March 4, 2025 Issue

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From intern to president, Irwin leads Mountaire into next era

Mountaire Farms, one of the three major players in the Delmarva peninsula’s $4 billion chicken industry, now has a new president in longtime poultry processing executive Amanda Irwin.

Delaware approves $30M grant for possible Merck site

The Delaware state investment board has approved a $30.2 million taxpayer-funded grant to Merck & Company Monday, signaling that the pharmaceutical giant may be building a major factory at the Chestnut Run Innovation and Science Park (CRISP).

DPP CEO Foreman: Ready to adapt to new economic development strategy

Delaware Prosperity Partnership CEO Kurt Foreman has helped lead the state in a new era of economic development with $2 billion in investments over eight years. He's waiting to hear what the next move will be.

Delaware’s innovation pipeline could be at risk with new NIH funding policy

With a proposed cap on indirect costs for NIH grants, Delaware's life science sector could be hit the next generation of start-ups.
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Avian flu impacts Delmarva farmers

Hundreds of thousands of chickens have been “depopulated” across the Delmarva region because of avian influenza which has negatively impacted area farmers and the food supply.

Corporate law amendments propose major shift in shareholder rights

A new bill that may settle who could control the top companies in the nation has been filed by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and endorsed by Gov. Matt Meyer as part of his accelerated campaign to keep Delaware’s incorporation status — and the state’s millions in franchise fees.

Coleman’s CNA Academy teams with state, local resources

Dea Coleman is setting her sights on success for what could be more than hundreds of new health care professionals in Delaware through her new Coleman CNA Academy.

Wilmington native Julie Coker now NYC Tourism CEO

Julie Coker, a tourism executive from Wilmington, now runs the tourism operations for the largest city in the United States: New York City.
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Wilmington airport focuses on niche role as it expands

The Wilmington Airport (ILG) may still be shopping for a potential commercial airline service, but its future lies as a hub for select destinations or a connector to larger markets.

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