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February 4, 2015
St. Louis Fed chief
sees ‘tailwinds’ from
oil, low interest rates
boosting economy. 11
Third Year, Fourth Issue
31 pages
Proceeds drop by nearly half in 8 years
This week
M&T to shutter
branches in
Bethany and
Milford in spring 2
State ranked No.
3 in economic
growth index. 6
Tough choices as gaming
revenue plunges in state
A look at Delaware State Lottery figures drives home the
dilemma facing legislators seeking a way out of a revenue
slide threatens the existence of the industry.
A comparison of 2006 and preliminary 2014 figures
shows revenue from the industry has dropped by nearly
half to $350 million.
Gaming revenue
$700
$652 million
(calculated from State Lottery
figures)
$500
Revenues from the indusry remain a significant revenue
source in the state’s nearly $4 billion annual budget.
$300
Two Stones, Iron
Hill vet team up
on new brewery
in PA. 9
The state’s three casinos at Harrington Raceway, Dover
Downs and Delaware Park now face competition from
more two dozen casinos. Dover Downs recently rolled
out a website at http://jobsfordelaware.com that makes a
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$100
0
$352 million
Yr. 2006
yr. 2014
Vegas-style casino in Maryland to add to competitive woes
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Gaming revenue
$700
$652 million
(calculated from State Lottery
figures)
case for assistance, citing
the 4,000 jobs generated
by the indusry.
$500
passed at the end of the 2013 and 2014 legislative
sessions that ran into the millions of dollars.
The amount of damage to casino earnings
statements and balance sheets has not been
publicly released, since casinos were successful in
efforts to keep their financial information private.
Some information is available on the commission’s
website.
The build-out is
$300
virtually complete for
casinos in Maryland
$100
and Pennsylvania,
0
Yr. 2006
yr. 2014
although a $1 billion
A decade of flush times that came as Maryland
Las Vegas-style MGM
and Pennsylvania stayed on the sidelines led a brief
casino at National Harbor in Maryland will go into
renaissance for the horse racing industry as purses
operation in mid-2016.
increased and a few stables moved to the state.
$352 million
National Harbor is across the Potomac River
from Washington, D.C., which has no casinos.
The drop in state revenues comes in spite of
an increase in the state’s piece of the action in
balancing the budget during the recession of 2009.
Simply dropping the revenue sharing figure
down to the pre-2009 level would appear to result
in a $20 million reduction in revenue going to the
state.
The bigger chunk of revenue taken by the state
has battered bottom lines of the three casinos
in the state, despite two temporary aid packages
Neither the state nor casino operators established
a fund that would help buffer the industry from the
harder times that would come as more casinos were
built.
Dover Downs did respond with a destination
resort with a luxury hotel, conference center, shops
and restaurants, but ended up with a troublesome
debt load.
Delaware Park and Harrington also improved
their physical facilities, but stopped short of making
their venues into destination resorts.
M&T to shutter branches in Milford and Bethany Beach
M
&T will close two downstate branches this spring in Milford and
Bethany Beach.
Downtown Milford branch customers will move to the west Milford branch
.7 of a mile away on Route 113. The automatic teller machine, for the time
being, will remain with the building that is being put up for sale. The move
becomes effective on April 17. To the south, the Bethany Beach branch will be
consolidated into the Millville Town Center branch, three miles away, also in
April. The Bethany building will also go on the sale market.
Accounts at both branches will be automatically transferred to the
consolidated offices, M&T spokesman Philip Hosmer said.
“Our branches are moving away from being primarily transaction-based
toward being a place for consultation and advice,” Hosmer said. “As we
evaluate our branches, we can identify specific locations where we need
to locate a new branch or ATM, where we should invest in expanding or
remodeling a branch location, and also where we have branches that are no
longer positioned to effectively and efficiently serve our customers.”
Hosmer said M&T will continue to operate an “effective, efficient and
comprehensive network of channels through which our customers can access
their funds and access our products and services.”
Branch banking has been affected by technology, according to Hosmer.
“For example, all of our in-branch ATMs now have the capability to scan
images to take deposits. We have introduced a new mobile banking platform
and new apps for Apple and Android that are more intuitive and have more
functionality. And we also launched a new online banking experience at mtb.
com that’s easier and faster to use. All of these enhancements are designed to
meet the changing needs of our customers, so they can bank with us when,
where and how they want to.”
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Other uses sought for Milford bank branch
Photo of Milford branch courtesy of MilfordLive.
bank can utilize this space,” Shupe stated. “The
City of Milford will work with M&T Bank,
local leaders and residents in reimagining what
that space can possibly become. To continue our
downtown revitalization efforts we need a facility
that will attract daily foot traffic to increase the
number of residents and visitors in the downtown
area. In my opinion, the location would be ideal for
a restaurant or entertainment venue.This property
offers a large parking lot for the downtown Milford
area along our main gateways of Front Street and
Walnut Street which will be attractive to potential
buyers and also benefit other downtown businesses
as the parking becomes available for public use.”
For example, depositing checks via smartphone
can virtually eliminate visits to the teller’s window.
Moreover, Social Security and many employers
often require direct deposit of retirement of payroll
checks. Milford Mayor Bryan Shupe says the city
will work to find a business suitable for the bank
building and others in the city. Shupe and his
family own businesses in downtown.
Shupe went on to say that he plans to “convene
a diverse group including community leaders,
the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford,
Downtown Milford Inc. and business owners
that will help develop a discussion around the
landmarks that need to be repurposed in our future
including the Milford Armory, Bayhealth Clark
Avenue facility and the former Middle School.”
“The conversation I had with M&T Bank
officials was about building a partnership to
identify a new commercial interest in the building.
I believe it it short sighted to only believe that a
According to Shupe, “the group will not only
discuss the needs of our community and how to
repurpose these buildings but what steps can be
taken short- and long-term to ensure that these
buildings are the best use for our community.”
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Developer Michael Zimmerman found
dead at his residence in Kent County
A
n autopsy is scheduled after the body of a
Dover developer was discovered in his home.
Foul play is not suspected.
Zimmerman was in the news in recent years, due to
an investigation into Wilmington Trust loans made to
his companies and for a conviction for an illegal campaign contribution to Gov. Jack Markell.
Delaware State Police are currently conducting an inThe loans were part of a massive writedown of bad
vestigation after the body of a 57-year-old Michael A.
Zimmerman was discovered in his home in the Wind- real estate loans in Kent and Sussex counties that led
to the sale of the company to M&T. The FBI reported
swept area near Dover.
Wilmington Trust incurred a loss of $26 million when
it sold $37 million in loans from Zimmerman.
At about 8:40 a.m. on Friday, the brother of Zim-
merman went to his residence at 1895 Windswept
Circle for his daily visit. Once inside, Zimmerman was An investigation into Wilmington Trust is ongoing,
with loan officers and executives charged in various
found on the dining room floor. The brother immecases.
diately contacted 9-1-1. He was declared dead at the
scene.
The News Journal reported Zimmerman was facing
The Delaware Division of Forensic Science was con- trial on the federal bank fraud charges. An associate
tacted and removed Michael Zimmerman to conduct of Zimmerman pleaded guilty to charges in 2013. In
a story in the Delaware State News, friends and assoan autopsy to determine the cause of death, troopers
ciates took note of his accomplishments in contributreported.
ing to the Kent County economy
Zimmerman developed a number of smaller shopDiane Cook, who covered Zimmerman’s projects for
ping centers and other projects in central Delaware
the Delaware Business Ledger, said she “admired the
and at one time was one of the active developers in
vision he had for Dover and points beyond. He was reKent County, with close ties to many in the government, business and legal communities in central Dela- sourceful and forward thinking.”
ware.
Delaware gets $19M
in lawsuit against
Standard & Poors
T
he U.S. Department of Justice and
a coalition of 18 states and the District
of Columbia have reached a settlement
agreement with McGraw Hill Financial, Inc.
and Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC
resolving allegations that S&P misled market
participants when it rated structured finance
securities in the lead-up to the 2008 financial
crisis.
