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Vol. 45, No. 12 www.cdcc.net January 2022
The CDCC Presents the Annual
Economic Forecast Breakfast
As business leaders our community’s businesses or the expertise to delve As THE essential resource
well know, there are so depends on several variables: into these matters before for the development of
many details involved in current trends, an accurate their budgets are due and businesses in Central
Cornerstone Member: owning and operating a analysis of the market, the their fiscal predictions are Delaware, the Central
Managing debt with business! There are so rate of inflation, the effect of expected. Having someone to Delaware Chamber of
Dover Federal many facets to creating a the gross domestic product, help with those predictions Commerce is here to
Credit Union solid business model, not supply and demand, and the and with translating the facts help! The CDCC’s annual
the least of which is the unemployment rate – just to into laymen’s terms would be Economic Forecast
............................Page 3 development of a strong name a few! All too often, our a great help to the leaders of
financial plan. Planning for local business owners do not our business community.
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the financial well-being of have the time, the vocabulary,
Levy Court Helping Businesses;
Cornerstone Member:
L&W Insurance
controls chaos
Grant Period Now Open
American Rescue Plan Act
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for Kent County will be used
to fund these new grant
IN THIS ISSUE... programs.
100 Years at the Kent County Tourism
Corporation and the
Murphey School Central Delaware
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presented proposals to
Home & Garden Show the Commissioners of
Kent County Levy Court in
coming soon October and went back on
Kent County Levy Court 9. The vote was unanimous with banquet facilities. In
........................... Page 15 officially voted to help to provide $2 million for addition, a $3 million grant Nov. 9 with details for a direct
small businesses and the grants to be given to those program will be provided to path forward with both grant
Tre Sorelle hosts hospitality businesses in in the hospitality industry small businesses within the
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ice rink the county on Tuesday, Nov. for hoteliers and those county. Proceeds from the
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The CDCC’s January Triple Play Event!
On Wednesday, Jan. 26, the Showcase and a Member attendees and enter the Education, Legislation,
Central Delaware Chamber 2 Member Expo. This is an business card drawing to be Marketing and Networking.
evening you won’t want to the next CDCC Member of The displays will help guests
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evening offering three events Mixers are a great Mixers help our area’s assists its members in each
all wrapped up into one. opportunity for CDCC businesses to stay connected.
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members and their guests The annual Showcase
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event, which will be held to meet other business event is designed to help
at St. Andrew’s Lutheran owners and collect qualified members and prospective
Church in the Great Hall, leads in a casual setting. members fully understand
425 N. DuPont Highway in Complimentary refreshments the value that a CDCC
Dover, will feature the CDCC will be provided. Don’t forget membership brings.
January Sunset Business your business cards – you Information tables will
Mixer, the annual CDCC can share them with other feature our four pillars:
2 Chamber Connections, January 2022
Dina’s Calendar of Events
Digest PRESIDENT
DINA VENDETTI
JANUARY
Thursday, Jan. 6
Leadership Central Delaware
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Economic Development Day
FEBRUARY
Thursday, Feb. 3
Leadership Central Delaware
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Government and Politics Day
Thursday, Jan. 6
The Start of Something New
Thursday, Feb. 3
Kent County Open for Business Kent County Open for Business
8:30 – 10 a.m. 8:30 – 10 a.m.
Kent County Levy Court Kent County Levy Court
As the holidays come to an end and we As we start this new year, I would like to Tuesday, Jan. 11
CDCC Board Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 8
find ourselves packing away decorations, encourage each of you to re-examine the 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. CDCC Board Meeting
making changes in our address books benefits that come with your membership Faw Casson 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
for next year’s cards and making plans and make sure that you are taking Faw Casson
Tuesday, Jan. 11
to correct the damage done by eating too advantage of them. Do everything you can Young Professionals Social
to remain engaged with us, so that we can Wednesday, Feb. 9
many holiday goodies, we stand together 12 – 1 p.m. Coffee Coaching
at the beginning of a whole new year. 2022 support you. (TBD) 8 – 9 a.m.
spreads out before us like an unwrapped We will begin 2022 with some wonderful Wednesday, Jan. 12 CDCC Conference Room & via Zoom
gift! opportunities for learning and networking Coffee Coaching
8 – 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9
I would like to begin this new year – please take advantage of them! The CDCC Conference Room & via Zoom Marketing Committee Meeting
with a few thank you’s. Thank you, Judy Economic Forecast Breakfast sponsored 10 – 11 a.m.
by BIG Investment Services on Jan. 13 at Wednesday, Jan. 12 CDCC Conference Room & via Zoom
Diogo, for 17 amazing years of incredible Marketing Committee Meeting
leadership at the helm of this organization. Maple Dale Country Club will be filled with 10 – 11 a.m.
pertinent information about the health Thursday, Feb. 10
Because of your work, the CDCC has CDCC Conference Room Member Orientation
grown exponentially in what it can do to of the economy at the federal, state and 8:30 – 10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 13
assist and support its member businesses. local levels. This event has the potential Economic Forecast Breakfast CDCC Conference Room & via Zoom
The Chamber has become an influential to greatly assist you as you plan for the 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
voice for the business community. Your economy’s anticipated impact on your Maple Dale Country Club Tuesday, Feb. 15
businesses. LCD Steering Committee Meeting
commitment and dedication to the Chamber Thursday, Jan. 13 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
has placed it in a wonderful position, poised On Jan. 26, we will gather at the Great Member Orientation CDCC Conference Room & via Zoom
for a healthy and strong future. Thank you 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Hall at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church from CDCC Conference Room & via Zoom
for your legacy of work and your impact on 4 – 7 p.m. for our Sunset Business Mixer. Monday, Feb. 21
the future of Central Delaware. Tuesday, Jan. 18 Presidents’ Day
This mixer is also the host of the annual Office Closed
LCD Steering Committee Meeting
Thank you to the CDCC Board of CDCC Showcase semi-annual Member 2 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Directors and the Search Committee for Member Expo. Feel free to bring guests who CDCC Conference Room & via Zoom Wednesday, Feb. 23
giving me the opportunity to lead this may be interested in learning more about Ambassador Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 26 4:30 p.m.
amazing organization. Thank you for your the benefits of a Chamber membership and Ambassador Committee Meeting
support and encouragement as I begin this introduce them to us! This is also a great 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23
new adventure with all of you. I am excited way to learn about what fellow member St. Andrew’s LC Great Hall and Gathering Space Sunset Business Mixer
to jump in and work hard to maintain our businesses do and what they have to offer. Wednesday, Jan. 26 5 – 7 p.m.
role of serving as THE essential resource The new year promises to bring many Sunset Business Mixer
Monday, Feb. 28
for the development of businesses in events, activities and learning opportunities 5 – 7 p.m. CDCC Executive Committee Meeting
St. Andrew’s LC Great Hall and Gathering Space
Central Delaware. And thank you, business – stay tuned to our publications for all 8 – 10 a.m.
members, for all your kind words and well the latest. The time has come to start Thursday, Jan. 27 CDCC Conference Room
wishes as I assume the responsibilities Capital Reception
unwrapping this new year! And let’s, you 5 – 7 p.m.
as your President. Please stay in touch and me, approach it with the wide-eyed Roma Italian Restaurant
with me and your Chamber staff as we hopeful anticipation of children as they
move forward and help us to continue to tear into packages. We are so happy to be
understand how to best serve you. You are entering 2022 with each of you!
the heart of our organization. Happy New Year!
