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Be the Healthiest You Can Be
Take Advantage of Beebe Healthcare Walk-In Care and Outpatient Services GEORGETOWN
MILLSBORO
21635 Biden Avenue (Rt. 404/18 just west of Rt. 113) (302) 856-9729
Rt. 113 (28538 DuPont Blvd.) (Just South of Rt. 24) (302) 934-5052
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Cover Story - What should you look for in a new home? Certainly location is important, but some communities offer so much more. See pages 18 - 20.
Features 6
Chamber Listings
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Business Licenses
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Business Digest
Pets at work - Sure you can enjoy your pet at home, as Olivia, John Roman and Fiona Nehrbas of Lewes are doing with their Yorkshire terrier Annabelle, but why stop there? Pet owners today are taking their pets to work. See pages 22 to 30. Photo by Ron MacArthur
Pets at Work Pets are like family to many 22 More travelers are taking their pets on vacation 22 TaCaCo Alpacas of Delaware 24
12 Tourism
Concord Pet Foods & Supplies 25
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Health
Bryan and Brittingham 26
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Personnel File
New pet policies 27
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Business Directory
Photos of some special pets 28-29 Beaverdam Pet Food 30
On the Cover
Baywood Greens offers a magnificent clubhouse and community center and pool complex. Photo by Ronald MacArthur
Next Theme: Delaware Treasures. Is your business one of the First State’s special treasures? We’re looking for businesses to highlight in our next edition. Call Chris Redman at (302) 629-9788 or credman@ mspublications.com
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CHAMBER Listings Chamber
Phone
Key contact
Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce
539-2100
Delmar Chamber of Commerce
Dues*
Members
Fax
Kristie Maravalli $211
800
539-9434
846-3336
Diane Johnson $75
67
846-3336
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
856-1544
Karen Duffield
$150
460
856-1577
Laurel Chamber of Commerce
875-9319
Don Dykes
$130
130
280-6365
Lewes Chamber of Commerce
645-8073
Betsy Reamer
$210
432
645-8412
Milford Chamber of Commerce
422-3344
Jo Schmeiser
$165
310
422-7503
Millsboro Chamber of Commerce
934-6777
Amy Simmons
$150
260
934-6065
Milton Chamber of Commerce
684-1101
Lisa Sumstine
$150
120
684-1101
Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce
227-2233
Carol Everhart $210
1303
227-8351
Seaford Chamber of Commerce
629-9690
Lynn Brocato
$150
288
629-0281
Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce
734-7513
Judy Diogo
$225
868
678-0189
Delaware State Chamber of Commerce
655-7221
Chuck James
$315
2000
654-0691
Delaware Small Business Chamber
482-2120
Bob Older
$295
170
Delmarva Black Chamber of Commerce
450-4501
Clay Hammond
* Annual membership cost based on businesses with fewer than 10 employees. For Delaware State and Central Delaware chambers membership cost figure is for 1-5 members.
Nominees for awards program The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce is once again conducting its Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business Awards program, now in its 16th year. As the chamber’s most important tribute to small business, the Superstars in Business program is seeking outstanding small businesses to award. The winning companies have been heralded as models of small business excellence, commended for their first-rate performance in such areas as strategic marketing, customer service, quality control and financial performance. They also excel as good stewards of the community. The application form may be completed online at ssb.dscc.com. Printed copies are available by emailing Kelly Wetzel at kwetzel@dscc.com or calling 302-5766564. Winners will be judged in three different categories, segmented by number of employees from one to 150. A winner from the non-profit sector will also be named. In order for a company to be eligible, they must be a member of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, be in business for at least three continuous years and have 150 or fewer employees. Previous winners may re-apply after five years. The deadline for entry is noon, Aug. 21. Event sponsorships are welcome. Call 302-576-6564 for sponsorship and award competition information. 6
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Every Wednesday-Georgetown Farmers’ Market -3:00 PM-6:00 PM North Bedford St. Park, Buy Local! Eat Fresh! Call 856-1544 for more information. August 6 - 1st Wednesday - Chamber Economic Development Council Meeting - 12:00-1:00 PM; Georgetown Wesleyan Church in Georgetown; Presentation: Darel LaPrade of the Sussex County Post. Lunch is served. All are welcome! Call 856-1544 for more information. August 13 - 2nd Wednesday - Chamber Breakfast Meeting - 7:45-8:45 AM - New Location: Delaware Tech Student Services Center; Presentation: TBA; $9 per person. RSVP by Tuesday, August 12th by calling 302-856-1544. August 20 - 3rd Wednesday - Chamber Mixer - 4:30-6:30 PM; Check website for more details. August 27 - 4th Wednesday - Chamber Luncheon-12:00 Noon-1:00 PM; at CHEER Center, Sand Hill Rd. in Georgetown; Presentation: Area Non-Profits $10.00 per person; RSVP by Tuesday, August 26th by calling 856-1544.
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Bethany Beach recognized
In its June/July 2014 issue, National Geographic Traveler, the world’s most widely read travel magazine, has selected Bethany Beach as one of seven beaches nationwide where “the essential beach experience endures.” Bethany is the only beach between Massachusetts and North Carolina to be recognized. Author Bruce Schoenfeld, in enumerating his selection criteria, writes “A great beach town must have shores that are spacious, picturesque, relatively uncrowded, and clean. Beyond that, its local culture not only has to service tourism but also transcend it. The town must have a prettiness about it that makes even a stroll to the grocery store an occasion for delight. Finally, it has to be timeless, meaning that though restaurants come and go and shops get sold, the contours and vistas around them remain recognizable through generations.”
KSI plans annual golf tournament
KSI’s 25th Annual 3 Club Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Jonathan’s Landing in Magnolia. Golfers must register in advance. The registration fee is $125 and will include lunch and dinner along with many other amenities. Golfers will receive a goody bag and a door prize in addition to their round of golf with cart and free range balls. The registration fee also includes two mulligans, a 50/50 ticket, two chances for the putting contest and a team photo. Deadline for participation is Sept. 5. For more information, contact Alicia Hollis at 302-422-4014, ext. 3015 or hollisa@ksiinc.org, or register and pay online at www.ksiinc.org. KSI is a private, not for profit agency providing training and employment services to individuals with disabilities in Kent and Sussex Counties since 1962.
Kent County Visitors Guide underway
Kent County welcomed two million visitors last year who spent $525 million while they were visiting. Tourism employs 5,300 people in Kent County and is the county’s third largest employer. Is your business getting a piece of the $525 million? To market your business to visitors coming to Kent County, consider advertising in the official guide to “Delaware’s Capital Region: Greater Dover/Kent County.” The 2015 edition is underway and will come out in early fall. More than 25,000 full-color copies will be printed, as well as an online edition that receives up to 40,000 visits per month. The guide is “brochure size,” so it fits into back pockets, purses and glove compartments. For more information, contact Cindy Small at 302-734-1736 or csmall@visitdover.com or Joyce Michael at joyce.michael@todaymediacustom.com.
• REAL ESTATE SALES • INSURANCE • RENTALS • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Summer rentals are in full swing at Wilgus Associates in Bethany Beach.
We know that dogs are part of the family and like to come on vacation too. We are proud to offer dog friendly rentals at the beach. If you or someone you know is looking to visit the area and bring their dog, give us a call.
Visit us on the web: WWW.WILGUSASSOCIATES.COM or call one of our three office locations.