As the result of an investigation conducted
and litigation filed by the Attorney General’s
Consumer Protection Unit, Delaware will
receive $25 million as part of a settlement
which requires S&P to pay a total of $1.375
billion to the states and the U.S. Department of
Justice.
Delaware filed its lawsuit in early 2013,
along with the U.S. Department of Justice, the
District of Columbia and 11 additional states.
The states of Connecticut, Mississippi, and
Illinois had previously sued S&P, and several
states filed lawsuits later in 2013. A lack of
oversight by ratings services is viewed as a factor
in the subprime mortgage crisis that led to a
deep recession in 2009.
Energizer confirms job moves from Montreal to Dover
Energizer Holdings is adding more jobs at its
Dover personal care products site.
The jobs are coming out of a consolidation of
Dover with a plant in Montreal, Quebec.That
closing was announced last summer.
The site is the former Playtex plant, which has
undergone numerous ownership changes over the
years. The Dover plant employs upwards 500.
Energizer received an OK on a Delaware
Strategic Fund Performance grant not to exceed
$1,432,408 and a Strategic Fund Capital
Expenditure grant of no more than $1,500,000.
The grants call for Energizer was approved to add
up to 270 new positions by December 31, 2018,
according to an email from Peter Bothum of the
Delaware Economic Development Office.
Upwards of two dozen jobs have been posted in
the past month on employment sites for the Dover
site, with most of the openings in professional,
engineering and scientific areas.
Energizer
Holdings is a
St. Louis-based
company that is
best known for its
batteries with the
bunny mascot.
The brand
became so popular
that the company
changed its name from the more pedestrian
Everready name.
Over the years, the company has put together
a portfolio of products that include razor blades
and personal care products for women under the
Playtex name. Playtex under garments are owned by
another company.
The company last year announced plans to
separate its battery and personal care lines into two
companies.
It also announced a cell phone carrying the
company’s name with a long battery life. No
Energizer plans to use to use the funds to help off timetable was announced on the the phone will be
set costs resulting from expanding and creating new available to the public.
employment opportunities in Dover.
Like the Kraft Foods (General Foods) plant in
Dover, Energizer has long been a source of concern
for economic development officials in the state and
county.
Both facilities underwent changes in corporate
ownership and product spin-offs, while being
pitted against other plants in downsizing decisions.
To date, however, the sites have not only survived,
but also added staff as other plants were closed.
Philly Fed economic index ranks state in top 3
(Graphics courtesy of Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia)
D
elaware has emerged as a “blue state” when it comes to short-term
projections of economic growth in the region.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Monday listed the Delaware as
one of three states that are likely to see a growth rate that will run in excess of
the national figure.
The ranking was noted in a map from the bank that had carrying the dark
blue color of the fastest growing states.
All states, with the exception of South Dakota, are expected to see
economic growth, the report indicated. South Dakota, which battles
Delaware for banking jobs, has been struggling with a soft agricultural
economy.
Joining Delaware in the blue column are Oregon, Michigan and
Delaware.
The Philadelphia Fed reported that Delaware posted a 5.0 index reading
in December, with manufacturing showing some strength.
The two other states in the region served by the Philadelphia Fed,
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Debate over state of economy
likely to continue in Delaware
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With a history that includes the “Blue Hen”
mascot for the University of Delaware that came
out of the name for the state’s troops in the
American Revolution, Delaware is comfortable
with the color on the Fed map.
Of late, blue has been used to describe the
Democratic Party leanings of the state that is the
home to Vice President Joe Biden.
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1. Former Beneficial building in Wilmington
slated to become hotel
2. Cinemark to open 12-screen theater at
Christiana Mall this month
3. New Chase campus to become
worldwide technology hub
showed weaker growth figures, with Pennsylvania
at 2.4 percent and New Jersey at 1.9. The nation,
as a whole, was at 1.7 percent.
The Philadelphia Fed ranking is expected to
cheer up Democrats in Dover, who have pointed
to continued growth in jobs.
4. (Photo gallery) Cabela’s opens store
near Christiana Mall
In Delaware, building permit activity rose in the
state, a positive sign for the contruction indsutry.
6. Christiana Mall area moves into the fast
lane
However, initial unemployment claims also
increased.
Republicans and other critics have painted a
picture of a struggling economy and point to weak
tax revenue projections and evidence that the jobs
created in the state are going to those living out of
Delaware.
Delaware’s leading index for December suggests
expansion in the state’s economy into the second
quarter of 2015, according to the index.
The state also faces fiscal challenges that include
a sharp decline in gaming revenue over the past
several years. (See story, Page 1).
Delaware’s jobless rate fell to 5.4 percent in
December.
The next index is expected to be released in
March.
5. Business people: Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2015
7. (Gallery) Women’s Business Center
introduced in Delaware
8. Wastemasters celebrates remarkable
period of growth
9. Taking a look into the future at Tech
Forum
10. (Gallery) Ribbon cut on luxury ‘resortstyle’ apartments on Wilmington Riverfront
food & drink
Two Stones owners, Iron Hill alum to open brewery in PA
F
Two Stones got its
start a few years ago
when Stiglitz, a chef,
and craft beer expert
Muse teamed up to open
the first Two Stones in
2011 in the blue collar
The brewery will operate under the name 2SP,
Bookside neighborhood
a shortened name for Two Stones. Barra was the
south of Newark, a short
chief brewer at the Iron Hill location in Media,
drive from the city’s
PA. A story in Out and About magazine indicated
thriving Main Street. The Brookside location was
the brewery will open in May in Aston, Pa.
followed with a location in north Wilmington and
most recently Kennett Square. Next up in 2015 is
In keeping with the collegial spirit of the craft
brewing industry, Barrar was the subject of a tribute location in affluent Hockessin.
from the Iron Hill principal who overseas brewing
Two Stones has become known for its large
operations. Iron Hill has grown from its first
location in Newark to 11 brewpubs in the Delaware selection of craft beer and innovative dishes that
complement the brews. Two Stones is embarking
Valley and Lancaster, Pa.
on a different strategy than Iron Hill by operating
one brewery, rather than having microbreweries at
Barrar is joined by the principals of the Two
each restaurant. Iron Hill only offfers its own brews
Stones gastropub group Michael Stieglitz and Ben
at its restaurants. According to a release announcing
Muse in building and operating the brewery.
the brewery, Stiglitz was approached by Barrar,
ormer Iron Hill brewer Bob Barrar,
announced this week he is building a
new brewery in Delaware County, PA in
partnership with the owners of the successful Two
Stones pubs.
his former Iron Hill co-worker, about opening a
brewery. Stiglitz says that “what sold me on doing
this with Bob was that he loves beer like I love food.
The money and the fame mean little compared to
the smiles you see and the ‘mmmm’s’ you hear.”
When invited to Bob’s house to discuss a possible
brewery Stiglitz asked to see his trophy room of
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medals. To his surprise, Stiglitz says “Bob had to
think hard about where he had put his awards.
That’s when I knew he’s about passion, excellence,
and hard work, not ornaments. That is who we
are.”
2SP Brewing will initially be offered at the Two
Stones Pub locations and the 2SP Brewing tasting
room, which will open at a later date.
Ben Muse, who will move over to the brewery,
will continue to oversee the beer lists at the Two
Stones Pubs. 2SP Brewing plans to offer six to
eight of its beers at the pubs which currently
maintain more than 20 draft lines.
5th anniversary for Fenwick Wine
Cellars
For Adrian Mobilia, owner of Fenwick Wine
Cellars, 2015 serves as an milestone for his winery.
Last month, Fenwick Wine Cellars celebrated
their 5 year anniversary. Many people came out to
help commemorate the milestone. They marked
February wine month in state
this occasion with the release of a the Specialty
Heart bottle, which is available in frosted red and
a limited edition clear version contains a new
Romantic Raspberry wine, which can be paired
with truffles and other desserts.
