Bloom issues upbeat update on Newark site

November 5, 2014
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Bloom issues upbeat
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Bloom Energy has issued an upbeat report
for its Newark manufacturing site in a letter to
legislators.
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The letter came from William Kurtz, chief
financial and commercial officer for the company,
who wrote that the site as “thriving at the site of
the former Chrysler plant in Newark.”
A Bloom installation near Newark.
The letter reported that Bloom now has more
than 232 full-time workers, adding two dozen staff in the legislation. However, the News Journal
reported there are no penalties imposed until
in the past month alone.
later in the decade. The state incentives package
Kurtz noted that the company has met deadlines, calls 900 workers to be hired, 100 or so fewer
completing its project with Delmarva and the plant than the job total when the Chrysler plant closed
in 2008.
itself on schedule.
The 232 workers is below job figures specified
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Bloom reports $12 million in employee salaries
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Kurtz reported Bloom has paid more than $12
million in total compensation to workers, with
$9.5 million of that amount paid in the last 12
months. Of the 232 hires, more than 15 percent
are veterans, with nearly 20 workers hired from
manufacturing sites that have closed, one example
being Evraz Claymont Steel.
“The future is bright,” Kurtz wrote. “We have
almost 140 MWs (megawatts) of servers installed
across the United States and Japan. Bloom has a
growing strategic partnership with Exelon, one of
the nation’s leading energy companies, and our
market is growing.”
“Our customers decide the timing of the
announcements for their projects, but we can
confirm a very strong funnel of contracted but
yet-to-be-announced projects,” Kurtz wrote.
“This together with our continued international
expansion demonstrates strong demand for
Bloom’s clean, reliable energy servers. Our
continued growth and execution in Delaware will
be critical to the overall success of our business.”
Earlier, Gov. Jack Markell confirmed that most
production of Bloom fuel cells (about the size of a
parking space) is now taking place at the Newark
site.
The letter from the California company comes
as the company remains under scrutiny after
legislation aimed at bringing the plant to Newark
was signed by the governor.
Bloom and the state have faced lawsuits related to
the Delmarva deal and related issues and there has
been speculation for a time that the company was
not in production mode. Bloom has since added
warehouse space at a separate Newark site.
Bloom, based in California’s Silicon Valley, has
been known as a secretive company. However, the
privately held manufacturer has reported a steady
string of new installations at technology and retail
In return for building the plant, legislators
approved a plan to have Delmarva Power customers companies.
pay for the higher costs of electricity generated from
It also struck a deal Japan-based Softbank for
fuel cells installed at sites in New Castle County.
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Bloom exec says order activity strong
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installations in that nation, which was hit hard
by the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster and is
looking at alternatives. The fuel cell technology
came out of NASA research into power plants
that would be used in human settlements on
Mars.
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Customers include Yahoo, Walmart, Adobe
and AT&T. Press reports have also listed an
Apple site in North Carolina as Bloom’s largest
data center installation. Bloom’s sole business
installation in Delaware is at a New Castle
County site of JPMorgan Chase.
Newark. Bloom servers primarily run off of
natural gas. Local critics include WDEL radio
talk show host Rick Jensen, and The Caesar
Rodney Institute, a pubic policy group that has
Supporters of the company see the potential
been associated with lawsuits filed against the
of the servers being used to replace dirtier diesel state and company.
back-up generating systems that are fired up
during periods of peak power use or outages.
Legislators have also questioned the charges
Bloom cells run continuously.
paid by Delmarva customers that according to
the News Journal have run $3 to $5 a month
Critics claim Bloom sales come in states with above other options.
major incentives for installations and further
question the “clean energy” claims of the
Delmarva Power officials have said the costs
company, citing the low pollution figures in
have not run above figures submitted to the
the most recent generation of gas-fired power
General Assembly when the Bloom legislation
plants, such as the Old Dominion plant now
was under consideration. (Photo above is from
under construction a half an hour away from
the Bloom Newark site dedication last year).
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PBF Energy rides the rails to profitability
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to be turbulent and PBF is focused on operating
safely and capturing the opportunities that the
markets present. We remain committed to return
value to our shareholders and we continue to pursue
opportunities to grow the business,” Nimbley
stated.
BF Energy Inc. reported higher earnings
as concern builds on the delays in crude oil
deliveries via rail.
Third quarter 2014 operating income of $284.1
million compared to an operating loss of $55.6
million for the third quarter of 2013
PBF operates the Delaware City Refinery, which
performed well in the quarter. The company is
headquartered in northern New Jersey.
PBF Energy’s financial results reflect the
consolidation of the financial results of PBF
Logistics LP a master limited partnership of which
PBF indirectly owns the general partner and
approximately 51.1 percent of the limited partner
interests.
Tom Nimbley, PBF Energy’s CEO, said, “Our
East Coast results reflect our continuing efforts
to use our procurement optionality to source the
most economic barrels for processing at our East
Coast facilities, as well as in the md-continent.
Stable operations during the quarter allowed us to
benefit from lower feedstock costs, capture the wide
distillate margins and recognize improved margins
PBF has been mentioned as a candidate to buy
other refineries. In addition to Delaware City and
Paulsboro, it operates a third refinery in Toledo,
Ohio. During the third quarter of 2014, the
on our lower value products as a result of the overall Continued on next page
decline in crude prices.”
Production for the quarter averaged approximately
495,500 barrels per day. The refineries in Delaware
City and Paulsboro, N.J. ran at higher-thanexpected rates in order to capture favorable pricing.
On September 30, a subsidiary of PBF completed
the sale of the West Rack, a 40,000 barrel per day
heavy crude oil rail unloading facility, located at
PBF’s Delaware City refinery to PBF Logistics LP
for $150 million. The money was used to buy back
PBF stock. The rail site near the refinery allows
PBF to get better deals on crude oil that is then
delivered to Delaware City. “The markets continue
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One refiner says rail delays threaten regional industry
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company wrote down assets associated with an
abandoned capital project at the Delaware City
refinery, resulting in a pre-tax charge of $28.5
million.
The $1 billion project was aimed at producing
cleaner fuel, according to published reports.
reopening the refinery that employs 500, with
hundreds of contractors working on site from time
to time.
The higher earnings also came as another refiner
expressed concern about reliability of rail crude oil
deliveries.
