Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Opportunity and Improving Quality of Life by Investing in Downtowns
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | 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.
Delaware State Employees and their Family Members Awarded Honors for the National Arts Program
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 14, 2016
STATE EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AWARDED HONORS FOR THE NATIONAL ARTS PROGRAM®: DELAWARE STATE EMPLOYEE ART EXHIBITION Twenty-eight talented state employees and their family members were recognized for their art work featured in the fifth annual, National Arts Program®: Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition. The reception and awards ceremony was held at the Delaware […]
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 19 special programs during April 2016
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2016
Highlights of the month include programs on Edgar Allan Poe, Delaware’s Dutch heritage and a quilt documentation day.
Weekly Message: Growing Our Economy by Improving Quality of Life and Supporting Tourism
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | 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) | Newsroom | 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.
