February 2019

Chamber onnections Vol. 43, No. 2 C www.cdcc.net February 2019 Legislators to meet with Chamber Members Would you like the opportunity to hear directly from your legislators their opinions on important issues facing the business community in Delaware? Join the CDCC for the 17th Annual Legislative Luncheon, brought to you by Signature Spon- sor BIG Investment Services. The event will be held Thursday, March 14 at Dover Downs Hotel and Casi- no from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The CDCC Legislative Affairs Committee, chaired by Scott Kid- Military ner, will ask questions of our legislators who will then be given an opportunity to respond to the par- Affaire ticular concern or issue. It is the committee’s intention to have an Senator David Lawson, Denis McGlynn (Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.), Ter- exchange of information about a vary L. Pepper (Kent County Levy Court), and George Bailey attend the 2018 Legislative riety of issues for the benefit of the Luncheon...... Pages 8 & 9 business community. Associates, Delaware Association ance; and R&R Commercial Realty. Last year’s meeting proved to of Realtors, Delaware Electric Co- Contact the CDCC office today at be an informative interaction by operative, Delaware State News, 734-7513 or adminassistant@cdcc. IN THIS ISSUE... both members and our elected of- Del-One Federal Credit Union, net to register for the event. Cost to A Positive ficials. A variety of issues were dis- DEMEC, Dover Downs® Hotel & attend is $45 per person for CDCC cussed including a minimum wage Casino, Pepsi Bottling Ventures Members, if registered by March Economic increase, tax increases, legalization 1, $360 for a reserved table of 8, or of Delmarva, Shore United Bank, of marijuana for recreational use, $75 per person for Non-Members. Forecast Still Insurance Agency, The Willis prevailing wage rates, state work- If you would like to have a tabletop Group, and Wilmington University; er benefits such as health care and display during the meeting, a lim- ...... Pages 6 pensions, and right to work zones. and our Platinum Sponsors: Axia ited number are available at a cost The CDCC Legislative Affairs Com- Management Group; Chesapeake of $100.00 which includes one lunch CDCC holds mittee will put together this year’s Utilities Corp.; Dover Federal Cred- ticket. agenda this month. it Union; Encompass Health Reha- The CDCC Membership will re- first-ever Thank you to our General As- bilitation Hospital of Middletown; ceive their Legislative Luncheon Safety Summit sembly Sponsor: Allen Insurance/ Harrington Raceway & Casino; invitations by mail in February. We Benefits Connection, C.S. Kidner KraftHeinz Company; L&W Insur- look forward to seeing you there...... Page 4