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OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee Chairperson...................................................................Brian J. Stetina, Faw Casson
First Vice Chairperson........................................................................... Dana F. Wattay, Wattay Accounting
Vice Chair, Economic Development...........................................Christina M. Lessard, Lessard Builders, Inc.
Energy/Utility
Hospitality Vice Chair, Organizational Development..............................Jesse C. Keleher, Harrington Raceway & Casino
Vice Chair, Community Affairs: .....................Dr. Cornelia Johnson, Delaware Technical Community College
Vice Chair, Legislative Affairs: ............................. C. Scott Kidner, C.S. Kidner Associates/Capitol Strategies
Vice Chair, Military Affairs................................................................. Evans Armantrading, Jr., CNU Fit, LLC
Treasurer............................................................................ Chaz M. Rzewnicki, Dover Federal Credit Union
Banking Vice Chair Smyrna/Clayton..............................................................Lincoln D. Willis, The Willis Group, LLC
Past Chairperson.............................................................................. Shane E. Breakie, Chesapeake Utilities
Medical/Rehabilitation
Casino/Entertainment (USPS 462-490) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kim I. Adams, Mountain Consulting, Inc.
Central Delaware H. Scott Connell, Merrill Lynch/Bank of America
Engineering Chamber of Commerce Dilton “Dee” Gibbs, Kraft Heinz
435 N. DuPont Highway Jackie R. Griffith, Delaware State University
Dover, Delaware 19901 S. Ryan Halpern, Eye Specialists of DE
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Cornerstone Members
Holiday Debt? A Credit Card
Balance Transfer May Help
During the holidays, big fun often During your new card’s initial multiple payments into one monthly • How high is the standard APR after
comes with bigger spending – and low-rate period, the transferred bill, saving you time and the hassle of the introductory period?
lingering credit card debt in the new balances will accrue less (or no) juggling multiple bills and payment • Will I trigger a penalty APR if I miss
year. If you’re carrying balances on interest, so you can focus on paying off dates. a payment?
high-interest cards, a credit card this debt. Balance transfers can be a 3. Switch to a Card with Better Terms:
balance transfer could be a smart way smart way to: • Does the card have a balance
You can also win by switching to a transfer fee? How much is it?
to cut down on your interest, not to 1. Save Money and Banish Debt credit card with a lower standard APR
mention financial stress. Faster: More than half of American and fewer fees. • What about other fees, like annual
cardholders carry credit card debt, fees, late-payment fees, and
How Balance Transfers Work 4. Help Improve Your Credit: Missed over-limit fees?
and one in 10 owes more than $5,000. payments and over-dependence on
Credit card balance transfers are With rates averaging around 17% –
a type of debt consolidation that lets
credit can hurt your credit score. Make High Interest History
and some approaching a whopping A balance transfer can be a great
you shift unpaid balances from one 30% – it’s easy to see why balance If you’re looking for a quicker way
first step toward paying off existing
card to another. This can be a valuable transfers are appealing. Just think: If to pay off credit cards, transferring
balances, improving your spending
financial strategy when you transfer you’re carrying $5,000 in credit card balances to our low-interest Dover
habits, and boosting your credit.
balances from high-interest cards to debt, with a moderate 15% APR, you’ll Federal Mastercard Credit Cards is a
one with a lower annual percentage be on the hook for $750 in additional Once you have successfully paid off great way to do it.
rate (APR). interest in just a year. With a good your balance, be mindful of how you
You’ll enjoy a 0% APR on transferred
balance-transfer offer, you could use your credit card moving forward
Often, to attract new business, balances for one year with a transfer
secure a low rate for long enough to and try to pay your credit card bill in
financial institutions will offer a credit fee as low as 3%. Plus, our cards offer
pay off that debt – without having to full each month.
card with a 0% or low introductory low standard APRs, have no annual fee
APR on transferred balances. To take worry about hundreds of dollars in new Check the Fine Print and is backed by Dover Federal’s great
advantage of this money-saving offer, interest. local service.
you would complete the financial As with any financial product,
2. Simplify Your Finances: When you
institution’s process to move existing be sure to read the fine print when
transfer all your high-interest balances
balances over to your new card (then, considering a balance-transfer card.
to one credit card, you combine
if desired, close your previous cards). Ask yourself these questions:
L&W Insurance Offers the Best of Both Worlds
As we ponder over the happenings of agency, it is important for the folks important to be able to streamline our
the past two years (almost), one can’t at L&W to continue to find ways to processes and procedures in order to
help but remember how everything maintain and improve the strong be as efficient as possible.”
stopped for a time. The shutdowns connection their agents have with Some clients prefer meeting with our
caused by the global pandemic customers. Meaningful contact is agents face to face, others are happiest
were almost universal as we locked at the heart of their success. They when their insurance transactions
ourselves in and waited for solutions, are passionate about helping clients can be completed online. The newest
vaccines, tests and better days. Some protect what matters to them the most resources available allow some of
have referred to those weeks and – especially during times of crisis as the most “paper-heavy” departments
months as “The Great Pause.” they navigate the claims process. to complete their tasks online. This
The folks at L&W were not exempt Clark describes it this way: “We kind of platform also allows agents to
from the changes that were forced take great pride in being the ‘calm in handle some of the details that, before,
by spread of COVID-19, but rest their chaos.’” The professionals at had fallen to the clients and their
assured – they didn’t pause for long! L&W understand what it means to human resources personnel.
“While everyone else was pausing, customers to be able to look someone “While we will always be a hands-on
taking a time-out, we found ourselves in the eyes, answer questions, provide service agency, we have to understand
doing just the opposite,” remembered explanations about a benefit or a bill, that we are missing the boat if we fail
Chelsea Clark, the agency’s director and build and maintain those personal to change with the times around us,”
of organizational culture and relationships that keep their clients said Clark. The company’s expansion
communications. “We were doubling coming back. into new locales, as well as their
down on new ways to meet the needs of L&W’s newest location is in the technological advancements, will
our customers.” historical Holladay House, 3705 enable them to offer their customers From left, Andrew Watson, Matt
As a result of their efforts, L&W is Kennett Pike in Greenville, Del. The the best of both worlds. Meyer, Jennifer Wilson, Connor
about to become the only independent office will open at the beginning of L&W is working diligently to
Brown, Chelsea Clark and Brian Jones
agency in Delaware with a footprint March 2022. The team is thrilled to navigate a balance between in-person
in all three counties. In March of add this new office and is excited to opportunities and online transactions.