Monroe Energy, which owns a refinery in Trainer,
Pa,, near Philadelphia, sent a letter to federal
It drew fire from some environmental activists.
Smaller projects could be undertaken as the refinery regulators expressing concern about the reliability
of rail deliveries affecting the future of East Coast
works to meet stiffer environmental standards.
refineries. Monroe is owned by Delta Airlines. PBF
has indicated it is not as concerned about the issue.
In another development, Nimbley has been
appointed to the company’s board of directors. He
The volume of rail-transported crude oil has
has served as PBF’s Chief Executive Officer since
strained the systems of carriers like CP and BNSF
June of 2010.
that transport the crude from North Dakota, with
the key rail hub of Chicago listed as a problem.
PBF was formed as an independent refiner by
industry veteran Thomas O’Malley, who remains
chairman.
O’Malley headed a company that ran Delaware
City refinery for a time and swooped in an
purchased the site after former owner Valero shut
down and threatened to demolish the refinery,
which was running at a loss totaling $1 million
a day. PBF received state financial assistance in
Railroads are working to reduce bottlenecks and
in some locations local opposition has cropped up.
upgrade the lines and rail crossing on track from
Newark to the refinery.
The Midwestern rail system has also been affected
by traffic generated by a special type of sand that is
used in the hydraulic fracturing “fracking” process
that is transported from Wisconsin and Minnesota
to natural gas wells in Pennsylvania.
Sand mining has created regulatory challenges in
Wisconsin.
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‘Hunger Games’ in the twilight of print era
I
n a couple of weeks, I
will attend the Technology
Forum’s event that explores
3D printing. One of the
presenters will be a company
known as Sovereign Air, a
pioneering 3D printing firm.
Things had gotten progressively worse under new
owner American Consolidated Media as it struggled
with declining advertising revenue and a crushing
debt load. Those in charge had little choice. After
the carnage, the non-advertising staff of the Post/
Ledger consisted of two people, Mark Corrigan and
myself.
The last eight months of my newspaper were
spent running the websites of the Post and Whig,
knowing that the end would come and, of course,
it did. Those memories came back this week as the
News Journal went through a “Hunger Games” of
sorts as staffers were forced to reapply for a smaller
number of jobs. The goal is to emerge as a fastmoving news organization.
We soldiered on, juggling the two pubs. The
Allow me to be skeptical. The newspaper DNA
Business Ledger was killed off year later while I was
off on vacation. Still, the Post’s web site became one remains. That’s good in terms of a commitment to
of the most popular newspaper URLs in the state. It watchdog reporting. On the minus side, there are
retains that distinction.
signs that the old ways are winning out as digital
investments were shifted elsewhere.
Suite 209 remained a ghostly place. There was
The suite was the last home of the Newark Post
I remain optimistic about the future of digital
prior to moving its offices to the Cecil Whig offices talk of making the Post into a model for digital
news, based on the success of this enterprise and
first, but nothing came of that plan Still, we
in Elkton, Md.
others. But I see no signs that newspapers have any
rose to the occasion and helped the Post mark
answers other than continued downsizing until
I served as Editor of the Post for a couple of years its 100th anniversary as owners saw glimmers of
print simply goes away. In the meantime, I relish
hope. Meanwhile digital and print strategies were
in something of a battlefield promotion On an
awful day, I stayed in my office as staff members of launched and nearly always failed. Those in charge the opportunity to learn more about companies like
Soverign Air without the burden of print.
had no answers.
the Post and Business Ledger were let go.
After driving by the company’s Doug Rainey
office in Pomeroy Plaza off Main
Street in Newark, I realized that
I was no stranger to the space occupied by the startup company.
Sticker delight as gas prices fall well below $3 a gallon
T
On average, each motorist typically uses
around 588 gallons of gas a year in the course
of driving an average 12,000 miles a year, AAA
reports. That means the average motorist spent
$2,052 on motor fuel purchases last year, when
pump prices averaged $3.49 a gallon during the
12 month period. That compares to $2,116.80
in 2012, according to the AAA Fuel Price
Finder.
he national average price of gas has
dropped below $3 a gallon for the first
time since Dec. 22, 2010, ending its
longest streak ever above that price, according to
AAA.
Gas prices in much of Delaware have fallen
well below $2.90 a gallon, with one station in
the Newark area charging $2.77.
AAA estimates that lower gas prices are
helping consumers nationwide save at least
$250 million per day on gasoline compared to
early summer. At that time, the national average
reached $3.68 per gallon.
“Consumers are experiencing ‘sticker delight’ as
gas prices unexpectedly drop below $3 in much of
the country,” said Jim Lardear, director of Public
and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic,
Wilmington. “Lower gas prices are a boon to
the economy just in time for holiday travel and
shopping.”
The national average gas price was above $3 for
1,409 consecutive days. During that time, U.S.
gas prices averaged $3.52 per gallon and climbed
as high as $3.98 per gallon on May 5, 2011.
Locally, gas prices have dropped below the $3
per gallon mark in Delaware and New Jersey, and
in all likelihood Pennsylvania could follow suit in
coming weeks, AAA reported.
The drop below $3 is significant because about
40 percent of American adults believe that
gasoline is “too high” when the price reaches that
level, according to an AAA survey conducted in
March.
“The steep decline in gas prices has helped to
make driving less expensive for the vast majority
of Americans who use their car every day,” said
Lardear. “Many Americans are spending $10$20 less to fill up the cars on every trip to the gas
station compared to what they paid during the
summer driving season.”
AAA anticipates gasoline prices will continue
to drop in the weeks ahead, but it is possible that
prices in many areas will begin to stabilize. Unless
there are unexpected developments, gasoline
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3D printing focus of Technology
Forum event on November 19
T
echnology Forum of Delaware will
examine 3D and its impact across
industries including medicine,
automotive and technology at an event on Nov.
19 at the University of Delaware College of
Health Sciences on STAR Campus
3D printing, also known as additive
manufacturing, is the process of making threedimensional solid objects from a digital file.
Joe Otto of Sovereign Air, Newark, will explain
should remain at this relatively inexpensive level
this winter due to lower demand and typical
seasonal trends.
By spring, higher gas prices may return due to
refinery maintenance, increased demand and a
return to summer-blend gasoline.
