting Thursday, September 5th, at 12 pm. The ceremony was held at 28 S. Walnut Street in Milford. Cham- ber staff, members, and ambassadors joined the Wattay team in celebrating as they grow their original operation in Smyrna by adding their new location in Milford. Wattay Accounting is a full-service CPA firm dedicated to navigating its customers and their businesses in the right direction. Wattay Accounting provides high quality, complete tax compliance and preparation services, pro- fessional accounting, consulting and strategic direction for their clients. The team at Wattay Accounting works hard to educate customers and help them understand the business cy- cle, the best way to report requirements, and how to interpret the tax rules and regulations. Whether businesses are growing, maintaining, or experiencing transition, the accountants at Wattay work individually with their clients to help increase their understanding of the many variables that can affect their compa- ny’s bottom line. Among the many products and services provided by the firm are general bookkeeping and accounting, Quickbooks set up and training, certified financial statements, tax return preparation, business consulting, tax planning services, estate planning, IRS resolution services, and start-up and entrepre- neurial service. Staff members at Wattay have been involved of the executive committee. He is also a 2012 Wattay Accounting has a serious passion with the CDCC as volunteers and as active at- graduate of the Leadership Central Delaware for the success of small businesses. To that tendees at Chamber events. In addition, Dana program. end, the firm is a deeply committed member of Wattay has served on the CDCC Board of Di- For more information, check out https:// the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce. rectors for several years and is an integral part wattayaccounting.com/ or call (302) 724-9237.

CDCC joins Century Engineering for a Ribbon Cutting

DOVER – The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremo- ny for Century Engineering on Thursday, Sep- tember 12th, at 11 am. The ceremony was held at 550 S. Bay Road, in Dover. Chamber mem- bers, ambassadors, and staff members joined the team at Century in celebrating their new location. Century Engineering has been a driving force in the Dover area for 32 years. Being awarded the Design Management for the major SR1, US13 Relief Route project marked the start of their operation in Delaware. They opened for business in a small townhouse in downtown Dover with a staff of six. Quickly outgrow- ing that space, they relocated to a new, much larger office (10,000 sq. ft.) just north of Dover. Steady growth over the years has forced them to relocate again, moving their team of over 130 professionals to their new 25,000 square foot facility on Bay Road. Century is a multi-discipline consulting en- gineering firm offering professional planning, engineering, surveying, and construction man- agement services throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. The firm’s mission is to set the stan- dard for what it means to be a responsible part- ner to clients, stakeholders and employees and to the communities in which we live and work. Century offers services in the following disci- plines: Civil/Site Planning and Design, Trans- portation Planning and Design, Traffic Engi- neering, Water and Environmental Resources, Surveying, Utility Locates and Coordination, Structural Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical/ Plumbing, Water and Wastewater, and Con- struction Administration and Inspection. mittee and the DAFB Honorary Commander grams. One of Century’s goals is to offer op- With a strong history of community involve- Program. The firm is also extremely proud to portunities to keep some of Delaware’s best ment, Century and its employees participate be involved in the local school systems where and brightest students right here in Delaware. in several organizations throughout Central they offer shadow programs, internships and For more information, check out https:// Delaware, including the Greater Kent Com- education opportunities in the STEM pro- www.centuryeng.com/ or call (302) 674-1985. Chamber Connections, October 2019 13 CDCC joins Premier Martial Arts for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony DOVER – The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Cere- mony for Premier Martial Arts on Friday, Sep- tember 6th, at 12 pm. The ceremony was held at 321 Independence Blvd. in Dover. Chamber members, ambassadors, and staff members joined owners, Alan and Monica Garcia, in celebrating their new location in the Green- tree Shopping Center. Premier Martial Arts (PMA) seeks to em- power lives through the Martial Arts, while fostering integrity, leadership, self-defense, and physical fitness. Since taking owner- ship of the business 3½ years ago upon the retirement of their mentors, Mr. & Mrs. Jon- athan Stewart, the Garcias and their team have worked steadily to grow and introduce members to KRAV MAGA (Israeli Self-De- fense) and mixed martial arts. PMA has the distinction of being the only certifiable KRAV MAGA school in Delaware. PMA offers a wide variety of martial arts classes for students age 3 through adulthood. In addition to pri- vate lessons for self-defense, they offer Spar- ring, Kickboxing, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, Weapons Training, a Children’s After-School Program, Premier Training for Leadership, and Basic & Black Belt Training. In order to accommodate the growth in their membership, the Garcia’s have moved to a larger facility, but have remained in the immediate area of their former studio. They were thrilled to be able to celebrate this mile- with local school and businesses to promote American Festival. As they grow, they are stone in the company’s growth, welcome new safety and self-defense has been invaluable. hopeful to be able to reach out to more in- members into a new PMA home, and express Their team has also provided free Weapon De- dividuals and families in and throughout the gratitude to those who have made this transi- tion possible. fense Workshops and has taken part in Cap- state of Delaware. With a strong history of community in- ital School District Celebration, Kickboxing For more information, check out https:// volvement, Premier Martial Arts has played a with Wesley College Women’s Soccer Team, premiermartialarts.com/ or call (302) 674- significant role in the Dover area. Their work Dover Days, and the annual Dover African 1985.