2022, L&W will open a new office in continue their mission of serving as Their desire is to service clients in
Wilmington. This comes one year clients’ “Partners in Protection.” whatever way is most comfortable for
after the agency opened a location in While plans were in the works for the client. “Insurance is situational,”
Ocean View, Del. Adding these two a new office location that would be commented Clark. “People only spend
locations to their Central Delaware utilized to meet clients where they time thinking about when they really
headquarters here in Dover gives them are, the folks at L&W took a deep need it. As we know, those are not
a strong presence statewide. With four dive into learning the ins and outs always pleasant times. No matter what,
agents already servicing New Castle the newest programs, software and L&W will always strive to be the ‘calm
County, this new office will give them other resources in their industry. in their chaos.’”
a physical location in which to meet “The insurance business is not
clients face to face. Learn more about L&W Insurance
one-size-fits-all,” explained Clark. online at www.lwinsurance.com. The newest location in Greenville
As they work to maintain their “While the availability to meet with
character as a hands-on service clients is important to us, it is also
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Central Delaware is a
Destination Worth Experiencing
Tourism can be loosely defined as Class members were amazed by the
the act of finding recreation, relaxation pure beauty of the nature preserve and
and pleasure outside of the home. were already making plans to return
Whether traveling to another locale soon.
to enjoy outdoor fun like camping,
fishing or relaxing in the sun — or Class participants found another
playing casino table games, cheering hidden gem just south of the Dover Air
on the trotters — or visiting a museum, Force Base. Volunteer docents were
restaurant, or other local attraction, happy to show off the aircraft of the
you are contributing to an industry Air Mobility Command (AMC) Museum.
that has an enormous impact on The guides did a great job of explaining
the state’s economy. According to what the museum has to offer, while
recent statistics, the tourism industry leading fascinating history, details of
generates hundreds of millions of
famous missions and fun facts about
dollars in tax revenue and serves as
the aircraft. The class was awed to
the 4 largest employer in the state of
Delaware! actually step onto the retired airplanes,
big and small.
The CDCC’s Leadership Class was
given an opportunity in December to After a delicious lunch in the warm
learn first-hand the ins and outs of the and inviting ambiance of Maple Dale
tourism industry in Kent County. They Country Club, the class headed to
spoke with leaders in the field and downtown Dover where history came
visited various venues, to experience alive. They enjoyed a walking tour
some of what Central Delaware has to around The Green, which provided the
offer both residents and visitors alike. perfect backdrop for intriguing stories
The class members, even those who
and fun lessons in history. While the
were born and raised here in the First
Cordelia Botkin story about Dover’s
State, were astonished at the variety of
experiences offered right here in their Chocolate Candy Murder is always a
backyard! favorite, class members particularly
loved hearing the backgrounds of the
The day opened at the Hilton Garden
Inn with a wonderful comprehensive real people behind famous names
overview of the tourism industry by like Loockerman, Ridgely and Caesar
Pete Bradley, the executive director of Rodney.
the Kent County Tourism Corporation. Nearby at the Biggs Museum of
He explained the impact that tourism American Art, class members were
has on the economy. While tourism introduced to the beautiful museum’s
generates a great deal of revenue,
holdings. From furniture to paintings,
looking at it through the lens of the
each piece told a unique story of its
multiplier effect and considering all the
other industries and businesses that own.
are needed to support it, clearly shows The last destination on the Class
the importance of tourism to the state’s of 2022’s Kent County Tour was
financial portfolio. Dover International Speedway
Next, a guest panel — all leaders in and the Woodlands. Mike Lewis,
their own right — shared their roles manager of communications for Dover
and insight on the industry, including: International Speedway, took the
Cliff Weber (general manager at the class on a walk on the track itself and
Hilton Garden Inn), Tim White (tasting explained the ins and outs of racing.
room manager at Fordham & Dominion
The final stop for the day was at the
Brewing Company), Mike Marasco
(owner of Tre Sorelle Ice Cream Parlor base of Miles the Monster, where class
and Mini Golf) and Juli Maichle of Kent members learned the story behind
County Tourism. the statue and marveled at its size.
They were pleased to see the names of
The class then traveled to Bombay
Hook National Wildlife Refuge for a all “Monster Mile” NASCAR winners
driving tour led by refuge manager around the base of the imposing statue
Oscar Reed. While showing off the and had fun posing for photographs.
highlights of Bombay’s 16,000 acres, Tourism Day was an eye-opening,
Reed shared that the group would be educational day for our group of
just a few of the 100,000 visitors to
emerging leaders. They were eager to
the refuge this year. He explained the
learn more about the area and were
national site’s funding mechanisms,
plus plans for refreshing the impressed by the leaders who guided
sanctuary’s roadways and breaking them throughout the day. Many of them
ground on a new visitor center. The indicated an interest in returning with
team at Bombay Hook concentrates their families to several of the locations
a great deal on partnering with other they’d visited during the day — and
entities in the community. During others couldn’t wait to share what
non-COVID times, the staff travels they’d learned with their friends and
to area schools and hosts field trips co-workers. The day’s events shed light
and outdoor education experiences. on all the incredible things that Central
In addition, “the Hook” partners with
Delaware offers, and class members
Delaware’s Fish and Wildlife Service
felt a renewed sense of pride in the
for their research and expertise in
providing the best environment for the place they call home!
wildlife who call Bombay Hook “home.”
Chamber Connections, January 2022 5
Leadership Through Service:
After Successful Book Drive,
LCD Prepares Maintenance Project
A significant part of our Leadership On Thursday, Dec. 16, class members Civic Organization (DEMCO). Class
Central Delaware curriculum each gathered at Dover Federal Credit members will be involved in painting,
year requires class members to work Union to clean and pack the book cleaning and landscaping to enhance
together on projects that will benefit donations. They then traveled to the appearance of this community
the community. These Community the Read Aloud Delaware office at facility that provides programs for
Impact projects help the fellows Treadway Towers in Dover where they hundreds of families and youth.
to apply their newly acquired and were thrilled to deliver 2,592 books Class members are seeking
continuously developing leadership (that’s 1,269.6 pounds!) to Nicole Hill, donations of materials or funding to
skills to real-life situations that will Read Aloud’s Kent County coordinator. assist them in their work. In addition
help other members of the Central These books will be distributed to providing class members with the
Delaware community. These project throughout the community at schools opportunity to learn leadership on the
requests are submitted each year by and State Service Centers, as well as job, each of these projects promises
nonprofit member businesses and are at community events like the Delaware to impact many lives here in Central
voted on by class members during State Fair, Dover Days, Rider Pride Delaware.
their Opening Retreat. Day, I Love Smyrna Day and others. To donate or offer any assistance
One of the projects chosen by the Donated books are also used to to LCD Class of 2022, please contact
LCD Class of 2022 involved a book replenish the agency’s in-house book the CDCC Office at (302) 734-7513.
drive for Read Aloud Delaware. Under collection used by volunteers in their
the leadership of project managers, Volunteer Reading Program.
