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Delaware Will Compete for Amazon Headquarters

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney said Friday that Delaware will submit a proposal to Amazon, which is seeking a location to open its second North American headquarters. The Governor intends to bring together Delaware’s federal delegation, leadership of all four caucuses in the General Assembly, the New Castle County Executive, and the Mayor of […]




Governor Carney Signs Executive Order to Establish Advisory Council on Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

Council will study economic development opportunities, infrastructure needs, and report to Governor and General Assembly WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed an executive order establishing an advisory council on connected and autonomous vehicles to ensure that Delaware remains at the forefront of emerging transportation technology, and to evaluate the technology’s impact on public […]




Governor Carney Signs Executive Order Establishing Offshore Wind Working Group

Group will study potential environmental and economic development benefits of offshore wind development DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed an executive order establishing the Offshore Wind Working Group to study potential environmental and economic development benefits of offshore wind development to serve Delaware. “We must look for ways to participate in the […]




ICYMI: Governor Carney op-ed in The News Journal: “Innovation is Delaware’s path to jobs and prosperity”

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Sunday published an op-ed in The News Journal titled, “Innovation is Delaware’s path to jobs and prosperity.” In the op-ed, Governor Carney outlines what his administration is doing differently to transition Delaware’s economy, to keep the state competitive, and to make sure Delaware is positioned to create good-paying […]




Governor Carney Named to NGA Economic Development and Commerce Committee

National Governors Association announced 2017-2018 committee membership on Wednesday WILMINGTON, Del. – The National Governors Association on Wednesday announced that Governor John Carney will serve on the association’s Economic Development and Commerce Committee, to exchange ideas and best practices with fellow governors on economic development and economic growth. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson will chair the […]







 Pages Tagged With: "economic development"

Delaware Will Compete for Amazon Headquarters

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney said Friday that Delaware will submit a proposal to Amazon, which is seeking a location to open its second North American headquarters. The Governor intends to bring together Delaware’s federal delegation, leadership of all four caucuses in the General Assembly, the New Castle County Executive, and the Mayor of […]




Governor Carney Signs Executive Order to Establish Advisory Council on Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

Council will study economic development opportunities, infrastructure needs, and report to Governor and General Assembly WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed an executive order establishing an advisory council on connected and autonomous vehicles to ensure that Delaware remains at the forefront of emerging transportation technology, and to evaluate the technology’s impact on public […]




Governor Carney Signs Executive Order Establishing Offshore Wind Working Group

Group will study potential environmental and economic development benefits of offshore wind development DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed an executive order establishing the Offshore Wind Working Group to study potential environmental and economic development benefits of offshore wind development to serve Delaware. “We must look for ways to participate in the […]




ICYMI: Governor Carney op-ed in The News Journal: “Innovation is Delaware’s path to jobs and prosperity”

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Sunday published an op-ed in The News Journal titled, “Innovation is Delaware’s path to jobs and prosperity.” In the op-ed, Governor Carney outlines what his administration is doing differently to transition Delaware’s economy, to keep the state competitive, and to make sure Delaware is positioned to create good-paying […]




Governor Carney Named to NGA Economic Development and Commerce Committee

National Governors Association announced 2017-2018 committee membership on Wednesday WILMINGTON, Del. – The National Governors Association on Wednesday announced that Governor John Carney will serve on the association’s Economic Development and Commerce Committee, to exchange ideas and best practices with fellow governors on economic development and economic growth. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson will chair the […]