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The Delaware Department of Agriculture has officially launched the Delaware Agricultural Production Insurance Assistance Program in coordination with the USDA Risk Management Agency. This new program reduces premiums for 2025 crop insurance plans for producers who had an eligible plan in 2024. The reduction is equal to 30% of the 2024 total premium with a maximum of $10 per covered acre for multi-peril crop insurance, whole-farm revenue protection or livestock […]

At the company’s annual conference, La Vida Hospitality Group founder Josh Grapski and managing member Rich Garrahan announced the promotions of four key employees: Becca Anderson, Ted Deptula, Dave Schell and Stephanie Cameron. Each person has been with the company for 10-plus years, working their way up within the organization and contributing meaningful growth. All four individuals have been named members of the La Vida Hospitality leadership team, sharing a minority […]

Economist Anirban Basu said that the American consumer has defied all expectations of a recession with their spending habits - though that may come to an end soon. The post 🔒 Economist: Average American consumer running out of steam appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

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. The post 🔒 DPP CEO Foreman: Ready to adapt to new economic development strategy appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

Nickle Electrical Companies is now owned by two employees that have worked at the company for two decades, carrying out the next step in a long-set succession plan. The post Nickle Electrical Companies is now run by next generation of leaders appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

The Cape Region’s latest Starbucks is now open along Route 1 just north of Postal Lane in Midway.  This location joins three other Starbucks in the Cape Region – there’s one in Acme, one just south of Airport Road off Route 1 outside Rehoboth and one on Rehoboth Avenue in downtown Rehoboth Beach. Lewes-based real estate company Reed Ventures purchased the property in 2022. The house that previously stood on […]

Irfan Patel, representing the Islamic faith in the Delaware Interfaith Council, asks legislator to strengthen 340B savings to support patient care. The post VIEWPOINT: A Call for Compassionate Healthcare Reform: Restoring the Promise of 340B appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

, Antique Alley of Bridgeville will host Vintage Fashions: Through the Ages from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 2, at 18208 Sussex Highway, Bridgeville. The strolling fashion show is free and open to the public. Melissa Clarke, a vintage fashion and accessory authority with a vendor booth at Antique Alley, will be coordinating local models to wear fashions available at the shop. Models will stroll the aisles, showing and discussing […]

Delaware Transit Corporation has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters for 2025, joining a group of more thab 800 innovative organizations across the U.S. and Canada. This honor celebrates DTC's outstanding commuter benefits that help employees save money, reduce stress and create positive change in their communities. "At DTC, we believe supporting our employees creates ripple effects far beyond our office walls," said John Sisson, DTC […]