Wednesday On Wednesday, February 27, the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce will host its next Sunset Business Mixer at Eye Specialists of Delaware, located in Eden Hill Medical Center. February 27 Enjoy a fun filled evening with complimentary appetizers, cocktails, door prizes, and valuable networking opportunities in Eye Specialists the beautiful Eden Hill Medical Center location. Come meet the surgeons and staff to learn more about the services offered at Eye of Delaware Specialists of Delaware. The mixer will be held at 200 Banning Street, Suite 130 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Eden Hill Medical Center Bring your business cards for easy networking and for a chance to win a door prize or to be featured as our next Member of the 5:00 - 7 p.m. Month! www.cdcc.net There is no fee to attend and we encourage members to bring guests! Please register ahead of time. To register, call the CDCC at 302.734.7513 or visit online at www.CDCC.net. 2 Chamber Connections, February 2019 Calendar of Events February 2019 Thursday, March 7 Thursday, February 7 Kent County Kent County is Open for Business is Open for Business 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Kent County Levy Court Kent County Levy Court Thursday, March 7 Thursday, February 7 Leadership Central Delaware The CDCC is Your Voice Leadership Central Delaware Government and Politics Day Public Safety Day 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We often talk about how legis- which is brought to you by BIG 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 Tuesday, February 12 latively active we are as a cham- Investment Services, will be held CDCC Board Meeting ber, but I don’t know if we make on Thursday, March 14 starting CDCC Board Meeting 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. it clear as to why that should at 11 a.m. at Dover Downs Hotel Eden Hill Medical Center be important to you, our CDCC & Casino®. Eden Hill Medical Center Tuesday, February 12 Tuesday, March 12 Members. To make certain we are keep- Marketing Committee Meeting The very first part of our leg- ing you informed we send out Marketing Committee Meeting 9:00 a.m., CDCC Board Room islative activities that make a Legislative Alerts. A Legislative 9:00 a.m., CDCC Board Room difference for you starts with Alert makes you aware of pro- Wednesday, February 13 Tuesday, March 12 our Legislative Affairs Commit- posed legislation that can impact Coffee Coaching Young Professionals Social tee which consists of 25 Cham- the business community. In this 8:00 a.m., CDCC Board Room 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ber Members. These members Alert you will see the basics of Thursday, February 14 Grotto Pizza Camden review drafted and proposed the bill and the CDCC’s position Member Orientation Wednesday, March 13 legislation that will affect your on the bill. 12:00 p.m. Coffee Coaching business, and it is important to When we need to activate our CDCC Board Room 8:00 a.m. note that they review all levels of grass roots efforts, you will re- Monday, February 18 CDCC Board Room legislation on your behalf: feder- ceive a Legislative Call to Ac- President’s Day Thursday, March 14 al, state, county and municipal. tion. A Legislative Call to Action Office Closed Member Orientation They also work with the Cham- is prompting you to make a call Tuesday, February 19 8:00 a.m., CDCC Board Room ber Lobbyists to serve as your to your legislator to talk to them LCD Steering Committee Meeting Thursday, March 14 voice by testifying at Legislative about the proposed bill. In this 12:00 p.m., CDCC Board Room Legislative Luncheon Hall and by talking directly with Legislative Alert, you will again Wednesday, February 27 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. our legislators. So, why is this see the basics of the bill and the Ambassador Meeting Dover Downs Hotel & Casino important to you? Because while CDCC position on the bill. In 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 you are running your business addition, you will also be pro- Eye Specialists of Delaware the CDCC is making sure that vided with speaking points and Wednesday, February 27 LCD Steering Committee Meeting our legislators understand the the names and numbers of our Sunset Business Mixer 12:00 p.m., CDCC Board Room impact their actions will have on Kent County Legislators. When 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 you: how it will affect your busi- we send out a Call to Action, we Eye Specialists of Delaware Ambassador Committee Meeting ness operations; and how much are asking you to tell your story 4:30 p.m. additional money the pending to your legislator. To make them March 2019 NCALL Research, Inc. legislation they are considering aware of the impact the piece of Monday, March 4 Wednesday, March 27 will cost you. legislation that is coming before Executive Committee Meeting Sunset Business Mixer Of course, our telling your sto- them will have on you and your 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ry is important, but we also feel business. CDCC Board Room NCALL Research, Inc. it is important for you to tell your The CDCC is very aware that story, hence, the reason why we as business owners, operators, host our Annual CDCC Legisla- and/or managers you do not have Chamber Connections tive Luncheon. This event gives the time to track the hundreds Published monthly by the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, the first accredited Chamber of Commerce you direct access to your legis- of different bills that are being in Delaware. We represent the interests of the small business community. Over 800 businesses support CDCC. lators so you can talk to them proposed throughout our entire and let them know what is hap- political system – so we do this OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman...... Sean Mace, Eden Hill Medical Center pening to your business. It also for you each and every day – we First Vice Chair...... Shane Breakie, Chesapeake Utilities Corp. provides you with an opportuni- track it and we speak on your Vice Chair, Economic Development...... ty to find out where they stand behalf. We work to protect your (USPS 462-490) ...... Stephanie Preece, Del-One Federal Credit Union on issues. This year the Annu- business and make it easier for Central Delaware Vice Chair, Organizational Development.. Evans Armantrading, Jr., CNU Fit Vice Chair, Community Affairs...... Dina Vendetti, St. John’s School al CDCC Legislative Luncheon, you to do business! Chamber of Commerce 435 N. DuPont Highway Vice Chair, Legislative Affairs.....C. Scott Kidner, C.S. Kidner & Associates Vice Chair, Military Affairs...... Dover, Delaware 19901 ...... Lynne Schaefer, Tidemark Federal Credit Union 302-734-7513 Treasurer...... Christina Lessard, Lessard Builders, Inc. Vice Chair, Smyrna-Clayton...... Dana Wattay, Wattay Accounting Past Chairman...... Janie Libby, Dover Downs® Hotel & Casino POSTMASTER: Board of Directors Rachel Bowden, Kraft-Heinz Send address changes to Ed Ide, i3a Consulting Engineers & Construction Managers Chamber News, Jesse Kelleher, Harrington Raceway & Casino 435 N. DuPont Highway, Jenny Mabus, Bayard Pharmacy Dover, DE 19901 Dr. Wilma Mishoe, Delaware State University Shari Sack, Aflac MidAtlantic Region Team Sack John Shevock, Bayhealth Medical Center Brian Stetina, Faw Casson Subscription Price: Katrina Sullivan, Delaware State News $20.00 per year Lincoln Willis, The Willis Group (included in membership dues) Col. Joel W. Safranek, Commander, 436th Airlift Wing, DAFB Administrative Staff Periodical Postage Paid at Judy Diogo, President Cristal Brenneman, Executive Assistant & Director of Special Events Dover, DE 19901 Cindy Friese, Assistant for Special Events & Sponsorships Katie Dodge Gillis, Marketing and Communications Director Heather McTheny, Director of LCD and Membership Services Cheryl Whitney, Administrative Assistant Member Chamber of Commerce of the United States 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, February 2019 3 Young Professionals Kick Off 2019 with Motivation to Achieve Goals The CDCC hosted a Young Professionals Social on Tuesday, January 8th, 2019. Young professionals aged 21-35 from various industries gathered at the Grotto Pizza in Camden to discuss how to set goals and set themselves up for a successful year in 2019. The event started off with an icebreaker activity in which attendees were given the opportunity to reflect on 2018 and goals that they had set out to achieve and rocked them! They were also tasked with writing down a short- term goal and long-term goal for this year. They were challenged with jotting down ideas of how to reach these goals and what personal habits may influence achieving these goals. The group actively participated in a group discussion, sharing their accomplishments in 2018. Accomplishments included personal and professional goals. During lunch, guest speaker Evans Armantrading, Owner of CNU Fit, LLC, led the group in a discussion on creating, planning and achieving goals. Evans also touched on the personal motivation needed to be excited to pur- sue these goals. Young profession- Evans Armantrading of CNU Fit, LLC leads a discussion on setting goals for a successful year. als learned that networking and Young professionals wrapped truly becoming the next great The next social is scheduled for surrounding yourself with connec- the lunch social up with positive leaders in our community. Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 at tors in the community can have feed back about the benefits of Young Professionals Socials are Grotto Pizza in Camden from a great impact on reaching your attending and their excitement held bi-monthly on the second 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. goals. It was also explained that for future topics and speakers. Tuesday of the month. Previous Attendance is $5 for members sharing your personal and pro- Participants stated that it is socials covered personal and pro- and $15 for non-members. To fessional goals will hold you more refreshing and uplifting to be fessional development, a proven register for a future social, accountable for the future. Evans surrounded by like-minded in- successful sales process, mar- contact the Chamber at 302-734- made goal setting fun, engaging dividuals setting out to be keting yourself on social media 7513 or by emailing adminassis- and helpful to young professionals. successful in the workforce – and planning a financial future. [email protected]. CDCC holds first-ever Safety Summit