Fenwick Wine Cellars will donate $1 from every
Red Raspberry Heart Bottle sold in store to the
American Heart Association. The bottle is available
while supplies last. Fenwick Wine Cellars has a newly renovated
tasting room that can host events. The winery
offers wine tastings that include samplings . Also
available are specialty wine bottles with featured
wines, cheese plates and merchandise. If you
February is now officially Delaware Wine Month,
thanks to the Delaware House of Representatives
and Senate, which recently passed House
Concurrent Resolution No. 3, which recognizes
Delaware’s growing farm wineries and the positive
economic contributions being made in Delaware.
The resolution’s prime sponsors were Rep. Jeff
Spiegelman and Sen. Brian Bushweller.
“We are so fortunate to have Delaware’s
legislators behind the efforts of our farm wineries,”
said Chuck Nunan, owner of Harvest Ridge
Winery and President of the Delaware Wineries
Association (DWA). “For those who have not been
to our four wineries, we encourage you to come
out, enjoy the fruits of our labor, and support
Delaware-grown products.”
The wine industry in Delaware began in 1991,
with the passage of House bill No. 211, permitting
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farm winery licenses and the holders of the licenses the ability to manufacture
wine. Since that time, Delaware has become home to four wineries---Fenwick
Wine Cellars, Harvest Ridge Winery, Nassau Valley Vineyards and Pizzadili
Vineyard and Winery. Wineries within the state are also part of the “Delaware
Beer, Wine and Spirits Trail” and the “Good Libations Tour, which attracts
thousands of residents and visitors to their wineries each year.
In addition, the wineries in Delaware are included
in the newly developed “Vintage Atlantic Wine
Region”, which provides a unification of wineries
within Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland,
the Brandywine Valley area of Pennsylvania and
South Jersey.
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Dogfish
Head Brewing & Eats shows its love for
Winterthur’s Point-to-Point by hosting a kick-off
celebration on February 12 at the Rehoboth Beach
restaurant. Join guest bartender. Radio hosts and
Point-to-Point Race Director Jill Abbott and other
surprise guests will be in attendance.
Savor treats from a complimentary meat and
cheese board and enjoy Dogfish Head’s microbrews
from 6 to 9:00 p.m. at 320 Rehoboth Avenue.
Admission to the event is free. Patrons will enjoy a
complimentary sneak peek of the spread that will await guests in Dogfish Head’s
Hospitality Tent at Point-to-Point on Sunday, May 3. For more information
on Dogfish Head’s February 12 event, visit dogfish.com. For more information
on Winterthur and Point-to-Point, visit winterthur.org Every year, thousands
come to Winterthur’s Point-to-Point spring sporting and social event. Attendees
can watch steeplechase racing at Henry Francis du Pont’s former estate.
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Bank of America donates truck & $75,000 to Food Bank
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boxes filled with nonperishables, frozen items, and
baked goods.
ank of America and the Food Bank of
Delaware unveiled a brand new Community
Nutrition and Education vehicle at an event
outside its downtown Bracebridge complex.
In addition to unveiling the truck, Bank of
America presented the food bank with a $75,000
to help support day-to-day operations of the truck.
This is in addition to a $150,000 investment from
the company last year to support the purchase of
the truck, allowing the Food Bank to deliver food
to families in rural areas or those living in a city
where convenient access to a grocery store can be a
challenge.
The 26-foot-long Community Nutrition and
Education vehicle is a multi-purpose truck that
features a generator, roll-out grill, portable water
tank and canopy. The new truck will enable the
hunger relief organization to host mobile summer
meal distributions for children and offer additional
services.
the Food Bank to expand its food delivery and
educational services to reach families in our area
that need this support most.”
The truck unveiling and check presentation was
“Individuals continue to struggle to provide basic held in conjunction with a mobile food distribution
for more than 100 families from Wilmington,
necessities for their families, including food and
including families from the Community Education
shelter. In fact, one in five 5 Delaware children
Building (CEB). Bank of America donated the
live in poverty,” said Chip Rossi, Delaware market
president, Bank of America. “One of the ways Bank building to the Longwood Foundation in 2012 for
the purpose of creating the CEB, which currently
of America can make a difference is by continuing
houses two schools. Twenty Bank of America
our long-time and ongoing support of the Food
employee volunteers distributed emergency meal
Bank of Delaware. Our investments will allow
Record donations for Polar Bear Plunge
The 2015 Special Olympics Delaware Lewis Polar
Bear Plunge raised a record $780,000 on Sunday.
The event in Rehoboth Beach drew 3,325
participants of all ages who braved the 41-degree air
temperature and plunged into the 37-degree water.
Proceeds raise funds for 3,700 children and adults
who participate in Special Olympics Delaware. In
the event’s 24-year history, more than $8.3 million
has been raised.
media insider
businesses and shrinking legacy newspapers and
their websites. There have been faint indications
the newspaper only company might consider
strengthening its franchise by buying up nearby
competitors, but Ican might end up having a say
about such things. He has a longer track record
than Peltz in making trouble for companies and
buying up distressed assets.
Carl Ican eyes News
Journal owner Gannett
Carl Ican has taken an interest
in News Journal owner Gannett
company in a move with an eerie
resemblance to the maneuvers by
Nelson Peltz at DuPont Co.
Ican
Like DuPont, Gannett is
splitting the company into
two parts and Ican, like Peltz is no big fan of
management. Both Ican and Peltz have taken small
stakes in the two companies.
Ican is active in the Atlantic City casino industry,
after snapping up the Tropicana and installing a
new management team that seems to have made
it one of the healthier properties in that troubled
market. He is also pumped some money into the
Trump Taj Mahal, giving that casino a reprieve.
Ican, while OK with the split, is concerned
Reporters added at News Journal
that Gannett management has put anti-takeover
defenses in place that protect their jobs and over the The News Journal appears to have filled out its
business reporting roster with the hiring of Scott
long term hold down the stock price.
Goss. who has worked as an editor/reporter at
Gannett’s CEO - who is not held in high regard the Cecil Whig, Newark Post and Middletown
Transcript. In other roster moves:
among employees, especially after the recent
process that forced staff to reapply for their jobs
- sent a memo advising the rank and file not to be
distracted by news about Ican. The split separates
the company into the sexier TV and online
not easily forget, is writing government stories.
He formerly worked in Houma, La. The vacancies
opened up as the News Journal went through a
reapplication process for existing employees.
While the head count is down, a number of
staffers decided not to go through the process,
retired or found other jobs in the interim, leading
to a significant number of vacancies.
Newark Post owner adds Baltimore
area paper
The owner of the Cecil Whig and the Newark Post
is expanding in Maryland.
Adams Publishing Group, LLC, acquired The
Dundalk Eagle, the largest paid weekly newspaper
in Baltimore County, Md., from Kimbel
Publication, Inc., founder of the newspaper.
Adams purchased the area papers from debt-laden
American Consolidated Media, which is no more,
after selling its Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas papers
Jennifer Rini became the health reporter last year to the owner of Gatehouse papers in Delaware and
after working as legislative reporter for the Delaware other areas (Dover Post, Community News, etc.)
State News. Xerxes Wilson, not a name you will
Restaurant Depot supply company
to bring 28 jobs to New Castle County
N
T
ew Castle County Executive Thomas
P. Gordon welcomed Restaurant Depot,
a wholesale cash and carry food service
supplier, to New Castle County.
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Restaurant Depot Chief Operating Officer
Larry Cohen thanked the New Castle County
Department of Land Use for its help in completing
the two and a half year project, as well as Greg
Pettinaro, who sold the company the land and
provided guidance.
“Most of all, though, I would like to thank
County Executive Tom Gordon and CAO David
Grimaldi,” said Cohen. “Very early on in the
project, we hit a few speed bumps. I heard good
things about Tom Gordon so I called him up. I
said, we’re thinking about coming to New Castle
County. I didn’t even finish my sentence when he
said, ‘Come down. Talk to us. Let’s see how we can
help you.’
“We open in a lot of jurisdictions and it was the
first time I’ve heard that, and he actually followed
up on that,” he added. “He spent an hour with me
and said, ‘We’re here to build businesses and to
help people be successful in New Castle County.”