Beatrice Smith and Leigh DeSantis, Class members felt so good about
the class worked together to plan their efforts and the difference they
and promote this effort mainly in the will make for Central Delaware’s
month of October. Book bins were young readers. They all agreed it was
placed in several locations and people a great day and a great way to give
were invited to donate their gently back.
used reading materials to this worthy
cause. Throughout the month, a steady Soon they will embark on their
stream of books found their way to the second project for the year. This
boxes! In addition, one class member project is for the United Way of
held a book drive competition at his Delaware and will involve upgrades to
workplace that yielded many boxes of a building that the United Way shares
books. with the Delaware Multicultural and
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There was quite a crowd of participants! The CDCC Board led a rousing rendition of ‘Frosty the Snowman.’
Mayor Christiansen had some very special helpers to light up that beautiful City Hall decorations are always beautiful.
tree.
Wesley United Methodist Church provided their annual Extended shopping hours gave more time to shop – and
living nativity. to give!
A Capital Holiday Celebration
Central Delaware kicked off the as the Christmas season is ushered Levy Court, Kiwanis Club of Dover, The decorated store windows added
holiday season in fine fashion at the in. This effort of so many coming Main Street Dover, Miller Premier a great touch to the downtown.
Capital Holiday Celebration held together to create a memorable event Services, Restoring Central Dover,
in downtown Dover! The event was is a testimony to the true meaning of Robbins Hose Co. No. 1, The Salvation
hosted in collaboration with Dover’s “community.” Army Bell Ringers, Tom 92.9 FM,
First Friday Celebration on Friday We would like to extend our UNITED Church, Alex Vaughan, WBOC
evening, Dec. 3, in front of City Hall. heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors, 16 / Fox 21, Wesley United Methodist
The festivities featured crafts for businesses, organizations and Church and Gigi Windley.
kids, a food drive for local pantries, volunteers who worked together to We would also like to thank those
Christmas caroling, the lighting of the coordinate this marvelous celebration who added voices and dancing to
beautiful city Christmas tree and the of the holiday season in downtown our event: CDCC Board of Directors
arrival of Santa Claus. A very large Dover: Central Delaware Chamber and Representatives from Dover Air
number of onlookers gathered in front of Commerce, Chesapeake Utilities Force Base, City of Dover’s Mayor &
of City Hall for this annual festive Corp., City of Dover, City of Dover City Council, Delaware State News,
occasion. Parks & Recreation, City of Dover Kent County Levy Court and Wesley
This familiar start to the holiday Police, City of Dover Public Works, Preschool & Playcare.
season is the result of a collaboration Delaware State News, Dover Place And thank you, First State
of efforts from the City of Dover, the Senior Living Community, Dover Public Manufactured Housing Association,
Downtown Dover Partnership and Library, Downtown Dover Merchants, for your generous donation to the food
the Central Delaware Chamber of Downtown Dover Partnership, First drive!
Commerce. Volunteers from all over State Manufactured Housing Assoc.,
the area come out to lend a hand Councilmember Bill Hare, Kent County Mayor Robin Christiansen officiated
the lighting of the tree.
Chamber Connections, January 2022 7
Master of Ceremonies, Gigi Windley,
made the festivities look so easy.
The Downtown lights are so pretty.
Look at those eyes!
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree with the Delaware A jolly moment with members of the city council. From left, Jen Allen, Margaret Young
State News! and Cristal Brenneman and many
donated goods from the food drive!
The songs of the children always add so much to the Caroling by local dignitaries is a favorite portion of the
event. event.
The Newshound was even dancing!
Merry Christmas from the CDCC Team. Downtown Dover loves to light it up!
Santa made a list and checked it
twice – and Mr. Mayor’s been very
Santa arrived right on time! Diane Laird provided beautiful live music downtown. nice!
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Celebrating the Holidays
– Chamber Style!
Smiles and grins, delicious food, entertained everyone.
jazzy holiday music, a warm, Networking and door prizes found
welcoming atmosphere … all are their place in the celebration, as well
components that contributed to the as a 50/50 drawing. With 150-plus
festive, holiday feel of this year’s CDCC people in attendance, it was easy to
Christmas party. Hugs and laughs, connect and re-connect with colleagues
handshakes and photos, conversation and exchange holiday greetings.
and re-connecting all signaled high
spirits as Central Delaware’s business The Chamber extends a special
community gathered to celebrate the “thank you “to all of you who were
holiday season. able to attend this year’s Christmas
party. We would also like to share
Joe & Kristin Garramone and their our gratitude with the folks at Roma
team at Roma Italian Restaurant/Sul Italian Ristorante for opening the
Tempo Cocktail Lounge truly turned restaurant to us and making us feel
the CDCC’s annual Holiday Party into a so much at home. A special thank you
“Festa di Natale delizioso” (a delicious also to our generous sponsors and
Italian Christmas party)! Beautiful contributors for making this evening of
authentic Italian foods marked the celebration possible: Artisans’ Bank,
occasion – meatballs, antipasto Bally’s Dover Casino Resort, Pike
platters, pasta and a variety of other Creek Mortgage Services, Inc., Weiner
delectable treats. In addition, guests Benefits Group, CNU Fit, Comcast
enjoyed a sampling of wines and beers. Business, Excel Business Systems,
The staff worked hard to ensure that Hilton Garden Inn, Horty & Horty, PA,
everyone was well taken care of and Leadership Techniques, LLC, Merrill
felt very much at home. Lynch – Connell, Carey, & Associates,
Jazzy renditions of classic Christmas Mid Atlantic Scientific Service, Pratt
carols added to the ambiance of the Insurance and Secure Data.
evening. The Joe Baione Trio wowed The team at the Central Delaware
the crowd with their talent and skill Chamber of Commerce wishes all of
as they performed tune after tune of you a Buon Natale and a Felice Anno
holiday favorites. Guests were singing Nuovo (that’s Italian for a Merry
along and tapping their toes as the trio Christmas and a Happy New Year)!
Chamber Connections, January 2022 9
10 Chamber Connections, January 2022
Member News
The Murphey School’s executive director, Michael Kopp, is excited to celebrate 100 years!
Celebrating a Century of Helping Children
In 1922, Babe Ruth was inarguably director, Mike Kopp. Now in his 36th of gratitude, of reunions and of joyful
the most famous person, the Coca year at the Murphey School, Kopp celebration as people who have been
Cola polar bear made its debut, and focusses on providing each child with part of the Murphey School story
the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated. a caring, options-loaded program gather back together on campus. While
The beginning of the decade known as that will allow each to develop into the exact plans are not yet certain,
the “Roaring 20s” was marked by big responsible and capable adults. He the committee has indicated that
bands and orchestras, a new music and his wife, Susie raised their three there will most likely be a banquet
called “jazz,” big industrial growth and children in the director’s residence on of some kind on Friday evening and
an unmatched social scene. Gasoline the campus. a great gathering of alumni on the
was only 25 cents per gallon and the The Murphey School is contracted campus on Saturday. Community
cost to mail a first-class letter was just by the State of Delaware to accept members are encouraged to mark their
2 cents. The future DuPont Highway children between the ages of 8 and calendars for this amazing milestone
was only partly completed from 18. The school is set up to house weekend! Organizers would like the
Selbyville to Wilmington. 28-32 children, all who occupy single, local businesses to take part in the
In October of 1922, Sanford Sayre private bedrooms. A nurturing staff celebration as well and are planning
Murphey, a successful businessman in works with the children as the school to offer advertising and sponsorship
the coal industry, opened the Elizabeth provides services to help meet their opportunities.