Justin Viens and Kevin Transit lead the group in a discussion about evaluating safety measures. Attendees learn how to use a tourniquet. On Thursday, January 17 the CDCC part- paredness to handle an attack. The team guid- ation assessment and quick thinking can not nered with 53 Strategic, LLC to hold the ed the group in discussions regarding run, hide only help save their lives, but the lives of other first-ever Safety Summit. The event, held at or fight strategies. Sharing personal stories people. the Great Hall at St. Andrew’s, featured two and recalling recent trauma events prompted Every person who attended the Safety Sum- trainings intended to increase the chances of attendees to think about what they would have mit received a tourniquet to take home, and surviving and recovering from a violent, trau- done in that situation. It was eye-opening to two certifications indicating they had complet- matic event: SaVE (survive a violent encoun- come to the realization that we may not be as ed the training. ter), and Active Killer/Mass Trauma. prepared as we think we are. Contact 53 Strategic, LLC at 302-364-2333 Justin Viens, Kevin Transit and Glenn Strunk The 53 Strategic team also guided the group or [email protected] to assess your own of 53 Strategic, LLC presented the training that through specific training, like how to apply a workplace safety guidelines. Learn more at ww- forced CDCC members to think about their pre- tourniquet. Each attendee learned that situ- w.53strategic.com. 4 Chamber Connections, February 2019 Member News Dover Air Force Base

Dawne Nickerson-Banez, Chief of Communication Civilian Category I. Community Engagement for the 436th However, she rocked it in this catego- Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base ry amongst some very stiff competition was recently named Outstanding Com- and pulled down this extraordinary Air munications Civilian, Category I for the Force level win! I am extremely proud United States Air Force. Earlier this of her and honored to have her as a year, Nickerson-Banez received the member of Team Dover,” said Colonel same award for the Air Mobility Com- Joel Safranek, Commander, 436th Air- mand. Her win at that level allowed lift Wing. her to compete at the Air Force level. Nickerson-Banez is a native of Dover, Nominees for this award must Del. and is also a Navy veteran. She has demonstrate outstanding ability to as- been with the 436th Airlift Wing Public sist in planning and executing commu- Affairs team for almost 3 years. nication activities and create products “It is such an honor to be recognized that achieve desired communication at the Air Force level for doing what I effects. These awards are presented love to do every day. I have the best annually to recognize Air Force individ- of both worlds, I get to work with my uals in either Air Force or joint orga- community and I get to serve along- nizations for excellence in communica- side my Airmen. Without the support tion effects, outstanding achievement, of both, I could not do what I do,” said and innovation. Ms. Nickerson-Banez. During the award period, Nicker- son-Banez managed the Honorary Dover AFB is home to the Depart- Commander program with 36 mem- ment of Defense’s largest aerial port bers, conducted 64 base tours edu- and more than 11,000 Airmen and joint cating 1587 future leaders including service members, civilians and fami- JROTC, ROTC and other high school lies. Its personnel are responsible for students, she served as a trusted advi- global airlift aboard assigned C-5M Su- sor to the wing commander with things per Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III regarding community engagement and aircraft. Additionally, the 436th Airlift mentored the 18-person Public Affairs Wing serves as host for key partners team during low manning. She also co- such as the Air Force Reserve’s 512th ordinated 3 multi-day community rela- Airlift Wing, the Air Force Mortuary tions tours for other bases to enhance Affairs Operations, the Armed Forc- their knowledge of Dover AFB and the es Medical Examiner System, and the Air Mobility Command mission. Joint Personal Effects Depot, jointly “We were previously thrilled to rec- responsible for the dignified return of ognize her as AMC’s Outstanding fallen American service members. Nominate a deserving Chamber Member for an Excellence in Business Award!