1-888-441-8118 BETHANY BEACH 32904 S. Coastal Hwy. • 302-539-7511 LEWES 1520 Savannah Rd. • 302-645-9215 7
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Business licenses Bethany Beach Axcelerant Health Corporation; 111 Wellington Pkwy., Bethany Beach; reconciliation purpose code Hurd, Trevor C., Coastal Athlete; 215 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Bethany Beach; professional and/or personal services-unclassified Bridgeville Precision Climate Specialist; 104 Delaware Ave., Apt. B, Bridgeville; contractor-residential Delmar Julia Kellett Photography; 6966 Pine Branch Rd., Delmar; photographer Dover Advanced Sleep Disorders Center; 200 Banning St., Ste. 210, Dover; professional services-medical office Anderson, Denise L., California NAils; 235 W. Loockerman St., Dover; personal servicesmanicurist Anderson, Katherine, Hair by Katherine; 136 W. Loockerman St., Dover; personal services-beautician ATI Holdings LLC, ATI Physical Therapy; 200 Banning St., Dover; professional servicesphysical therapist Bailey, Justin L., J.J. Landscaping; 62 Kentwood Dr., Dover; contractor-residential Big Green Machine LLC, Mind Quench; 1300 S. Farmview Dr., Apt. G35, Dover; retailer-transient Bralley, David M., DB Transport; 3 Glenwood Dr., Dover; professional and/or personal services-unclassified Clothes for Kids Sake Inc.; 200 Cassidy Dr., Ste. A., Dover; professional and/or personal services Craffey, Kaitlin M., Sunshine SLP Services; 87 Village Dr., Dover; professional and/or personal services Dorisca, Keda; 1200 N. Dupont Hwy., #605, Dover; professional and/or personal services Dover’s Children’s Village Too; 1298 McKee Rd., Dover; professional and/or personal services Eagle Glass Company LLC; 3711 S. Little Creek Rd., Dover; personal services-general repairperson Elizabeth Asare; 102 Rising Ridge Ln., Dover; direct care worker Faulkner, Sandra L., Go Green Cleaning by Sandi; 108 Winding Ridge Rd., Dover; professional and/or personal services-unclassified 8
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First State Orthopedics PA; 720 S. Queen St., Dover; professional services-medical office FJT Security and Safety; 1700 N. Dupont Hwy., Dover; professional and/or personal services Frank’s Lawn Care; 1679 S. State St., Trlr. 71, Dover; professional and/or personal services Gladney, Kimberly B., Modified for Modesty; 120 W. Sheldrake Cir., Dover; professional and/or personal services-unclassified GS & JK Enterprise Inc.; 133 Saulsbury Rd., Dover; retailer-petroleum products Ilhaam Delaware Inc., Brow Studio 7; 1365 N. Dupont Hwy., Ste. 3022, Dover; personal services-beautician J.Stylz Unisex Salon, JStylz; 1103 S. Dupont Hwy., Dover; personal services-barber Jacob Rose, Rose Jacob Photography; 1061 S. Little Creek Rd., Trlr. 246, Dover; photographer Kaya’s Kitchen LLC, Kaya’s Kitchen; 1113 N. Dupont Hwy., Dover; retailer-transient Oshenka, Gordon; 1300 S. Farmview Dr., Apt. C23, Dover; direct care worker Red Lobster Restaurants LLC, Red Lobster; 271 N. Dupont Hwy., Dover; retailerrestaurant Rising Sun Tattoo; 1616 S. Governors Ave., Dover; retailer-restaurant Salamatu Charm; 19 Carpenter St., Dover; direct care worker Sari & Olsons, Jakarta’s; 34902 Atlantic Ave., Dover; retailer-restaurant Super Mart II Inc.; 1672 S. Governors Ave., #A, Dover; retailer-various products Swetland, Donald, Clarkies U Haul, Thrift/ Consignment; 3761 N. Dupont Hwy., Dover; reconciliation purpose code Washington, D. Marie Payne, Vision International Services; 5 Chase Hall, Dover; professional and/or personal services We Win Together LLC, Olson Realty Auction Services; 523 N. Red Haven Lane, Ste. 101, Dover; professional services-real estate broker Wise Recycling I LLC, Terrapin Metals Recycling; 116 N. West St., Dover; reconciliation purpose code ZW Restaurant LLC, Chicken Now; 1365 N. Dupont Hwy., Dover; retailer-restaurant Georgetown Coatings with a Purpose Inc.; 21166 Greenway Pl., Georgetown; contractor-residential
Redners Markets Inc., Shoppes at College Park; 515 College Park Ln., Georgetown; tobacco products retailer Ventura Sanchez, Ricardo A., New Life Landscaping; 828 E. Market St., Georgetown; professional and/or personal services-unclassified Greenwood Quinones, Irving, Irving Floor Covering; 12613 Woodbridge Rd., Greenwood; contractor-residential Harrington Ashley Fuller; 33 Meadowood Ln., Harrington; direct care worker Compassionate Diagnostics, LLC, Cutting Edge Treatment Center; 1000 Midway Dr., Ste. 3, Harrington; professional servicesmedical office Jamie Waters; 18 Diamond Ct., Harrington; direct care worker Jones, David M., DJ Construction; 129 East St., Harrington; contractor-residential Laurel 911 Locator Systems Inc.; 30460 Beaver Dam Branch Rd., Laurel; manufacturer-various products G. Alvarez Painting; 504 W. 7th St., Laurel; contractor-residential Sherloune, Charleron; 167 Lakeside Dr., Laurel; direct care worker Stump, Eleanor L.; 11010 E. 4th St., Laurel; professional services-chiropractor Willey, Matthew, Spitfire Vapes; 11395 Moon Shadows Ln., Laurel; retailer-various products Lewes Actually Clean LLC; 15914 Willow Creek Rd., Lewes; contractor-residential ATI Holdings LLC; ATI Physical Therapy; 17252 N. Village Main Blvd., Ste. 2, Lewes; professional services-physical therapist Baker, David J., Southern Delaware Signs; 18388 Coastal Hwy., Unit 4, Lewes; retailervarious products Blue Body Fitness; 18349 Joseph Rd., Apt. B., Lewes; professional and or personal services Brunner, Rebecca, Rebecca Brunner Child Care; 20025 Wil King Rd., Lewes; professional and/or personal services-unclassified Carlisle, Clover A., Gosurfskates; 22388 Holly Oak Ln., Lewes; reconciliation purpose code Dogfish Inn LLC; Dogfish Inn; 105
Savannah Rd., Lewes; hotel/retailer-dry goods & apparel Dolly’s Pet First Aid and CPR LLC; 21110 Emerald Isle Dr., Lewes; professional and/or personal services Ralah Health Management; 31454 Red Mill Dr., Lewes; professional and/or personal services Set the Stage; 22367 Holly Oak Ln., Lewes; professional and/or personal services Wertz, Andrew, Rather Be Fishing Construction; 17611 Shady Rd., Lewes; contractor-residential Milford Acurrence Construction LLC; 1743 Bay Rd., Milford; contractor-residential Barber, Deborah, Grandma’s House; 1041 Paris Kirby Rd., Milford; professional and/or personal services-unclassified Brandon, Rossiter; 427 Walnut St., Milford; direct care worker Burcin LLC, Hometown Diner; 611 N. Dupont Blvd., Unit 3, Milford; retailer-restaurant Delgados Drywall LLC; 905 S. Walnut St., Milford; contractor-residential First State Orthopedics PA; 1005 Mattlind Way., Milford; professional services-medical office Matt Passwaters; 92 Lynch Rd., Milford; contractor-residential PRTZ LLC, Auntie Anne’s; 929 N. Dupont Blvd., Milford; retailer-restaurant Millsboro Anne Bernhardt; 24608 Wakeside Dr., Millsboro; professional and/or personal services Baine, Mikina T., Extraordinary Events by Kina; 20023 Lowes Crossing Rd., Millsboro; professional and/or personal services Chippy’s Cleaning Service LLC; 31761 Braxton Harmon Rd., Millsboro; professional and/or personal services Goebel, Robert, Delmarva Tactical; 24824 Magnolia Cir., Millsboro; retailer-various products Indian River Contracting LLC; 35448
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Knoll Way, Millsboro; contractor-residential Pet Medical Center, Millsboro Animal Hospitla; 26984 John J. Williams Hwy., Millsboro; professional services-veterinarian
12, Smyrna; professional and/or personal services-unclassified Carrow, Christopher J., MC3 Lawn Grooming; 110 Savannah Dr., Smyrna; professional and/or personal services-unclassified Crain, Michael L. Jr., Magic Cleaners; 11 W. Pembrooke Dr., Smyrna; professional and/ or personal services Elkins, Arthur J., Extra Mile Cleaning Service; 74 Eastmoore Cir., Smyrna; professional and/or personal services-unclassified Pure Heart Home Care; 387 Daniel Rd., Smyrna; professional and/or personal servicesunclassified Renment Logistics LLC; 21 Montclair Dr., Smyrna; professional and/or personal servicsunclassified Smyrna Massage and Wellness; 5609 Dupont Pkwy., Ste. 7, Smyrna; professional and/or personal services Warlock Brewing Company LLC; PO Box 221, Smyrna; manufacturer-alcoholic beverages
Seaford Candice James-Waples; 25424 Waterview Dr., Seaford; direct care worker Copart of Connecticut Inc., Copart; 26029 Bethel Concord Rd., Seaford; motor vehicle dealer Kabir Corporation, Blades Discount Liquor & Cigarette Outlet; 8774 Concord Rd.; retailer-alcoholic beverages Real Eyewear LLC; 12155 Baker Mill Rd., Seaford; retailer-various products Risper, Coleasa, God’s Creations; 25725 Line Rd., Seaford; retailer-restaurant Stephanie Reid Law; 104 William Ross Ln., Seaford; professional services-legal office Smyrna 3MS RIMS, LLC; 14 Malvern Ln., Apt.