W. Murphey School, named in honor educational, medical, counseling, If you are someone with a connection
of his mother, on 15 acres of land in health, and recreational needs. An to the Murphey School either as
Dover, Delaware. The Murphey School independent living program serves a student, the family of a student,
was designed to provide housing for to teach important life skills to those or a staff member — or you are a
children with no parents and no place children ages 16-18. For those ages community supporter of the school
to go. 18-22, a transitional living program and its mission and would like to
His choice of the word “school” helps them to find housing, obtain a become involved in the celebration,
had to do with his view on education. driver’s license, learn how to purchase please contact Mike Kopp at mkopp@
Education, according to Murphey, was a vehicle, learn the importance of a murpheyschool.org. Look for updates
something that takes place 24 hours savings account, and other necessary to come regarding the details of the
per day, not just within the confines of life-long habits that will ultimately celebration and ways to become
a classroom. Originally from Dover, he enable them to be not only productive, involved. Also look for stories
spent most of his life in Colorado. He but also have a competitive edge as regarding the history of the Murphey
was known for his great compassion. they enter adulthood. the independent School in the Delaware State News
Murphey was also instrumental in living and transitional living programs throughout the year.
building the current Presbyterian provide for 78 teens and young adults, Please join the Central Delaware
Church of Dover, in honor of his father nine of whom live in Murphey School Chamber of Commerce in
who served as a Presbyterian minister buildings. congratulating the Elizabeth W.
during the Civil War. A century of care and assistance Murphey School on 100 years of
“For 100 years, the Murphey School is certainly worth celebrating! Plans helping children and in thanking
has been in business doing what we are currently in the works for a 2022 them for the important role they
can to provide for and take care of centennial celebration on Friday and play here in Central Delaware.
children,” said the school’s executive Saturday, Oct. 21-22. The hope is that
this will be a weekend of reminiscing,Chamber Connections, January 2022 11
CDCC Member List by Business Category
Ringing in a new year with all of our
amazing Chamber members!
Bold indicates a Cornerstone Member | * indicates a 5 Star Member
as of Dec. 15, 2021
55+ Adult Communities Bakeries Business Services Lighthouse Construction, Inc.
Noble’s Pond* La Baguette Bakery & Catering* BBSI Richard Y. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Bavarian Bakery & Deli Better Business Bureau Serving DE Teal Construction, Inc.
Benchmark Builders
Bea Delightful Centric Business Systems
Ingleside Homes Inc. Construction Equipment
Genesis Billing Services LLC
Luther Towers of Dover Banks & Credit Unions U.S. Small Business Administration
Burke Equipment
Dover Federal Credit Union – Headquarters* Iron Source
Westminster Village Small Business Development Center
Del-One Federal Credit Union*
Accountants, CPAs & Tax Service Smith, Cohen & Rosenberg LLC Construction Management
FCCB*
ZenBusiness Delmarva Veteran Builders
Faw Casson* Artisans’ Bank
Wattay Accounting – Smyrna* Citizens Bank Camping Consultants
Raymond F. Book & Associates, PA, CPAs Cooperative Credit Union Assoc Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Delaware Beaches Barzey Enterprise LLC
First State CPAs Dover Federal Credit Union – Smyrna Environmental Alliance Inc.
Horty & Horty, PA – Douglas R. Phillips Fort Sill National Bank
Car Wash & Detailing Eunity Solutions
Jefferson, Urian, Doane & Sterner, PA Detailing by WENDELL*
M&T Bank – Dover Main Goeins Williams Associates Inc.
Liberty Tax Service Coastal Car Wash
PNC Bank Ocean Marine Nav Inc.
Luff & Associates, PA Westside Car Wash/Clean Car, Inc
Provident State Bank
Mitten & Winters, CPA Contractors – General
Shore United Bank – Camden Carpet, Tile & Flooring Brooks Machines
S&G Accounting & Tax Services Shore United Bank – Dover Paul Edwards Carpet
Sandra S. Gulledge, CPA, PA Moore Seal, Inc.
TD Bank – Limestone
TAX-E LLC Tidemark Federal Credit Union – Milford Branch Catering Sunnyfield Contractors, Inc.
Wattay Accounting – Milford Guzzy-Q Competition BBQ & Catering LLC W.D. Pressley, Inc.
WSFS Bank – Camden Branch
Pizzadili’s Deli and Catering/Winery Yencer Builders, Inc.
Advertising Saladworks
Delaware Indoor Advertising Network, LLC Copiers & Copy Services
The Catering Company
Effectv Affordable Business Systems
LOCALiQ Delaware Cement, Concrete, Sand, Gravel & Stone Delmarva Printing Inc
Atlantic Concrete Co., Inc. Excel Business Systems
Agri-business Porter’s Sand & Gravel, Inc. Staples Copy & Print
302 Aquaponics
Chambers Of Commerce Cosmetics
Aircraft Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce Merle Norman Cosmetics
Boeing Delaware State Chamber of Commerce
Counseling
Alcohol Distributors Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce
Key 2 Clarity Counseling Services
N.K.S. Distributors, Inc. Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, Inc.
Dental Care
All Natural Products Child Development All Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
EUPHORIC HERBALS Banquet & Meeting Facilities Boys and Girls Club of Delaware
Alpine and Rafetto Orthodontics
Hempworx/MDC – Surowiec Dover Elks Lodge #1903 Essential Beginnings Behavior & Learning Services
Care First Dental Team – Robert R. Coope, DDS
Evergreen Farms Precious Moments Preschool & Childcare Center
Family Dental Associates
Antiques Heritage Shores
Skocik’s Discoveries and Collectables Chiropractors Lawrence A. Louie, DMD
St. Andrew’s LC Great Hall and Gathering Space Dover Family Chiropractic
Apartments, Condominiums & Townhomes Barber Shop Dermatology
Dover Health Care Center
Burke Dermatology
Blue Hen Apts LLC Supreme Hair Design
Colonial Investment & Management Co., Inc. Churches Disability Services
Westover Companies – Lake Club Apts Beverages CenterPoint Church
Choices for Community Living – Delaware
Double D Tap House LLC Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church – Dover
Architects & Planners Pepsi Bottling Ventures of Delmarva The Salvation Army Dry Cleaners/Laundry
Becker Morgan Group, Inc.* The Golden Fleece Tavern Tracy Palmer Ministries, Inc. Capitol Cleaners & Launderers, Inc.