It’s time to acknowledge excep- tional individuals and companies that have been successful in their business and who have made an impact on our community! This is YOUR opportunity to nominate a fellow CDCC Member for the Ex- cellence in Business Awards! All Chamber Members can nominate a business or individual in one of three categories by filling out a nomination form, which you will receive by mail in February. Or you can visit the Excellence in Business Awards page at www. cdcc.net. The categories include: Small Business of the Year, Large Employer of the Year, and Young Professional of the Year. Are you wondering if your favor- ite business is one of the 900 Cen- tral Delaware Chamber of Com- merce Members? Or maybe you don’t know how many employees they have. To assist you with your selection, quick links to lists of Chamber members with up to 50 employees or 51+ employees will be available on the Excellence in Business Awards page. The list will also be included with the nomination forms in the February mailing. Nominations will be accepted Photo / CM Baker Photography through February 28, 2019. Don’t Roma’s Italian Restaurant/Sul Tempo Cocktail Lounge is honored with the Small Business of the Year Award in June 2018. wait – submit your nomination today for the business or individ- the Year. CDCC members will be selected recognized and the winners an- ual that best exemplifies the three The Excellence in Business in each of the three categories and nounced at the Awards for Excel- award categories: Small Business Awards Committee, made up of submitted by ballot to be voted on lence Dinner on June 13, 2019 at of the Year, Large Employer of the previous award winners, will re- by the CDCC Membership. Dover Downs® Hotel & Casino in Year and Young Professional of view all the nominations. Three All of the candidates will be the Rollins Center. Chamber Connections, February 2019 5 Cornerstone Member - Encompass Health

On Jan. 1, 2019, HealthSouth Rehabilita- tion Hospital of Middletown unveiled its new name and brand as part of its company’s name change and rebranding initiative. The inpatient rehabilitation hospital is now known as Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Middletown. Birmingham, Alabama-based HealthSouth Corporation launched its new name and brand on Jan. 1, 2018 and will continue transitioning its 130 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and 273 home health and hospice locations serving 36 states and Puerto Rico through 2019. The rebranding initiative to shift the company to the Encompass Health name was made to better reflect the company’s nationwide network of hospitals, including locations like Encom- pass Health Middletown. In December 2014, HealthSouth acquired Encompass Home Health & Hospice based in Dallas, Texas. As HealthSouth expanded across 36 states and Puerto Rico, it was de- termined that the HealthSouth name did not properly reflect the company or its future. By combining Encompass and HealthSouth under one umbrella as Encompass Health, the new brand became reflective of how the company Despite a new name, Encompass Health to help them return to their communities at has progressed and the bright future ahead of Middletown will continue to provide the same their highest level of independence. The team the organization. high-quality, post-acute care for patients over- at Encompass Health Middletown, which “Our new Encompass Health brand reflects coming a variety of major illnesses and injuries. includes physical therapists, occupation- more than the change of our name. It rein- The hospital serves patients who are recover- al therapists, speech-language pathologists, forces our commitment to working together ing from conditions such as stroke and other physicians, case managers, pharmacists and to continuously improve the care we provide neurological disorders, cardiac and pulmonary dietitians work together to help patients reach our patients,” said Mathew Gooch, CEO of En- conditions, brain and spinal cord injuries, com- their highest levels of independence. compass Health Middletown. “With a focus on plex orthopedic conditions and amputations. “The Encompass Health brand represents clinical collaboration and strengthening rela- Though each patient’s journey through re- everything that we love about our hospital, tionships, we will continue to play an import- habilitation is unique, the team at Encompass and we are honing in on our mission of helping ant role in making a difference in the lives of Health Middletown uses their expertise, mul- patients by providing the best possible care,” our patients.” tidisciplinary care and advanced technologies said Gooch. 6 Chamber Connections, February 2019 A Positive Economic Forecast The 2019 Economic Forecast Breakfast, held January 15 at Ma- ple Dale Country Club, provided a glimpse into the economic fu- tures of our nation, of the state of Delaware, and of Kent County. More than 110 CDCC Members attended the event, sponsored by Connell, Carey & Associates of the Merrill Lynch Office in Dover. Brian Nick, the Chief Invest- ment Strategist at Nuveen started the program with sharing that he refers to the 2019 national forecast as a “climb.” He highlighted the growing labor market across the country, including 300,000 po- sitions filled in December alone. He also touched on how a de- crease in unemployment leads to a more competitive workforce, and how the Federal Reserve begins to worry about inflation in the marketplace when that hap- pens. Overall Mr. Nick created an optimistic picture of the national economy. Delaware Secretary of Finance, Richard Geisenberger, was up next to discuss the state’s forecast. He explained that the employment percentage in the state reflects that of the entire country Representatives from Connell, Carey & Associates: Merrill Lynch of Dover pose with speakers Brian Nick, Richard Geisenberger by stating, “More Delawareans and Linda Parkowski are working today than at any affected if no Initial Public Offer- placing an emphasis on ware- courage them to stay in Central time in our history.” Mr. Geisen- ings occur in January. Secretary house distribution, healthcare Delaware to work and raise their berger also mentioned that Geisenberger also discussed the and services such as legal and families. Delaware ranks 5th in business Budget Smoothing and the Sta- business. She also explained that Judy Diogo, CDCC President, startups, up two slots from previ- bilization fund for the state. opportunities for future growth as a parting message encour- ously reported numbers. And he Linda Parkowski, the new ex- could lay in the areas of educa- aged everyone to work together touched on the uncertainty that ecutive director for Kent Eco- tion workforce and skills train- to brainstorm ideas for revenue affects Delaware due to a govern- nomic Partnership, was the final ing, and quality of life. A panel of generation. She also encouraged ment shutdown, suggesting that speaker for the program. Linda millennials has been assembled all those attending to contact since the state derives a lot of mentioned that the key to build- to study the quality of life in the their legislators with their ideas. revenue from the corporate fran- ing a more sustainable economy Central Delaware area, and what As she so aptly stated, there is, “A chise tax, the economy will be for Kent County would include can be done to improve it to en- lot of opportunity ahead of us.” 5 Star Members January 2019