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Business Digest Business owners recognized
The White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have announced Donna and Frank Masley of Wilmington as one of 15 selected nationwide as a Champion of Change by the Obama administration as part of its Winning the Future Across America initiative (www.whitehouse.gov/champions). Donna and Frank are owners of Masley Gloves, a HUBZone Certified, Woman Owned Small Business that designs and manufactures specialty gloves, including gloves for the military. Since 2005, the Masleys’ have demonstrated an exemplary record of hiring over 60 individuals who were previously incarcerated and many more who are living in the most impoverished sections of Wilmington. Realizing the commitment and energy these individuals bring to the business, the Masleys recently purchased a building in a Historically Under-utilized Business Zone (HUBZone), where glove team members can now walk to a safe and comfortable work environment.
Chesapeake Utilities awards
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has earned three Safety Achievement Awards from the American Gas Association (“AGA”). Chesapeake Utilities, a natural gas distribution company that serves approximately 56,000 residential and commercial customers in Delaware and Maryland, earned the 2013 AGA Safety Achievement Award for excellence in fleet safety performance. Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company, a natural gas transmission subsidiary that owns and operates a 437-mile interstate pipeline originating from various locations in Pennsylvania to service customers in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania, earned a 2013 AGA Safety Achievement Award for excellence in employee safety. Florida Public Utilities Company, a subsidiary, also earned a 2013 AGA Safety Achievement Award for excellence in employee safety.
Choptank selects top carriers
Choptank Transport, a nationwide, full-service transportation provider with headquarters in Preston, Md., announces
the recognition of its Top 100 Carriers. Choptank Transport has more than 26,000 pre-qualified carriers in its database, providing shipping services for both large and small companies. The list was created using several criteria, including loyalty, reliability, safety and ease of doing business. All recipients of the award were sent a letter of recognition and a Top 100 Carrier t-shirt. The selection includes carriers from the East Coast, West Coast and everywhere in between, from Maine to Florida and Delaware to Washington state.
DHIN renews contract
a.s.a.p.r. integrated marketing, a boutique agency based in Salisbury, Md. and serving clients across the nation, has announced that Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN) has renewed and expanded its contract with the firm. DHIN is the nation’s first and most mature health information exchange, and a.s.a.p.r. has served as its agency of record since 2011. “DHIN is at the forefront of improving how health care information flows between healthcare providers, not only in Delaware but as a model for other health information exchanges around the country,” said Robbie Tarpley Raffish, president of a.s.a.p.r.
History of farming in Delaware
Farming and its related agricultural industries have been a major force in the social, cultural and economic history of Delaware. Today, agriculture remains the state’s largest industry, generating over $1 billion in income from an array of crops, poultry, and livestock. On Saturday, Aug. 2, at 10:30 a.m. at the Delaware Public Archives in Dover,
Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee, will discuss the rich history and tradition of Delaware farming and the major role it has played in the progress and evolution of the First State. The program is free to the public and will last one hour. For more information, contact Tom Summers at 302-744-5047 or e-mail thomas.summers@state.de.us.
Local SERVPRO business honored
SERVPRO, an industry leader in disaster cleanup, restoration and remediation services, honored JoAnn and Ray Hopkins, SERVPRO of Sussex County, with the Millionaire’s Gold award for outstanding revenue performance. The award was presented at the company’s 45th annual convention recently in Nashville, Tenn. “This award reflects both the dedication of the SERVPRO of Sussex County team and the ongoing support that SERVPRO provides that helps us maintain our leadership position in our industry,” said JoAnn Hopkins, SERVPRO of Sussex County owner. “We stand ready to help with any recovery from a storm, fire, water or other disaster.” For more information about SERVPRO of Sussex County, contact JoAnn Hopkins at 856-9768 or r_hopkins@servpro5930.com or visit www. SERVPRO.com.
Tanger KidSTYLE Fashion Camp
Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach is kicking off the back to school shopping season in style with Tanger’s first ever KidSTYLE Fashion Camp on Friday, Aug. 8, where children of all ages can participate in a variety of onsite activities to get them excited about going back to school.
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The KidSTYLE Fashion Camp will feature activities such as fitness challenges, an obstacle course, back to school tips from local experts including the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Department a food truck festival and more. Look for the big tent behind Tanger Seaside. At 4:30 p.m., check out the fashion show featuring famous local families wearing the best back-to-school styles from Tanger’s stores. Every attendee ages 7-12 will receive a camp backpack and back-toschool survival tips. All Tanger shoppers are eligible to win a Disney vacation which includes travel, hotel, Disney Theme Park tickets, a $500 Disney Gift Card and a Tanger Back to School Gift Pack. Entries for the sweepstakes can be submitted from Aug. 1-31 at any Tanger Outlet Center. In addition, shoppers at all Tanger Outlet centers who spend $75 will receive a free pair of Tanger KidSTYLE ear buds while supplies last.
Business continuity plan webinar You’ve gone online to get the checklists, read the articles, joined the webinars and gathered some really good disaster preparedness tools for your business. But, what should you tackle first? Get help with the first steps toward building your plan at a free webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 2 to 3 p.m., hosted by Agility Recovery and the U.S. Small
Business Administration. The action you take to protect your business can make the difference between surviving a crisis or losing your hard-earned assets. The SBA provides disaster recovery assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, private nonprofits and businesses of all sizes. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov/ disaster.
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primeros pasos receives grant
M & T Bank Delaware has announced a $5,000 grant to Primeros Pasos Early Learning Center in Georgetown. Primeros Pasos is a non-profit organization which provides preschool education and day care for approximately 20 students ages 2-5 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Approximately 95% of the students are from low income families with working parents. The grant will be used to build a new facility on Savannah Road in Georgetown which will expand capacity to up to 70 students.
FIRE PITS OUTDOOR KITCHENS HARDSCAPE MATERIALS AVAILABLE Delaware Nursery & Landscape Association
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project helps area homeowners
Recently, 42 young adults and 15 team leaders from First Presbyterian churches in Rome, Utica, Holland Patent and Augusta, N.Y. partnered with Milford Housing Development Corporation’s (MHDC) Home Repair Project (HRP) to provide emergency home repair to eight Delaware homeowners. The group replaced four roofs, six sets of steps, nine windows and constructed a handicap ramp totaling 1,824 volunteer hours for the week. The Home Repair Project provides emergency-related, health and safety repairs to qualified Delaware homeowners. For more information about MHDC or The Home Repair Project, visit www.milfordhousing.com or call 302-422-8255.
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TOURISM
Southern Delaware Tourism launches advertising campaign Recognizing that both eco-tourism and adventure tourism are booming trends with many travelers seeking out opportunities to participate in nature-based activities while traveling, Southern Delaware Tourism is working to make sure visitors and potential visitors are aware of all the outdoor adventure opportunities and outlets available in Sussex County. The tourism office is launching an advertising campaign called, “Land, water or air. More reasons to get out there!” The campaign focuses on the variety of outdoor experiences available in Sussex County from golf and cycling to paddling and skydiving and will appear digitally on travel websites as well as in the Baltimore Sun and Recreation News, among other publications. “For 30% of the U.S. population, Southern Delaware is a nearby “faraway” outdoor paradise. It is and has always been a unique selling point for Sussex County,” says Scott Thomas, executive director of Southern Delaware Tourism. Additionally, Southern Delaware Tourism recently assisted in composing Delaware House Resolution No. 39 which recognizes and highlights the unique outdoor recreational attractions and activities available in Delaware. The resolution recommends “everyone take the time to explore Delaware’s natural wonders – sandy beaches, coastal forests, nature preserves and waterways – and choose ‘from adventures mild or wild.’” Southern Delaware Tourism also recently hosted a group of visiting travel journalists
From left, Scott Thomas, executive director of Southern Delaware Tourism, State Representative Ron Gray, State Representative Steve Smyk and DNREC Secretary David Small celebrate the passage of House Resolution No. 39, recognizing the unique outdoor recreational attractions and activities available in Delaware.