Union Baptist Church, Inc FOLDS LLC
Assisted Living Communities Bookkeeping, Payroll & Business Services UNITED Church
Brookdale Dover Payroll Management Assistance Economic Development
Dover Place Senior Living Wesley United Methodist Church
Profit Launch Bookkeeping Delaware Division of Small Business
State Street Assisted Living Cleaning – Industrial & Commercial Delaware Prosperity Partnership
Brewery Clean Sweep Custodial Services, LLC Downtown Dover Partnership
Attorneys & Law Firms Fordham & Dominion Brewing Co. Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Kent Economic Partnership
Delaware State Attorney General’s Office Mispillion River Brewing World Trade Center Delaware
Barros, McNamara, Malkiewicz & Taylor, PA Cleaning – Residential
Hudson, Jones, Jaywork & Fisher Brick Supplies & Hardscaping Services Merry Maids
Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson Delaware Brick Co.
Parkowski, Guerke & Swayze, PA Coffee – Products/Services
Builders – Developers – Management The House of Coffi
The Malmberg Firm, LLC
Lessard Builders, Inc.*
Auction Services & Auctioneers Caruso Homes, Inc Commercial Leasing
Spence’s Bazaar & Flea Market, Inc. D.R. Horton Carroll Properties, LLC
Stephen R. Harrell Auctioneer, LLC Green Diamond Builders, Inc. JBA Greentree Properties LLC
K. Hovnanian Homes of DE, LLC KRM Development Corporation
Automobile Dealers & Service Lenape Builders, Inc.
i.g. Burton & Co., Inc.* Communication Services
Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships Building Materials Heritage Sports Radio Network LLC
Holden Dodge, Inc. Pole Building Supplies Magnum Electronics, Inc.
Kent County Motor Sales Co. Community Program
Business & Economic Development
C.F. Schwartz Motor Co., Inc. Delaware Crime Stoppers
Delaware Department of Labor
Willis Chevrolet, Inc.
Employment and Training* Computer Repair & Services
Automobile Parts – Manufacturing Rep Business & Executive Coaching Bob Johnsons Computer Stuff, Inc
High Horse Performance Secure Data Computer Solutions, Inc.
Elevations Unlimited*
Automobile Repairs & Body Service Jonathan L. Parker & Associates, LLC Construction
A2Z Services The Growth Coach of Northern Delaware George & Lynch, Inc.*
Firestone Complete Auto Care All States Construction Company, Inc.
Business Consulting
Pugh’s Service Delaware Contractors Association
iDIMENSIONS Alignment for Success
Background Searches SCORE Delaware Delmarva Pole Buildings
John H. Brothers Emlyn Construction Company12 Chamber Connections, January 2022
Education & Training Food Service / Products / Vendors Bayhealth Medical Center Peter A. Oldziey
Children & Families First Spanglish Foods, Inc.* Blood Bank of Delmarva, Inc. Ronald B. Outten
Delaware Division of Libraries Dija’s African Food Market Delaware Health Information Network Vaughan
Energy Leadership, LLC Five Star Home Foods Delaware Hospice, Inc. MGeneral Frank Vavala
Everyday Hero CPR & First Aid HAASS’ Family Butcher Shop Delaware Imaging Network Vendetti
Leadership Delaware, Inc. Shay’s Supreme Vending Delaware Prostate Cancer Coalition Steve Welde
Leadership Techniques, LLC Shore Smoke Seasonings, LLC Dover Behavioral Health System
ExpressCare Walk In Medical Centers
Industrial Parks
POLYTECH Adult Education
The People’s Platform
Food Trucks Gracious Heart Nursing Services, LLC
Vepco Park, Inc.
Falling off the Bone BBQ and Fish Fry Heart to Heart Health Services LLC Information Technology
Educational Services Shay’s Seafood & Soul Laura’s Choice BDK, Inc.
Delaware AeroSpace Education Foundation Woody’s on Wheels Nephrology Associates, PA Progressive Software Computing Inc – PSCI
Electricians & Electrical Supplies Fuel, Oil & Gas Orthopaedic Consultants Wagamon Technology Group, LLC.
ShureLine Electrical* Service Energy / Poore’s Propane Silver Lining Home Healthcare Xpress Computer Systems
All American Electric Service LLC Suburban Propane, LP Westside Family Healthcare
Insurance
Dover Electric Supply Co., Inc. Hearing Aids
Nickle Electrical Companies
Funeral Services L & W Insurance Agency
Bennie Smith Funeral & Limousine Services Beltone Hearing Center Legal Shield – Jason King*
Towles Electric Inc. Heating & Air Conditioning
Torbert Funeral Chapel Allstate Insurance – Michael Tolliver
Embroidery Trader Funeral Home, Inc. Atlantic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Inc. Avery Hall Insurance Group
Creative Logo Apparel Barkley Heating & Air, LLC Carey Insurance Group
Furniture Midstate Fuel & Services Conner Strong & Buckelew
Emergency Response Provider Johnny Janosik, Inc. Schlosser & Associates Mechanical Contractors Enoch Stevenson Insurance
Fireside Partners, Inc. Service Unlimited, Inc. Liberty Mutual Insurance
Gifts
Employee Benefits Delaware Shoppes Pfister Insurance / Hilb Group of Maryland
Home Health Care
Delmarva Benefit Group Pratt Insurance, Inc.
Glass & Mirror Americare Home Solutions*
Regulatory Insurance Services, Inc.
Energy Consultant Go Glass* Home Instead Senior Care*
State Farm Insurance
Affinity Energy Management Lean On Me Caregiving, LLC*
Golf & Country Club Bennett Ins. Agency Inc.
Senior Home Help LLC*
Jonathan’s Landing* Transamerica Agency Network
Affinity Home Care Services, LLC
Maple Dale Country Club Weiner Benefits Group
Christiana Care Visiting Nurses Association
Government Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Insurance – Commercial
State Representative Andria L. Bennett of Delaware Staples & Associates Insurance
U.S. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester Williams Insurance Agency Inc.
Home Improvements
State Senator Colin Bonini Bright Side Exteriors* Insurance – Health
State Representative William Bush Ace Handyman Services Dover Humana – Kimberly Hopper*
Town of Camden All American Gutter Protection Sack Health Benefit Advisors, LLC*
Governor John Carney All Around Maintenance, LLC Aetna
U.S. Senator Thomas R. Carper Builders Integrity, Inc. Allen Ins. Assoc Inc. t/a Allen Ins. Group
State Representative William J. Carson Ferris Home Improvements Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware
Town of Cheswold Ken Stockslager & Son, Inc. Humana – Lisa Parker
U.S. Senator Chris A. Coons Precision Garage Door of Delaware
Delaware Department of State Renewal by Andersen Interior Decorators & Designers
Engineering & Delaware National Guard Decorating Den Interiors
Construction Management Homeless Shelter
Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness Internet Solutions
Century Engineering, Inc. Central Delaware Housing Collaborative
Office of the State Treasurer Comcast
KCI Technologies, Inc. Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing
City of Dover Telepathy Networks, LLC
Landmark Science and Engineering
State Senator Bruce C. Ennis Hotels/Motels/Accommodations
Mountain Consulting Inc. Investments/Securities
Delaware Employer Support HOME 2 Suites / Axia Management
Entertainment & Recreation of the Guard & Reserve Bally’s Dover Casino Resort* ABI Security Group, Inc.