CDCC joins Jobs for Delaware Grads for a Ribbon Cutting DOVER – The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Jobs for Delaware Grads (JDG) on Wednesday, September 18th, at 1 pm. The ceremony was held at Caesar Rodney High School in Camden. Chamber members, ambassadors, and staff members joined the team at Jobs for Dela- ware Grads in celebrating 41 years of helping students to achieve suc- cess! In addition, this was a cel- ebration of gratitude for the un- wavering commitment from staff members, partners, and commu- nity supporters to educate and prepare each generation of young professionals. Founded in 1978, under the lead- ership of Governor Pete du Pont, JDG began as a 1-year pilot pro- gram. Since then, JDG has evolved into a Delaware Department of Ed- ucation (DDOE) Career Pathway, the working world. dents and staff commit to helping 2019 Governor’s Youth Volunteer serving more than 4,100 students JDG is a school-to-work tran- the local community. “Students in grades 6-12 each year; and 75,000 Service Awards for her outstand- since its inception. The mission of sitional program, designed to ad- in Action,” a JDG auxiliary group, ing contribution to the Delmar JDG is to assist students in achiev- dress Delaware's unemployment connected for the fourth year in a Wildcat Wellness Food Pantry. Ad- ing academic, career, persona, and and dropout rates. The program row to the Multiplying Good Foun- ditionally, their Corporate Staff social success. Their goal is to help implements a comprehensive cur- dation (formerly Jefferson Awards visits the local Habitat for Human- at-risk middle school and high riculum based on 80 employability Foundation). Within the past three ity and other service agencies to areas including: career explora- years, their students have contrib- school students by providing them volunteer each quarter. tion, entrepreneurship, business uted more than 10,651 hours of with the skills they need to succeed Please join the Central Delaware etiquette, and money manage- service – a $540,379.85 value, based in school, at work, and in life. Their Chamber of Commerce in congrat- powerful curriculum gives partici- ment. Students who participate in on the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ulating JDG for their 41 years of pants the knowledge they need to JDG gain first-hand exposure to This spring, fourteen of their pro- service to our local community and perform, their team gives students emerging career fields and engage grams were recognized by Mayors the confidence to apply learned in leadership, community service, Mike Purzycki (Wilmington), Polly the positive impact they’ve had on concepts and overcome barriers, and personal enrichment. Sierer (Newark), Robin Christian- small business in Kent County. and their partners help create a With a strong history of com- sen (Dover), and Archie Campbell For more information, check out platform where students can con- munity involvement, JDG is proud (Milford). Their two-term DCA www.jobsdegrads.org or call (302) nect the dots between school and of the countless hours JDG stu- State Officer was honored at the 734-9341. 14 Chamber Connections, October 2019 Congratulations to DAFB for an AMAZING Air Show!

We’ve Got Your Party Covered!