Gas prices typically decline in the autumn
Most viewed stories this week at
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1. (Photo gallery) Cabela’s opens store near
Christiana Mall
2. Kullman makes case for not splitting up
company in letter to shareholders
3. Job cuts, restructuring under way at News
Journal
A copy of Orihon, the first book printed using a
three-dimensional printer is now part of a collection
at the University of Delaware. (University of
Delaware photo).
Crude oil price drop felt at pump
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due to decreased driving and the switchover
to winter-blend gasoline, but prices have
fallen faster than many expected this year due
to sharply lower crude oil prices. The United
States continues to import less crude oil, further
insulating the nation from problems overseas.
Refineries in the region also fared well with
few unscheduled shutdowns.
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of growth
5. (Updated) Claymont Kmart to close in early
December
6. Cinemark to open 17-screen theater at
Christiana Mall
7. Christiana Mall area moves into the fast lane
8. (Updated) Despite new exterior, no opening
date has been set for Fuddruckers
9. (Update, video) IBio shares slide after
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10. Bloom Energy issues upbeat update on
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the technology and demonstrate how it is impacting
industry, architects, engineers, artists, and hobbyists.
University of Delaware physical therapy Professor Cole
Galloway and his team will take attendees to the Pediatric
Mobility Lab and Design Studio to demonstrate how the
efforts enable mobility-challenged children to achieve
skills and functional movement with the aid of 3D printed
devices.
Research staff from BADER Consortium will show 3D
printing is used to create custom prosthetics and orthotics
for wounded warriors.
Topics will include better understanding of new printing
services, previewing applications for photocopying,
examining more cost effective printing technology and
discussing new materials for the next round applications.
3D Printing in Action will help attendees understand
where 3D printing is going and how your business will
benefit, Tech Forum release stated.
The event is slated for November 19 from 5:30 p.m.
To 7:30 p.m. At the University of Delaware College of
Health Sciences on the STAR Campus. Event registration
is $25 for Tech Forum DE Members and $40 for Future
Members. Those interested can register oline today. Walkins are welcome, but will be charged an additional $5 fee at
the door.
Allen Hiram may first use Millsboro site for warehousing
A
month.
llen Harim moved a step closer to expanding its Delmarva poultry
operations with the purchase of a former pickle processing plant in
Millsboro from Pinnacle Foods. The agreement was disclosed last
“Allen Harim is committed to investing in our people, facilities and
infrastructure,” said Steven A. Evans, CEO of Allen Harim. “This acquisition
aligns with our strategic plan and supports our company’s vision, mission and
values. It is our desire to be a good neighbor in all of the regions in which we
operate, and we look forward to becoming part of the fabric of Millsboro.”
Allen Harim is part of a Korean poultry company that acquired assets of the
former Allen Family Foods. The purchase ended concern that operations would
shut down, due to financial problems.
Evans noted that the specific use of the 470,000 square foot complex, which
has stood empty for more than two years, will require continued evaluation.
Allen Harim anticipates the complex will be initially used as a warehouse and
storage facility.
Allen Harim employs more than 1,600 people in the United States, including
more than 1,000 in the Delaware. During the last year the company added
more than 200 jobs in the region, and the new facility is expected to provide
additional employment growth in both the short and long term. Allen Harim
also partners with more than 200 independent growers and owns and manages
25 company farms in the Delmarva area.
Plans for a poultry processing plant are facing legal challenges from neighbors
Headquartered in Seaford, Allen Harim operates chicken processing facilities
who claim the site would pollute waterways and increase traffic. Allen Harim
in Harbeson, and Cordova, Md.; breeding operations in Liberty, N.C.; a
has responded by noting that its clean-up plans would address long-standing
hatchery in Dagsboro; and a hatchery and feed mill in Seaford.
issues related to the plant.
Supporters of the plant also claim that pollution problems may at
least be partly due residential uses in the area. Click here for previous
DelawareBusinessDaily.com stories.
The company is primarily an industrial meat, private label and food service
supplier, with a line of consumer packaged goods mainly available in the
Northeastern U.S.
Job cuts, restructuring under way at News Journal
J
ob cuts at the News Journal were made
on Monday as the newspaper and its
DelawareOnline.com website..
All staff had to reapply for jobs, many of which
are said to reflect the Gannett’s priorities in terms
of streamlining operations and dealing with a
changing environment where more people get news
from social media and online sources.
Gannett papers have remained silent on the
extent of the cuts. Some staffers refused to reapply
for positions and left their newspapers. More than
half a dozen veteran staffers were known to have
lost their jobs.
Earlier job cuts at the News Journal shut down
the Spark entertainment weekly and an upscale
magazine Signature Brandywine distributed in
zip codes with wealthy residents. At the time, 28
jobs were eliminated. Click here for other stories
regarding Gannett.
Jeffrey Gentry, who has authored a popular
column in the News Journal, confirmed in a
Facebook post he had been retained as a night
editor, but noted that the column was not in his
job description. He said he will work to keep the
responded with Delaware Business Times, a business
journal published every two weeks. It was one of
only a few print business journals launched during
the past decade.
The business page also shrunk from Monday
through Saturday when portions of Gannett’s
flagship USA Today were inserted into the paper.
column running. He also confirmed that some
staffers were not offered positions.
Executive Editor David Ledford said in a
previous column that investigative reporting at the
newspaper will remain a top priority.
“But we are breathing new life into the reporting
ranks, ensuring that we continue to have far
more boots on the ground than any other news
organization statewide,” Ledford wrote in a recent
column.
Still, the size of the News Journal newsroom
has shrunk over the years. One area affected was
business, The business staff at one time had a
reporting staff of as many as six. It is now down to
a couple of reporters.
Today Media, publisher of Delaware Today,
Over the years, the News Journal had escaped
many of the job cuts reported elsewhere, due to
the lack of TV competition and fat profit margins
from auto, real estate and help wanted advertising.
Those revenues have shrunk over the years in all
markets included “protected” areas.
The newspaper industry has seen a steady
decline in employment in the past decade. Poynter
reported newsroom employment has fallen 33
percent from the 55,000 jobs recorded in 2006.
Gannett is also spinning off newspapers from its
television station holdings that get a boost every
couple of years from election advertising.
Cars.com, an online company that Gannett
purchased after having a minority stake, is also part
of the TV group.
Simpler wins Treasurer’s race
R
epublican Ken Simpler won the race for Delaware State Treasurer.
With all precincts reporting, Simpler had lead of nearly 10 percentage
points over Iraq War veteran Sean Barney.