Restaurant Depot is a wholesale distributor
of food for the food service industry, Cohen
said. Typical customers are small, independent
restaurants, sub shops and pizzerias.
County Executive Gordon thanked Restaurant
Depot for coming to New Castle County,
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Perdue Foodservice adds no-antibiotics chicken to lunch menus
Perdue Foodservice announced the launch of
seven no-antibiotics chicken products for school
lunch programs. This includes nuggets, sandwich
patty, chicken rings and chicken popcorn. Perdue
Foodservice has also pledged to convert additional
school lunch products to no-antibiotics-ever meat
over the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year
Perdue Foodservice is based in Salisbury, Md.
Perdue Foodservice. “As a leader in no-antibioticsever production, it made sense for us to bring
the same choice to school lunch programs. These
include the kinds of chicken products most popular
with students, and we’re now making them from
chicken raised with absolutely no antibiotics ever.”
The Urban School Food Alliance requirements
also include USDA Process Verified Programs to
The products meet the School Food FOCUS –
verify the no-antibiotics-ever claim, along with
The Pew Charitable Trust Standard to Minimize
“We’ve been providing consumers with the option raised on an all-vegetarian-diet with no animal byproducts.
the Use of Antibiotics in Poultry, as well as the
for no-antibiotics-ever products since Perdue
standards of the Urban School Food Alliance.
launched the Harvestland brand in 2007,” said
Together, these purchasing initiatives include many Jennifer Armstrong, director of sales, K-12 for
For those school districts that are not using noantibiotics-ever chicken, Perdue follows a minimal
use policy for its other products that excludes the
use of antibiotics for growth promotion or the
continuous use of antibiotics used in human
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medicine.
state-of-the-art technology for patrons. New Castle
building a new facility, and hiring 28 local
County’s Department of Community Services
residents. “You’re in the right place at the right
Perdue Foods, the parent of Perdue Foodservice
time,” he said. “County Government is spending has also invested in the Route 9 area through the
announced last year it has reduced overall use of
Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
a lot of money in this area; it’s going to be
human antibiotics by 95 percent over a 12-yeartransformed in the next two years. We thank you
period and does not use antibiotics for growth
Joining the County Executive for the ribbon
for hiring from the community.”
promotion or in its hatcheries. In other news, the
cutting were CAO Grimaldi, Land Use General
company is also moving forward with plans to
Manager Eileen Fogarty, Economic Development
The arrival of the Restaurant Depot to New
relocate its agribusiness business headquarters to
Director Marcus Henry, and Jim White, branch
Castle will complement the County’s Route 9
nearby Sussex County, Delaware.
manager of Restaurant Depot.
Innovation District initiative, anchored by the
of the largest school districts in the U.S., serving
more than four million students.
Restaurant supplier gets help from county
real estate
Ribbon cutting on Riverfront; Harvey Hanna honors brokers
(Click here for photo gallery. Rob Buccini is
shown in the photo at right)
An overflow crowd was on hand last week
as Wilmington-based developer, The Buccini/
Pollin Group, Inc. cut the ribbon on what the
company described as “the first resort-style
apartment community in downtown Wilmington.”
The Residences of Harlan Flats is at 401 Justison
Street in the Riverfront. area. The community has
116 luxury apartments with amenities that include
a courtyard swimming pool, outdoor lounge with
fire pit, and barbecue area, fitness center, garage
parking, resident lounge and business center.
“The Residences at Harlan Flats was designed to
deliver a resort-style living lifestyle providing residents with all of the luxurious they would experience while on vacation in their very own home,”
a release stated. The project takes its name from a
shipbuilder that occupied the riverfront area for
many years.
Monthly rents start at $1,465 for the one and two
bedroom apartment homes. Apartments are available for immediate occupancy.
ties facing the city, without mentioning the murder
rate, but told the crowd that mayors in other cities
Demand has been strong for higher-end aparthave expressed envy over the amount of developments in the city as the effort intensifies to attract
ment taking place in Wilmington.
more residents to downtown and the riverfront.
Buccini/Pollin has active in the Market Street area
Rob Buccini, co-president of the residential, comof downtown with residential projects.
Officials said the opening was a positive developmercial and hotel development and construction
ment for the city as it battles the negative impact
firm, praised the efforts of city officials and its oftBPG kicked off the move toward residential deof a highly publicized high homicide rate.
criticized licenses and inspections office for their
velopment with the conversion of the former Delaefforts at ensuring compliance with codes while
ware Trust building on the upper end of Market
“This too shall pass,” said Councilwoman Hanifa
working to keep the multi-million dollar project on
Shabazz, whose district includes the Riverfront.
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schedule.
Mayor Dennis Williams acknowledged the difficul-
real estate
Also active in the riverfront area is Pettinaro,
Steeet. Further information on their latest project is which saw its Star Building become the headquarters for student lender Navient, a spin-off of
available at www.harlanflats.theresidences.net.
Sallie Mae.
The Buccini/Pollin Group is a privately-held, fullHarvey, Hanna recaps
service real estate acquisition, development and
management company with offices in Washington, leasing activity, honors
DC, Wilmington Philadelphia and New York City. two brokers
200 Anchor Mill Road in the Twins Spans Business
Park, New Castle. Art Guild specializes in the creation and management of 3-D marketing, educational and event programs.
Harvey, Hanna & Associates, Inc. (HHA), Newport,
announced that David Ricci
and Colin Flynn of The Flynn
Company, Philadelphia, have Ricci
been selected as its “2014
The ribbon cutting was yet sign that commercial Brokers of the Year.” The announcement was contained in
and residential development is continuing in the
the company’s annual recap of
Riverfront and downtown.
leasing activity.
In recent weeks, other redevelopment projects
Ricci and Flynn contributed
have been announced, including an extended stay
to HHA’s continued success in
hotel and the planned conversion to residential
2014, facilitating the lease of
use of a former manufacturing plant. Both are on
a new tenant, Art Guild, into
the northern edge of downtown, while the RiverFlynn
front marks the southern boundary of the sprawl- 23,856 sq. ft. of warehouse,
office and showroom space at
ing area of the city.
Twin Spans is the home of Lyon Conklin Corporation; Hibbert Group; Iron Mountain Records
Management; Philadelphia Gear; Scotts Lawn Service; Speakman Company; Zenith Products Corp.;
Tire Rack; WarpEx, Inc.; PODS Inc.; Five Below;
Canada Dry; and Legacy Supply Chain Services.
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Since 1993, Buccini/Pollin has developed and
acquired hotel, office, residential, sports & entertainment, and retail properties throughout the
Mid-Atlantic and Northeast valued at more than
$4 billion.
Twin Spans has 1.85 million square feet of Class
A commercial warehouse space spread across 135
acres of land along the Delaware River.
“We are excited to welcome Art Guild to Twin
Spans, as they bring a cutting-edge business model
to the industry along with value-adding products,
jobs and services to the local economy,” stated E.
Thomas Harvey, President, HHA.
“We thank and congratulate David and Colin
for their hard work and commitment to excellence to bring us a value-adding, stellar tenant,”
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real estate
HHA also saw renewed leases nearby with General
Floor Industries (9,600 sq. ft.) on Bellecor Drive,
New Castle; Radio Shack (2,300 sq. ft.) in the Creekwood Corporate Center; and Ribbons & Bows
Daycare (4,900 sq. ft.) in Newport.
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stated Thomas J. Hanna, chief operating officer.
In recognition of Ricci and Flynn’s achievements,
HHA will donate $3,000 in the name of The
Flynn Company to The Delaware KIDS (Kids In
Distressed Situations) Fund. This charitable fund
was established by HHA to support a wide array
of causes for local youth. Harvey, Hanna also reported:
Dewey Beach Enterprises (DBE), with managing
partner HHA, is accelerating progress on the redevelopment of Lighthouse Cove (formerly Ruddertowne) in Dewey Beach into a 21st Century mixed
use resort.
Twins Spans, New Castle
chase price of $695,314, nearly twice the market per
square foot value.