We feel sure that, as the holiday season approaches, you are looking for ways to treat your staff and let them know how much you ap- preciate them. Are you feeling the pressure of time to plan? Are you concerned about breaking your budget? Do you want to provide them with an experience they’ll really want to attend? Well, have we got an opportunity for you!!! Your friends at the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce want to make OUR Christmas party YOUR Christmas party. We’ve arranged for the venue. We’ve got the food cov- Delicious Deals ered. We know it’s going to be so fun! We’d love The CDCC is pleased to announce something new! “Delicious Deals: Coupons for you to come and bring your staff – and we’ll all celebrate our company Christmas parties to- to Satisfy Your Need to Nosh” will be available soon. This unique coupon book will gether! feature 20 of our food and beverage member businesses and will offer discounts and Our CDCC Holiday Party will feature specials that will make your dining dollars stretch. Restaurants, bakeries, wineries, delicious food, wine and beer, beverages, laugh- breweries, and others will each occupy a page in our book filled with information and ter, and lots of holiday spirit! Two drink tick- coupons. ets will be provided with the price of admission. “Delicious Deals” will make the ideal stocking stuffer for the upcoming holiday We are very pleased to welcome The Joe Baione season! At $20 each, they could easily become gifts for employees, family members, Jazz Trio, and we will be delighted to hear their and friends. And while you’re at it, don’t forget people who provide services to you unique renditions of our favorite holiday classics. throughout the year like the mail carrier, the hairdresser, the dog walker, your lawn This year’s CDCC Christmas party will be care specialist – just to name a few! held on Tuesday, December 10th, from 5 – 7 pm at Roma Italian Restaurant, 3 President Drive, Do you ever find yourself in the rut of only going out to a few of your favorite places here in Dover. Tickets for this amazing party will to eat? There are so many wonderful food and beverage choices right here in Central be $25 and include food, two drink tickets, and Delaware. Coupon specials will certainly be great motivation to try something new! live entertainment. Additional beverages may These incredible coupon books will go on sale beginning at our 16th Annual Hol- be purchased at a cash bar. Please join us to ring iday Gift Auction. The coupons in the book will be good from November 1, 2019 – in the holidays, small business style! And re- April 30, 2020. We will be ordering a limited number, so be sure to pick yours up while member – we’ve got your party covered! supplies last. Chamber Connections, October 2019 15 Member News It’s Important to Remember On September 11, 2019, Dover Air Force was answering the calls and emails of family Base Fire Emergency Services hosted a public members and delivering the most tragic news memorial service at the AMC Museum to com- of their lives. memorate the events of 9-11 on its 18th Anni- Mr. Hurley and his colleagues worked tire- versary. Many community members gathered lessly to rescue victims and retrieve remains. outside the museum near the 9-11 Memorial. To date, 174 bodies have been recovered, as The event was filled with memories, prayers, well as 25,000 pieces of remains. He has an and long-time traditions practiced by police immense amount of gratitude for the people and fire fighters. who came from all over the country to help in Mr. Michael Hurley served as the keynote the effort. He remembers feeling encouraged speaker for this event. Mr. Hurley was the and supported as he saw people showing up manager of the World Trade Center at the time at the site in emergency uniforms emblazoned of the attack. He is also the former director with L.A. Fire Department, and others from of Fire Safety for The Port Authority of New all around the nation. People came from ev- York. Mr. Hurley is the recipient of two Medals erywhere and helped with every task. Some of of Valor and an Exceptional Service Award for the seemingly smaller tasks were some of the his actions during the terrorist attacks on Sep- most important: the boots of rescuers who tember 11, 2001, as well as the terrorist bomb- stood too long in one spot would melt – some ing in 1993. of these good-hearted volunteers were tasked Everyone seems to remember exactly where with showing up with an unending supply of they were on September 11, 2001. People re- replacement boots. Every task was noticed call that it was a beautiful blue, clear sky day. and is still appreciated 18 years later. They can often recount where they were when The 9-11 Memorial served as the perfect they heard the news. One woman recalled be- setting for the memorial service. Two steel ing at home with her newborn and hearing the beams from the World Trade Towers, soil from news from her husband. Another remembers Shanksville, and its pentagon shape brings to- being a tenth grader and hearing the news gether the sites that were affected by the ter- from a teacher – she especially remembered rorist attacks of the day. The purpose of the the struggle of “wrapping my head around memorial was to honor all the people who were what this meant.” Still another marveled at affected that day as well as those who still feel the thought that some of her friends would its impact. Solemn Prayers and Moments of Silence marked the occasion have been in the tower had it not been for The service ended with some long-standing some unforeseen circumstance that kept them traditions of emergency personnel. The Fire home that day. Fighter and Police prayers were said, the fire The same is certainly true for Mr. Hurley. bell was tolled in “four fives,” and the famil- Mr. Hurley shared with the gathered crowd iar hymn “Amazing Grace” was performed by that the day began just like any other day. He the Dover Fire Department Pipes and Drums arrived at work, said good-bye to the night (Joey Moran and Tim Kline on the pipes, Tim shift, and went to a meeting. As he sat in the Buff on the drum). “Remembering is good – meeting, images on a nearby monitor showed it’s important,” commented Mr. Hurley as he thousands upon thousands of pieces of paper concluded his talk. “Recalling the events of fluttering down from the sky… the scene re- that day and talking about them is important minded him of a ticker tape parade. He and to me… and to you… and to everyone.” his colleagues quickly discovered that the only parade in New York City that day would be people trying to escape from the island, cov- ered in dust and jet fuel, leaving behind a mul- titude of co-workers and friend who weren’t going to make it out. Mike recalls feeling “totally helpless” as the bodies of those who jumped from several floors above began to pile up outside. He shared with us that the first fire fighter killed that day was killed because one of the jumpers landed on him. He couldn’t imagine “the scene that was playing out on those upper floors that would make someone think that the best choice was to jump out a window 100 floors up.” He Joey Moran concluded the service with “Amazing shared that the hardest task to accomplish Grace” Mr. Michael Hurley reflects on the events of 9-11