Simpler, who vowed to stock to the mission of the office, attracted some
bipartisan support in a heavily Democratic state.
Long-time State Auditor Re;publican Tom Wagner won a contest with
Democrat Brenda Mayrack.
A win by Simpler, who has a background in finance, would give the GOP a
fresh face and one additional statewide office.
State keeps business tax ranking
Delaware maintained its No. 14
report, while neighboring New
ranking in an annual report from the Jersey fell from 49th to 50th, with
non-partisan Tax Foundation.
Maryland at 40 and Pennsylvania in
34th place.
Delaware’s ranking had been as low
as 12th in 2012. The state held the
Aiding Delaware’s ranking is its
same ranking last year. The ranking lack of a sales tax and low property
is based on tax climates, from best to taxes The foundation did note that
worst.
other states are making reforms in
tax rates that could allow upward
Wyoming ranked No. 1 in the
moves in the ratings.
Chris Coons was quickly declared by networks as the winner in the U.S. Senate
race over businessman Kevin Wade. Coons piled up a substantial lead over Wade
as New Castle County results poured in.
Wade ran a controversial advertisement warning about the dangers of Ebola
and advertised heavily on billboards about securing the border.
Cong. John Carney coasted to an easy victory over token opposition. Carney,
a Democrat, even had small leads in Kent and Sussex County in early voting.
Democrat Matt Denn also had little trouble in his race for Attorney General,
defeating Wilmington attorney Ted Kittila by double digits.
Republicans made small gains in the General Assembly as Democrats lost
a supermajority in the Senate. That would affect the fate of budget bills.
Results from the Board of Elections put the turnout figure at about one-third of
eligible voters. Click here for final results. Claiming the authority position in your field
By Chuck Boyce
s a business owner, I
have tried numerous
techniques,
campaigns, and media
in my efforts to persuade
customers to buy my
products and services. I
have spent countless hours
and lots of dollars attending Boyce
workshops, conferences,
and on webinars featuring the latest “secret” to
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down to the fact that prospects will buy from
people they know, like and trust.
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as part of our marketing. I was skeptical, and
more than a little uncomfortable being the
spokesperson and face of the business. However,
I made the investment and worked through
the program. The results included a best selling
book, print media mentions, and appearances on
network TV.
print and online. Darrin runs a small profitable,
tax law practice in Tampa, FL.
Darrin has written several books about dealing
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calls from prospects that have found his books
on Amazon, and after reading it decide they need
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All of this stuff looked cool on the walls, but
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did.
from him persuading prospects; to prospects
By creating an authority profile, when someone trying to convince him to take them as clients.
He has moved from chasing to being chased by
does a search on my name, they see a carefully
new business.
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So I did what I see most people do. I bought
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Southern Delaware Director Bill Pfaff was
honored as State Star by America’s Small Business
Development Center Network.
Sherk honored by Fund For Women
ore than 200 community supporters,
business partners and Fund for Women
Founders honored Susan Dunn Sherk
as she received the Fund for Women’s First
Founders Award. (Shown in photo at right are
Sherk, Coons and Sherk’s daughter Kristen).
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Sherk, a consultant specializing in helping
nonprofits with capital campaigns, has committed
her personal and professional life to helping others.
Following a 30-year career working with the U.S.
speaker Sen. Chris Coons, “put a woman in charge.”
Congress and finishing her government career at
the Small Business Administration in Washington,
Created in 1993, the Fund for Women of the
D.C., Sherk began her fund-raising career as a major Delaware Community Foundation is a permanent
gifts officer for Sarah Lawrence College.
endowment and source of funding for programs
that address the unmet needs of women and girls in
When Sherk moved to Delaware in 1999, she
Delaware. Since inception, the Fund for Women has
served as the grants manager and interim executive
awarded more than $1.9 million in grants.
director of the Delaware Community Foundation,
More than 1,300 men and women have become
and subsequently as development director for the
founders, and the endowment now exceeds $3.2
Delaware Symphony Orchestra. She also served as
million.
chair of the Fund for Women 2006-2008.
“If you want to get something done,” said keynote
Pfaff named State SBDC Star
Delaware Small Business Development Center
“I am pleased to make this announcement, and to
recognize Bill for his extraordinary contributions to
the work of the Delaware SBDC
and small business in Delaware,”
said SBDC State Director Mike
Bowman.
Pfaff was chosen for his
contributions to the Delaware
SBDC program, both over the
year and in his 20 year career with
Pfaff
the SBDC.
“No one in the history of the DSBDC has won
the award more than once, but Bill is now a three
time winner.” added Bowman. He has assisted
hundreds of businesses start and grow, helping
businesses raise more than $36 million in capital
and create or retain over 600 jobs. A few of the
businesses he has assisted include Dogfish Head,
World Gym, Castrol Premium Lube and Henlopen
City Oyster House.
not for profit
Dogfish Head offers $20,000
to Sussex enviro nonprofits
Dogfish Head is offering $20,000 to Sussex
environmental non profits in this year’s Beer &
Benevolence program.
“We’re obsessed with using natural ingredients,”
says Dogfish Head Founder and President Sam
Calagione. “We’re constantly in search of the best
natural ingredients from around the world.”
Many of our co-workers also love to get outside
and enjoy nature’s bounty, and coastal Delaware
- with its beaches, state parks, lakes, bays, forests
and coastal plains - is the perfect place to relax and
rejuvenate.
Invited to apply are Sussex County non profits
that work to protect the environment.“
“There are so many good people doing so many
good things here in Sussex,” says Mark Carter,
Dogfish Head’s Beer & Benevolence guru. “Most
of our co-workers live and play here, and the local
community has been
super supportive of
our brewery, so it
makes sense to return
the good vibes.”
technology, engineering and math curriculum to
Boys & Girls Club members ranging from grades
five through eight with a focus on energy and urban
infrastructure.
