The Division of Small Business is pleased to announce that its DE Relief Grants portal will begin accepting new applications on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. This means that small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have not applied in earlier rounds will have the opportunity to apply for this relief program presented by the… Read more »
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The New Stimulus Act: 15 Big Changes That Will Impact Your Small Business
A new coronavirus relief bill was passed by Congress and has been signed into law. If you run a small business, here are 15 things you need to know about it. 1. There is another round of PPP. Who is eligible? The bill authorizes approximately $285 billion for another round of the Paycheck Protection Program that’s… Read more »
Mountaire Farms Community Chicken Truck Sale
*PRE-SALE ONLY *NO ONSITE SALES WILL BE AVAILABLE A portion of proceeds from this sale will benefit the Harrington Fire Company. This sale will also help to secure donations for the Millsboro Christian Storehouse, which has worked diligently to feed people in Sussex County throughout this pandemic. The sale looks a little different this time… Read more »
Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery Teams Up with Barn Hill Preserve for Sippin’ with Sloths and Specialty Wine Release
Salted Vines is once again hosting the “Sippin’ with Sloths” event. Paired with Barn Hill Preserve, Salted Vines provides a unique experience for adults 21 and older to have some wine, snacks, and chill out with sloths in a safe environment. Reservations for one of the upcoming event dates, Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 (6 pm-8… Read more »
The Freeman Stage Ushers in 2021 with a New Name!
If there was ever any doubt The Freeman Stage was a major player in the Delmarva arts scene, 2020 put it to rest. The global pandemic decimated the performing arts industry, with widespread tour cancellations and the shuttering of even the most venerable establishments across the country. Yet the Selbyville-based arts organization successfully launched a… Read more »
Shop Local Extravaganza
Thank you to everyone that shopped local this holiday season! Our first ever Shop Local Extravaganza was a huge success and we look forward to bringing it back in 2021. Follow the Chamber on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on year-round happenings. Check out our events calendar here! About the… Read more »
Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans
As part of an end-of-year pandemic relief package, Congress has passed several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and created a “Second Draw” PPP for small businesses who have exhausted their initial loan. Other changes impact eligibility for initial PPP loans, the loan forgiveness process, and the tax treatment of PPP loans. Congress has… Read more »
Adriane Gallagher of BHHS Gallo Realty Earns Distinguished Awards
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Gallo Realty is pleased to announce that Lewes Rental Manager, Adriane Gallagher, has been awarded two distinctive honors from the Sussex County Association of REALTORS (SCAOR). For the 2021 year, Adriane has been named the REALTOR of the Year for Sussex County. Furthermore, Adriane has also been awarded the Alma Ashley Rental Service… Read more »
Employees Tell Mountaire They No Longer Want Union Representation Mountaire Farms Withdraws Recognition of Teamsters Local 355
Employees in the company’s Selbyville plant who are part of Teamsters Local 355 sent a letter to Mountaire Farms recently explaining they no longer wanted to be represented by the union. Signed by a majority of the employees represented by the Teamsters Union at the Selbyville plant, the letter was addressed to management at Mountaire… Read more »
Delaware Center for the Inland Bays Honors Supporters with “Friend of the Bays” Awards
The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the “Friend of the Bays” Awards, honor is given to individuals, volunteers, and businesses for their support, partnership, and volunteering excellence. On Thursday, Dec. 3, the Center awarded Delmarva Power, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Regional Fish… Read more »