from four states and the District of Columbia on an outdoor adventure themed familiarization tour. The group represented a variety of publications including Recreation News, The News Journal and Coastal Living, and has already begun sharing their Southern Delaware adventures and experiences with readers of various publications throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Southern Delaware Tourism supports and encourages the identification, development and promotion of sustainable, year-round tourism in Southern Delaware that contributes to economic growth and improves the quality of life. For more information, call Southern Delaware Tourism at 856-1818 or visit their website, www. VisitSouthernDelaware.com. NEW TOURISM BOARD CHAIR The Southern Delaware Tourism Board of Directors recently installed Nikky Fisher of the Lewes Chamber of Commerce as its 2014–2016 chairperson. The board is comprised of representatives from all Sussex County chambers of commerce. At the meeting Marie Mayor, Milton Chamber of Commerce, also received a tribute from Governor Markell and Lt. Governor Matt Denn in recognition of her leadership as board chairperson for 2012-2014. Pictured from left: Scott Thomas, executive director, Southern Delaware Tourism; Marie Mayor, 2012-2014 chair, Southern Delaware Tourism Board; and Nikky Fisher, 2014-2016 chair, Southern Delaware Tourism Board.
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First Kent County Restaurant Week Kent County Tourism announces a new promotion, Kent County Restaurant Week, to introduce locals and visitors to restaurants in Kent County in order to generate a positive economic impact to small businesses. The week, which will be Oct. 12-18, will be launched on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Delaware Wine and Beer Festival in Dover. The theme of the Wine and Beer Festival is “Drink Local, Eat Local, Buy Local,” and features Delaware restaurants at the event. The second event for the week-long celebration is Sunday, Oct. 12, with a Sunday Brunch at Harvest Ridge Winery in Marydel, featuring a gourmet breakfast by local restaurants and paired with local wines and spirits from Harvest Ridge and Painted Stave Distilling. “We encourage you to like our new Facebook page, Kent County Restaurant Week, so that you can stay abreast of participating restaurants, food and drink specials and events leading up to the week in October,” said Cindy Small, executive director of Kent County Tourism. There is no cost for restaurants to participate, and eateries will have the opportunity to earn free social and media exposure. Restaurant owners or managers who would like to receive a participation form, may contact Kent County Tourism at 302734-4888 or email csmall@visitdover.com.
NEW BOARD MEMBERS - Kent County Tourism held its first board meeting of the new fiscal year recently and welcomed three new board members. They are, from left: Lauren Bigelow, sales and marketing, Mispillion River Brewing, Milford; Sarah Zimmerman, superintendent, First State Heritage Park, Dover and Suzanne Savery, deputy director, Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs.
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For the fourth straight year, Delaware has captured the crown for the country’s cleanest beach water quality. The acclaim comes from the National Resources Defense Council, the non-partisan international environmental advocacy group that annually assesses all beaches in the 30 coastal states. The NRDC based its latest rankings on new and more stringent water quality parameters from the US Environmental Protection Agency. Among Delaware’s distinguished beaches, Dewey’s Swedes Beach was awarded the NRDC’s prized 5-star rating as a Superstar Beach for having perfect swimming water quality since 2009. Delaware attracts more than 7 million visitors each year, many of them drawn to the state’s scenic Atlantic beaches. The state’s coastal economy has a significant impact on Delaware’s overall economy – generating almost $7 billion annually, including over $700 million in tax revenue and supporting almost 60,000 jobs. Beach tourism provides more than 10 percent of the state’s total employment, taxes and business production.
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HEALTH Watson receives promotion
Nanticoke Health Services is proud to announce the promotion of Jim Watson to senior director of facilities management. In this position Watson will be responsible for maintenance services, plant operations, property management, construction service, environmental services, biomedical services and safety and security. Watson, who graduated from the United States Air Force biomedical engineering program, joined the Delaware Air National Guard Medical division where he was in charge of facility operations. He served as a biomed/facility equipment specialist at Malcolm Grove U.S. Air Force Medical Center during Operation Desert Storm. Watson was employed at Nanticoke Health Services from 1991-1995 as director/technical specialist and returned to Nanticoke in 2012 as director of facilities management.
Pickard promoted to administrator
Beebe Healthcare announces that Karen L. Pickard, MSN, RN, CNE, has been promoted to program administrator of the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing. Pickard takes over from Connie Bushey, RN, MEd, MSN, who Pickard retired in January after serving as school director for nearly 25 years. Pickard has been a full-time faculty member since 2004. In her new role, she is responsible for the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, the faculty and staff, as well as for Beebe Healthcare Library Services. Pickard earned a bachelor’s degree in health & exercise science from Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. She graduated first in the Class of 2002 at Beebe School of Nursing and earned her registered nursing credential soon after. In 2006, she earned her master of science degree in nursing from Wesley College in Dover. She is a Certified Nurse Educator by the National League of Nursing. Drake resides in Lewes with her husband and two sons.
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TOPPING OFF CEREMONY - On Friday, July 11, Beebe Healthcare, the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, Beebe Medical Foundation, and Nason Construction representatives took part in a milestone “Topping Off” ceremony for the School of Nursing’s expansion project. The ceremony is a tradition of ironworkers to signify that the skeleton of a building or bridge has been completed and that the building has reached its height. The $10 million construction project, which is scheduled for completion in early 2015, will double the capacity of the school to allow for more students and contain new, modern classrooms and clinical laboratories. Pictured, ironworkers Jason Pisano, left, and Mike McCanney of R.C. Fabricators of Wilmington hoisted an uppermost steel beam into place.
BAYHEALTH RECEIVES AWARD - Bayhealth Kent General and Milford Memorial have received the Get With The Guidelines–Heart Failure Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Foundation secondary prevention guidelines for heart failure patients. Pictured, from left: Gary Siegelman, MD, Bayhealth senior vice president and chief medical officer; Bonnie Perratto, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Bayhealth senior vice president and chief nursing executive; Joy Bieker, RN, Bayhealth clinical manager; Sharon Coleman, Bayhealth operations manager; Tawny Jackson, director of quality and systems improvement, American Heart Association-Great Rivers Affiliate; Joanne Fletcher, Ed.D, MSN, RN, Bayhealth director of care management; Lora Harper, RN, CCM, Bayhealth clinical documentation integrity specialist; Terry Murphy, Bayhealth president and CEO.
Online childbirth class offered
Bayhealth is proud to be the first hospital in Delaware to introduce an online childbirth education class. The online class, an interactive, webbased program that includes animated illustrations, activities and videos, can be viewed on a PC, Mac or mobile device. Users have three months to complete the program at their own pace. “Parents are much more comfortable using technology now,” said Wendy Lovette, MSN, RN, LCCE, Bayhealth clinical educator. “This course is a way for us to reach our online moms with information that is reliable and safe. We also want to reach moms who are on bedrest or can’t make it to the hospital.” For more information, visit bayhealth. org/childbirth.
Nanticoke recognized by NCQA
The Nanticoke Physician Network has received the highest level of recognition as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), receiving a score of 96.5 out of 100 for each of its primary care locations. The PCMH establishes a partnership between the patient, family, primary care providers, care coordinators, specialists and community service agencies. Working together, this team is able to better manage chronic conditions, work together to reduce potential health problems, give attention to preventative medicine, and connect patients to resources. The Nanticoke Physician Network received Level 3 Recognition by the NCQA, is the highest level of recognition available through the NCQA. Nanticoke is the only provider group in Sussex County receiving the Level 3 Recognition.
FLOOD FAMILY GIFT - A new plaque outside trauma room A2 in the emergency department at Bayhealth Kent General acknowledges a generous gift from Jim and Ann Marie Flood Jr. (pictured). At a reception held recently at Bayhealth Kent General, family and friends celebrated the life of Flood’s mother, Mary C. Flood, who passed away in 2012. Trauma Bay 2 is named in her honor.
Nursing simulation activity a success
Wesley College and Bayhealth Medical Center – Kent General Hospital partnered for a nursing simulation activity at Wesley’s Health Sciences Building recently. Developed by Wesley College Director of Learning Resources Christine Jarrell, Wesley College Instructor of Nursing and Simulation Coordinator Margaret McElligott and Bayhealth Clinical Nurse Specialist Jessica Lambert, the event served as the culmination of classroom learning for 13 new nurses doing internships at the hospital. The simulation, which focused on safety, reduction of risk and assessment, helped to increase students’ confidence.
QUALITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - Nanticoke Memorial Hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for the treatment of stroke patients. These measures include aggressive use of medications and risk-reduction therapies aimed at reducing death and disability and improving the lives of stroke patients. Nanticoke staff has also implemented prevention measures, which include educating stroke patients to manage their risk factors and to be aware of warning signs for stroke and ensuring they take their medications properly. Pictured, from left: Steve Rose, President/CEO; Nancy Miller, RN, stroke program coordinator; Bruce Dopler, MD, Stroke Center medical director; Tawny Jackson, AHA director of Quality & Systems Improvement and Penny Short, CNO/COO.
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PERSONNEL FILE Rich earns real estate license
John Kiely and Claudia Pena Porretti join
– Miller Commercial
There du Pont, Fred Sears II, Richelle Vible
Sperry Van Ness
and Harry Williams, Ph.D.
Real Estate announces that Bob Rich of the
Small named DNREC secretary
Alder Land Group has
David Small has
earned a Delaware
been sworn in as the
real estate license.
10th Secretary of the
As a land advisor,
Rich already holds a Maryland real estate
Rich
Rich is now able to better serve his clients
throughout the Delmarva region.
Bob Rich joined SVN-Miller in January
2014 to work with Ben Alder of the Alder Land Group. He holds a BS in agriculture from the University of Delaware and has
worked for numerous agricultural firms over the course of his career.
KSI (Kent Sussex
after having been unanimously confirmed by
the State Senate for the
cabinet position follow-
Small
ing his nomination by Governor Jack Markell. Secretary Small was administered the oath of office by Alan Davis, Delaware’s Justice of the Peace Court Chief Magistrate.
spanned 27 years, serving six cabinet secretaries at the department. He has served as the
deputy secretary since 2001. Sec. Small also
Industries) joins the
worked as executive assistant to the secre-
Delaware Alliance
tary from 1998 until 2001 having joined the
for Nonprofit
department in 1987 as chief of the Office of
Advancement
Information and Education.
(DANA) in announc-
He has represented Delaware on the
ing that DANA’s non-
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and is a
profit members voted
Crouch
board.
Crouch began his career with KSI 30
years ago, advancing to CEO in 2003. He
was appointed by the Governor to serve on
the Delaware Workforce Investment Board. Crouch has served as a member of the
Governor’s Committee on the Employment
of People with Disabilities, president of the
Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford,
was former treasurer of Delaware Association of Rehabilitation Facilities and former president of the Mispillion Rotary Club.
Crouch is one of four newly elected mem-
bers of the DANA board. He, Mark Dunkle,
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Secretary Small’s career at DNREC has
Crouch joins DANA board
B. Craig Crouch to its
Delaware Department of Environmental Control,
license.
to approve KSI CEO,
incumbent board members William Allan,
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member of the state’s Nutrient Management Commission, the board of directors of
Wilmington’s Riverfront Development
Corporation and on the board of directors of the Greater Dover Boys and Girls Club. He
its members to its most
prestigious annual honor. Both Seaford Realtor Trina Joyner and Rehoboth Beach Realtor Bob McVey were named co-Realtors of the Year for 2014, as voted on by a select committee of Joyner SCAOR members. Both award recipients are also former presidents of the association. “We had two top notch candidates this year and there was just no way the committee could decide on one over McVey the other,” says Brad Riedle, 2014 president of SCAOR. “Bob and Trina have both accomplished so much during their careers, and have given so much to our association, that it was really impossible to differentiate between the two of them. So, we decided to send them both on to the state competition.” Both Joyner and McVey are now eligible for the title of Delaware Realtor of the Year, which will be announced by the Delaware Association of Realtors during a ceremony at Dover Downs on Thursday, Oct. 23. SCAOR also named Suzanne Landon of Jack Lingo Real Estate as its 2014 Good Neighbor of the Year, for her work with the Cancer Support Community of Delaware, and Harry Wooding as its 2014 Educator of the
is a past president of the Northeast Fish
Year.
Association, and a former State of Delaware
Tingle receives award
and Wildlife Information and Education Employee of the Year.
Sec. Small, 56, is a graduate of Randolph-
Macon College in Virginia and resides with
Melinda Tingle of the financial services
firm Edward Jones in Laurel, recently won the firm’s Jim McKenzie Award for her excep-
his family in Dover.
tional achievement in building client relation-
2014 Realtors of the Year named
embraces the importance of building long-
At a formal gathering on Thursday, June
19, the Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAOR) took the rare step of naming two of
ships. Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, term, face-to-face relationships with clients,
helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.
Exelon Corporation plans merger with pepco holdings, Inc. By Patricia Villani, MPA, PhD Announced on June 18, Exelon Corporation, the nation’s leading competitive energy provider with $80 billion in assets, has filed applications seeking approval of its proposed merger with Pepco Holdings, Inc. The completion of all aspects of the merger is expected by the second or third quarter of 2015. Exelon’s family of companies participates in every stage of the energy business and operates in 47 states, D.C. and Canada. Pepco Holdings, Inc. is comprised of three electric and gas utilities - Pepco, Atlantic City Electric and Delmarva Power - and the merger is expected to have an impact on the customers and communities that they serve. Delmarva Power provides energy to more than 500,000 electric delivery customers in Delaware and Maryland and approximately 126,000 natural gas delivery customers in northern Delaware. In a July 11th meeting in Seaford at Morning Star Publications, Inc., leaders from both Exelon and Delmarva Power made clear that the results of the merger are expected to improve service reliability and performance, enhance emergency response, and create cost reduction opportunities for Delmarva Power’s customers. Dick Webster, vice president of external affairs for Exelon, noted, “When you consolidate corporate functions and share best practices, the results are cost savings and improvements.” No immediate changes in the rates are expected as a result of the merger. Rates will continue to be determined by the public service commissions in the various company jurisdictions. The merger will also provide a $100 million Investment Fund, $17 million dedicated to Delmarva Power’s customers. Use of the funds will be determined by Delaware’s Utility Commission and could include: rate credits, assistance for low-income consumers and energy efficiency measures. Charitable giving will be maintained at high levels, $700,000 a year for the next 10 years for Delaware. Headquarters locations for Delmarva Power, Pepco and Atlantic City Electric will remain where they are currently located, New Castle, Delaware, Washington,
D.C., and May’s Landing, N.J., respectively. Regarding current employees, all existing collective-bargaining agreements will be honored. Employees will receive compensation and benefits at least as favorable as those before the merger for at least two years following the merger, and no involuntary job reductions are
expected for at least two years. The merger is also expected to offer more job opportunities for employees, as they will be able to seek employment throughout the entire Exelon family of companies. A year-long process to analyze organizational needs and to determine overlapping and See Merger, page 30
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COVER STORY
Christopher Companies captures the essence of Delmarva in Sussex County communities By Carol Kinsley
Beyond the basics of quality construction, energy efficiency, environmental sustainability and sufficient square footage, what do you look for in a new home? Do you want to live in a community with something special to offer? Do you want amenities such as a pool, golf course or community center? Do you want a balcony with a water view where you can watch the sun rise or set? Are you a boater in need of a boat slip as well as a garage? For features such as these, in addition to unique designs and architectural details you won’t find in a typical subdivisiontype home, check out the five Sussex County communities currently under construction by the Christopher Companies: Wharton’s Bluff in Millsboro, Millville by the Sea, Baywood Greens in Long Neck, Laguna Bay on Fenwick Island and the Cove at Sandy Landing near Dagsboro. Craig Havenner, company president, speaks with obvious pride of the company’s 40-year history as builder and developer in the Virginia and Washington, D.C., metropolitan areas where it has fulfilled the dreams of more than 4,400 satisfied homebuyers. Since 2009, Christopher Companies also has been developing properties in Sussex County. “We were presented with the opportunity to work with an existing investorcustomer to assist in repositioning and rejuvenating his existing community. This allowed us to enter the Sussex County market in the early stages of a master planned community that will surely evolve into one of Sussex County’s finest,” Havenner said. Enticed by visits and vacations to the area, as well as friends who lived there, company principals had long been interested in participating in the Delaware housing market. They soon identified other opportunities in the Sussex County area. 18
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The Edenton is one of the model homes at Baywood Greens in Long Neck.