The crowd was invited to stand for the A wreath of remembrance was laid at posting of the colors the 9-11 Memorial A heartfelt salute during the National Anthem 16 Chamber Connections, October 2019 Member News A Fond Farewell to One of our Members Hall’s Family Restaurant, a local tradition in the food and beverage industry, hosted a special luncheon on Wednesday, August 28th, at 108 N. Railroad Avenue. Several dignitar- ies were among the invited guests, along with close friends, and family members. Ray Hall, the restaurant’s owner, used this occasion on the 50th Anniversary of his retirement from the United States Air Force, to make an an- nouncement. After 22 years of business, the restaurant will soon be sold. Mr. Hall and his son, Steve, cited health problems due to aging as the reason for the sale of their business. Mr. Hall promised that the restaurant would re- main open until a suitable buyer can be found. For regular patrons and staff, the name “Hall’s FAMILY Restaurant” says everything one would need to know about the iconic restaurant. Since 1997, the restaurant has been owned and operated by a family – and its reg- ular customers have become like an extended family. Hall’s fare is similar to what one might head nurse at Bayhealth. Her erratic hours al- the Modern Maturity Center (MMC) in Dover expect at a traditional family Sunday dinner lowed Ray to find various jobs and hobbies to and Harvest Years Senior Center (HYSC) in of yester-year, comfort food at its finest. The occupy his time while she was at the hospital. Camden. Checks were presented to President Hall’s have created a dining atmosphere that “I always had three or four jobs at a time,” he Carolyn Fredericks (MMC) and Executive Di- makes guests feel very much at home. Joanne said. His work generally had something to do rector Tom Bones (HYSC). Presentations Remus, a waitress at Hall’s, has been serving with making life better for someone else. Re- and greetings were shared by Representative there for 11 years. She described it as a place tired Rev. Lewis Bowers, Sr., of Dover’s Love Lyndon Yearick, Dover Mayor Robin R. Chris- of “no complaints, with excellent clientele, and Temple Church of God in Christ, commented, tiansen, Paul Davis – A Representative of the very little turnover.” She felt the longevity of “He’s worked hard to hire young people, to Vietnam Veterans, Wyoming Mayor Frankie the wait staff was directly related to the kind and caring way they are treated by the Halls. train them, to give them second chances so Dale Rife, Camden Councilman Larry Dough- From his time in the United States Air Force, they learn the importance of doing a good job erty, Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce to his work on a farm, his work in training me- – he’s always been interested in their growth. President Judy Diogo, and Rev. Lewis Bowers, chanics, renovating and renting properties, Ray Hall is not just concerned about his cus- Sr. When asked what Ray Hall would do with and of course, his time at the restaurant, Mr. tomers having food to eat – he’s concerned his newly found free time, he simply said, “I’ll Hall is a man who has consistently thrived on about the survival and well-being of people.” probably just come to the restaurant to see hard work. He smiled as he described his feel- As he thanked his guests for coming, Mr. my friends!” Please join us in congratulating ings of accomplishment when he had a chance Hall marked this momentous occasion by do- the Hall Family for their 22 years of service to to build something. “I loved building things nating $5,000 “to help feed the less fortunate, the community – and particularly, Mr. Ray Hall – and then stepping back to see what I had those that are no longer able to come in for for his service in the United States Air Force made.” Mrs. Hall worked for many years as the their meals.” His donation was split between which ended 50 years ago. Chamber Connections, October 2019 17 Member News Noble’s Pond, Delaware’s Premier 55+ Active Adult Community, Ranks 17 in the Nation for Best Value Noble’s Pond, Delaware’s premier tage Homes from the high $200s and 55+ Active Adult Community, has been Manor Homes from the low $300s. The named in the “Top 25 Best Value Active onsite design center showcases custom Adult Communities of 2019” by 55Places. options for kitchens, baths, living areas com, a national, independent online re- and more to help residents put their own source designed to assist those searching personal touches into their new homes. for information on active adult commu- The community’s full-time Lifestyle nities throughout the U.S. This year’s Director, Colleen Ostafy, shared that one list was compiled after a panel of experts of the hallmarks of Nobles Pond is the reviewed 55+ communities nationwide unique community of homeowners that and ranked them according to average has formed. Mostly retirees, these peo- price per square foot, construction dates, ple are invested in the “new adventure” range of amenities available, lifestyle of finally reaching a time in their lives clubs, homeowners’ association (HOA) that they can call “my time.” To that end, fees, resident reviews, local property tax- she plans trips, outings, happy hours, es and the cost of living in the surround- pot-luck dinners, theme parties, etc. In ing area. Noble’s Pond ranked 17th in return, Noble’s Pond receives a steady the nation. stream of notes and calls from apprecia- “It is extremely gratifying to see No- tive family members. Some of them even ble’s Pond recognized for the value it of- share that Noble’s Pond has “saved my fers to our residents,” said Justin Olear, mom/dad’s life.” vice president of Noble’s Pond. “Many There are currently 250 homes at No- 55+ home seekers begin their search in ble’s Pond – a great start on their vision Delaware because the state offers some of 800. Many of the homeowners network of the country’s most advantageous in- together on a website. Through their come tax rates for retirees. Once they communications they help each other see our community, however, they realize and keep track of each other. They are we offer so much more than just a favor- often found driving each other to doctor’s able tax rate!” appointments, bringing food to the home “Noble’s Pond is situated on 300 of someone who’s ill or whose spouse is acres of bucolic farmland near Dover, hospitalized, and celebrating milestones the state’s charming capital, with fine together. restaurants, culture and history,” Mr. Noble’s Pond is also heavily involved Jessica Daciuk, executive assistant Olear continued, “Our residents enjoy in the community. Their beautiful hous- top amenities including a beautifully ap- ing development with a genuine country pointed clubhouse, a large outdoor pool, feel is located only about 10 minutes from bocce courts, a putting green, tennis and Dover’s city limits. The homeowners at pickle ball courts, a five-acre pond with Noble’s Pond take great pride in shar- an observation deck, natural walking ing the vegetables from their communi- trails and a community garden. And, our ty garden with the people staying in the social director makes sure there is always homeless shelters. They raise money for something lively and fun for the residents other non-profit organizations like the to enjoy like parties, dances, charitable Muscular Dystrophy Association, Toys fundraising activities, trips and more.” for Tots, and Delaware Hospice – just to The acclaimed master-planned com- name a few. munity features beautiful new single-fam- Please join us in congratulating No- ily homes with a variety of well-designed, ble’s Pond on their amazing, well earned customizable floor plans, including Cot- designation! Overview: Country Living, Convenient Location

