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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Recognizing Talents of All People to Build Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 25, 2016

We should strive every day to ensure everyone has access to opportunities to make the most of their own abilities. It’s a moral imperative, but it’s also a fact that we only achieve our potential as a state when we tap into the talents of all of our people.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Recognizing Talents of All People to Build Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 25, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights Delaware’s commitment to ensuring all communities in Delaware realize their potential through meaningful work.




Weekly Message: Creating Opportunity and Improving Quality of Life by Investing in Downtowns

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

Governor Markell highlights the success of Delaware’s Downtown Development District grant program in driving significant private investment in the state’s urban centers.




Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Opportunity and Improving Quality of Life by Investing in Downtowns

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

We create opportunity for all Delawareans and improve quality of life when we invest in our downtowns. Individuals and businesses are increasingly attracted to work and live near urban centers, which play a crucial role in the economic and cultural life of our state. That’s why we started our Downtown Development District grant program, and it provides a variety of state and local government incentives, including grant rebates to offset the cost of residential, commercial, and industrial development in designated areas.




Governor Signs Commitment to Innovation Act

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2016

Building on progress that has led to the best job creation of any state in the region, Governor Markell today signed the Commitment to Innovation Act, which includes provisions to expand the state research and development tax credit and incentivize companies to establish headquarters in Delaware. The legislation (SB 200) passed the House today by a 34-3 margin following a unanimous vote by the Senate last week.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Recognizing Talents of All People to Build Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 25, 2016

We should strive every day to ensure everyone has access to opportunities to make the most of their own abilities. It’s a moral imperative, but it’s also a fact that we only achieve our potential as a state when we tap into the talents of all of our people.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Recognizing Talents of All People to Build Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 25, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights Delaware’s commitment to ensuring all communities in Delaware realize their potential through meaningful work.




Weekly Message: Creating Opportunity and Improving Quality of Life by Investing in Downtowns

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

Governor Markell highlights the success of Delaware’s Downtown Development District grant program in driving significant private investment in the state’s urban centers.




Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Opportunity and Improving Quality of Life by Investing in Downtowns

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

We create opportunity for all Delawareans and improve quality of life when we invest in our downtowns. Individuals and businesses are increasingly attracted to work and live near urban centers, which play a crucial role in the economic and cultural life of our state. That’s why we started our Downtown Development District grant program, and it provides a variety of state and local government incentives, including grant rebates to offset the cost of residential, commercial, and industrial development in designated areas.




Governor Signs Commitment to Innovation Act

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2016

Building on progress that has led to the best job creation of any state in the region, Governor Markell today signed the Commitment to Innovation Act, which includes provisions to expand the state research and development tax credit and incentivize companies to establish headquarters in Delaware. The legislation (SB 200) passed the House today by a 34-3 margin following a unanimous vote by the Senate last week.