“We look for communities with some special allure, a natural feature of some kind, to distinguish that community from the others,” Havenner said. Wharton’s Bluff, for example, is located on the Indian River, where there are high banks, plenty of mature hardwood trees and even an eagle’s nest. The Christopher Companies has 23 townhomes there with water-view and marsh-views where you can watch the wildlife. With 1,850 to 2,050 square feet — including a basement to finish as you wish — these townhomes present the latest in “Green Building” techniques to complement this first NGBS certified Delaware green building community, offering buyers a $2,500 Green-for-Green credit funded by the state of Delaware. The Millville by the Sea community has two existing lakes, with more to come. Waterfront lots are currently available. The community offers what Havenner called “the finest lifestyle center and amenity package in Sussex County.” Located just four miles from the oceanfront of Bethany Beach, the campus includes four use-specific structures built
on the lake. This master-planned community is inspired by the classic beach towns of the East Coast, with multiple, distinct neighborhoods offering homebuyers a range of choices in architectural styles. Single-family homes include such appointments as a sumptuous owner’s suite, nine-foot ceilings, optional screened porches or patios. Phase One has sold out. Phase Two, in addition to favorites such as the Avalon, Sea Isle and Chesapeake single-family homes, introduces a new Cottage detached single-family home, starting at $249,900. Baywood Greens in Long Neck offers a spectacular environment: a beautiful landscape, meticulously maintained and constantly freshened with annual and perennials in season. “It’s referred to as the ‘Augusta of the North,’ ” Havenner said. “It’s a strikingly beautiful place. The people who live there love it — nature and a golf course, wooded lots, water frontage — it’s really a special piece of property.” Set amidst a forest of oaks, pines and flowering plants, Baywood’s winding streets, tree-lined sidewalks, picket
Sales are underway at Luguna Bay along Lighthouse Road (Route 54) in Fenwick Island.
fences, 27 acres of lakes and timeless architecture create the resort environment that defines Baywood Greens. With the championship golf course as its centerpiece, Baywood Greens offers a magnificent clubhouse and community center and pool complex. In its sister communities, marinas and fishing piers, private bay beaches, sports fields, bike paths, nature trails and tennis privileges are just minutes away. The Christopher Companies is offering two single-family home series at Baywood. The Village Series offers three designs with one or two levels, a rear detached garage and a bevy of options with prices beginning at $229,900. The Coastal Series also offers three home styles, with one or two levels, but with a front-entering garage. Pricing on the elegantly appointed Coastal Series homes begins at $242,900. All homes feature a first floor master suite.
Laguna Bay at Fenwick Island, former site of the Bay Cafe, sits at the top of Assawoman Bay. It offers amazing water and marsh views down the bay to the Ocean City skyline and the Route 90 Bridge, Havenner said. With Phase 1 nearing completion and the first homeowners set to move in before Labor Day, Phase 2 is now under construction and slated for delivery early next year. Each of the 30 three- or four-bedroom condominium homes has a deck or porch from which to view the water. An on-site pool invites you to kick back and relax. The Cove at Sandy Landing near Dagsboro is an exquisite, tucked-away oasis — close to the beaches in Bethany, yet far away from the hustle and bustle of the summer traffic. There are only 23 one-acre lots available, with your choice of waterfront, water view or water access. Along with beautiful views, a beach and walking trails, the Cove
offers private boat slips as well. “Everything we build in Sussex County qualifies for the Delaware Green-for-Green Program, which was started by the state in 2010 to promote green building techniques in construction of new homes. The program awards the new home buyer with a cash rebate at closing, based on the level achieved by the builder. It’s a leading edge public/private green building incentive program,” Havenner said. “We also build to standards set by the National Association of Home Builders (NGBS), and are Energy-star certified as well.” If you’d like to own a home in one of these exceptional communities in Delaware, contact Christina Havenner at 703-352-5950 to be referred to the appropriate sales manager. For a look at some of the fabulous homes Havenner’s company builds, visit www.christophercompanies.com. 19
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Wharton’s Bluff
Wharton’s Bluff is located on the Indian River in Millsboro. Model homes at top left are the Swan and Eagle. At top right, the Wharton’s Bluff pool overlooks the Indian River. At bottom left are the boat and fishing pier for the residents of the Wharton’s Bluff community. At bottom right are the Gazebo and entrance the community’s boat pier.
Millville by the sea
Interior and exterior photos of a model home at Millville by the Sea. Water features, including a water park and pool house, are among the completed amenities at Millville by the Sea. 20
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Members of the PCMH Work Group included all providers and staff members working in the Nanticoke Physician Network primary care offices. Pictured from left: Lara Hudson; Jessica Baxter, FNP; Dr. Harry Anthony; Dr. Keith Sargent; Jennifer Ketterman, FNP; Dr. Sandra Palavecino; Tom Brown, president of the NPN; Dolly Starkey; Ebany Sutton; Tamara Massey; Katie Webber; Debbie Horsey; Molly Droddy and Lynne Marshall.
Nanticoke recognized for focus on patients
The Nanticoke Physician Network has received the highest level of recognition as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), receiving a score of 96.5 out of 100 for each of its primary care locations. The PCMH establishes a partnership between the patient, family, primary care providers, care coordinators, specialists and community service agencies. Working together, this team is able to better manage chronic conditions, work together to reduce potential health problems, give attention to preventative medicine, and connect patients to resources, even those outside of the primary care practice, to reduce gaps in a patient’s health care needs. “A key component of receiving Level 3 Recognition is the Electronic Medical Record (EMR),” said Dr. Harry Anthony, medical director for the Nanticoke Physician Network. “Nanticoke Physician Network implemented an EMR system about two years ago. Using the EMR, health care providers working within the Network can seamlessly and transparently share information about a patient, providing better communication and easier collaboration. This has resulted in better care outcomes for our patients.” 21
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Pets At Work
Pets are like family to many By Carol Kinsley
Americans spent $55.7 billion on their pets last year, and there’s no indication that the figures won’t keep climbing. In many families, pets are like family — talked to, pampered, well-fed and, in some cases, dressed. Can you believe Americans will probably spend $370 million on Halloween costumes for their pets this year — barely three times the amount spent on children’s costumes? Older Americans, in large part, are responsible for the increased spending, perhaps looking to their pets to fill the void left by children who have emptied the nest. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. There’s a growing body of scientific research that shows pets are good for us. The biggest chunk of spending — $21.6 billion — went for pet food, much of it healthier and more expensive than
in the past. There are more cats than dogs — 95.6 million cats and 83.3 million dogs, according to the American Pet Products Association. Add to them 20.6 million birds, 8.3 million horses, 158 million fish, 11.6 million reptiles and 18 million small animals. Catering to pets is big business. Look at Beaverdam Pet Foods Inc. in Greenwood, a company dedicated just to dog and cat food and treats which has experienced a 50 percent growth in sales in this, its 11th year. Business at Bryan and Brittingham in Delmar isn’t just chicken feed — not since its start 60 years ago. Now the family-owned company takes up 14,000 square feet, much of it filled with pet and livestock feed and supplies. Concord Pets, obviously, exists just to serve pets, as it has for 33 years. Still family-owned and operated, the company opened its first store on Concord Pike in
Wilmington and now includes 27 stores. Concord Pets cooperates with animal shelters to find “forever homes” for cats and dogs. These homeless animals often make excellent pets. If you want an animal bigger than a dog but smaller than a horse, why not an alpaca? TaCaCo Alpacas of Delaware in Laurel specializes in this woolly breed. Good health is as important for pets as it is for people. Americans spent more than $14 billion for veterinary care for their pets last year, not counting overthe-counter medicines. Many veterinarians specialize in either small animals (cats and dogs) or large animals, such as horses. Governors Avenue Animal Hospital has two divisions, the hospital for small animals and Delmarva Equine Clinic for horses. You’ll find more information on all these businesses in this month’s Business Report.