The Lighthouse Cove Resort complex will ultimately include 105 luxury residential condos, with
new bayside condo construction.
As part of phase 1 redevelopment, the Hyatt Place
The resort will ultimately feature a future conferHotel Dewey Beach, the first-ever Hyatt brand in
Delaware, enjoyed a successful first year, with occu- ence center; recreational baywalk; garage parking;
and newly configured restaurants and professional/
pancy rates exceeding projections.
retail space.
WarpEx, Inc., a global logistics network firm
founded in 2008, broadened its relationship with
Harvey, Hanna and doubled its presence to 62,174
sq. ft. at 599 Ships Landing Way at the Twin Spans
Business Park in New Castle.
Renewals at the Delaware River Industrial Park
included Southern Wine & Spirits at 7 Harbor
View Drive (11,200 sq. ft.) and 21 Harbor View
Drive (22,600 sq. ft.); and Harbour Textile (14,800
sq. ft.), located at 17 Harbor View Drive.
Hockessin Crossing shopping center welcomed
Be Barre Fit (1,800 sq. ft.), promoting low-impact
yoga, Pilates, and dance for all ages. Hockessin renewals included Six Paupers Restaurant (6,000 sq.
The new resort also features 16 luxury Oceanside
ft.) and Produce for Better Health (PBH) FoundaAt
the
Newport
Industrial
Park,
HHA
welcomed
penthouse condominiums, The Residences at Lighttion (1,600 sq. ft. In total, HHA leased 31,856 sq.
SOS Call Center (3,000 sq. ft.), Shipping 25 LLC
house Cove, atop the Hyatt Place Hotel, of which
ft. of new space and further extended leases in excess
(2,000 sq. ft.), and Tech World Corp (1,000 sq. ft.). of 135,000 sq. ft. in 2014.
15 ) condos have already sold at an average pur-
WSFS finishes strong in 2014
W
SFS Financial Corporation reported fourth quarter net income
of $12.7 million compared to net income of $11.4 million for
the third quarter of 2014 and net income of $12.1 million share
for the fourth quarter of 2013.
The earnings missed Wall Street estimates by several cents a share. WSFS
shares have been closely watched as the bank continues to grow earnings.
Results for both the third and fourth quarter of 2014 included corporate
development costs primarily related to the merger integration of The First
National Bank of Wyoming.
Net income for the full year of 2014 was $53.8 million, up from $46.9
million for 2013.
“2014 was highlighted by our successful combination with FNBW in
September, propelling us to a strong second place market share in Kent
County,” stated Mark Turner, CEO. “In addition we added four seasoned
relationship managers to our commercial team, two business development
professionals in our wealth management team and a business development
professional in our Cash Connect division which will help continue our
strong organic growth through 2015. We also created an innovation team
in our company and invested in compliance, operations and other support
professionals which will help support our continued success,”
Turner added, “We head into 2015 encouraged by our successes and
working hard to meet our long term goal of becoming a sustainably highperforming bank by the end of this year.”
technology
State rolls out Business First Steps website
B
usiness First Steps, a new website to
help small businesses find information on
business licenses, permits, and other State
requirements, was inroduced out on Monday.
The site (FirstSteps.Delaware.Gov) is an index
of almost 200 different industries, professions, or
products that require State registrations, licenses,
certifications, or permits.
“We must remain committed to removing
unnecessary obstacles and giving our
entrepreneurs the best opportunity to start and
expand their companies,” said Gov. Jack Markell.
“Today we take another step toward that goal with
the Business First Steps website. Now the aspiring
entrepreneur can find a checklist of steps to open a
business in Delaware.”
In addition to state requirements, the Business
First Steps site provides links to, and information
about, local Delaware governments that have their
“The New Castle County Open for Business
program connected me with some wonderful
mentors, and I am currently navigating the
licensing and permitting process,” said Tanya
Whye, owner of DGMDR, and a member of the
New Castle Chamber of Commerce. “The Business
First Steps website is the perfect tool for a one-stop
place for a wealth of information.”
Business First Steps is the result of many state
agencies working together and soliciting feedback
from the business community, a release stated. It is
the first state website to centralize information on
own licensing requirements. Businesses, such as
business licensing and requirements for operating
contractors who perform site work in multiple
towns and cities, must have appropriate licenses and a business in Delaware across state government.
permits in each locality where they perform work. It was designed and built by the Government
Information Center (GIC), an office within the
Delaware Department of State.
Companies such as Delaware Green Mattress
Disassembling and Recycling, LLC (DGMDR)
The kick-off event was held in the Emerging
were glad to see a clearinghouse for licensing and
local permits, and encouraged new businesses to
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take advantage of the resource.
Website’s goal is to help
businesses avoid pitfalls
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Enterprise Center, part of the New Castle Chamber of
Commerce, and another resource for small business startups and existing small businesses.
“The Business First Step website will be a valuable
resource for all businesses seeking information concerning
licenses and permits. It will save a great deal of time for
small business owners and allow them to concentrate
on their business. The site also provides a wealth of
information about a wide range of business assistance
programs and startup information. I think Chamber
members will find the Business First Steps web site to be
an invaluable tool,” said Mark Kleinschmidt, president of
the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce.
“Whether an entrepreneur is a PhD scientist spinning
an advanced technology out of the University or a chef
trying to open a restaurant in Rehoboth, they have the
common need for information on the many steps in
the process of taking a business from idea to opening.
Bringing this complex set of information together in an
easily assessable website that also includes practical ‘how
to’s’ and sources of assistance is a huge help to Delaware
Businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. Business First
Steps is a great leap forward,” said Barbara Nercarsulmer,
Deputy Director of the Delaware Small Business
Development Center.
Lyons-UD Economic Forecast
St. Louis Fed chief sees oil, interest
rate ‘tailwinds’ boosting economy
T
he U.S. economy should see another
year of growth, thanks in part to low
oil prices and interest rates.
That was the view of presenters at the 10th
Economic Forecast, sponsored by Lyons
Companies and the University of Delaware.
Keynote speaker, James Bullard, president of
the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, says the
U.S. economy is still seeing a growth that is
still high by the standards of recent years.
St. Louis Fed President James Bullard drew
financial reporters to the Lyons, UD forecast.
Doug Rainey photo.
Bullard sees unemployment dropping to 5
Bullard says long-term interest rates remain
percent this year and declining further in coming
extremely low, due in large part, to lower rates
years. Delaware’s jobless rate has dropped to
aimed at aiding struggling European economies. 5.4 percent. He adds that the labor market is
That provided a “tailwind for the U.S.
improving rapidly, even when other factors are
economy,” with little downside, he says.
considered, such as the rate of participation
in an environment where baby boomers are
He also touched on what he described as “oil
retiring.
price shock,” due to a halving of crude oil prices.
The positive impact of lower prices at the pump
Inflation rates remain low and forecasts over
will more than offset cutbacks in oil producing
the longer term indicate little change, Bullard
areas in North Dakota and Texas.
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Author Farr advises caution as investor confidence grows
prices. Honored at the forecast was Donald
Puglisi, a retired UD professor and business
consultant, was given the James O’Neill Award
for economic education efforts.
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says. However, he cautions that predictions of
longer term inflation rates need to be set aside
until more is known about the future course of
oil prices.
He does see a need to raise the zero interest
rate for Federal Reserve funds, but notes that the
Federal Reserves Open Market Committee has
stated that it will move slowly in raising rates.
For the second straight year, the event featured
interactive technology with audience members
given a portable receiver that allowed presenters
to “take the temperature” regarding views of the
audience regarding the economic outlook.
More than 80 percent of the 500 or so in
attendance were from Delaware and the majority
were upbeat about the economy. While the runup in the stock market is expected to lead in a
correction, many of attendance did not see a
downturn of more than 20 percent.
A panel discussion followed the speeches.
the economy, are still struggling with stagnant
incomes. Income gains have been concentrated
among those in the top 5 percent of income
figures. Farr says “we’re making progress, but (it’s)
not fabulous.” He adds that investors “should not
bet against America,” while remaining cautious as
overall confidence grows.
