New Castle County Chamber of Commerce

🚀 Are you ready to scale your business or need help crafting a business plan? Join our 8-week, cohort-based Emerging Program! Gain access to live in-person and hybrid workshops, connect with a mentor, explore on-demand webinars, and receive valuable resources and tools to create a comprehensive business plan. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Program starts October 9: https://buff.ly/4d57uKy #business #startup

Interested in an 8-day deluxe trip to Croatia and the Dalmatian Coast? Then join us for our informational meeting this Wednesday, during which a representative from Aventura World will be in person to provide all the details and answer any questions about the trip! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eBGAxYiW

Thank you to everyone who attended Business After Hours at Corteva Agriscience last Thursday. 🤝 If you want to connect with business resources and make impactful connections to launch and grow your business, this is the place to do it!

CHAMBER UPDATE 📣 👏 Please join us in welcoming Emma Odren to the Chamber team as our new Incubator and Economic Development Manager. In her prior roles, Emma served as the Manager of Consulting Services at Facility Logix, the Membership and Programs Manager at Philanthropy Delaware, and the Senior Research Analyst with the economic development organization the Delaware Prosperity Partnership, where she supported new and expanding businesses and co-authored white papers on the fintech and the life sciences ecosystems in Delaware. She has also served as a legislative fellow for the Delaware General Assembly and a fellow for the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, where she focused on local government and education policy. We're confident that Emma's experience and expertise will significantly impact her work overseeing our small business incubator, the Emerging Enterprise Center, and assisting with the New Castle County Economic Partnership. Congratulations, Emma! We're thrilled to have you on our team! 

See everyone tonight. 🤝 Enjoy complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to connect with fellow business professionals. Thank you to Rick Deadwyler and the Corteva Agriscience team for hosting.

CHAMBER UPDATE 📣 👏 We're pleased to announce that Beth Fisher has been promoted to Vice President of Benefits. Beth will continue to oversee the Benefits Connection program, established by the Allen Insurance Group. Benefits Connection offers a range of group health insurance solutions and more to small businesses while also providing worker's compensation, group vision, and dental insurance. Beth's expertise and efforts are invaluable to the Chamber, as she is dedicated to ensuring our members have the best coverage and services available to protect their employees and businesses. Congratulations, Beth! Well-deserved! Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions at [email protected] or (302) 294-2059. For more information on Benefits Connection, visit https://lnkd.in/e9BXKGmg. 

✂️ 📣 Welcome to New Castle County, Urgent Care Plus! Congratulations to Medical Director Mehdi Jadali and his team on the grand opening of their new facility. Urgent Care Plus is a team of experienced professionals who are committed to serving the community by providing expert and compassionate care. With seven exam rooms and a dedicated procedure room, they can handle many illnesses and injuries and routine physicals. Visit https://lnkd.in/eksEvkUd to learn about their services.

Big Cheers for Urgent Care's Big Day in Wilmington! Yesterday marked a milestone for Urgent Care at Price's Corner in Wilmington, DE, and I was thrilled to be there, celebrating their new location right alongside my fellow New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and the dynamic Chamber team! It’s always inspiring to see small businesses, especially those as crucial as Urgent Care, broaden their reach. This means easier access to essential healthcare services for our community—something we can all feel good about! The event was buzzing with energy, with folks from 93.7 WSTW spinning tunes, a co-owner of the shopping plaza sharing insights, and a host of medical professionals and esteemed supporters all coming together. It’s moments like these that remind us of the power of community and the impact of local business growth. Here’s to more thriving, health-focused initiatives in our area! Let’s keep supporting those making a real difference! #SmallBusinessSupport #UrgentCare #WilmingtonDE #NCCCC #SCORE

Kara Odom Walker, MD, MPH, MSHS, FAAFP is HER 🗣️ Get ready for an exciting keynote discussion featuring the Executive Vice President and Chief Population Health Officer for Nemours Children’s Health. 🔥 ✔️ Prior to joining Nemours Children’s Health in 2020, Dr. Walker served as Cabinet Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services under Governor John Carney’s first elected term from February 2017 through 2020. ✔️ Dr. Walker is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine. ✔️ Dr. Walker holds a medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University, a Master of Science in Health Services Research from UCLA, and a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. We will see you on November 21 at 9 a.m. at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. Read more about our keynotes and purchase tickets now on our website https://lnkd.in/e3cnY9R3! 🎟️

Samantha T Mitchell is HER 🗣️ Get ready for an exciting keynote discussion featuring the Founder and President of Black Women in Aviation. 🔥 ✔️ Mitchell has led the Boeing Women Inspiring Leadership organization, where she has been at the forefront of championing diversity and gender equality in the aerospace industry. ✔️ The first female aircraft maintenance technician at John F. Kennedy International Airport for Air Jamaica. ✔️ Best-selling author of "3 Keys to Unlock & Unleash Your Confidence." We will see you on November 21 at 9 a.m. at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. Read more about our keynotes and purchase tickets now on our website https://lnkd.in/e3cnY9R3! 🎟️