Katie Tabeling

Delaware

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SBDC partners with DBT to host small business grants fair

1 day ago | delawarebusinesstimes.com | Katie Tabeling

NEWARK — Close to 200 small business owners gathered at the spring Small Business Grants and Loans Fair on Monday to learn more about funding and financing resources in the First State. Hosted by the Delaware Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Delaware Business Times, the annual grant fair drew 195 people at the Audion at the University of Delaware STAR campus with business ventures of all sizes and ages.
Delaware sees no movement on March unemployment rate

1 day ago | delawarebusinesstimes.com | Katie Tabeling

WILMINGTON — Delaware saw another 400 people unemployed in March while its unemployment rate remained at 3.7%, according to state officials. March’s job losses reflect a record in month-over-month unemployed workers that the state has not hit in the past four years, when the state lost 500 jobs in March 2021. This week, labor officials report that the unemployed rise was likely to drive the number up, as a quarter of those who are unemployed are first-time job seekers.
Exclusive: Amazon could build next generation center in Middletown

1 day ago | delawarebusinesstimes.com | Katie Tabeling

MIDDLETOWN — Once again adding to its continuously growing network of distribution warehouses, Amazon plans to build one of its “next generation” warehouses on 130 acres of farmland on the west side of Middletown, according to officials. Amazon purchased the land near Middle Neck and Warwick roads, a short drive from the U.S. 301 bypass in Middletown on Tuesday.
NIIMBL aims for millions as new report urges $15B in biotech investment

2 days ago | delawarebusinesstimes.com | Katie Tabeling

NEWARK — A new report from a U.S. congressional commission calls for $15 billion in federal spending in the next five years to ensure that the nation wins in biotech breakthroughs over China, and the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus hopes to see part of that proposed investment.
Energy fund manager buys Sussex solar farm in portfolio acquisition

3 days ago | delawarebusinesstimes.com | Katie Tabeling

GREENWOOD — One of the major solar farms in Sussex County has been purchased by a renewable energy infrastructure private equity firm as part of a greater portfolio acquisition announced last week. True Green Capital Management, based in Westport, Conn., acquired a fund of 64 megawatts of solar farms spanning six states from Ecofin US Renewables Infrastructure Trust PLC, another renewable investment trust.
CBRE: More life seen in Wilmington office, industrial market this year

3 days ago | delawarebusinesstimes.com | Katie Tabeling

WILMINGTON — Two longtime commercial realtors say there’s been some surprising movement in the greater Wilmington market in the last quarter as the White House continues creating big waves with its trade policy and goals on slashing the federal deficit. Two days after President Donald Trump announced the sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs, CBRE Vice President of the Delaware office Brian Hopkins held a meeting with a Fortune 500 company to test the waters for possible manufacturing space.
WilmU new law dean ‘all in’ on improving access to education

6 days ago | delawarebusinesstimes.com | Katie Tabeling

WILMINGTON — With more law school applications rolling in at Wilmington University Law School, its new dean Jan Jurden is now tasked with shaping the institution’s future as it comes to all areas of law. Jurden served as a judge for 23 years, handling cases related to mental health, veterans issues and more. She also holds extensive experience as an attorney, where in 13 years she worked on commercial and corporate matters, discrimination and medical malpractice issues.
Federal pharma probe could pressure Delaware’s life science sector

1 week ago | delawarebusinesstimes.com | Katie Tabeling

WILMINGTON — One of Delaware’s key industries is under the microscope as the Trump administration disclosed that an investigation into the national security implications of pharmaceutical imports has been underway for two weeks. The investigations were launched under section 232 under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 which allows the president to evaluate select imports and whether they pose a threat to national security.
Chicago economist tapped as next Philadelphia Fed CEO

1 week ago | delawarebusinesstimes.com | Katie Tabeling

PHILADELPHIA – After an extensive search that kicked off last year, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has named Chicago Fed economist Anna Paulson as its next president and CEO. Paulson, 60, will succeed longtime leader and former University of Delaware president Patrick Harker on July 1.
DART plans on more ‘micro routes’ expansions

1 week ago | delawarebusinesstimes.com | Katie Tabeling

WILMINGTON — Delaware officials are revamping how the state bus routes are run, discontinuing some routes due to low ridership while relying on the “microtransit” model to still serve riders in rural areas. Last November, DART began rolling out its “DART Reimagined” plan which reviewed ridership numbers on certain bus routes to assess where resources are best allocated.