“We embarked on our partnership with
Discovery Education to provide STEM outreach
We’ll be giving out
to the Delaware Boys & Girls Clubs. Now we are
three awards: one for
pleased to introduce that opportunity which will
$10,000 and two for
provide information and open a new world to the
$2,500. The three
young people who have aspirations of a career in
beneficiaries also will
the STEM field,” said Gary Stockbridge, Delmarva
receive a “Benevolence Night” in early 2015 at
Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth Beach, Power Electric region president.
and the nonprofit with the best turnout will receive
The Delmarva Power STEM Club is a dynamic
an additional $5,000.
series of standards-aligned STEM curricula
designed to engage students in science, technology,
Click here to submit entries: The Beer &
engineering and math. Created in collaboration
Benevolence committee will entries. Winners will
with leading educators, the STEM Club features
be notified no later than Dec. 16.
hands-on and virtual labs, engineering challenges,
digital investigations, videos and career connections
STEM Club launched
- all designed to immerse kids in the grand
Delmarva Power, in coordination with the
challenges of science set forth by the National
Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware, has partnered
with Discovery Education to launch the Delmarva Academy of Engineering.
Power STEM Club, which will provide science,
Courtyard by Marriott-University of Delaware
Paul Wise’s dream marks its 10th anniversary
F
rom the moment that founding chair of
the Hotel Restaurant and Institutional
Management Program (HRIM) at the
University of Delaware, Professor Paul Wise
dreamed about a hotel on campus to better
integrate students with a real world hotel operation,
it was clear this would be a very special hotel.
Paul had successfully lobbied UD administrators
to build a “student restaurant” for hands on food
and beverage service, founded as Vita Nova and
knew the next logical step was a hotel. The hotel
had to satisfy several key requirements to be built.
First, it is had to be financially feasible, second it
had to serve the needs of the larger community of
the University of Delaware, the city of Newark and
complement existing hotels in the community, and
third it had to provide the “real world” learning
environment that would be vital to the unique
education that Paul envisioned for UD HRIM
students.
After several early studies failed to provide a
convincing financial case, a study conducted in late
1999 showed that demand has grown to the point
where a hotel could be justified. It was decided
the opening leadership team. Bill had previously
managed the Hotel du Pont and related hospitality
operations for DuPont and was also an adjunct
faculty member in the HRIM program for many
years.
The plan for hospitality education was called
the Lodging Practicum was developed by HRIM
leadership, and became part of a planned semester
for HRIM juniors called the Lodging Module.
The ribbon cutting ceremony for the hotel in 2004. This was unique in hospitality education since it
fully integrated 50 students per semester in all
by President David Roselle and UD Board of
aspects of the hotel operation for the semester in
Trustees to locate the hotel on a tract of UD land
the “experiential learning” at the hotel, where they
on the Laird Campus, adjacent to the Clayton
spend 140 hours working closely with hotel staff.
Hall Conference Center to help provide guest
room accommodations to guests of the Conference
Learning every job in the hotel, from guest room
Center.
housekeeper to general manager. At the same
time, the students would take four lodging related
The stage was set, and a partnership was developed academic classes in a classroom located in the hotel.
with Shaner Hotel group of State College Pa and
No other hospitality education program had ever
Marriott International to build and operate a
attempted this level of immersion in an operating
126-room Marriott Courtyard Hotel on that site.
hotel, and its success has generated many calls and
The hotel opened on November 15, 2004 with
visits by other hospitality programs as they try to
Managing Director Bill Sullivan at the helm. Bill
Continued on next page
had joined Shaner in July of 2004 and assembled
1,000 students have completed UD hotel program
From previous page
formation of the Delaware Sports Commission.
learn from the success at UD. As of fall 2014, more
Hotel leadership engaged as well with local
than 1,000 students have completed the Lodging
charities and partnered with Delaware Autism, UD
Module at the Courtyard. The hotel has been a
Center for Disabilities Studies and the Delaware
great financial and guest service success, winning
School for Deaf to provide skill training, jobs
service excellence awards from Marriott for each
and social integration for people with various
disabilities. The hotel has received numerous
community awards for leadership with tourism
development, service to the disabled community
and other non-profits.
The hotel plays an important role in UD, hosting
many visitors to campus, and developed a very
successful Very Important Parents (VIP) program
for parents of over 5,500 UD students for lodging
needs in Newark.
The 2015 HRIM class that works at the hotel.
to visit the hotel and address students of the UD
Lerner College of Business and Economics (HRIM
is a part of this college).
Having educated a decade of future hospitality
leaders, the future is bright for the Hotel and the
Marriott International has been a strong
HRIM program. Recent renovations to the hotel
supporter of the hotel since its inception. Marriott and the Vita Nova restaurant clearly demonstrate
of its ten years of operation, and in 2008 was rated
provided initial funding for the Marriott Center for the commitment by UD Administration to keep
the second best Courtyard for guest service in the
Hospitality and Tourism, the classroom located in the UD hospitality program as one of the learning
world. Hotel and Conference Center leadership
the hotel and recently agreed to donate $560,000
programs in the world, where excellence in
rapidly engaged with other Newark area hotels to
for a new state of the art classroom addition to the academic and experiential learning come together
form the “Destination Newark Hotel Partnership”
hotel.
to prepare future industry leaders.
to encourage group travel and sports events for
Newark to develop new sources of “city wide”
Marriott Chairman, J. Willard Marriott came
Story courtesy of Courtyard by Marriott Newarkbusiness for the Newark area hotels, and local shops
to the grand opening of the Hotel on November
University of Delaware Hotel.
and restaurants. Later taking a founding role in the
21, 2004 and came back again in October of 2013
Courtyard chef Mark Chopko and awardwinning crab cakes.
Wilmington U plans new campus off Concord Pike
Wilmington University announced the purchase of 41 acres bordered by
Concord Pike, Beaver Valley Road and Thompson Bridge Road.
The university purchased the acreage from Woodlawn Trustees, Inc. to meet
the needs of its growth by building its 14th location in the Brandywine Valley.
Enrollment at the private university is approaching 20,000. The new location
will feature:
- Space for new classrooms and administrative offices buildings, as well as a a
50,000 square foot main classroom building.
- Sufficient parking with access by students and the community through an
entrance not located on Concord Pike to minimize impact on traffic during
peak traffic times.
- Buildings set back 100 feet from the road on all sides.
“The Wilmington University Board of Trustees sees this property as an
opportunity to serve the surrounding North Wilmington communities,” said
Dr. Jack Varsalona, president of Wilmington University. “We understand
the scenic and historical value of this beautiful landscape. This is as much an
opportunity for Talleyville and the Brandywine Hundred as the university.”
Wilmington University has been ranked as the fourth fastest growing
private, nonprofit university in the United States by The Chronicle of Higher
Education in The Almanac of Higher Education 2001-2011.