More travelers are taking pets on vacation By Tina Coleman
Southern Delaware Tourism
More and more travelers, including visitors to Southern Delaware, are traveling with their pets. In fact, according to the American Pet Products Association’s 2013/2014 National Pet Owners Survey, 32 percent of dog owners take pets with them in the car when traveling for at least two nights. More numbers? Ok, here you go: Nearly 50 percent of households in the U.S. are home to at least one dog, and the U.S. Travel Association reports that 78% of dogs travel with their human families. That’s a whole lot of dogs, considering there are well over 69 million canine companions in the U.S. Granted, most of the time families traveling with their pets stay with friends or relatives (32%), but the number of travelers requiring the services of pet friendly hotels or motels is not far behind at 29% and that number is grow-
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ing. People are also pampering their pets more than in the past. Total U.S. pet industry expenditures are expected to top $58 billion in 2014. That figure will continue to increase as recent reports point to the falling birthrate in women ages 15 – 29, which is being viewed alongside a corresponding increase in the rate of pet ownership, particularly of small dogs, among the same group. Marketers suspect these dogs are stand-ins for children this demographic is either delaying until they are more financially stable or may never have at all, and these pooches are being treated quite well - like children. What do all these globetrotting, incredibly pampered pets have to do with tourism in Southern Delaware? They mean we need to get the word out about how accommodating we are. Potential visitors need to know that we are not just a welcoming, friendly community, but that we are a welcoming, pet friendly community. Many of our local busi-
nesses, parks and accommodations not only welcome pets, but encourage people to visit with their canine companions. Numerous popular pet-centric events take place throughout the year in different local communities. Additionally, Southern Delaware Tourism’s website contains a page of information on pet friendly accommodations, transportation, beach and state park rules, pet shops, restaurants that welcome pets, events, etc. The page was compiled by Lisa Iszard, owner of Tumbleweed & Eddie’s Natural Pet Treats in Fenwick Island, and may be viewed at www.visitsoutherndelaware.com/recreation/southerndelaware-pet-friendly. If you know of a business that should be added, email the information to jenna@visitsoutherndelaware.com. We need to continually seek new and creative ways to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of visitors traveling to Southern Delaware with their four legged family members.
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TaCaCo alpacas of Delaware owned by Blair and Kelley Boyce in Laurel TaCaCo Alpacas of Delaware is a small alpaca farm in Laurel owned by Blair and Kelley Boyce. The farm’s name is derived from the names of their grandchildren - Tatum (Ta), Caleb (Ca) and Colbie (Co). The Boyce’s built a barn and began their alpaca venture in early 2013 with five adult alpacas and one cria. Their herd is currently comprised of 14 alpacas with another cria expected in August. The farm is located at 28494 Fire Tower Rd., Laurel. TaCaCo Alpacas offers the follow-
ing: • Sales of alpacas and agisting (boarding) of alpacas • Individual/group tours • Children’s birthday parties • Gift shop featuring: clothing and accessories made from hypoallergenic alpaca fiber; alpaca yarns, felt, and batting; hand felted organic soaps, parabenfree body washes and body lotions; alpaca prints; alpaca bears; Webkinz alpacas; nesting balls stuffed with alpaca fiber; hand painted gourd birdhouses and ornaments; jewelry made by Novica
artisans; and a selection of Melissa & Doug toys. • Hopkins Farm Creamery ice cream TaCaCo Alpacas of Delaware is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 6 to 9 p.m. The farm is also open by appointment during daytime hours for group tours and birthday parties. TaCaCo Alpacas will host its 2nd annual National Alpaca Farm Day on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call owners Blair and Kelley Boyce at 236-7950.
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Concord Pet Foods & Supplies serving pets and their owners in Delaware for 33 years Concord Pet Foods & Supplies has been serving pets and their owners in Delaware for 33 years. While the business has changed along with the industry, it is still family-owned and operated, something the family takes pride in. Larry Mutschler opened his first store on Concord Pike in Wilmington in 1981. Now he owns 27 stores from Malvern, Pa., to Seaford and into Maryland and New Jersey. Concord Pet sets very high standards in serving its customers and treats them like family. The store managers — some of whom have worked for the company for decades — and the
sales associates are not only friendly, but are very knowledgeable about the many product lines offered. In addition to competitive pricing, Concord Pet offers a Frequent Buyer program that includes most foods, and even cat litter and Frontline flea protection. After as few as eight purchases, the customer earns a free product. The company supports many local pet rescues in various ways. In addition to financial donations, individual stores regularly host “meet & greet” events and collect food donations. In June, Concord Pet held its 18th
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annual Dog Days event at Blue Rock’s Frawley Stadium in Wilmington. This is the one day of the year that you can take your “best friend” to the ballpark to watch the game. The event includes great free samples and information from many of the company’s suppliers. Fun contests are held on the field prior to the game, and this year there was a demonstration by the New Castle County Police Department K-9 Unit. For a list of locations and business hours, visit online at concordpetfoods. com.
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Bryan and Brittingham opened their doors more than 60 years ago in Delmar, Delaware Since Bryan and Brittingham opened their doors over 60 years ago, they have been associated with Purina and have understood that this partnership brings knowledge and value to their customers. The business was started by Bill Bryan and Reese Brittingham and serviced many local chicken farms on the shore for Purina. In 1961, Bob Messick Sr. went to work for his uncle, Reese Brittingham, and in 1971, he and his wife June, purchased the store and have expanded the store in many ways over the years. Their children, Robin and Bobby, grew up in the feed business and as the years have passed, the family’s commitment has continued to grow. The building was 2,300 square feet when pur-
Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral The 2014 Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral will be celebrated on Labor Day, monday, Sept. 1, with activities beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the north end of the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. The event is family-friendly and free to the public. Visitors and locals are invited to join the lighthearted funeral procession which celebrates the end of the summer season. accompanied by three Dixieland jazz bands, the mourners transport a casket with a mannequin representing “Summer of 2014” to her final resting place at the Boardwalk Bandstand. a silent auction to benefit a local charity will be held at 3 p.m. on the Friday before Labor Day at Bethany Blues in Bethany Beach. To volunteer for the auction or funeral, email jazzfuneral@ comcast.net or call 302-537-1585. a complete overview of the event can be found online at www.jazzfuneral.net/.
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chased in 1971 and with several additions over the years, it consists of over 10,000 square feet of warehouse space and over 4,000 square feet of retail. With each expansion, new product lines were added and existing ones were broadened. As a Purina Expert Dealer, Bryan and Brittingham is required to carry over 80% of the many products Purina makes and to be knowledgeable on each of these. In addition to carrying Purina, the store stocks Ralston Purina, Joy Pet Food, Sunshine Mills, Cargill Salt, Valspar Paint, Evergreen Decorative Flags, Leanin Tree Cards, pine shavings, hay, straw, mulch, lime, garden seeds, plumbing and electrical departments and so much more. The staff at Bryan and Brittingham
strives to offer courteous, knowledgeable, fast and friendly service. In some ways it is a step back in time, with the wooden floors and garden seeds weighed up from old glass jars, but don’t be surprised to find just what you are looking for to fill your needs of today. The store is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:30 to 3. For more information, call 846-9500 or visit their website at www.bryanandbrittingham. com and while there, sign up to receive their monthly e-newsletter and checkout their monthly sale flyer or like them on Facebook. The store is located at 38148 Bi State Blvd in Delmar and accepts Visa, M/C, Discover and American Express.
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Our store is loaded with all your farm and home needs. Bryan & Brittingham stocks over 80% of Purina Mills products, feeding every kind of animal from chickens to koi, race and show horses to ponies, cats to birds, and emus to rabbits. Horse owners will find products from Farnum, Finish Line, Jack’s Manufacturing, Stress Dex, Eqyss, and much more. Straw, hay, cedar and pine shavings are available year round.
Browse through our well-stocked hardware and lawn and garden department. The friendly and knowledgeable staff strive to give the best service possible, whether it is helping a customer find a certain item or answering questions about the products they sell. Visit our website for special offers, upcoming events, expert advice and articles.
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New pet policies unleashed at work Employers continually try new tactics to improve employee morale. A new concept has truly gone to the dogs ... and even the cats. North Americans love their pets. TheyÕ re willing to dress them up in fancy clothes, spend money for elaborate spa grooming packages and even take them along on vacations. Recognizing that pets are important members of many households, some companies are providing for animal day care, while others have an open-door policy when it comes to bringing pets to work. One might think that opening the workplace to pets would create a veritable zoo with a cacophony of meows and barks. But companies like California-based Autodesk say that this isnÕ t the case. Many pets are very well behaved, preferring to snooze under desks or flirt with passersby. The company has loose rules in place, including barring overzealous barkers. And if an animal has too many accidents indoors, he or she has to leave. While these pet-friendly programs benefit the dogs, cats, lizards, and even the occasional snake that may spend time in the office, such programs can also benefit employees.