marked by delicious food, a cash the Festival Buffet for two and 8 Fiesta! Gift Basket (margarita Auction bar, over 150 auction items, oppor- Tickets to a First State Heritage mix, tequila, beer, chips, salsa, and Continued From Page 1 tunities for networking, and lots Park Lantern Tour – valued at more) – valued at $100 of fun. The cost for this event is $290.00 Driveway Seal Coating – valued at Maple Dale Country Club. You $10 per person, $15 per couple. For DASEF Birthday Party Certifi- at $200 won’t want to miss this holiday more information or to register to- cate – valued at $210.00 Razor Portable LP Gas Griddle shopping event filled to the brim day, call the CDCC office at (302) Full Interior and Exterior Vehi- with gifts of all kinds. Our goal 734-7513. cle Detailing – valued at $225.00 with Camping Gas, Grill Spray, and for this event is to show everyone Let’s Bake Gift Basket (mixes, 2-piece tool set – valued at $150 that all their holiday shopping can A Sampling of our 2019 frosting, baking tools, pans, and And much, much more!!! be done right here in Central Del- Holiday Gift Auction Items: more) – valued at $100 BBQ Gift Basket (sauces, cook- aware with our CDCC members. Holiday Sparkle: Sterling Silver book, tools, & more) – valued at The items are always of a high qual- and 14K Yellow Gold Vermeil Scal- $100 ity and give our shoppers an op- lop Shell Pendant with Hand-in- Italian Night Gift Basket (pas- portunity to make unique purchas- laid Created Opal on 18” Sterling ta, sauces, wine & more) – valued es for themselves or for the people Silver Chain – valued at $848 at$100 on their holiday shopping lists. A Authentic 3-course Italian Din- wide range of items – from food to ner for 10 – 12 People finished and jewelry to clothing to experiences – served in your home – value $650 provide a vast array of purchasing Adventure Pack: Two Adult possibilities for our guests. Come Ticket for Monster Energy NAS- and experience the fun of keeping CAE Cup Series Race with Two an eye on multiple silent auction Cold Pre-Race PIT/GARAGE bid sheets as the clock runs out – passes on Sunday, May 3, 2020, and the happy tension of watching AND Crayola Experience Family as bidders work hard to strategi- 4-Pack, AND Two Adult Tickets cally out-do each other in the live to a showing of “Queen Esther” in auction. Lancaster, PA – total value $538.00 This popular CDCC event, Overnight Stay at Dover Downs which is open to the public, will be & Casino and Breakfast Buffet at 18 Chamber Connections, October 2019 Member News NASCAR star Ryan Preece tours Dover International Speedway’s new Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series garage Facility to be ready for Oct. 4-6 weekend, capping track’s 50th Anniversary season