It is also ranked as the second fastest growing private, nonprofit doctoral
institution in the U.S. 2002 – 2012 by The Almanac, with a 90.7 percent
increase over that 10-year period.
“Wilmington University has grown tremendously over the last decade. We
owe it to our students to provide them with greater access to high quality,
affordable education with the least amount of inconvenience and travel,”
Varsalona said. “We also recognize our responsibility to the community. There
are few better uses for this acreage than to build a school that helps students to
reach greater success in their chosen careers.”
Grow Wilmington Fund to serve
as lending source for small firms
W
Grow Wilmington Fund will allow the city to
support the expansion of existing businesses and
attract new businesses to provide increased job
opportunities to local residents.”
The fund has been created through the
cooperation of Wilmington UDAG Corporation,
Discover Bank and the National Development
Council.
“Discover is proud to be part of this program
that supports small size businesses and the city of
Wilmington,” Roszkowski said. “We look forward
to continuing to build upon our long-standing
commitment to supporting local businesses and
communities since we first established Discover
Bank in Delaware.”
The Office of Economic Development plans to
use the Grow Wilmington Fund to promote job
growth and economic development in the City
of Wilmington through the expansion of existing
businesses and recruitment of new businesses.
Grow Wilmington offers attractive interest rates,
extended terms to benefit eligible Wilmington
businesses, according to a release.
NDC will work with the City of Wilmington
through its affiliate Community Development
Financial Institution, the Grow America Fund
(GAF), a SBA licensed Small Business Lending
Company, to deliver professional underwriting,
servicing, and portfolio management services;
along with technical assistance to local established
businesses.
“I would like to thank Discover Bank, the
National Development Council and other
community stakeholders for their commitment
to supporting the economic vitality of the
City of Wilmington,” said Williams. “The
The Grow Wilmington Fund is available to
qualified, existing businesses in operation for at
least three years, with less than 500 employees,
and revenues generally between $500,000 and $20
million.
ilmington Mayor Dennis P. Williams
joined James J. Roszkowski, president
of Discover Bank; Bill Young of
National Development Council; and the Mayor’s
Office of Economic Development to announce
the Grow Wilmington Fund, a loan fund for
established small businesses.
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Patients moved into new area of Nermours/A.I. duPont
Nemours/Alfred
I. duPont Hospital
for Children moved
more than 100
patients from its
existing building
into the newly
expanded portion
of the hospital. It
was part of a $270
million project.
Over an eighthours period on Sunday, teams of Nemours staff
moved patients from the Pediatric Intensive Care
Unit, the Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant unit
and all five inpatient general medical/surgical units
into the 450,000 square foot expansion.
The hospital’s new Emergency Department
opened to new patients on November 2,
nearly doubling the hospital’s capacity to treat
emergencies. The new space, designed with the
input of families features all single-patient rooms,
an expanded emergency department and pediatric
intensive care unit, the five -story Anthony
N. Fusco, Sr, Atrium, and the state of the art
Discovery Zone interactive panel presented by
DuPont.
The project kicked off in 2011. The expansion
was paid in full.
The expanded hospital features 144 single-patient
rooms with distinct zones in each room for the
patient, family and caregiver.
The emergency department doubled in size,
growing from 24 bays to 44 bays.
The existing hospital building was built in 1984
and will continue to serve as the hub for neonatal
intensive care, cardiac care and ambulatory services.
Skanska USA Building is the general contractor
for the Expansion. FKP was architect.
Delmarva announces lower natural gas
rates
Delmarva Power announced that natural gas rate
cuts that became effective on Nov. 1.
This represents the fourth straight year of gas cost
reductions for Delmarva Power customers.
Continued on next page
update
hook-ups for natural gas. Demand for natural
gas hook-ups has increased as gas prices have
Commercial and industrial customers’ rates also
dropped. Requests have typically come from fuel
would decrease in the range from 3.5 percent to
oil customers who have faced volatile pricing over
12.8 percent. The monthly bill impact among those
the years. Delmarva provides natural gas service in
customers will vary with usage.
much of Castle County.
From previous page
The decrease will result in an overall monthly
bill decrease of $10.17 or about 7.3 percent for
residential customers.
This will reduce the average residential bill from
$139.33 to $126.16. The savings will vary based
on customer usage. The rate decrease is a result of
lower market costs for the gas.
Delmarava earns a profit through the cost of
distributing the natural gas, but provides natural
gas on a break-even basis.
Commercial and industrial customers’ rates also
would decrease in the range from 3.5 percent to
12.8 percent. The monthly bill impact among those
customers will vary with usage.
Delmarva received approval from the Public
Service Commission to ease rules governing new
Quantum to supply software to new
Fisker
integration, and vehicle system technologies,
announced an agreement with Fisker Automotive
and Technologies Group LLC. Fisker, controlled
by Chinese parts maker Wanxiang, plans to resume
production of the Fisker Karma and later launch
the mid-sized Fisker Atlantic.
The Fisker Karma had been produced in Finland.
A production site for the Atlantic has not been
announced. The previous owner of Fisker received
federal and state loans to build the vehicle at the
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide,
Inc, a global leader in natural gas storage systems,
Continued on next page
update
October 27, 2016. Wanxiang won a bidding battle
for the assets of Fisker in U.S. Bankruptcy Court
in Wilmington. Those assets include the Boxwood
plant.
Continued on next page
former GM Boxwood plant west of Wilmington.
The new Fisker has not ruled out the Delaware site,
although industry experts put the odds of anything
happening in here as 50-50 or less.
Quantum will license its plug-in hybrid control
software to Fisker Auto Group and, in return, will
receive an initial payment of $2 million on or
before November 27 and a second payment of $2
million on or before October 27, 2015.
The agreement also gives Fisker Auto Group
the option to acquire joint-ownership of the hybrid
control software for the Karma, Atlantic and future
platforms for additional consideration on or before
Former Redfire Grill faces theft charges
A former manager of the Redfire Grill has been
arrested in a theft case.
The administration of New Castle County
The News-Journal identified the man as Casey F.
Executive Tom Gordon has proposed that the
Sheehan, 35, of Wilmington.
county buy the plant. It is part of an ambitious plan
that would include a new deepwater port along the
Delaware State Police also confirmed his arrest on
Delaware River, with the site being used for export- charges related to thefts at the popular Hockessin
related purposes.
steak house.
