Ambassador Spotlight: Anthony Delcollo

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s (DSCC) Ambassador Committee serves as outward-facing representatives of the organization with three key goals: fostering new relationships; engaging member businesses and the community as a whole; and amplifying the voice and mission of the State Chamber. Meet our featured ambassador: Anthony Delcollo, principal at Offit Kurman.

What inspired you to get involved with the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce? Why did you choose to become an ambassador?

I became more familiar with the State Chamber’s work due to my involvement in local politics and my time in the Delaware General Assembly as a state senator. The State Chamber supports policies that are in turn helpful to businesses of all sizes. I agreed to become an ambassador because I have seen first-hand how pivotal it is that all voices have a seat at the table when developing legislation and policy for our state. The voices of our business owners and entrepreneurs should be heard.

What excites you most about our mission?

DSCC is definitely concerned about making a vibrant and wonderful Delaware. As a new dad, I am excited about supporting the State Chamber’s mission for creating a Delaware that has a top-notch workforce and talent pipeline with wonderful career opportunities for its people. That would be a bright future indeed for the newest member of the Delcollo household.

As someone deeply involved in policy, what’s your go-to strategy for staying informed and ahead of the curve?

Political activity and policy activity go hand in glove. Learning who is running for what and interacting with candidates places one ahead of the curve by understanding the potential priorities of those that wish to shape Delaware’s policy. More concretely, monitoring bills that are introduced and regulations that are proposed (which can be done by signing up for email alerts from the state) is a simple but excellent way to stay apprised.

What’s one hobby or interest you have that might surprise people?

It’s hard to pick just one, but in terms of something that is surprising I would say it’s my love for music. I used to really love karaoke, and in my college and law school years could be found at various establishments belting out (and some might say butchering) my favorite songs.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room. There are many variations of this adage, but I first heard this one from my dad, Dan Delcollo. In other words, a good leader should surround themselves with folks who know more or are more skilled than they are. This can lead to building not only a strong team but also causes a person to expand beyond what they thought their limits would be.