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, To celebrate the holiday season, 84 Lumber, the nation’s largest privately held building materials supplier, brought an early Christmas gift to Dover Air Force Base families with a private event held Nov. 20 at Major George S. Welch Elementary School/Air Base Middle School. The company provided special holiday treats and music, and had Santa Claus make an appearance for the schoolchildren attending the special whistle-stop event featuring the U.S. […]

Keller Williams Realty Delaware Beaches recently announced its October top producers within the market center. Top producers are individual agents and teams who have excelled in gross commission earned or number of units sold. Top producing agents are Jane Baxter, Bethany office; Chrisy Tingle, Bethany office; and Jen Hughes, Bayside office. Top producing teams are Griffin Higgins Team, Seaford office; Megan Aitken Team, Middletown office; and Lunden Group, Rehoboth office. […]

, , Rehoboth Beach’s Sierra Moon Surf & Skate is on the move, but it’s not going far, because the decades-old business feet from the Boardwalk is taking over the former Carlton’s space across Rehoboth Avenue. Sierra Moon has been around since 1992. Business partners Andrew Gitaitis and Grant Willis have owned it for the past 27 years. They took it over when they were 21 and 20 years old, […]

, , , , , , , , , , , The Women’s Council of Realtors Sussex County celebrated the installation of its 2025 officers at a vibrant ceremony held Nov. 20, at Victoria’s Restaurant on the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach. Local real estate professionals gathered to honor the new leadership team, which is set to guide the organization through the coming year. The event highlighted the council’s dedication to […]

The Julie Gritton Team at Coldwell Banker Premier announced Amy Ottinger has joined the group.  Since making Sussex County her home in 2008 after relocating from New Jersey, Ottinger has fully embraced the local community and its particular charm. “I absolutely love living in Delaware, and haven’t looked back since,” she said. Her deep appreciation for the area’s beauty and welcoming spirit drives her passion for helping others find their […]

Delaware’s Startup302 pitch contest will host a free online information session  at 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, to help prospective entrants learn more about the competition’s requirements, prizes, presentation ideas and more. Coordinated by Delaware Prosperity Partnership and collaborators from throughout the Delaware business community and beyond, Startup302 supports entrepreneurs seeking financial and networking boosts for their businesses. Awards include cash grants, and participation benefits include complimentary educational sessions, mentorship […]

For the past 16 years, Southern Delaware Tourism Executive Director Scott Thomas has worked to lift the image not only of Delaware’s coastal towns, but also attractions in Western Sussex County. The post DE222 Honoree: Scott Thomas appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

WILMINGTON – Gov. John Carney announced that he will nominate Court of Chancery Magistrate Bonnie David to replace retiring Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III. David still must be confirmed by the state Senate, but that process has faced little opposition in recent years. Carney has called for a special session on Dec. 16 for the […] The post Magistrate David tapped for Chancery Court appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

MILFORD — With the holidays around the corner, entrepreneurs across the state are preparing for Small Business Saturday in hopes of seeing an influx of holiday shoppers. Delaware’s Division of Small Business and its partners recently visited several of those businesses to celebrate the holiday and encourage momentum for the day. “On Black Friday, you […] The post Entrepreneurs prepare for Small Business Saturday appeared first on Delaware Business Times.