DOVER, Del. (Sept. 5, 2019) – With newly surfaced asphalt under foot and heavy equip- ment vehicles in the background, Ryan Preece received an up-close look at the Monster Mile’s new headquarters for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams on Thursday. Preece, driver of the No. 47 Chevrolet Ca- maro for JTG Daugherty Racing, and Speed- way officials took a tour of Dover International Speedway’s new $5.5 million Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series garage and met with area media members in advance of the Oct. 4-6 NA- SCAR tripleheader weekend at the Monster Mile, featuring the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race on Sunday, Oct. 6. The Oct. 6 race is the first event in the Round of 12 in the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series postseason and the 100th NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover. The Monster Mile will be just the 10th track in the nation to have hosted 100 or more NASCAR Cup Series events. Dover International Speedway’s new garage is located between Turns 1 and 2 in the infield, a shift from its previous spot closer to Turn 1. The garage includes an Allied Steel Building, the official and exclusive steel buildings of Do- ver International Speedway. Raynor Garage Doors, the preferred garage door of Dover In- ternational Speedway, is providing the garage doors for the project. “It looks awesome,” said Preece, who is com- peting for 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup paved end also includes the “General Tire 125” NA- Series Rookie of the Year honors. “It’s going to • Design: Becker-Morgan Architects out of Do- SCAR K&N Pro Series East season finale on help all of us during our practice sessions, pull- ver, Del. Friday, Oct. 4 and the “Use Your Melon Drive ing in and out of the garage will be easier and it • Contractor: Kent Construction out of Smyr- Sober 200” NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff race will give the teams a better work environment na, Del. on Saturday, Oct. 5. for sure.” In addition to the iconic gold Monster tro- Some highlights and features of the new Preece also got behind the wheel of one of phies given to the race winners, fans can also Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series garage the construction team’s bulldozers, and even enjoy free Harlem Globetrotters performances include: lifted the blade, but made sure not to acceler- (Sunday), a free Grand Funk Railroad concert ate, choosing to save his speed for the upcom- on the Xfinity Stage at Victory Plaza (Sunday), • Expanded square footage: 23,100 from 18,400, ing Dover weekend. Micro Wrestling Federation matches (Satur- a 20 percent increase Work on the garage project began on Tues- day and Sunday), a Winston Cup Mobile Mu- • Includes 44 large garage bays (15-foot by 30- day, May 7, immediately after the spring NA- foot) with individual garage doors for cars and SCAR tripleheader weekend, and is scheduled seum display (all weekend) and much more in teams to be completed by Friday, Sept. 20. our FanZone as we continue our 50th Anniver- • Larger garage area footprint: Existing guard- Later, Preece visited the Speedway ticket sary celebration. rail facing Turns 1 and 2 to be removed, along office, greeted the event experience special- Keep up to date on all 50th Anniversary an- with grass areas on the inside of the turns. The ists, posed for photos with the golden Mon- nouncements and schedules by visiting Dover- area inside the apron will now be fully paved, ster Trophy and called several NASCAR fans, Speedway.com or calling (800) 441-RACE. You with SAFER barriers covering the entire length thanking them for purchasing ticket packages can also keep up with all track activities at of the inside walls of Turns 1 and 2. for future Monster Mile events. Facebook.com/DoverInternationalSpeedway, • The apron area inside Turn 1 will also be re- The Oct. 4-6 NASCAR tripleheader week- or on Twitter and Instagram at @MonsterMile. Coffee On Us! You may have noticed that we are trying something new with the look of our paper’s front page. We will be changing the photograph on our front-page header each month, in order to feature images of pictur- esque and unique places in Central Delaware.

In addition, we thought it might be fun to host a little monthly contest. If you recognize the location of the header picture on our front page, be the first to CALL the CDCC office at (302)734-7513 and you’ll win a $5 Starbucks Gift Card!

“Congratulations to Jen Jurczak, Dept. of Labor, for correctly identifying last month’s picture: the dam/spillway at Silver Lake Park!” Chamber Connections, October 2019 19 Member News Tracey Miller Named Volunteer of the Year

At this year’s Sip & Savor event on Friday, September 9, at Dover Downs, Tracey Miller was named the 2019 Rae Short Memorial Vol- unteer of the Year! Tracey has volunteered with Meals on Wheels for two years and is described by the organization as a “champion.” Tracey has worked specifically on the Sip & Savor event, secur- ing sponsorships, auction items, and restaurant participation. Her goal mirrors that of the organiza- tion: “to raise funds to support homebound seniors.” Tracey, a local Marketing Communications and Revenue Streaming Consultant, was raised in a household where community spirit was prevalent. “My love of family, community, and country was the result of the cornerstone Tracey Miller teachings of my mother, “explains Tracey. “I volunteer because it enriches lives, brings us together as a community, and helps keep businesses and other organiza- tions afloat.” Rae Short, for whom the award was named, was the quintessential volunteer. Whenever the oppor- tunity presented itself, wherever there was a need, in situations where good ideas were lacking and helping hands were at a shortage, Rae delighted in jumping in and giving assistance. Rae also had a knack for including others in her volunteer efforts. It is a gift to the community that a whole year after her passing, her legacy of service to the community promises to continue for a long time to come. Rae Short would have certainly agreed with Tracey’s sentiments: “We, as a society, have to give of our hearts, our minds, and our hands to ensure a bright and pos- itive future for our children. They learn from our example.” Congratulations, Tracy – and thank you from giving from your heart and through your hands! Rae Short 20 Chamber Connections, October 2019 5 Star Members

Andrea Caswell of Fly High Cheer and Tumble, Arrianna August of Americare Home Solutions, Sueduka Gibbs, Mericare Home Solutions, and LLC, receives her 5-Star pin from Taylor Bowen, pictured with Taylor Bowen, Membership Reten- Taylor Bowen, Membership Retention Specialist Membership Retention Specialist. tion Specialist, is proud to be a 5-Star Member. celebrate another 5-Star pinning.

