Blue River Resources Recycling Facility, First of its Kind in Delaware, Receives Operating Permit from DNREC
Delaware has issued a permit for the first private materials recovery in the state. Up to 40 jobs will be created at Blue River Resources for preparing recyclables for markets, with the possibility of more jobs later.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Helping Veterans with Jobs
Governor Jack Markell talks about how we can help veterans who have fought for us with jobs when they return home. This week, the Governor and Delaware lawmakers announced the Veterans Opportunity Tax Credit legislation which would incentivize companies to hire veterans.
New Legislation Would Work to Put Veterans to Work
Standing with veterans and members of the Delaware National Guard, Governor Jack Markell and legislative leaders today announced a new effort to help put recent combat veterans to work when they return from service. The “Veterans Opportunity Tax Credit” would give companies a $1,500 annual tax credit for each recent veteran they hired.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Fastest Growing Employers Say Strong Schools Critical To Job Creation
Governor Markell talks about what states can do to help businesses succeed and the economy grow.
Delaware Electric Cooperative to Build State-of-the-Art Solar Park
Delaware Electric Cooperative will soon break ground on a four megawatt solar park in Sussex County, Delaware. Twenty acres of solar panels will be installed near Georgetown, capable of producing enough energy to power 500 homes. The park could eventually be expanded to 40 acres with the ability to produce eight megawatts of power.