Jay Bryson, global economist for Wells Fargo,
says the decline in oil prices is a mixed blessing for
the U.S., with declining investments in the oil and
Long-time Lyons Economic Forecast speaker,
gas industries offset by lower prices at the pump.
Michael Farr, a Washington, D.C. investment
On the plus side, lower prices aid lower income
manager, author and television contributor, said
consumers who will spend, rather than save, the
the nation’s debt remains a problem, even though
the brakes have been put on government spending. windfall, Bryson says. Bryson sees the European
economy improving, thanks in part to lower oil
Consumers, who represent about 70 percent of
The event, held at Clayton Hall on the
University of Delaware Newark campus, drew
reporters from the financial media, including
Bloomberg, Reuters and the Wall Street, Journal.
Remarks by Fed presidents are closely watched
in financial markets. Based on news searches,
Bullard’s comments resulted in more than two
dozen stories on business news sites.
A number of stories focused on Bullard’s remarks
after his speech advising central bankers to not be
patient on a decision on adjusting interest rates.
Bullard pointed to strong signs of economic growth
as the reason for having more flexibility in setting
rates. Meanwhile, the stock market rose on higher
oil prices, with gas stations raising prices by a few
cents a gallon locally.
Without a regional presence on the panel, there
was little, if any, discussion of regional conditions
that e were seen last year when the speaker was
Philadelphia Fed Chief Charles Plossser, who is
retiring.
kudos (business honors)
chicken houses to reduce odors.
Poultry growers honored for
environmental stewardship
- William W. Clifton of Millsboro, a grower
for Mountaire Farms, with a capacity of 51,400
roasters. He uses a manure shed to keep manure
under cover before it is applied on fields, has a tree
buffer to help with odor control and uses large
heavy-use pads to help with cleaning up spilled
manure.
Poultry farmer Georgie Cartanza of Little Creek
was recognized for her efforts to improve water
quality and reduce nutrient runoff with the 2014
Delaware Environmental Stewardship Award.
Cartanza, who grows roasters for Perdue Farms,
has raised poultry since 2005, with a capacity of
156,000 birds per flock. As part of her efforts to
reduce nutrient runoff and improve water quality,
Cartanza’s farm places manure in a manure shed
immediately after clean-outs, minimizes manure
spillage and directs all stormwater from the
production area into a retention pond for treatment.
She is certified as a private nutrient handler by the
Delaware Nutrient Management Program.
- Chris and Cindy Long of Wyoming, growers
“Georgie Cartanza is playing a leading role on the for Amick Farms, with a capacity of 100,000
ground in protecting water quality and being a good roasters. They have large heavy-use pads to help
with manure handling, use grassed waterways
environmental steward, like many of her fellow
farmers,” Kee said. “Their hard work is paying off, between houses to treat runoff, and participate in a
with indications of progress in improving Delaware’s Natural Resources Conservation Service program to
reduce ammonia emissions.
water, and we are grateful for their leadership.”
The awards were presented last month during
Delaware Ag Week by Delaware Secretary of
Agriculture Ed Kee, U.S. Senator Tom Carper,
Nutrient Management Commission Chairman Bill
Vanderwende and Delaware Nutrient Management
Program Administrator Larry Towle.
- Robert and Lisa Masten of Milford, growers for
Allen Harim, with a capacity of 80,000 broilers.
They have planted grassed waterways to treat storm
water in the production area, plant cover crops to
assist with nutrient uptake, and have located the
Runners-up were:
Cartanza will receive $1,000, a plaque and a sign
for her farm. The runners-up will receive $500,
plaques and signs.
Past recipients of the Environmental Stewardship
The awards are supported by Allen Harim Foods,
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to solution-based selling combined with creative
Amick Farms, Mountaire Farms and Perdue Farms. inspiration and the ability deliver promotional
strategies that resonate with customers and deliver
results.”
PureLogo wins Gold
attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical
care. The hospital is one of 1,224 hospitals in the
United States to achieve the 2013 Top Performer
distinction.
PureLogo, Inc., a Delaware company, won a gold PureLogo, Inc. was presented a GOLD for the
2015 PPAI Pyramid Award in the category of
award in the 2015 Pyramid Award Competition
Political/Legislative Programs.
sponsored by Promotional Products Association
International (PPAI).
The winners were selected by a panel of industry
Forty-two Gold, Silver and Bronze winners were professionals and independent, outside marketing
and advertising professionals.
recognized at the PPAI Awards Presentation &
The Top Performer program recognizes hospitals
for improving performance on evidence-based
interventions that increase the chances of healthy
outcomes for patients with certain conditions,
including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia,
surgical care, children’s asthma, stroke, venous
thromboembolism and perinatal care, as well as for
inpatient psychiatric services and immunizations.
Reception.
Bayhealth quality honor
The Pyramid Awards, first introduced in 1958,
have grown more relevant with time by recognizing Bayhealth Kent General was named a Top
Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint
campaigns that demonstrate the effective use of
promotional products, packaging and copywriting Commission, the leading accreditor of health care
organizations in the United States.
to create integrated marketing communications
programs and quantifiable results.
Bayhealth Kent General was recognized as part
“We are very pleased to recognize PureLogo, Inc. of The Joint Commission’s 2014 annual report
“America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and
with the Pyramid Award,” said Paul Bellantone,
Safety,” for attaining and sustaining excellence
CAE, president and CEO at PPAI. “PureLogo,
in accountability measure performance for heart
Inc. and especially Jonathon Tennant’s dedication
This is the second year Bayhealth Kent General
has been recognized as a Top Performer. The
hospital was recognized in 2012 for its performance
on accountability measure data for heart attack,
heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care.
Bayhealth Kent General is one of only of 712
hospitals to achieve the Top Performer distinction
for the past two consecutive years.
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Empty Bowls 2015
Empty Bowls is a fund raiser for the Newark
Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels program.
The event will be held on Sunday, February 8,
2015. The doors Open at 4:00 pm. The soup
will be served from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. This
is a BYOB event. Individual tickets are $40 and
a reserved table for eight is $400. There will be
limited tickets available at the door.
This will be held at the Newark Senior Center
200 Whitechapel Drive Newark, DE 19713. Click
Click here to purchase tickets
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness
Day
In conjunction with National Black HIV/AIDS
Awareness Day, which is held on February 7th,
AIDS Delaware, the state’s first and largest AIDS
service organization, will host their 14th Annual
Do The Right Thing 4LIFE banquet on Saturday,
February 7th, 2015 at the Waterfall Banquet and
Conference Center in Claymont. Tickets are
$25. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., event starts at 6
pm. The Do The Right Thing 4LIFE program
recognizes the strong relationships in the African
American community and builds upon community
interactions. African Americans still account for
more than sixty percent of those living with HIV/
AIDS, while representing less than one-quarter of
our state’s total population.
This banquet will be an educational opportunity
for AIDS Delaware to mobilize the community
to help fight the spread of HIV in the African
American community and honor local beauty
salons and barbershops for their support. For more
information call AIDS Delaware at (302) 6526776.
Chamber Networking Breakfast
Join the Delaware State Chamber to learn about
the present and future of the Science Technology
and Advanced Research Campus (STAR) at the
University of Delaware from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
on Feb. 19. Hear from Michael F. Smith from the
College of Health Sciences on the Health Sciences
Complex and Ernest Delle Donne on the new
tenants at the South End and Phase 3 development
of STAR. Click here to register. Idea challenge slated
The Technology Forum of Delaware is holding
the 2nd Annual Idea Challenge on February 18
from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Idea Challenge is a
battle between multi-skilled ad-hoc teams of five
to six people that demonstrates how collaboration
and teamwork can result in innovation and “truly
great ideas”.
The event is not just for start-ups or angel
investors - the Idea Challenge is for everyone
who loves to see how innovation, tech trends and
futuristic thinking can be combined with creativity
and passion. It’s for everyone who believes that we
can make a difference in Delaware through the
creative application of today’s technology.
The winning team gets recognition, prizes and
a chance to present their concept to area VIPs.
