Archive for November, 2011
- Governor Markell Rings Opening Bell at New York Stock ExchangeGovernor Jack Markell rang The Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) this morning as part of an event recognizing US-Israeli partnership in business innovation. November 29, 2011
- Governor Markell Promotes Local Holiday ShoppingIn an effort to encourage holiday shoppers to shop locally, Governor Jack Markell has declared the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2011, as “Small Business Saturday” in Delaware. November 23, 2011
- Governor’s Weekly Message: Giving ThanksIn his Thanksgiving Week message, Governor Jack Markell sends a message of thanks to Delawareans, who make this state a great place to grow up, raise a family, go to work and retire.November 23, 2011
- Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Giving ThanksTurkey, parades, heading out to see the family, the formal kickoff of the holiday shopping season – This week means a lot of things to a lot of people.
November 23, 2011
- Delaware and the World Observe World AIDS Day Dec. 1Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) asks all Delawareans to unite in the fight against this disease and, as part of the world community, observe the 24th annual World AIDS Day on Dec. 1.November 22, 2011
- Another Banner Year for Delaware Farmers’ MarketsFor the 2011 Delaware Farmers’ Market Season, sixteen Delaware farmers’ markets grossed more than $1.8 million in sales (more than a $400 thousand increase over 2010). As in past years, the season began in April and ended in October. 2011 is the sixth straight year of Delaware Farmers’ Markets increasing sales to consumers.November 22, 2011
- State Issues Permit to Transform NRG Dover Energy CenterGovernor Jack Markell and DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara announced that an air quality construction permit has been issued to NRG Energy Center Dover for a project that will transform its current coal-fueled facility in Kent County into one of the nation's cleanest power plants.November 22, 2011
- Delaware Celebrates 100 Years of Fish & Wildlife ConservationGovernor Jack Markell and U.S. Senator Chris Coons today joined DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara, the staff of the Division of Fish and Wildlife and a host of conservation partners and supporters to officially celebrate the 100th anniversary of fish and wildlife conservation in Delaware with a special ceremony at the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge in Wilmington.November 21, 2011
- Governor Markell Names DSU Professor to be Delaware’s Ambassador to Mars Governor Jack Markell named Dr. Noureddine Melikechi, the Vice President for Research at Delaware State University (DSU), Delaware’s “Ambassador to Mars,” in recognition of his achievements and role in the launch of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory planned for November 25th.November 18, 2011
- OHS Launches 13th Annual Safe Family Holiday Campaign Thanksgiving Week“I’m thankful that efforts like this are underway to help keep families more safe this holiday season,” Governor Jack Markell said. “The message is clear – celebrate, but celebrate safely.”November 18, 2011
