June 17, 2025 Issue

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Porter Automotive Group celebrates a century of deals

Porter Automotive Group is celebrating 100 years in business this summer as the fifth generation of the Porter family continues selling Chevrolets, Hyundais and Fords out of its Cleveland Ave. location in Newark.

Schell Brothers spreads wings in Middletown with 670+ new homes

The housing boom in Middletown is spreading its wings with a new development on the rise that will bring more than 670 single-family homes to the area.

Milestone Award Winner CEO of the Year: Michael Bowman

Michael Bowman has been named 2025 Milestone Winner for DBT CEO of the Year for his decades of work at the Delaware Technology Park, and Small Business Development Center.

CEO of the Year Large For-Profit: Paul Ricci, Best Egg

Paul Ricci was one of the first employees at Best Egg, which has now grown to one of the largest private companies in the state. He is the Delaware Business Times' CEO of the Year for large-for profits.
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CEO of the Year Small Nonprofit: Linda Parkowski, Kent Economic Partnership

As the executive director of the Kent Economic Partnership, Linda Parkowski has to lead at all levels and worked with many partners in hopes of attracting, retaining and expanding the business scene in Kent County.

CEO of the Year Small For-Profit: Michelle Freeman, Carl M. Freeman Companies

Michelle Freeman has navigated the good and the bad as the CEO of Carl M. Freeman Companies, a family-owned company and one of Delaware’s largest developers of new communities.  

CEO of the Year Medium Nonprofit: Pam Cornforth, Ronald McDonald House of Delaware

Pam Cornforth says she found the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware by chance, but she stayed for the mission. She's now Delaware Business Times' CEO of the Year for medium nonprofits.

CEO of the Year Large Nonprofit: Kenan Sklenar, Easterseals Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Around the office and with their clients, he's known as Mr. Ken, despite overseeing a $33 million budget. He is the Delaware Business Times' CEO of the Year for large nonprofits.
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CEO of the Year Medium For-Profit: Brian DiSabatino, EDiS

For Brian DiSabatino, leadership in the construction industry isn’t just about new facilities – it’s about building family. He is Delaware Business Times' CEO of the Year for medium for-profit companies.

Delaware’s industrial sweet spot remains on the small side

Amazon has leased out small distribution centers in Seaford Seaford, to "mega warehouses" in Newport. While Amazon is considering another multi-story facility, experts find that Delaware's best serve in the small warehouse market.

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