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Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Approval of Port of Wilmington Expansion

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s approval of a transaction to expand the Port of Wilmington: “This is a landmark agreement to expand the Port of Wilmington, and to protect and create good-paying, blue collar jobs at one of Delaware’s most important employment centers. We […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on Bond Bill Committee Approval of Port of Wilmington Transaction

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the unanimous vote by the General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Capital Improvement to move forward with the transaction to expand the Port of Wilmington: “Thank you to members of the Bond Bill committee for endorsing the transaction to expand the Port of […]




Communities Across Delaware Receive ‘Opportunity Zone’ Designations

Delaware State Housing Authority | Governor John Carney | Office of Management and Budget | Office of State Planning Coordination | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2018

Federal tax incentives available for qualifying investments in Opportunity Zones DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday that communities and economically-distressed properties across Delaware could see additional private sector investment after 25 census tracts were designated as Opportunity Zones by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Earlier this month, Governor Carney nominated the […]




New marketing campaign highlights opportunities in downtown Dover for small business owners

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | The Economy | Date Posted: Monday, April 9, 2018

Dover is unlocking the potential of its historic downtown with a new marketing campaign highlighting opportunities for small business owners ready to take their business dreams to the next level. State and local officials led by Gov. John Carney; Linda Parkowski, acting director of the Delaware Division of Small Business and Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on Diamond State Port Corporation Board Approval of Gulftainer Agreement

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Friday, April 6, 2018

Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on the Diamond State Port Corporation Board of Directors vote to approve an agreement with Gulftainer Group to expand the Port of Wilmington







  Category: The Economy

Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Approval of Port of Wilmington Expansion

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly’s approval of a transaction to expand the Port of Wilmington: “This is a landmark agreement to expand the Port of Wilmington, and to protect and create good-paying, blue collar jobs at one of Delaware’s most important employment centers. We […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on Bond Bill Committee Approval of Port of Wilmington Transaction

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2018

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement on the unanimous vote by the General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Capital Improvement to move forward with the transaction to expand the Port of Wilmington: “Thank you to members of the Bond Bill committee for endorsing the transaction to expand the Port of […]




Communities Across Delaware Receive ‘Opportunity Zone’ Designations

Delaware State Housing Authority | Governor John Carney | Office of Management and Budget | Office of State Planning Coordination | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Thursday, April 19, 2018

Federal tax incentives available for qualifying investments in Opportunity Zones DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday that communities and economically-distressed properties across Delaware could see additional private sector investment after 25 census tracts were designated as Opportunity Zones by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Earlier this month, Governor Carney nominated the […]




New marketing campaign highlights opportunities in downtown Dover for small business owners

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | The Economy | Date Posted: Monday, April 9, 2018

Dover is unlocking the potential of its historic downtown with a new marketing campaign highlighting opportunities for small business owners ready to take their business dreams to the next level. State and local officials led by Gov. John Carney; Linda Parkowski, acting director of the Delaware Division of Small Business and Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on Diamond State Port Corporation Board Approval of Gulftainer Agreement

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Friday, April 6, 2018

Governor John Carney on Friday issued the following statement on the Diamond State Port Corporation Board of Directors vote to approve an agreement with Gulftainer Group to expand the Port of Wilmington