Coffee NO SESSION Coaching February 12, 2019, 8:00 a.m. Marketing/Branding Your Business By: Jim Suhre & Kate Green, IMD4 What’s coffee Are you a CDCC 5-Star Member? March 12, 2019, 8:00 a.m. The CDCC has a 5-Star Accred- or refer a new member, attend a without freshly Healthcare Reform/ itation, so we are proud to offer Sunset Business Mixer, schedule a Where it's going our members the chance to earn Business Brag, and attend a spe- brewed By: Scott Jacob, five stars as well! Members who cial event. Allen Insurance achieve this status demonstrate a Members who complete ev- ideas? heavy involvement with the CDCC ery task are recognized during a All sessions are held in the and a commitment to growing 5-Star pinning ceremony at the Call the CDCC to register CDCC Conference room! their businesses through the ser- next Sunset Business Mixer and for any/all of these vices the Chamber provides. are featured in the next Chamber sessions. Both new and current mem- Connections newspaper. Also, the bers have the opportunity to earn member’s business listing on the 5-Star status by completing a se- CDCC website is changed to gold ries of tasks. As a new member, the to stand out among other busi- tasks are: attend a Member Orien- nesses under the same listing. The tation, attend a Coffee Coaching CDCC currently has 73 individual session, attend a Sunset Business 5-Star Members and 57 companies Mixer, submit a spotlight article that are 5-Star Members. If you or host a ribbon cutting, and at- are interested in completing your tend a special event. As a current 5-Star tasks, contact Heather member, the tasks are: sponsor an McTheny at 302-734-7513 or lcd@ event, volunteer with the CDCC cdcc.net. Chamber Connections, February 2019 7 Member News Qualifying residents of Manufactured

RESERVE YOUR AD Housing in Delaware can receive scholarship SPAC E funds to further their education First State Manufactured Hous- 2019 ing Association (FSMHA) is offer- ing four scholarship awards of up Dover/Kent to $1,000 to Delaware residents of a manufactured home. Qualifying County Map! candidates must be a legal resident of Delaware and a resident of a manufactured home for at least one year prior to the application. 10,000 maps will be distributed for Unlike many other scholarships use by visitors to the area, delivery that only target the high school senior, the FSMHA scholarship is To get more information and to drivers, current residents, and apply for the 2019-20 First State new residents including our many open to the non-traditional student as well. Past winners include Manufactured Housing Associa- college students and Dover Air tion Scholarship visit the Dela- Force Base personnel. parents, grandparents, young adults – those continuing their ware Higher Education Office's educations and those returning secure Student Account Access after a hiatus. Award recipients site at https://www.doe.k12.de.us/ can reapply annually. Eligible can- Page/1463. First-time users must didates will be evaluated on scho- establish an account and provide a valid email and mailing address Contact Katie to reserve lastic record, financial need, essay and personal/professional recom- before proceeding to the applica- your space! [email protected] mendations. Deadline for submis- tion. Incomplete applications will or 302-734-7513. sion is March 4, 2019 at 4.30 PM.. not be accepted. The scholarship may be used About First State Manufac- for any type of accredited two- or tured Housing Association - was $320/CDCC member founded in 1994 with the mission four-year degree program, or for any accredited training, licensing, of assuring that Delaware’s cit- $375/non-member or certification program. Full- or izens have the opportunity to part-time (at least 7 credits) en- enjoy the privilege of home own- reserve before Jan. 9 for a rollment in an accredited pro- ership. The Association works to- $25 discount! gram is acceptable. The Free Ap- ward this goal by maintaining and plication for Federal Student Aid working to enhance the climate of (FAFSA) must be filled prior to the manufactured housing indus- the deadline for the application. try in Delaware. CDCC joins Downtown Dover Partnership for a ribbon cutting

