Governor’s Weekly Message: Tapping Local Businesses to Promote Delaware Tourism
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 9, 2013
As a guest host for the Governor’s weekly message, filmed at Dogfish Head Brewery, Linda Parkowski, director of Delaware’s Tourism Office, discusses the importance of promoting the First State to tourists, while also supporting local businesses.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Tapping Local Businesses to Promote Delaware Tourism
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 9, 2013
Hi, I’m Linda Parkowski, director of Delaware’s Tourism Office. Our goal is to convince travelers to visit the First State – to shop, eat and stay with us. It’s a task with a big impact – adding $2.2 billion a year to our state’s economy and employing 39,000 people.
Delaware New Lobbyist Reporting System Wins National Award
Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Government Information Center | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 9, 2013
The state of Delaware received the 2013 Web 2.0 Award in the “Harnessing the Power of Civic Media” category from the Public Technology Institute (PTI) for its new Public Integrity Reporting System.
Governor Signs Bill to Grow Delaware Brewing, Farm Winery Industries
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 5, 2013
Recognizing their contributions to Delaware’s economy, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation to ensure farm wineries, brew pubs, microbreweries, and craft distilleries have a fair opportunity to grow their small businesses.
Governor Markell Named to National Governors Association Executive Committee
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, August 4, 2013
The National Governors Association (NGA) announced the new leadership of its Executive Committee for the 2013-2014 year, which includes Delaware Governor Jack Markell.