Even if Wanxiang did build cars at the plant,
much of the Boxwood site would remain vacant.
The News-Journal, citing court records, reported
Sheehan took cash from customers who did not pay
with credit cards and ran the transactions through
“Fisker Automotive and Technologies Group, LLC the point of sale system as “comps” or free menu
is excited about the partnership with Quantum.
items.
This arrangement allows us to improve the Karma
and re-launch with added improvements and still
According to the report, Sheehan took $13,000
fulfills our core objective for Fisker Automotive
over the course of several months at the restaurant
and Technologies, LLC to own the core intellectual in Lantana Square.
components of the car. Fisker Automotive and
Technologies Group, LLC is excited to work on the
Redfire is part of the Platinum Dining Group,
next phase of the partnership with Quantum,” said which also operates Eclipse in Wilmington, Lemons
James Taylor, vice president of manufacturing and and Capers, west of Wilmington, and Taverna in
purchasing.
Newark.
people
Woolard named to Acorn Energy
Board
Acorn Energy, Inc., an energy
technology holding company,
announced that Edgar S.
Woolard, Jr. has been named to
the board of directors. Woolard
will fill the vacancy created by
the recent resignation of Andy
Sassine.
Woolard
Woolard served as chairman
and chief executive officer of DuPont from 1989 to
1995 and as chairman until 1997.
He was credited with the transformation of
DuPont. While chairman of Conoco, a former
DuPont holding, he led its IPO and initiated the
company’s merger with Phillips Petroleum.
He also served on the Boards of the New York
Stock Exchange, Inc., Citigroup, Inc., IBM, and
Bell Atlantic, Delaware.
Woolard also served as a director of Apple Inc.
and at the time was instrumental in bringing Steve Hansen named Port
Jobs back to Apple. Apple now has the highest stock Captain
market value of any company.
Cape May-Lewes Ferry officials
announced the promotion of
Christopher Clouser, chairman of Acorn Energy
Captain Stan Hansen of North
stated, “I have been an admirer of Ed Woolard for
Cape May, N.J. to serve as Port
years as the accomplished and distinguished former Captain for the Cape May –
DuPont and Conoco Chair. We are honored that
Lewes Ferry service.
he has agreed to serve on the board of Acorn. He
Hansen
is widely regarded as one of the first “green” CEOs
Hansen, who has more than 40
and during his tenure at DuPont cut toxic air
years of experience in the maritime industry, began
emissions by 60 percent, carcinogens by 75 percent his official duties on Nov. 3.
and hazardous waste by 46 percent. Ed and I both
believe that the lowest risk, lowest cost and highest
The Port Captain is responsible for ensuring
return investments lie in making the energy sector
that Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA)
more productive and cleaner.”
vessels, including the Cape May – Lewes (CMLF)
fleet and the Delaware City – Salem Ferry service,
“Acorn’s practical approach to and distinctive
are operated, and maintained in accordance with
technologies for solving critical energy infrastructure regulatory requirements, authority standards, and
problems are compelling and hold great promise,”
customer expectations.
said Ed Woolard. “I am pleased and excited to work
with Christopher and John and their management
“Stan’s credentials and experience are the perfect
teams as they work to achieve their strategic
match for the Port Captain position,” said Heath
objectives.”
Gehrke, director of Ferry Operations. “He has the
John Moore is CEO of the company.
Continued on next page
people
From previous page
skill, leadership ability and problem solving skills
to a make a positive difference at the Ferry. He’s a
consummate professional and a great addition to
our management team.”
operations of the component
preparation lab, testing/
processing lab and distribution.
Green is a registered Medical
Technologist with Specialist in
Blood Banking. She has held
Hansen joined the Cape May – Lewes Ferry as
various positions at two other
an Able-bodied Seaman in 1988. Hansen has
blood banks including executive
Green
served in a number of roles, each with increasing
director of Central Texas
levels of responsibility – including Mate, Pilot and Regional Blood and Tissue
Captain.
Center in Austin and, more recently, technical
director of lab services at Miller-Keystone Blood
Hansen also served as the MV American
Center in Bethlehem, Pa.
River Project Captain (1997), led the Lewes
Terminal Finger Pier Docking Project (2000)
In addition to blood banking, Green also has
and reorganized and revamped the Three Forts
experience with national sales, marketing, and
Ferry operations (1998). Prior to joining the
quality compliance in the blood industry.
ferry, Hansen owned and operated five different
commercial fishing vessels.
Two promotions at Master Sidlow
Lab manager named
Trudell Green was recently named Laboratory
Operations Manager at Blood Bank of Delmarva
(BBD). In her new position, she will oversee the
graduate of the University of Delaware where
she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Accounting. Sejal provides tax and accounting
services for individuals and closely held businesses.
The firm also announced that Gregory Moser
was named manager. Moser joined Master,
Sidlow & Associates, P.A. team in 2004. Moser
is a member of the Accounting and Assurance
Services department and provides audit,
accounting, and tax services to business and
individual clients.
Moser is a member of the Delaware Society of
Certified Public Accountants and the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Greg
graduated from Goldey-Beacom College with a
degree in accounting.
Master, Sidlow & Associates, P.A. is a regional
certified public accounting and consulting
The Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm serving businesses primarily in Delaware,
Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The firm provides
firm of Master, Sidlow & Associates, P.A.,
Wilmington, announced announce the promotion accounting and auditing, tax, financial planning,
of Sejal P. Mody to Supervisor. Sejal joined
Continued on next page
Master, Sidlow & Associates, 2006. She is a
people
From previous page
and business valuation services.
The firm also provides technology
solutions through its subsidiary,
Intellitec Solutions, LLC.
Lucks named to board
Bill Lucks, managing broker
of the SVN-Miller Lewes
Lucks
office has been invited to serve
on the National Association of
Realtors (NAR) 2015 Commercial Legislation and
Regulatory Advisory Board. “At this point in the
commercial real estate business we must carefully
examine the rules and regulations to ensure we have
the tools necessary to move forward,” said Lucks.
Advisor with SVN-Miller, Lucks is also on the
Board of Directors at NAR, a member of the NAR
Broker Involvement Committee, the Chair DelPac
for the Delaware Association of Realtors (DAR),
a Past President of DAR, the Treasurer of the
Peninsula Commercial Alliance (PCA) and sits on
the climate change review committee for NAR.
