Message from the President

This November will mark the 23rd Annual Superstars in Business event and we are thrilled to recognize these notable organizations. A lot has been said and documented about the challenges all businesses experienced during the last two years.

However, for small businesses— and in particular those with small headcounts and little redundancy—the challenges have been immense. In a good year, it’s hard to succeed. In times like this, there are more wild cards and hurdles than ever.

Here is a rundown of the 2021 Superstars in Businesses winners: Weiner Benefits Group, LLC; Harvey, Hanna & Associates; Adesis, Inc.; and Faithful Friends Animal Society. The Award of Excellence recipients this year include, First State Elevator, Delmarva Central Railroad, Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, CPAs, and the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware. We congratulate every one of the award recipients and appreciate all who submitted applications.

It takes time to review the many diverse applications and weigh them carefully against one another. The selection process is rigorous, but the application is designed to help businesses take a step back, highlight the things they are doing well, and evaluate areas of improvement. There are many deserving businesses around Delaware, so please help us identity candidates throughout the year.

In closing, let me thank the Superstars in Business Planning and Section Committees and our dedicated staff who together make this experience and event a success. Make your plans now to attend one of our favorite events of the year—our sellout awards luncheon at the Hotel du Pont. You can obtain your tickets at www.DSCC.com!