Westfield and The Precisionists, Inc. Partner to Create Workforce Opportunities — Innovative Employment Program for Neurodiverse Adults

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 Westfield Insurance, a leading U.S.-based property and casualty (P&C) insurance company, announces the launch of its neurodiversity employment partnership with The Precisionists, Inc. (TPI), a Wilmington, Delaware-based IT and business services company focused on employment for neurodiverse adults. This innovative employment program will leverage the talents of TPI’s workforce, who are impacted by autism and other neurodiversities, to be part …

Jea P. Street Named 2024 John H. Taylor, Jr. Education Leadership Award Recipient

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The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s workforce development affiliate, The Partnership, Inc., is pleased to announce that New Castle County Councilman Jea P. Street has been honored with the John H. Taylor, Jr. Education Leadership Award for his commitment, leadership, guidance, and contributions to the education system in Delaware. Jea P. Street, a graduate of Wilmington High School and the …

Beebe Medical Foundation Announces New Members of Board of Directors

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At its most recent meeting, the Beebe Medical Foundation Board of Directors welcomed three new members: Brad Travis, Jr., Jason Abela, and Leanne Silicato Prosser. “I want to thank our three new directors for their willingness to serve, and I want to also extend our gratitude to Cindy Szabo, Lyndie Hertrich, Marnie Oursler and Scott Royal who have completed their …

Easterseals Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month

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Three-year-old twins Elijah and Lorenzo Erli, of Dover, DE, are thrilled when their school bus comes around the corner. It is time to go to school and they get to travel in one of their favorite vehicles. Double bonus! It was not that long ago that the twins’ parents, Angie and David, were concerned about their progress and worried about …

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Hologic hopes winning Coolest Thing title will raise its visibility

Betsy PriceBusiness, Headlines

A device that helps detect breast cancer has been named the Coolest Thing Made in Delaware. Hologic Inc.’s 3Dimensions Mammography System, designed to provide higher quality images and a more comfortable screening procedure for women,  won the state’s first Coolest Thing contest. It bested ILC Dover‘s spacesuit, Bloom Energy‘s Bloom Energy Servers and Edgewell’s Personal Care Playtex Sports Tampons in …

Morris James Launches Full-Service Corporate/M&A Practice

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In a strategic move designed to enhance its corporate transactional, advisory, and governance capabilities, Morris James is proud to announce the formation of its new Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice, marking a significant enhancement in the firm’s service offerings. The foundation of this strategic expansion results from the integration of three seasoned corporate and M&A attorneys from Skadden, Arps, Slate, …

YMCA OF DELAWARE & AUTISM DELAWARE SET FOR THIRD ANNUAL ACCEPTANCE & INCLUSION TOUR

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The YMCA of Delaware, in partnership with Autism Delaware, will once again hold a statewide Acceptance and Inclusion Tour throughout April, featuring Alex the Autism Delaware Bear. Alex’s month-long trek to all Ys across the state started at the Brandywine YMCA on March 29th and will wrap up on April 30th at the Sussex Family Y. “The YMCA of Delaware …

Morris James Launches Full-Service Corporate/M&A Practice

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In a strategic move designed to enhance its corporate transactional, advisory, and governance capabilities, Morris James is proud to announce the formation of its new Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice, marking a significant enhancement in the firm’s service offerings. The foundation of this strategic expansion results from the integration of three seasoned corporate and M&A attorneys from Skadden, Arps, Slate, …

McDonald's wants to reduce drive-thru backups when it rebuilds its Concord Pike restaurant. Ken Mammarella photo

New McDonald’s on Concord Pike rethinks busy drive-thru

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Government, Headlines

McDonald’s wants to rebuild its Concord Pike restaurant, destroyed by fire in January, in a way that will reduce a drive-thru line that often backed up onto the busy highway in Talleyville. The plans will be discussed at a meeting at 6 p.m. April 11, at the Talleyville Fire Company. “A plan is being prepared for submission that would three …

Marnie Custom Homes Names Jon Subity as Co-Owner

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Marnie Custom Homes, the 2022 NAHB Custom Home Builder of the Year, proudly announces the promotion of Jon Subity to the position of Co-owner alongside President and Owner Marnie Oursler. With over a decade of dedicated service at Marnie Custom Homes, Jon has exemplified unwavering commitment and exceptional leadership within the company. Joining Marnie Custom Homes as a Project Manager …