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  Category: Office of the Governor


Governor Nominates Accomplished Businesswoman to Lead Economic Development Office

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 4, 2015

Governor Jack Markell announced that he will nominate Deputy Director Bernice Whaley to be the next Director of the Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO).




“Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Revitalizing Our Downtowns, Strengthening Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 1, 2015

Much of our economy’s future growth must be driven by the vibrancy of our downtowns. More Americans are seeking dynamic and exciting urban environments and our ability to continue to create opportunities for Delawareans will depend, in large part, on whether we meet these demands. That’s the motivation behind the Downtown Development District program, which […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Revitalizing Our Downtowns, Strengthening Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 1, 2015

(Dover, DE) – In his weekly message, Governor Markell explains  how state grant funding, awarded earlier this week, willleverage over $100 million in private investments in Delaware’s Downtown Development Districts. “Funding through the DDD grant program is the extra boost needed to kickstart development and the return on the State’s investment is enormous,” said Governor […]




Economic Development Director Alan Levin to End Successful Tenure in June

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015

Having helped rebuild Delaware’s economy from the depths of the Great Recession to record employment numbers and the best job growth in the region, Economic Development Director Alan Levin announced that he would leave the Markell Administration at the end of the year’s legislative session to pursue a new business opportunity.




Governor Announces $1 Million Grant Awarded to Boost Internet Access in Sussex

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015

Building on Delaware’s recent recognition for providing the best high-speed broadband internet access in the country, Governor Markell announced a $1 million grant for network services provider Fibertech Networks to improve connectivity in Sussex County, helping address some of the few remaining pockets where Delaware residents and businesses do not have high quality service.







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Nominates Accomplished Businesswoman to Lead Economic Development Office

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 4, 2015

Governor Jack Markell announced that he will nominate Deputy Director Bernice Whaley to be the next Director of the Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO).




“Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Revitalizing Our Downtowns, Strengthening Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 1, 2015

Much of our economy’s future growth must be driven by the vibrancy of our downtowns. More Americans are seeking dynamic and exciting urban environments and our ability to continue to create opportunities for Delawareans will depend, in large part, on whether we meet these demands. That’s the motivation behind the Downtown Development District program, which […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Revitalizing Our Downtowns, Strengthening Our Economy

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 1, 2015

(Dover, DE) – In his weekly message, Governor Markell explains  how state grant funding, awarded earlier this week, willleverage over $100 million in private investments in Delaware’s Downtown Development Districts. “Funding through the DDD grant program is the extra boost needed to kickstart development and the return on the State’s investment is enormous,” said Governor […]




Economic Development Director Alan Levin to End Successful Tenure in June

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015

Having helped rebuild Delaware’s economy from the depths of the Great Recession to record employment numbers and the best job growth in the region, Economic Development Director Alan Levin announced that he would leave the Markell Administration at the end of the year’s legislative session to pursue a new business opportunity.




Governor Announces $1 Million Grant Awarded to Boost Internet Access in Sussex

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015

Building on Delaware’s recent recognition for providing the best high-speed broadband internet access in the country, Governor Markell announced a $1 million grant for network services provider Fibertech Networks to improve connectivity in Sussex County, helping address some of the few remaining pockets where Delaware residents and businesses do not have high quality service.