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  Archives:  August 2016

Governor’s Weekly Message: Creating Opportunities for Delaware Employers to Export and Create Jobs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 12, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the state’s efforts through its Global Delaware initiative and State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) program to help connect Delaware companies with international markets to expand access to new customers for their products and services.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Opportunities for Delaware Employers to Export and Create Jobs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 12, 2016

Delaware entrepreneurs have always been at the forefront of innovation and quality. They create products and services that people need and improve the quality of life for consumers across the country and beyond. Today, the ability to tap into the global marketplace is a key driver of business and employment growth. Exports now support more than 10 million American jobs, and to thrive, Delaware employers must have access to these expanding markets.



DPH, DNREC Join Sen. Carper to Announce Zika Funding for Delaware

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2016

Senator Carper joined officials from the Division of Public Health and DNREC to announce $813,000 in federal funding to help Delaware’s efforts to prevent and respond to the Zika virus.



Governor Markell Signs Legislation Expanding Needle and Syringe Exchange

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2016

Governor Markell today signed legislation expanding the state’s Syringe Exchange Program (SEP). Senate Bill 259 authorizes the state Division of Public Health to expand the program, which currently operates only in Wilmington, statewide should federal funding become available, to help reduce the sharing of potentially infected needles and supports the state’s larger efforts to address opioid addiction and HIV transmission.



Governor Markell announces initiative to expand Pathways to Prosperity program

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2016

Governor Markell visited Agilent Technologies today to sign Executive Order 61, which creates a permanent steering committee to coordinate the continued expansion of Pathways to Prosperity, a statewide workforce development program that’s helping to ensure that Delaware High School students graduate prepared for their next steps, whether in college, other education and training programs, or the workplace.





  Archives:  August 2016

Governor’s Weekly Message: Creating Opportunities for Delaware Employers to Export and Create Jobs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 12, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the state’s efforts through its Global Delaware initiative and State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) program to help connect Delaware companies with international markets to expand access to new customers for their products and services.



Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Opportunities for Delaware Employers to Export and Create Jobs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 12, 2016

Delaware entrepreneurs have always been at the forefront of innovation and quality. They create products and services that people need and improve the quality of life for consumers across the country and beyond. Today, the ability to tap into the global marketplace is a key driver of business and employment growth. Exports now support more than 10 million American jobs, and to thrive, Delaware employers must have access to these expanding markets.



DPH, DNREC Join Sen. Carper to Announce Zika Funding for Delaware

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2016

Senator Carper joined officials from the Division of Public Health and DNREC to announce $813,000 in federal funding to help Delaware’s efforts to prevent and respond to the Zika virus.



Governor Markell Signs Legislation Expanding Needle and Syringe Exchange

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2016

Governor Markell today signed legislation expanding the state’s Syringe Exchange Program (SEP). Senate Bill 259 authorizes the state Division of Public Health to expand the program, which currently operates only in Wilmington, statewide should federal funding become available, to help reduce the sharing of potentially infected needles and supports the state’s larger efforts to address opioid addiction and HIV transmission.



Governor Markell announces initiative to expand Pathways to Prosperity program

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2016

Governor Markell visited Agilent Technologies today to sign Executive Order 61, which creates a permanent steering committee to coordinate the continued expansion of Pathways to Prosperity, a statewide workforce development program that’s helping to ensure that Delaware High School students graduate prepared for their next steps, whether in college, other education and training programs, or the workplace.