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Think your business may qualify for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund or want to learn more? Here is everything you need to know. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, the RRF is designed to provide emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses. The program’s main function is to provide restaurants with… Read more »

    American Rescue Plan Act – What we know so far On March 11, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The $1.9 trillion bill is extensive and we have outlined important details for our members to be aware of. The full legislative text can be reviewed here:… Read more »

Applications will be accepted April 1-30  After a difficult year for Delaware small businesses, the Division of Small Business is re-starting EDGE Grants, an innovative, competitive program to provide young Delaware companies with funds to help them expand their business. EDGE (Encouraging Development, Growth, and Expansion) grows Delaware’s economy by providing funding to promising early-stage… Read more »

Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division on Public Health (DPH) on Tuesday announced an expansion of Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccination program. – As of March 17, pharmacies in Delaware may begin vaccinating ​Delawareans aged 50+. – As of March 17th, health care providers, including hospitals, may vaccinate patients 16+ with high ​and moderate-risk medical condition​s. Providers… Read more »

Any individuals 65 and older who live, work or receive their health care in Delaware are invited to sign up to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Dover International Speedway. Seniors who meet these criteria can sign up by going to https://vaccinerequest.delaware.gov/s/schedule. Multiple invitations to individuals remaining on… Read more »

Operation SEAs The Day has announced that the 8th Warrior Beach Week will not be held in 2021. Becky Johns, President, stated “While this event continues to be important to Bethany Beach and surrounding areas, it is extremely disappointing to again make this decision. However, the impact of COVID-19 on the health and well-being of… Read more »

Mountaire Farms began coordinating vaccinations for employees this week to help protect them from the spread of COVID-19. This past week, Tidal Health reached out to partner with Mountaire in getting employees vaccinated in Maryland and Delaware. After weeks and weeks of planning, Mountaire was eager to jump at this opportunity and arranged for buses… Read more »

The 2021 Coastal Sussex Career & Job Fair hosted by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce will be held virtually on April 14, 2021. The 2021 Coastal Sussex Career & Job Fair seeks to connect job candidates interested in seasonal and part-time jobs, volunteer and internship opportunities, or full-time careers with the Coastal Sussex business… Read more »