The event celebrated the addition of the Jolly Trolley bus to First Friday celebrations DOVER – The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting in downtown Dover on Friday, January 4. The event marked the beginning of First Fri- day events in 2019 and highlighted the addition of the Jolly Trolley to the festivities. The idea to add the Jolly Trol- ley Bus, says Downtown Dover Partnership Executive Direc- tor Diane Laird, was born from a Wesley College mural currently in progress. “Since February’s First Friday would be an excellent time to kick off the painting activities, we wanted to make it easy for peo- Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen celebrates the addition of the Jolly Trolley Bus to the ple to get around town and over downtown Dover First Friday festivities with City Officials, Rotary Club members, and to Wesley,” explained Laird. “The community members. trolley bus not only makes it easy, Trolley. Capital City Rotary Club, der way for the rest of the year, but it’s also an ideal way to bring Dover Colonial Rotary Club, Dover each First Friday line-up will vary Wesley students into the down- Downtown Rotary Club and Acute in its offerings. A few sneak peeks town to shop and perform.” Medical are sponsors through include a Festival of Colors in The trolley bus begins at the li- March. March, a Lantern Tour in May, and brary at 5:00 p.m. every First Fri- Downtown Dover First Friday is possibly even a ‘Ladies Night Out’ day and runs a continuous twen- a once-a-month event which com- event. bines shopping and socializing ty-minute loop over to Wesley, “Whether a resident or commu- across town into The Green, along amidst cultural activities for the nity member, an artist or musician, the full length of Loockerman community. It also provides an ex- a “behind-the-scenes” volunteer, Street and back to point of origin. cellent opportunity for business to Each trip features a Trolley Narra- stay open late and increase sales, we invite everyone to have fun in tor, who guides the passengers on and for visual, musical, literary, downtown Dover!” said Laird. a historical tour of notable land- theatrical and culinary artists to Visit tinyurl.com/DoverFun to marks along the bus route. display, perform and teach in their learn more about getting involved Each month there is an op- areas of expertise inside down- and tinyurl.com/DoverFirstFri- portunity for a local business or town destinations. days for monthly programming non-profit to sponsor the Jolly While programming is still un- and the trolley bus loop. 8 Chamber Connections, February 2019 Military Affaire – Community Meets with Base Leadership Premier Sponsor

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Darren Corder Colonel Joel Safranek addresses the crowd of more than 200 at the 2019 Military Affaire. of Calber Home Loans On Wednesday, January 23, Delaware State News the CDCC’s Military Affaire City of Dover was held at The Landings on Dover Air Force Base. Through Dover Post the strong support of the MainStay Suites Military Affairs Committee and Military Officers Association the evening’s many sponsors, of America – Dover over 120 attendees enjoyed a reception full of delicious food RPJ Waste Services, Inc. and great conversation. Wagamon Technology Group, LLC Colonel Joel Safranek (436th Command) and Colonel Craig Wilmington University Peters (512th Command), introduced their leadership teams to the audience explain- Four Star Sponsors ing the quality job that each section does to maintain “Team AMC Museum Foundation Board Dover’s” excellent reputation. Fairfield Inn & Suites Dover They also expressed the strong St. John’s Lutheran sentiment that the Airmen at Church & School Dover Air Force Base truly ap- preciate the support from the John Still, Still Insurance Agency Central Delaware community. powered by Ascela Colonel Tyler Schaff speaks with Dover International Speedway President & CEO Mike Tatoian at the 2019 Military Affaire.

Carla Wilson, Renee Thompson, Karen Tisher, Margie Allen, Cathy Candileri, Bobbi Novak, all of LakeView Realty, attend the 2019 Military Affaire. Chamber Connections, February 2019 9 Military Affaire

Darron Henry (Delaware Dept. of Labor Employment and Training), Jeff Foust (Noble’s Pond), Archie Johnson (Delaware Dept. of Labor Employment and Training), and MSgt Harold Davis, Director, 373d Training Detachment enjoy the 2019 Military Affaire.