Member of the Month

Name: LaMont Hampton Title: Owner Business: Hampton Enterprises of Delaware Inc. Address: 413 Prestwick Pl

Hours: Monday thru Friday – 7 am – 5 pm Saturday 8 am – 1 pm

Closed on Sunday Tell us something that makes your busi- Phone: (302)378-7365 ness/organization unique. The most unique things about Hampton En- Website: Hampton-Enterprises.com terprises is our knowledge of coatings. I have Email: [email protected] over 26 years in the coatings industry, 25 years of service with The Sherwin Williams company. Tell us a little about your business/organi- When it comes to paint you couldn’t be in bet- zation: how did it begin; what are your ser- ter hands. As far as the carpet cleaning we are vices/products, etc. big proponents of ongoing training and con- We are a full-scale painting and a carpet tinuing education in the industry – we strive to cleaning company. We paint interior and ex- maintain an approach of using best practices terior residential and commercial spaces. We to serve our customers’ needs. To ensure the power wash, clean tile and grout flooring, up- quality of our work, we consistently use premi- holstery cleaning, and clean carpet in both res- um products on all our paint jobs and cleaning idential and commercial spaces. projects. After feeling the pressures of a previous po- sition, I left that company. I took a few months What do you see for the future of your busi- to sort things out and focus on what I really ness/organization? wanted to do. Through contact with a friend, Success! I have a 4-year plan to grow my I was able to purchase a painting franchise, business into a million-dollar enterprise. By Hampton Enterprises was born, and the rest operating honestly and going the extra mile to is history! In March, I was able to expand the ensure satisfaction, I am confident that we will Enterprises by adding carpet cleaning ser- reach this dream. We want our customers to vices. It has been a whole year since my busi- grow in their knowledge of products and ser- ness began and I am feeling really good about vices so they can make educated fact-based the results… for the business, for my family, decisions. I am working to strategically po- and for me. sition my company’s service throughout the state, while maintaining our excellent stan- Tell us about your role in the business/or- dards. What is your best advice to other business- ganization. es/organizations? I am owner of the company and do all the How has the Chamber helped your busi- Be patient, keep an open mind, and main- estimating. As the business administrator, I ness/organization grow? tain a positive attitude. Work hard and net- handle scheduling and ordering. In addition, I The chamber has provided me with a net- work even harder. Set a standard of quality am also responsible for all carpet cleaning, up- working platform. The CDCC is also assisting and hold everyone accountable to that stan- holstery cleaning, tile and grout flooring clean- me with the strategic positioning of my busi- dard. And through all of that, find a way to ing, and painting (when needed). ness. still have fun! Chamber Connections, October 2019 21 Ambassador’s Corner Greater Reach = Nina Jenkins Greater Results Nina Jenkins – Ambassador’s Corner Originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Nina Jenkins has been a proud citizen of Delaware since shortly after her high school graduation. She lives here with her son and basketball enthusiast, Jordan, who is 15 and a student at Caesar Rodney High School. Nina is a very positive person who finds great joy in giving back to the com- munity, building relationship with fellow leaders, and finding ways to “pay it forward.” Nina loves the beach, bowling, scrapbooking, have had a great impact on her and spending time with family and life. In describing her classmates, friends. Nina commented, “These are peo- Nina’s involvement with ple that I am proud to call family.” the CDCC began with her accep- Nina is proud to be an ambassador tance into Leadership Central for the CDCC. She is thrilled to be Delaware’s Class of 2019. This ex- perience really opened her eyes to able to continue to follow her pas- sion for giving back. Serving as an all that Delaware has to offer. She Aertisin opportunities was amazed at all the hidden gems ambassador will give her the op- portunity to help others find their aso aaiabe in te Syrna that she had not seen before, even Etra it unatce reac own way to serve our community after 30 years of living in the First to eery aibo in Syrna and to make connections that will State. The program also connect- ayton eso an enton. ed Nina with 26 individuals who build lasting relationships. syrnaetra.co

