Delaware weekly roundup: New Sustainable Chemistry Alliance director; Tech Council’s annual report; Sports tourism economic impact

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Gov advisory board taps philanthropy leader

Delaware women are making big moves this month.

From the elections, where Lisa Blunt Rochester became the state’s first Black senator and Sarah McBride became the first ever openly trans member of the US Congress, to other organizations in the state.

Cora Castle of Omnipotential Energy Partners and Tynetta Brown of Philanthropy Delaware are among the women — and a few men — making Power Moves in Delaware this month.

➡️ Read on for November’s Power Moves

A small but mighty innovation ecosystem

Technical.ly’s Delaware State of the Local Tech Economy report is going to be released later this year, but you can read elements of it now as they’re published as standalone articles.

In this overview, I analyze how Delaware’s small-town feel, even in the city, can be a major pull for entrepreneurs. And while a large portion of the state’s tech ecosystem is located upstate, a center of banking, life sciences and healthtech, downstate Delaware is emerging as a hub, too. 

➡️ Read the full story here

News Incubator: What else to know today

• BIPOC farmers from all over came to Smyrna to discuss the possible threats to the industry posed by the Trump Administration. [Technical.ly]

• The Tech Council of Delaware recently released its 2023-2024 Annual Report. It highlights the council’s mission, growth and impact as it aims to build a diverse tech ecosystem in Delaware. [Tech Council of Delaware]

• A new study finds that sports tourism drew over 1 million tourists to Delaware with an economic impact of $258 million in 2023. The Delaware Tourism Office is launching grants to attract more event organizers to the state. [Delaware Business Times]

• Sussex County’s housing development explosion led to a turnover in its county council. New councilmembers say they’ll slow development aimed at retirees and pay more attention to affordable homebuying options for residents. [Spotlight Delaware]

• To increase free access to Naxalone, an opioid overdose reversal medication, Delaware has installed five harm reduction vending machines at counseling locations. The machines will offer Naloxone kits, Xylazine test strips, drug disposal bags and wound care kits. [WDEL]

• New Castle County homeowners are freaking out as they receive their tax reassessment this week. Under the new revenue-neutral tax rate, you shouldn’t see a tax jump though you will probably see an unrelated increase in school taxes. [Town Square Delaware]

Get ‘smart’ about your career

Looking to make a savvy job upgrade? CubeSmart has upskilling, continuing learning and professional development for employees built into its culture.

“We believe in providing all teammates with training and development opportunities to succeed in their role,” said Jen Schulte, chief HR officer at the tech-forward self-storage company. “We plan, design and deliver training programs for all levels of the organization, from orientation and general job skills to enhancing leadership capabilities.”

Current openings include senior application developer and lead software engineer.

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🗓️ On the Calendar

• Wednesday, Nov. 20 — Zip Code Virtual Admissions Session [Details]

• Wednesday, Nov. 20 — Delaware SBDC Webinar: How to Start a Business [Details]

• Wednesday, Nov. 20 — Connect & Elevate Professional Networking Mixer at Greene Turtle Newark [Details]

• Thursday, Nov. 21 — Embrace: Woman Entrepreneur Networking Group Lunch at Ignite Leadership 360 in Middletown [Details]

• Thursday, Nov. 21 — Women’s Leadership Conference at Chase Center on the Riverfront [Details]