Danielle Hufford (ShureLine Electrical), Col Larry Nance, 436 AW Wing Operations Colonel Craig C. Peters, Commander of the 512th Airlift Wing, addresses the crowd at Group Commander and Chief Chris Carson, 436 AW Operations Group Superintendent the 2019 Military Affaire. enjoy the 2019 Military Affaire.

A crowd of more than 200 members of the Central Delaware Business Community and Dover Air Force Base Airmen attend the 2019 Military Affaire. 10 Chamber Connections, February 2019

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*Right of first refusal Chamber Connections, February 2019 11 Member News Noble’s Pond’s Justin Olear Honored by the Home Builders Association of Delaware and the National Association of Home Builders Justin Olear, vice president Award. Finalists are chosen by of Noble’s Pond, Delaware’s the NAHB’s Young Professional premier 55+ Active Adult Com- Committee members based on munity, has been named “2018 each nominee’s success, per- Young Builder of the Year” by formance, dedication, and out- the Home Builders Associa- standing potential. tion of Delaware (www.hbade. org). Presented annually, the About Noble’s Pond prestigious “Young Builder of the Year Award” recognizes a Award-winning Noble’s Pond young local builder who has is Delaware’s premier 55+ active made outstanding and excep- lifestyle community. Built and tional contributions during the developed by Harry Miller III, a year. Olear is vice president of third-generation home builder construction and operations for and president of Regal Builders, Regal Builders, LLC, developer Noble’s Pond features beautiful of Noble’s Pond. The 300-acre, new single-family homes with master-planned community is a variety of well-designed, cus- located just outside Delaware’s tomizable floor plans. The devel- capital city of Dover. Noble’s opment is situated on 300 acres Pond is designed in a “Main of bucolic farmland just outside Street Americana” style with a Dover, the state’s charming variety of customizable single capital, with fine restaurants, family homes and an unparal- culture and history. The ac- leled amenity package includ- claimed master-planned coming a state-of-the-art clubhouse, munity offers top amenities in- outdoor pool, putting green, ten- cluding a beautifully appointed nis and pickle ball courts, com- clubhouse, a large outdoor pool, munity garden, nature trails and bocce courts, a putting green, more. www.noblespondhomes. tennis and pickle ball courts, a com five-acre pond with a pier and In addition, the National observation deck, natural walk- Association of Home Builders ing trails and a community gar- (NAHB, www.nahb.org) has se- den. For more information, call lected Olear as a finalist for the 1-888-222-0030 or visit www.no- NAHB 2018 Young Professional blespondhomes.com. Ambassador’s Corner Karen Kaufman

Karen is the Founder and former owner of The Krit- ter Sitter LLC, a Profes- sional Pet Sitting Business. She owned the business for 10 years (2007-2017) before turning the reins over to her wife, Mandy. The business provides a range of services, in-home overnight stays, dai- ly visits, dog walking and a pet taxi service (Kent Coun- ty only), to meet your pet's needs while you're away. A member of the Chamber since 2008, she is a graduate of the Leadership Central Delaware class of 2013 and the Mastery program. She serves on the Military Affairs committee and is back as an Ambassador. The Chamber affords members the opportunity to shine. Networking and getting involved is key. Use your membership benefits to your ad- vantage, plug your employees into the many events offered and the educational opportunities that lead to success. Planting seeds (Networking) and tending the garden (fol- low-up) produces results! 12 Chamber Connections, February 2019