Direct-mailed the beginning of EVERY MONTH to 43,000 addresses in Dover, Camden, Wyoming, Magnolia and Hartly! Published by the local team you know and trust at the Delaware State News, this exclusive publication features upcoming events and photos of regional interest, businesses that are new or changing their offerings, comprehensive calendars and maps, and advertising in an easy-to-read format targeted to consumers. The Greater Dover Extra provides consumer and business news and features that residents aren’t fi nding elsewhere. The combination of the Greater Dover Extra and Delaware State News is an UNMATCHED opportunity for businesses to reach the largest number of readers in the greater Dover area. An RSVP Thank You Interested in promoting your Each month, several faithful vol- a great time to put those things business in the Greater Dover Extra? unteers from the Modern Maturity to work by volunteering for local Contact us at 302-741-8200 or Center give us a whole morning to non-profit organizations. Besides collate and prepare our monthly helping the Center’s community [email protected]. mailing. They happily arrive at partners, these experiences pro- our door, ready to work, at 8 am vide the perfect opportunity for and work steadily until around 11 the seniors to make friends and am when the mailing is ready for stay active. the post office. They are really a We’d like to take a moment gift to us! to say a special “Thank You!” to Our mailing assembly group is part of the R.S.V.P. program: Re- our R.S.V.P. volunteers for their tired Senior and Volunteer Pro- work. We love having you come to gram. The folks at the Modern the Chamber! Thank you for the Maturity Center feel that our com- hours that you give us – your work munity’s seniors have spent a life- helps us to reach all our members time gaining experience, wisdom, with news and information that is greaterdoverextra.com and skills in many areas. Now is important to them. 22 Chamber Connections, October 2019 New Member Spotlights The Ice House: Wellness & Community began work in a local Optometry practice, af- ter serving in the military. Jessica and Jason have three beautiful children, Isobel, Blaise and Jake. Their late son, Steven, who passed away from a genetic disease called Spinal Mus- cular Atrophy (SMA), remains an integral part of their family. As president of Cure SMA Del- aware/South Jersey, Jessica is proud to report that, over the past 17 years, the chapter has raised over $2 million for research to aid in finding a cure for SMA. In addition, Jessica volunteers for several community non-profits. The Ice House offers a unique and versa- tile space which allows for a variety of uses. Jessica and her team offer several different fitness classes, life changing challenges, per- sonal training, and life coaching. In addition, they host birthday parties, community events, fundraisers and other family events. Payment for classes is handled through the purchase of a 10-class pass. There is no over-riding mem- bership fee. The class pass allows clients to The Ice House: Wellness & Community was pay as they go for a variety of classes and established in May of 2019, at 200 Southern Blvd. in Wyoming, Delaware. The Ice House’s coaching sessions. space is dedicated to fostering health and In an effort to give back to the Central Del- happiness in the community through a vari- aware community, the Ice House hosts one ety of classes, events and trainings. The mis- community event each month – the proceeds sion of The Ice House: Wellness & Community from these events is donated to a local charity. stemmed from owner, Jessica Moyer’s deep Jessica and her team are eager to have you vis- passion for helping people live a healthy life- it their space – they would love to become part style, while living with purpose. of your journey to a healthier lifestyle! Owner Jessica Moyer has been a certified For more information, please call (302) personal trainer, fitness instructor, and Life 233-3795. To get a comprehensive idea of the and Wellness Coach in Kent County for the offerings at the Ice House, visit their web- past 10 years. Jessica grew up in Southern site at www.purposefullifewellnesscoach.com New Jersey and spent her early years moving or find them on Facebook (search “The Ice around a bit. She became established here in House:Wellness & Community”) and Insta- Central Delaware when her husband, Jason gram (“302 IceHouse”).

Linda Arrey Nkwenti – Women in Leadership & Empowerment, Inc. My family and I moved to Delaware in 2017. As a Medical Service Corps officer in the Air Force, I am afforded the privilege of living in a different State or Country every three to four years. I arrived in Delaware ready to serve my military duties, as well as my new communi- ty. During my first year in the First State, my ence through charitable giving, we launched focus was on getting to know my communi- The Nonprofit Institute, a premier program ty, while getting settled at work and home. I that provides women with step-by-step pro- wanted to learn how I could serve the wom- cesses and tools to start and grow sustaining en of Delaware by helping them to meet their and impactful 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organiza- goals and be successful at home and work. tions. Through The Nonprofit Institute, we are I serve as the Chief Executive Officer of transforming bright ideas into fully function- Women in Leadership Development & Empow- ing nonprofit organizations that are positively erment, Inc. (WILDE). WILDE is a profession- changing lives and communities. al women’s membership-based charity that When I’m not serving this great nation, assists women and underserved communities serving with WILDE, speaking, coaching or through Leadership, Mentorship, Education consulting Nonprofit clients, I spend time in and Community Service initiatives. WILDE’s my most valuable roles of Mom and Wife. As four pillars of wellness include Mental, Phys- a family, we enjoy Delaware’s beaches, and we ical, Spiritual and Financial. Membership is love discovering new venues and restaurants open to professional women who have a desire during our outings. for to serve the community. Because I enjoy building new connections, One mission of WILDE is to organize trans- cultivating meaningful relationships and col- formational Women’s Wellness and Business laborating wherever possible, the CDCC is Conferences and help women launch and grow the perfect match for me! In addition, I love a compliant, sustainable and impactful 501(c) giving back and making a positive impact in (3) Nonprofit organization. In March 2019, my the community. The CDCC is THE one stop to team and I successfully hosted the Women’s build new relationships, be at the forefront of Wellness and Business Conference at Dover what’s going on in the local community, and to Downs, where we focused on WILDE’s four offer my expertise and services as needed to pillars. 150 women and 20 vendors attended improve the community. this groundbreaking event, with 99% stating For more information and to find out if you that they will use the knowledge gained in are a good fit to join our elite group of women, their homes and careers, and will return with a visit www.wildeinc.org. You may also wish to friend for our second conference in March 2020. join us at Dover Downs on March 14, 2020 for Responding to the needs of our members our next Women’s Wellness and Business Con- and other women who want to make a differ- ference. Chamber Connections, October 2019 23 Thank You for Your Renewal!

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