Powell new Kingswood Executive
Director
The Kingswood Community Center, Inc., Board
of Directors announced the appointment of
Anthony M. Powell as the new Executive Director.
Prior to Powell’s return to Wilmington, he resided
in Philadelphia for the past 25 years providing
strategic leadership to numerous nonprofit
organizations and governmental entities. Previously,
Powell served as the President/Chief Executive
Officer of Jobs for Pennsylvania’s Graduates, Inc.
and was responsible for launching the statewide
initiative, as well as responsible for the overall
leadership and management of the JAG accredited
statewide organization.
Beaston named sales associate
Bill Lyons, manager
of Berkshire Hathaway
“Mr. Powell has dedicated his career to educating, HomeServices Fox & Roach,
developing and advancing youth throughout the
Realtors Newark Office,
State of Delaware and Pennsylvania, said Mayor
welcomed Stephen Beaston as
The board is comprised of members with a certain Dennis P. Williams. “Through his various leadership a Sales Associate.
roles within youth development programs and
set of leadership qualities, including dedication to
Beaston is a member of the
the real estate industry, a forward-looking vision for organizations, Mr. Powell has successfully helped
Beaston
young people acquire the skills to form and sustain New Castle County Board of
the NAR association, and a range of professional
healthy relationships, learn the tools necessary to
Realtors.
experiences. NAR, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is
gain greater access to services and become positive
America’s largest trade association, representing
contributors to their local communities.”
He resides in Middletown and serves New Castle
1 million members comprised of residential and
County.
commercial Realtors. In addition to being a Senior
Courtyard celebrates Tenth
(See story on history of hotel on page 14)
The Courtyard by Marriott Newark-University of Delaware marked its 10th anniversary late last
month with a reception. The hotel on the Laird Campus of the university is managed by Shaner
Hotels, with the mission of providing real world experience for the university’s HRIM program.
In left photo is University of Delaware President Patrick Harker and the hotel’s first and only
general manager William Sullivan, right. At bottom left are, from left: Plato Ghinos, president
Shaner Hotels; Sullivan; former Newark Mayor Vance Funk; and Bill Mabrey, COO Shaner Hotels.
At bottom center, from left: UD HRIM students Rebecca Dobbins and Caroline Burn. At bottom
right, from left, are: Michael Smith, UD Health Sciences, Rachel Strickland, UD Health Sciences,
Kathy Corbitt, UD Human Resources; and Frank DeSantis, New Castle County Chamber of
Commerce. (Photos courtesy of Courtyard by Marriott)
PNC helps set
record for largest
vocabulary lesson
Prekindergarten students from New Castle Head
Start Absalom Jones Center learned several words
and listened to their teachers read as they helped set
a new Guinness World Records title for the largest
vocabulary lesson.
The 45 local children were among more than
4,000 children in 37 cities across 15 states and
the District of Columbia who participated in the
simultaneous lesson. PNC Financial Services Group
hosted the event in support of Grow Up Great, its
$350 million, multi-year bilingual initiative in early
childhood education. .
“Pursuit of this world record is a great way to
bring attention to a serious issue – the importance
of vocabulary for a child’s success in school and
life,” said Nicholas Marsini, regional president,
PNC Bank, Delaware “A landmark study found
that some at-risk children hear 30 million fewer
words by age 4 than a child from a more well-to-do
household.” Marsini is in the photo above.
The event is one of PNC’s initiatives to encourage
parents and caregivers to talk and read to their
children as a means to build vocabulary.
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ADKINS TAMMY C TAMMYS
ADVANCE MECHANICAL LLC2612
SCHUKRAFT RD QUAKERTOWN, PA
18951-3119
AFFORDABLE CONTRACTING
SERVICES 12959 STARKS DR
LAUREL, DE 19956-2684
AGRESTA STEPHEN AGRESTA
CONSTRUCTION 1001 KRESSON RD
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003-2724
Direct Care Worker
MTEY MARIA LUXURY CARE
Photographer
3RD EYE STUDIO LLC 2 PINTAIL CT
LEWES, DE 19958-2300
Hotel
AEROCAST LLC 23 BREE ST FELTON,
700 NORTH KING STREET
DE 19943-3153
WILMINGTON 19801-3504
AGUILAR SANDRA SANDY’S
Wholesaler transportation
CLEANING SERVICE 201 ABERDEEN
A PLUS AUTO LLC 2 BLUE RIDGE
CIR NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3810
BLVD NEWARK, DE 19702-2979
AIG PC GLOBAL SERVICES INC 451
Wholesaler
N AMERICAN GENERAL CENTER
NASHVILLE, TN 37250-0001
AAARRON SALDIVAR AAAA SALES
AIMS WELLNESS & TRAVEL
SERVICE 7 BILTMORE
CTWILMINGTON, DE 19808-1378
Commercial lessor
1212 BARRACKS LLC1407 FOULK RD
STE 100WILMINGTON, DE 19803-2700
Taxi/bus operator
1ST CHOICE TRANSPORTATION
LLC 25 ONAWAY PLNEW CASTLE, DE
19720-1244
1ST STATE PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE1 004 FOX HOLE RD
CAMDEN WYO, DE 19934-3435
Broker
17 LISA DR NEWARK, DE 19702-3754
Motor vehicle dealer
ABC SOLUTIONS AUTOMOTIVE
LLC1000 N WEST ST STE 1200
WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1058
Lessor personal property
ABLE EQUIPMENT RENTAL, INC.
1050 GRAND BLVD DEER PARK, NY
11729-5710
Engineering
ACCURA ENGINEERING &
CONSULTING 3342 INTERNATIONAL
PARK DR SEATLANTA, GA 303164700
2014 RENAISSANCE
CORPORATIONCLARK AGENCY
GROUP 750 BARKSDALE RD STE 5
NEWARK, DE 19711-3245
Entertainment agent
Commercial lessor
Motor vehicle service
301 MD AVE LLC 301 N MARYLAND
AVE WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1363
AFFORDABLE ADVANCED AUTO
CARE 208 S MARYLAND AVE
WILMINGTON, DE 19804-1344
Contractor/developer
335 INVESTMENTS LLC 335 TAFT
AVE WILMINGTON, DE 19805-1302
ADVERSITY & AFFLUENCE, LLC A &
A 36 VOSHELL MILL RD DOVER, DE
19904-6047