Presentations will take place at 1313 Innovation in
the Hercules Building, downtown Wilmington.
Click here for information. Click here to register.
people
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BHHS honors Flick,
Docktor
Berkshire Hathaway
HomeServices (BHHS) Fox
& Roach, Realtors CEO
Larry Flick and President
Flick
Joan Docktor were named in
the “Swanepoel Power 200:
The Most Powerful People in
Residential Real Estate in 2014.”
This report recognizes the most
powerful key decision makers,
trailblazers, influencers, company
chieftains, thought leaders, and
innovators in the industry.
Docktor
The list was determined
by the individuals’ personal
influence, tenure in the industry, office held and
decision-making power in the position, as well as
the company’s contribution and significance to the
industry.
Flick has led BHHS Fox & Roach to become the
second-largest real estate brokerage and financial
services firm in the national BHHS network.
Flick was named in 2000, by national real estate
publisher, Real Trends, as one of the most admired
individuals in real estate. In 2003, he was named
Greater Philadelphia Ernst & Young Entrepreneur
of the Year and PREA Broker of the Year. He was
also honored as the Mustang Scholars Foundation’s
Man of the Year in 2004 and one of Inman News
Most Influential Real Estate Leaders in 2009 and
2010. Docktor has been instrumental in the company’s
growth and profitability in all brokerage
departments including 65 sales offices, relocation
services, builder’s marketing and land development.
Docktor, who started with the company in 1986,
was named president in 2013. .
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach,
is a part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s
second largest provider of total home services.
Separately, Bill Lyons, manager of Berkshire
Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors,
Newark office, welcomes Maggie Arnold as a Sales
Associate. Licensed since 2001,
Arnold, GRI, e-Pro, is an awardwinning agent who specializes
in residential re-sales and new
homes.
Zoological Society
announces board
members
Arnold
The Delaware Zoological
Society, the non-profit organization that supports
the mission of the Brandywine Zoo, has announced
three appointments to its volunteer Board of
Directors: Joan Goloskov, Realtor at Long &
Foster Real Estate, Carla Jarosz, partner at Clark
C. Kingery, P.A. and Dan Scholl, co-head of Taxexempt Fixed Income at Schroder Investment
Management.
The Brandywine Zoo is managed by the Delaware
Division of Parks and Recreation; however, the
Delaware Zoological Society (DZS) runs the basic
business enterprise of the zoo which includes,
but is not limited to; memberships, admissions,
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marketing, advertising, fund raising (sponsorships,
events, annual fund, capital campaign, etc.) and the
Zootique gift shop and snack bar. The DZS also
funds three full-time positions (the curator, assistant
curator and outreach program coordinator) in the
zoo’s education department. The Brandywine Zoo
and DZS are located at 1001 North Park Drive in
Wilmington.
Williams promoted
at Geo-Technology
Associates
Geo-Technology Associates,
Inc. (GTA), a national
geotechnical engineering and
environmental consulting firm,
recently promoted Bubby
Williams of the firm’s New
Williams
Castle, office, to Associate. Williams supervises Construction Observation
and Testing Services for geotechnical quality
assurance & quality control, and special inspections
in accordance with IBC specifications, as well as
provides construction phase consultation. He is
actively involved in geotechnical projects for GTA’s
industrial and commercial clientele, and regional
and national homebuilder clients in the Delaware
and Pennsylvania markets.
Williams holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees
in Environmental Science and Geology from the
University of Delaware. He is currently enrolled
in the Master’s Program at Missouri Science &
Technology with an expected 2015 graduation.
He is an active member of the Delaware Chapter
of American Society of Civil Engineers, where
he serves as their Activities Chairperson, and is
past-President of the Chapter’s Younger Member
Forum. He is a member of the Board of Director for
American Concrete Institute, Eastern Pennsylvania/
Delaware Chapter. Williams is also an active
member of the Young Executives Committee at the
Delaware Contractors Association, and a member
of Association of Environmental and Engineering
Geologists.
Keith A. Delaney and Arnette E.
Saulnier have joined the firm.
Santora additions
Trudy Spence-Parker of Pilesgrove, NJ has joined
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County as
Director of Human Resources. Spennce-Parker
Delaney has joined the firm as
a Staff Accountant. He is a 2011
graduate of University of Delaware
with a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Accounting. Delaaney will be
providing auditing, accounting,
Delaney
and a variety of tax preparation
services to the firm’s clients.
Saulnier has joined the firm
as a Bookkeeper in the A&A
Department. She comes to
the firm with over 25 years of
bookkeeping experience with
several local companies Saulnier
will be providing bookkeeping
support to the firm’s clients.
Saulner
HR director
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will be responsible for all of the
organization’s talent management
programs which include
the recruiting and hiring of
personnel, employee benefits and
training and staff development
efforts.
She also held account management positions with
AT&T in New Jersey and Virginia.
on workplace and healthcare
diversity.
Spence-Parker earned a Master’s degree in Strategic
This certification comes in
Learning from Neumann University in Aston, PA
addition to a master’s degree in
and a Master’s degree in Organizational Dynamics
human relations.
from the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds
a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)
Moore will organize and
certification.
implement diversity training
Moore
programs as well as educate
She will oversee the existing
For more than 94 years, Goodwill of Delaware
leadership to understand individual differences and
Spence-Parker
human resource staff and will
and Delaware County’s mission has been to improve maximize contributions.
work with the regional retail
the quality of life for people with barriers to selfmanagers to develop innovative hiring and retention sufficiency through the Power of Work.
She works primarily with the agency’s recruitment
strategies to recruit and engage team members.
marketing team, which represents clients from the
In 2014, Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware
East Coast to Alaska.
Currently, Goodwill employs over 900 team
County provided nearly 55,000 services to
members in the retail, industrial services and
individuals throughout the region and helped 600
The team enables organizations to recruit and
temporary staff service lines of business.
individuals connect to employment.
retain top talent by uncovering their unique
“Employment Value Proposition.”
Prior to joining Goodwill, Spence-Parker was
Moore adds to qualifications
director of talent management for American Water,
ab+c Creative Intelligence is a 44-year-old fullvice-president of human resources for New Jersey
Tara Moore ab+c Creative Intelligence has added service marketing communications agency.
American Water and American Water Enterprises
“diversity specialist” to her qualifications. The
in Voorhees, NJ and chief human resources officer
account executive recently earned a post-graduate
for the Delaware River and Bay Authority in New
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certificate in diversity studies with an emphasis
Castle.
people
From previous page
UD grad named TD
Bank SVP
TD Bank, has promoted
Rachel M. Wilner to SVP,
Regional Vice President for the
Delaware and Chester County
region.
Wilner
Based in Devon, Pa., Wilner
is responsible for overseeing all of TD Bank’s
commercial and retail banking activity and lending
across the region, managing the commercial and
business banking teams, and partnering with
colleagues in retail, commercial and government
banking to serve commercial clients and
community organizations.
Wilner has 14 years of experience in business
banking and lending.
She joined TD Bank in 2010 as a Commercial
Loan Officer in Montgomery County and served
in a similar role as Vice President, Relationship
and patient therapeutic apheresis medical services.
Manager in Delaware/Chester County region
prior to her recent promotion. Before joining TD,
Boyd held a series of positions with progressively
Wilner served in commercial lending roles at Chase
Bank in Manhattan and Connecticut, and at M&T increasing responsibility at the American Red
Cross, starting as Chief Medical Officer, Carolinas
Bank in Paoli, Pa.
Region, which included roles as Medical Director
for the National Marrow Donor Program and
Wilner is involved with the Community
Director of Clinical Services, culminating as
Reinvestment Act and the Jewish Business
Executive Medical Officer for ARC National
Network, where she served as the membership
Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
chair. Her recent volunteer activities include the
TD Tree Day at Upland County Park.
Boyd recently completed an appointment at
Wilner is a graduate of the University of Delaware the American University of the Caribbean, where
and is a candidate for her master’s at Saint Joseph’s she served as Associate Professor of Pathology.
