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  Category: Office of the Governor


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.



Downtown Development District Program Will Expand

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of State Planning Coordination | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Building on efforts to revitalize downtown areas statewide, Governor Jack Markell announced on Wednesday that the state will accept new applications from local governments interested in being designated as Downtown Development Districts. Residential, commercial and industrial development in designated districts may qualify for a menu of local and state incentives, including grant rebates to offset the cost of private investment. Governor Markell made the announcement Wednesday morning in Wilmington at the 2016 Downtown Delaware “Revitalize!” Conference.



Weekly Message: Growing Our Economy by Improving Quality of Life and Supporting Tourism

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2016

In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights Delaware’s vibrant tourism industry as a major contributor to our economic growth.



Weekly Message Transcript: Growing Our Economy by Improving Quality of Life and Supporting Tourism

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2016

We have no higher priority than ensuring good jobs are available to all Delawareans who want them. While our work is not done, the state’s expanding economy is putting more of our people to work than ever. We recently set a record for consecutive years of job growth, adding more than fifteen thousand jobs over the past two years alone. Our unemployment rate is at its lowest in more than 8 years. Building on that progress means continuing to invest in a skilled workforce and foster a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship and innovation. Part of those efforts must include realizing the full potential of our state’s high quality of life and abundant natural resources that are making Delaware an in-demand destination for visitors. We are seeing what’s possible when we make that a priority.



Governor Markell Announces Grant Program to Promote Financial Literacy

Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | State Bank Commissioner | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2016

Governor Jack Markell has announced the availability of a sixth round of grants to promote financial and economic literacy among Delawareans of all ages through the state’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF). “The Financial Literacy Education Fund helps ensure Delawareans have access to support with budgeting for today, saving for tomorrow, and investing for the […]






  Category: Office of the Governor

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.



Downtown Development District Program Will Expand

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of State Planning Coordination | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Building on efforts to revitalize downtown areas statewide, Governor Jack Markell announced on Wednesday that the state will accept new applications from local governments interested in being designated as Downtown Development Districts. Residential, commercial and industrial development in designated districts may qualify for a menu of local and state incentives, including grant rebates to offset the cost of private investment. Governor Markell made the announcement Wednesday morning in Wilmington at the 2016 Downtown Delaware “Revitalize!” Conference.



Weekly Message: Growing Our Economy by Improving Quality of Life and Supporting Tourism

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2016

In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights Delaware’s vibrant tourism industry as a major contributor to our economic growth.



Weekly Message Transcript: Growing Our Economy by Improving Quality of Life and Supporting Tourism

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2016

We have no higher priority than ensuring good jobs are available to all Delawareans who want them. While our work is not done, the state’s expanding economy is putting more of our people to work than ever. We recently set a record for consecutive years of job growth, adding more than fifteen thousand jobs over the past two years alone. Our unemployment rate is at its lowest in more than 8 years. Building on that progress means continuing to invest in a skilled workforce and foster a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship and innovation. Part of those efforts must include realizing the full potential of our state’s high quality of life and abundant natural resources that are making Delaware an in-demand destination for visitors. We are seeing what’s possible when we make that a priority.



Governor Markell Announces Grant Program to Promote Financial Literacy

Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | State Bank Commissioner | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2016

Governor Jack Markell has announced the availability of a sixth round of grants to promote financial and economic literacy among Delawareans of all ages through the state’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF). “The Financial Literacy Education Fund helps ensure Delawareans have access to support with budgeting for today, saving for tomorrow, and investing for the […]