Harrington Raceway & Casino, Inc. Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
Board and Brush Creative Studio City of Harrington Best Western Galaxy Inn Rochester Capital, LLC
Camp Adventureland Kent County Levy Court Brighton Suites Hotel Janitorial Supplies
Courtside Pickleball & Tennis Club Kent County Sheriff Capital Inn of Dover Action Unlimited Resources
The Delaware State Fair, Inc. State Senator David G. Lawson Comfort Inn – Rehoboth State Janitorial Supply Co.
Delaware Thunder Professional Hockey Group State Representative Sean M. Lynn Comfort Inn & Suites Dover
Dover International Speedway State Representative W. Shannon Morris Comfort Suites – Dover Jewelry
Dover Skating Center State Senator W. Charles Paradee Fairfield Inn & Suites Sayers Jewelers & Gemologists Inc.*
First State Improv LLC State Representative Charles S. Postles Jr. Hampton Inn – Milford Jeweler’s Loupe
Flyover Fun Park, LLC State Representative Bryan W. Shupe Hampton Inn – Dover Knights Fine Jewelry Ltd.
Smyrna Opera House Town of Smyrna Hilton Garden Inn Junk Removal
Winter WonderFEST – Festival of Cheer State Representative Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Holiday Inn Express JDog Junk Removal*
State Representative Jesse R. Vanderwende Holiday Inn Express – Harrington
Entertainment Production State Senator David L. Wilson Landscaping
Affinity Entertainment DE LLC Eagle Hospitality Group, LLC
State Representative Lyndon D. Yarick MainStay Suites G’s Down Too Earth Landscaping
Environmental Services Graphic Design Residence Inn, Dover Shortcutz Lawn & Landscape Co
Miller Environmental Group Inc Sleep Inn and Suites TMP SERVICES, LLC
Splash! Designworks*
Todd’s Lawn Care Service
Event Planning Blue Dogg Design Housing Information
TAG Events Dover Housing Authority Legal Services
Gymnastics Law Office of Karen Y. Vicks, LLC
Farm Equipment Fly High Cheer and Tumble* Visions of Hope HM, Inc.
Taylor & Messick, Inc. Stick It! Gymnastics Human Resource Services Libraries
Connect Delaware Dover Public Library
Farm Market Hair & Nail Services Friends of the Duck Creek Regional Library
Black Swamp Artisanal Market, LLC ARTT Studio 4 Hair DelMarVa SHRM
Fifer’s Farm Store bombshell hair studio Inc. Ice Cream Life Insurance
Donnell Fears Salon for Men & Women Tre Sorelle Dolce Ice Cream & Mini Golf The ALI Group
Financial Planning/Investments My Salon Suite
Diamond State Financial Group* René DeLyn Hair Designs Incorporating Service Lobbyists
Merrill Lynch* A Registered Agent Inc. C.S. Kidner Associates/Capitol Strategies
Sovereign Beauty
Primerica – Erlene George* Corp1, Inc. The Willis Group, LLC
Wealth Management Group, LLC* Health & Diet Food Products – Retail Incorporating Services, Ltd.
Taking Healthy Back Together with Juice Plus+
Lottery
BIG Investment Services PARASEC – PARACORP Inc. Delaware State Lottery
Black Diamond Financial Solutions, Inc. Your CBD Store
Compass Investment Advisors, LLC Individuals Mailing Services
Health & Wellness Janie Libby* Domestic/International
Edward Jones – Daneman
Smyrna Nutrition* Mishoe*
Edward Jones Investments – Christopher Smith, CFP Mail Movers
Butler Health Coaching Bailey
Edward Jones – Wearden
DelMarVa Acupuncture & Wellness Center Robert M. Berglund Manufactured Housing
J.A. Hill Associates & Development
First State Webfooters Sandy Dale
Key Advisors Group, LLC First State Manufactured Housing Assoc.
The Ice House Wellness & Community Richard Downes
Fire Protection Services Jazzercise at the Capital Grange Emmons Manufacturers
BFPE INTERNATIONAL Fire, Safety & Security New U Nutrition Albert Evans Independent Metal Strap Co., Inc.
Next Level Nutrition Jim Flood Sr. Juul Labs
Fitness Centers / Personal Trainers
CNU Fit, LLC* Health Services Ray Hall Mohawk Electrical Systems, Inc.
Post Acute Medical* Dan Houghtaling
Florists Mary F. Kaltreider Manufacturers and Processors
Eden Hill Medical Center* Kraft Heinz Company
Jen-Mor Florist* Alternative Solutions Dan MikkelsonChamber Connections, January 2022 13
Eagle Group (Metal Masters) Alzheimer’s Association – Delaware Valley Chapter Portable Toilets Texas Roadhouse
Edgewell Personal Care American Legion Post 14 & Station 64 Arrow Sanitary Service The Boulevard Live Entertainment Restaurant
HandyTube Camden Wyoming Rotary Club The Brick-Wood Fired Eats
Procter & Gamble Cancer Support Community Delaware Professional Services The Skyline Cafe
CenDel Foundation HearingLife Tomeka’s Homestyle Eatery
Marketing Correctional Officers Assoc. of Delaware Heartland Top Five BBQ
IMD4*
Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement Promotional Products & Services Vincenzo’s Pizzeria & Gelato
AHDTV Network
DE TURF Sports Complex Always Advertising, Inc.*
Aloysius Butler & Clark
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Inc.
Retail
High Ground Creative LLC Instant Imprints of Delaware* Scentsy*
Delaware Community Foundation New Image Inc.*
Hook PR & Marketing Special Touch Card Creations*
Delaware Farm Bureau Proforma Dynamic Resources A to Z Cycles, Inc.
Martial Arts Delaware Submarine Association Inc.
Bel Boutique, Inc.
Kaizen Karate Academy Dover / Kent County MPO Property Management
First Class Properties Byler’s Store, Inc.
Dover Capital City Rotary
Massage Therapist Dover Downtown Rotary
Celestial Shoes
AMB Mobile Massage & Wellness Center LLC Public Relations Chicka Artistica
Easterseals DE & MD’s Eastern Shore PR Delaware LLC
Gerald Reilly IMC Chick’s Saddlery
First State Community Action Agency
Sheryl Smith Massage Publishing & Investment Research Create My Meditation PEACE
Gals that Give
FANTINI RESEARCH Dover Army Navy Store, Inc.
Medical Greater Kent Committee
Eagle Nail & Tool Supply of Milford LLC
American Kidney Care of Dover Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity Radio Stations Goode Products
Delaware Brain and Spine Harrington Business Association Delaware Public Media Knife Guy Josh LLC DBA Cutco Knives
Eye Specialists of Delaware Home Builders Association of Delaware Forever Media Inc. Love Bella Creations
Eye Specialists of Delaware – Milford Independent Resources, Inc. IHeartMedia Maxed Out Vape
PA Green Wellness Kent County Republican Committee PC ChristianRadio My Roots
The Center at Eden Hill Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc.