She also served as Medical Laboratory Director
University in Philadelphia.
at SNBL Clinical Pharmacology Center, Inc., in
Blood Bank names medical director Baltimore, Md.; Associate Professor of Pathology
and Director of Transfusion services at Howard
University College of Medicine; Medical Director
Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) welcomed
of Therapeutic Aphaeresis at BRT Laboratories
Theresa Boyd, MD, into her new role as Medical
in Baltimore, Md.; and Director of Transfusions
Director.
Medicine and Clinical Pathology at Washington
Boyd comes to BBD with more than 20 years of Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.
experience in providing proactive leadership and
high-quality patient care, and is a recognized expert
in transfusion medicine, clinical laboratory science, Continued on next page
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From previous page
Boyd has served on the Board of Directors for
AABB and NMDP.
After receiving her bachelor’s degree in biology
from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, N.Y.,
Boyd earned her medical degree from Howard
University College of Medicine in Washington,
D.C.
Transplantation and the
International Society for Blood
Transfusion.
Harmon named to United
Way board
Dr. LaVerne Harmon,
executive vice president of
Wilmington University, has
been appointed to the Board of Harmon
Directors of The United Way of
Delaware. organizations, academic groups, faith groups,
community organizations, concerned citizens and
others to affect positive, long-lasting solutions. In addition to her numerous other
responsibilities, Harmon is involved in the internal
operations, strategic planning and future growth of
Wilmington University.
She is a member of the Delaware American
Council on Education Women’s Network and
was instrumental in establishing the organization.
She completed an internship in internal
Harmon is a member of the International
medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital & Medical
Women’s Forum and holds a doctorate in Higher
Center in New York, N.Y.; a residency in
Education Administration from the University of
The United Way of Delaware’s mission is to
anatomic pathology at Howard University
maximize community resources to improve quality Pennsylvania. Hospital in Washington, D.C.; completing her
of life for all Delawareans.
residency training in pathology and transfusion at
Harmon joins 5 other appointees that
Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.
were announced at the same time: George
Its mission includes programs to ensure that
Guido, president, global relations, Cullari
all children in Delaware start school prepared
Boyd is board-certified in Anatomic and Clinical
Communications Global (CCG); Emeka
to learn; that adolescents succeed in school and
Pathology with special board certification in Blood
Igwe, president, The Igwe Firm; John Fisherlife; the financial empowerment and security of
Banking & Transfusion Medicine.
individuals and families; the availability of quality Klein, Executive Director, Newark Day
Nursery and Children’s Center; John E.
healthcare for everyone.
Published in medical journals and an invited
Panichella, president and CEO, Solenis, LLC;
speaker and lecturer, she is also a member of
Patricia Troy-Brooks: president, Advanced Staffing.
The United Way works collaboratively
the American Association of Blood Banks,
with business, labor, government, nonprofit
the American Society for Bone Marrow
business licenses
Editor’s note: Business licenses are
issued in Delaware as a revenue raising
tool. The following license are from
Nov. 1, 2014.
Contractor
CALLAWAY DERIK P
ODD JOBS DELMARVA
4957 NEALS SCHOOL RD
SEAFORD, DE 19973-6732
CCS PAINTING LLC
7 SHARONS WAY
WILMINGTON, DE 19808-5237
CHRIS LOVE
502 SE 4TH ST
MILFORD, DE 19963-2015
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CBE CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS, INC.
PARAGON SOLUTIONS, INC.
1309 TECHNOLOGY PKWY
CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613-6976
Direct Care
CHANDRA HUDSON
533 BALSAM TER
WILMINGTON, DE 19804-2644
OTHY L
GLASS MANAGERIE
511 NEW CASTLE STREET EXTENDED
REHOBOTH BCH, DE 19971-1838
COASTAL CHICKEN, LLC
CHICK-FIL-A AT REHOBOTH BEACH
FS
19531 COASTAL HWY
REHOBOTH BCH, DE 19971-6139
COOK DEBORAH J
PUSS N POOCH BOUTIQUE
701 N. BROAD STREET
701 N BROAD ST
MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1166
POSITIVE VIBES
727 COLDWATER DR
CLAYTON, DE 19938-3911
CLEAR PATH SOLUTIONS LLC
295 CHESTERVILLE RD
LANDENBERG, PA 19350-1522
CLEAR WAY PRODUCTIONS LLC
CLEAR WAY TV
1303 N VAN BUREN ST APT 3E
WILMINGTON, DE 19806-3252
CLOVERFIELD EQUINE INC
238 CLOVERFIELD LN
HARRINGTON, DE 19952-2681
COMPUTER SYSTEMS WEST INC
SYNAPSEIT
1501 BROADWAY FL 12
NEW YORK, NY 10036-5505
CONCENTRIX CORPORATION
3750 MONROE AVE
PITTSFORD, NY 14534-1302
CONDON DARLENE E
8167 BETHEL RD
SEAFORD, DE 19973-3063
CONVERGENCE SERVICE GROUP,
LLC
CONVERGENCE MEDICAL STAFFING
5200 SEVENTY-SEVEN CENTER DR.
CHARLOTTE, NC 28217
CRUZ FLORENTINO
FLOWERS BY TINO
509 N WASHINGTON ST
WILMINGTON, DE 19801-2133
COASTAL CONCIERGE
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE
17219 ELSIE DR
LEWES, DE 19958-6296
CULIQUIP NORTHEAST LLC
20 GERMAY DR
WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1105
COASTAL CONCIERGE SERVICES,
LLC PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
SERVICE
17219 ELSIE DR
LEWES, DE 19958-6296
CORRIGAN-MANNI
NG CO INC
590 LANCASTER AVE STE 110
MALVERN, PA 19355-3606
COFFEE JEREMY GRAHAM
17 S. PENNSYLVANIA AVE
BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
COUNTRYWIDE PEO, INC.
135 FOX RD STE F
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922-3410
COLVIN RICHARD
COLVIN COMMUNICATIONS
4201 CATHEDRAL AVE NW APT 614E
WASHINGTON, DC 20016-4955
COVENANT SURGICAL PARTNERS
INC
401 COMMERCE ST STE 600
NASHVILLE, TN 37219-2518
COMFORTS OF HOME PRESCHOOL
732 W 12TH ST
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4936
CRAIG WOOD LLC
13 S HAMPSHIRE CT
WILMINGTON, DE 19807-2582
DELAWARE EYE CARE CENTER P A
16 OLD RUDNICK LN
DOVER, DE 19901-4912
Real Estate
DELAWARE ANIMAL PRODUCTS LLC
662 LOG CABIN RD
MILFORD, DE 19963-6952
CHESTNUT STREET VENTURES LLC
314 CHESTNUT ST
LEWES, DE 19958-1302
DELMAR VAPOR LOUNGE
28521 DUPONT BLVD UNIT 4
MILLSBORO, DE 19966-3751
Retail
Professional Services
CIRELLI DOR
CLARK MONET L
COOK FAMILY DENTISTRY, P.A.
12 PENNINGTON ST STE 300
MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1026
CREATIVE LEARNING ACADEMY LLC
2113 N CHURCH ST
WILMINGTON, DE 19802-4423
CT WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES
200 S WEST ST
HARRINGTON, DE 19952-1037
CUBBAGE STEPHANIE L
MASSAGE BY STEPHANIE
1548 TARAILA RD
HARTLY, DE 19953-1804
CURLEY, DODGE & FUNK, LLC
584 N DUPONT HWY STE B
DOVER, DE 19901-3961
CURLEY, DODGE & FUNK, LLC
250 BEISER BLVD STE 202
DOVER, DE 19904-7795
DANNY BOY GRAPHICS
10 NE SALEVAN PL
MILFORD, DE 19963-1333
DATA-BI
546 HEMINGWAY DR
HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-1109
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COLLECTIVE SOLUTION, LLC
COLLECT CARE INTERNATIONAL
2930 WESTWOOD BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064-4137
CSC LOGIC, INC.
8616 FREEPORT PARKWAY SUITE 2B
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95063 USA