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Dover International Speedway, Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company to release ‘Splash & Go’ Lager to celebrate track’s 50th anniversary Dover International Speedway, The first batch of Splash & Go in cooperation with Dover, Dela- was canned at Fordham & Domin- ware-based Fordham & Domin- ion’s Dover headquarters in late ion Brewing Company, is releasing December. The cans feature the a special “Splash & Go” Lager as track’s icon, Miles the Monster, part of the celebrations surround- along with distinctive Dover race ing the Monster Mile’s 50th anni- photos. Splash & Go is the first versary this year. beer that Fordham & Dominion Splash & Go (4.2% ABV) was has produced on an all-new, state- developed to be an easy-drinking of-the-art canning line it recently lager for fans to enjoy at home or installed. in the grandstands at Dover In- Bar and restaurant customers ternational Speedway. It is named can also look for a distinctive Miles for the pit road strategy of drivers the Monster Splash & Go Lager stopping in their pit box only to tap handles. For specific locations take a small amount of fuel before where Splash & Go will be sold, heading quickly back on the track. beginning Feb. 1, visit www.fordh- As part of the Splash & Go amanddominion.com. launch, Dover International Speed- Dover’s May 3-5 NASCAR triple- way will host a beer release party header weekend includes the on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. in “JEGS 200” NASCAR Gander Out- the Winner’s Circle Restaurant at doors Truck Series race on Friday, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. The May 3, the NASCAR Xfinity Series party is open to all, and Splash & Dash 4 Cash race on Saturday, May Go pints will be available for $5. All 4 and the Monster Energy NA- visitors who purchase a Splash & SCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, Go pint will receive a free Splash & May 5. Go pint glass, while supplies last. The Oct. 4-6 NASCAR triple- “As we move toward our 50th an- header weekend includes the NA- niversary race weekend in May, fans will continue to see these kinds of SCAR K&N Pro Series East race exciting announcements,” Dover on Friday, Oct. 4, the NASCAR International Speedway President Xfinity Series playoff race on Sat- and CEO Mike Tatoian said. “The urday, Oct. 5 and the Monster En- team at Fordham & Dominion ergy NASCAR Cup Series playoff Brewing Company has been great race on Sunday, Oct. 6. The Oct. to work with on this project, and 6, 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR we’re excited to now see Splash & Cup Series playoff race will be the Go arrive in liquor stores, bars and 100th NASCAR Cup Series race in restaurants this month – and in track history. Dover International the hands of fans during our spring Speedway will be the 10th track and fall race weekends.” in the nation to host 100 NASCAR The launch party will also fea- Cup Series races. ture a special “Splash & Go Spec- Keep up to date on all 50th Anni- tacular” horse race as part of Dover versary announcements and sched- Downs’ regular live harness racing ules by calling (800) 441-RACE or card. Post time for the first race on visiting DoverSpeedway.com. You Jan. 31 is 4:30 p.m., with the Splash can also keep up with all track ac- & Go Spectacular, the ninth race of tivities at Facebook.com/DoverInt- the evening, scheduled for an ap- ernationalSpeedway, or on Twitter proximate 7 p.m. start. and Instagram at @MonsterMile. 14 Chamber Connections, February 2019 LCD Class of 2019: Getting the INSIDE Story

Amidst the “fake news” sto- the Delaware Printing Compa- The afternoon session was To put into practice what ries circling the internet, a new ny printing presses to see how devoted to getting into the real, the panel discussed, the LCD President with a preference for newspapers are published from “who, what, when, where and Class ended the day with an Twitter, and more media outlets editing to paginating to print- why” of news stories, digital “eye-opening” look at what is available to the public than ever ing. advertising and effective com- suitable to print in Andy West’s before, the LCD Class of 2019 Next stop was Polytech High munication. And who better to presentation, “YOU BE THE entered the dynamic, and ev- School, where the Class was giv- learn this from than a panel of EDITOR – Would you Print or er-changing world of Media for en the opportunity see a state- experts who work in this world Air this?” Images and stories communications & media day of-the-art news studio used to every day? Dr. Ryan Fuller, Prin- were presented, and the Class by exploring the worlds of print, train students for real life re- cipal of Polytech High School; was asked to have an open dis- broadcast and digital media. porting. There, the Class par- Danny Aguilar, Delaware State cussion on whether they would The day started at the Del- ticipated in a ‘Reporting Exer- Fair; Ashleigh Peck and Zach- print or air the material. Andy aware State News. The Class cise.’ This included a breaking ary Cacicia, United States Air met with our marvelous pro- news story and a full press con- Force; Amber Startt, Dover West shared his insights, expe- gram chairs Andy West, Editor ference, complete with law en- Federal Credit Union; and Andy riences and considerable knowl- of the State News, and Ashleigh forcement officials and witness- West, Delaware State News dis- edge to help the Class under- Peck and Zachary Cacicia, both es. The Class then had to write cussed with the class the dire stand the true ramifications of renowned military and civilian their own news story, and report need for accuracy and truth in the power of the press. journalists. it live on air as news anchors reporting the news and the ef- To say the least, the LCD The class was given a tour of while being filmed by Polytech’s fects just one story can have on Class of 2019 got the real “scoop” the Delaware State News and students! Awesome experience! your community and society. on communications and media! Chamber Connections, February 2019 15 Thank You for Your Renewal! Greater Reach = NAME OF COMPANY...... # OF YEARS Citizens Bank...... 47 Greater Results Edgewell Personal Care...... 47 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware...... 39 Delaware Division of Small Business...... 38 Richard Y. Johnson & Son, Inc...... 37 University of Delaware...... 31 McGinnis Commercial Real Estate Co...... 29 Paul Edwards Carpet...... 28 Peter A. Oldziey & Associates, PA...... 27 PNC Bank Delaware- Greentree Branch...... 27 R & R Commercial Realty, Inc...... 23 Fairfield Inn & Suites...... 18 Allen Ins. Assoc Inc. t/a Allen Ins. Group...... 17 Orkin, Inc...... 14 Eagle Hospitality Group, LLC-Mainstay Suites...... 11 Telepathy Networks, LLC...... 11 Always Advertising, Inc...... 10

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