Real Estate Sleep Number by Select Comfort
Meals On Wheels Delaware
Medical Facility NCALL Research, Inc. R & R Commercial Realty, Inc Sophisticated Scrubs LLC
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Dowding Resource Group* Steppin’ In Style
People’s Place
Hospital of Middletown Ceil Jones, Realtor / Myers Realty* Walmart DC 7034
Pressley Ridge
Green Clinics Laboratory Read Aloud Delaware Shawna Kirlin, Realtor with Patterson Schwartz* Retirement &
Medical Supplies Ronald McDonald House of Delaware Benton Lynn Law, PA Elder Care Communities
TidalHealth Lifeline True Access Capital Burns & Ellis Realtors CompleteCare at Silver Lake
United Way of Delaware Coastline Realty
MediSpa Delaware Association of Realtors Roofing
USO Delaware
Bella MediSpa Harrington Realty, Inc. G. Fedale Roofing & Siding – Lewes
Women in Leadership Development
Jennifer J., Realtor – Bryan Realty Group G. Fedale Roofing & Siding – Wilmington
Mental Health Services & Empowerment Inc.
Keller Williams Realty Central Delaware Miller’s Roofing & Coatings, LLC
A Center for Mental Wellness, Inc. Nursing Care Kent County Association of REALTORS Schools, Colleges & Education
NorthNode Group Counseling Cadia Rehabilitation Capitol Kimberly Willoughby – Patterson Schwartz Aurora Academy of Hair Design*
Military Housing Courtland Manor, Inc. LakeView Realty, Inc. Delaware State University*
Hunt Military Communities Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center Leander Lakes, LLC Delaware Technical Community College
Optometrists & Optical Products Lisa Pearson, Realtor – Diamond State Realty Terry Campus*
Military Services
MyEyeDr. Liza Orlando, Realtor – Diamond State Realty Academy of Dover Charter School
512th Airlift Wing
Vision Quest Eye Care Center, Inc. McGinnis Commercial Real Estate Co. Caesar Rodney School District
Air Force Association Galaxy Chapter
Michelle Fisher, Realtor – Bryan Realty Group Campus Community School
Dover Air Force Base Organizations NextHome Preferred Capital School District
Dover Spouses’ Club Delaware Motor Transport Assn., Inc. On The Move Realty, LLC First State Military Academy (FSMA)
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Jobs for Delaware Graduates Patterson Schwartz POLYTECH School District
Monuments & Mausoleums NAWBO Delaware Chapter Remax Horizons Positive Outcomes Charter School
William V. Sipple & Son, Inc. Painting The Moving Experience The Elizabeth W. Murphey School, Inc.
CertaPro Painters of Delaware Walt Simpson Realty, LLC Smyrna School District
Mortgage Companies
Pike Creek Mortgage Services, Inc.* PPG Paints Real Estate Commercial & Residential University of Delaware
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Sherwin-Williams – Smyrna The Emory Hill Companies Wesley College
First Home Mortgage Snow’s Painting Service, LLC The Rivera Group of Keller Williams Realty Wilmington University
Keystone Funding The Sherwin-Williams Company
Recreational Vehicle Dealers Security Systems
Movement Mortgage Pediatric Care ADT Commercial
Parkview RV Center
Mortgage Loans Growing Bones Pediatrics Advantech Incorporated
Commercial & Residential & Neuromuscular Orthopaedic Institute Recycling Personal Protective Products
Embrace Home Loans Delaware Solid Waste Authority
Pest/Termite Control Services Senior Centers
Meridian Bank Mortgage Center Diamond State Pest Control, LLC* Rental Equipment Harvest Years Senior Center
Northpointe Bank Activ Pest Solutions Diamond State Hot Tub Rentals Modern Maturity Center, Inc.
OnQ Financial JEM Pest Solutions Inc. Diamond State Party Rental
Robin Miller, Miller Team – Guaranteed Rate Dover Tents & Events Senior Services
The Terminix International Company LP
Delaware Senior Medicare Patrol
Motivational & Self Improvement Pets – Services & Supplies Research Harmony at Kent
Sherry T. Wilkins Hypnotherapy LLC The Kritter Sitter, LLC* Mid Atlantic Scientific Service Inc Retired & Senior Program of Kent County
Moving & Storage Beaverdam Pet Food, Inc. Restaurants Shoes
Berry Van Lines, Inc. Contingency K9 Training Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels Red Wing Shoes
Two Men And A Truck Fur Baby Pet Resort Bangkok Thai Cuisine Corp
Super Cichlids Benvenuto, LLC Shopping Malls
Museums Yarn & Bone Pet Supply Dover Mall LLC
Air Mobility Command Museum Brick Works Brewing & Eats
Yarn and Bone Pet Supply Buffalo Wild Wings/High 5 Hospitality, LLC
Biggs Museum of American Art Signs
Delaware Agriculture Museum Pharmacies Capriotti’s of Dover, Inc. Kent Sign Co.
Dover Community Pharmacy Chaiyo Sushi & Thai Cuisines SBT Signs & Graphics
Musicians Chaiyo Sushi & Thai Cuisines – Camden
Delaware Charitable Music, Inc. Photographers Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Solid Waste Management
Delaware Choral Society C.M. Baker Photography Chick-fil-A of North Dover RPJ Waste Services, Inc.
Imagine Eric Crossan Photography Cool Springs Fish Bar & Restaurant Spa Services
Portrait Express Elizabeth Esther Cafe
New Home Builders / Construction Sapp’s Massage
Physical Therapy Grey Fox Grille Staffing & Recruiting
C&M Custom Homes
Phoenix Physical Therapy Grotto Pizza – Dover People Ready
Newspapers & Magazines Hall’s Family Restaurant Premier Staffing Solutions
Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA* Physicians & Surgeons India Walk Ready 4 Work
APG Media of Chesapeake Bright Future Pediatrics JP’s Wharf LTD
(Adam’s Publications Group) First State Orthopaedics Kitty Knight LLC State Agencies
Delaware Today Magazine Monarcas Inc. La Hacienda Delaware DNREC
Plumbers & Plumbing Supplies Delaware Dept. of Labor Div.
Dover Post Co. C&N Services, LLC. LongHorn Steakhouse
Kent County Women’s Journal McDonald’s of Vocational Rehabilitation
JDM No. 1 Plumbing, LLC
Morning Star Publications / Mission BBQ Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired
M&D Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Spec. Inc.
The Business Report Outback Steakhouse Delaware River & Bay Authority
Southern Delaware Explorer Magazine Pole Building Pats Select of Smyrna Delaware State Housing Authority
The Open Door Diamond State Pole Buildings Pats Select Pizza Steel Fabrication/Steel Structure
Restaurant 55 / DDEGE Investments, LLC
Non-Profit Organization Pools & Hot Tubs MACFAB LLC
Roma Italian Restaurant
AARP Delaware Dover Pools
Roma Pizza Sunrooms
Absolutely Flawless Women Inc Sparkle Pools Inc. – Dover
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