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The American Humane Association says that pet-friendly policies can be a boon to employers and employees alike. • Research indicates that animals can help individuals naturally reduce stress. • Having pets nearby can keep employees calm and help them adapt better to unforeseen challenges. • Pets generally induce feelings of happiness. Therefore an office environment where pets are allowed may benefit from improved morale. • Happier employees often perform better. • Animals help spark conversation and camaraderie among employees. • Taking dogs for brief bathroom breaks during the day enables employees to get some exercise, see a change of scenery and return to the workplace refreshed. • Knowing that one doesn’t have to rush home to let a dog out can offer peace of mind and enable an employee to stay later to finish up a project without distraction. A study by the American Pet Products Producers Association says that 1 in 5 companies throughout the United States allow pets to come into work. More than 50 million people
surveyed have said that they believe having pets in the workplace reduces employee absenteeism, improves the creative work environment, helps employees get along better and increases productivity. Bringing in an office mascot or enabling employees to bring in pets from home can have many advantages. It is important, however, to follow some guidelines so the experiment works. • Talk to other pet-friendly firms for advice. • Be sure to create a pet-friendly environment, free from potential hazards. • Set ground rules for pets, their owners and fellow employees. • Have a test run, such as a Take Your Dog to Work Day, before instituting a pet policy. • Don’t initiate the new policy near a deadline time or a typically busy season. • Educate employees on how to interact with the animals. Becoming a pet-friendly place of work can be an asset to employers looking to offer employees benefits in lieu of pay increases in a tough economy.
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Pets At Work Louie
Louie, pet of Daniel Richardson, looks over a copy of the Morning Star Business Report, as though he is proofreading. In the next photo Louie appears to be reacting to what he is reading. Hopefully not a typo.
Nicky
Nicky, a bearded collie, owned by Albert and Traci Zarro at Albert Frank’s Fine Jewelry, Lewes.
Lucy
Lucy, 10, spends her days at Deanna’s & Piccolino in Lewes.
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G.I. Jane
Store manager G.I. Jane hard at work at Clark’s Swimming Pools. Proud owner is Annette Clark.
Dixie Bell
Dixie Bell, a loyal team member Ameritechnologies, Inc. in Rehoboth.
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Daisey and Dolley
Daisey and Dolley offer canine assistance at Ladybug Pest Management.
Ralphy
Ralphy, pre-qualification coordinator, is always on the look-out for new buyers for Ruby Schaeffer, realtor with BHHS Gallo Realty.
Molly, Marlin & Minnie
Molly, Marlin and Minnie hard at work with Captain Bill Baker at Bill’s Sport Shop in Lewes.
Kruze, Maggie & Mia
These pets work at the Kids Cottage Little School in Dover. Left is Kruze the bunny. Below are Maggie and Mia who come to school every day to greet the children.
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Beaverdam Pet Food is Truman Schrock’s long-time dream for a pet food business Beaverdam Pet Food Inc. of Greenwood, Del., was the result of Truman Schrock’s long-time dream to have his own pet food business. Born in Delaware, he and his wife bought a farm when they were married and raised grain and hogs, in addition to four children, three of whom still live on the farm. For 30 years, Schrock worked in sales for a national vitamin and mineral company, covering a five-state area. His customers raised large animals — beef- dairy, hogs and small flocks of laying hens. When he retired, he still had that dream, and in 2003, at age 62, he started his own pet food business. Eleven years later, he commented, “It’s been a good ride.” His goal was never to sell a cheaper product than the big box stores, but to include in pet foods quality ingredients
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that few companies had. “We never built a product based on the cost of the ingredients. We put together what we thought and what the experts told us we needed, then priced it with a reasonable margin,” Schrock said. “We use pork and chicken, 100 percent sourced in America,” he added. There is no meat-and-bone meal, no poultry byproducts, no BHA and BHT preservatives; no corn, wheat or gluten; no artificial flavoring or coloring. Beaverdam foods use organic selenium yeast, not sodium selenite (which can have harmful effects on pets). Beaverdam uses four digestive aids — probiotics, prebiotics, yucca and chicory — as well as natural preservatives. “We have the food made to our specs and we know what is in our food,” he noted. It’s a family business. Word spread
one-on-one, friend to friend. Sales are increasingly good, “In a down economy, that shows what we are doing is working,” Schrock said. There are several blends of dog foods to choose from, from “Eli’s Select,” created in honor of Schrock’s father, to high energy or high protein or Skipper`s Choice, and two blends for cats. There are also tasty bones and chews. “We are fortunate to be rated on www. dogfoodadviser.com with five stars on one blend and 4.5 stars on all our products,” he added. To find a store near you, check our store locator at www.beaverdampetfood. com. Or email beaverdampetfood@ aol.com. For more information, call Beaverdam at (302) 349-5299.
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Continued from page 17 redundant positions in corporate and support functions has just begun. Coordination and planning for future weather events should be enhanced as companies can share best practices, improve storm response times while helping to reduce costs. By having access to more utility crews in the Mid-Atlantic region, the company’s ability to respond to major weather events is projected to improve. Exelon commits to exceeding the reliability targets set for Delaware, working with staff to review those standards going forward, and paying a penalty if performance goals are not met. Gary Stockbridge, Delmarva Power Region president, noted that plans for developing new programs will continue. He discussed public education and outreach, renewable energy projects, improved means of combating storm outages and transitioning to utilities of the future. 30
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Sharp Energy opens first public fueling station in New Castle Sharp Energy, Inc., the largest propane retailer on the Delmarva Peninsula and a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, has announced that New Castle County’s first Propane Autogas Public Fueling Station is open. Located at AutoPort’s Conversion Center at 201 Pigeon Point Road in New Castle, the new station will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. “Propane autogas is the highest grade of commercial propane, and is the most widely used alternative fuel for gasoline and diesel vehicles in the world. It’s environmentally friendly, creating less pollution than gasoline. It’s domestic, with the new supplies coming from Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. It’s also economical,” explained Bob Zola, president of Sharp Energy, Inc. “Vehicles that have converted to propane autogas will save $1.25 to $1.50 on each gallon of propane as compared to gasoline.” By converting existing fleet vehicles such as buses, taxis and shuttles - to propane autogas, customers experience dramatic fuel cost savings, and the implementation costs are significantly less than for other alternative fuel options. The fueling station is conveniently located to serve local customers and those as far as Baltimore, Philadelphia and Trenton. Additional fueling stations are located in Georgetown and Salisbury, Md.
Sharp Energy, Inc. and AutoPort, Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to introduce the first 24-hour automotive propane fueling station in New Castle County. Pictured: Roy Kirchner, president of AutoPort, Inc.; Dick Johnson, director of business development for AutoPort, Inc.; and Bob Zola, president of Sharp Energy, Inc.
Sharp Energy and Autoport are members of Alliance AutoGas, a national consortium with over 35 propane autogas fueling providers and over 40 vehicle conversion centers.
To learn more about Sharp Energy and its many customer programs or to become a new customer, visit www.sharpenergy. com or call 1-888-SHARP40. RIBBON CUTTING - E Revolution Ventures, a data-driven e-commerce company that tracks and sells millions of products online, announces the opening of its new office and warehouse complex in the Selbyville Industrial Park. With nearly three decades of retail experience, E Revolution Ventures’ growing staff is now comprised of over 100 employees in Sussex County, having doubled in size in just two years. The new complex will allow the company to continue to expand operations and employ even more full-time year round staff from Sussex County and surrounding areas. Originating from brick and mortar roots, E Revolution Ventures was recently ranked 13th among the fastest growing e-commerce businesses in the United States in Internet Retailer magazine’s list of the top 500 e-commerce businesses. Pictured, from left: William Spraul, CEO, Ed Timmons, CTO, Russ Giroir, CSO and Stu Eisenmen, president and CFO, with Selbyville Mayor Clifton C. Murray cut the ribbon at E Revolution Ventures’ new business complex in Selbyville. 31
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SBA works to get more loans to the underserved By Natalia Olson-Urtecho As administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administrator’s mid-Atlantic Region, it’s my job, and the job of the agency, to help as many entrepreneurs as possible access the capital they need to start or grow their businesses. We know we’ve made gains in expanding our programs, but there is still more to do to make SBA loans available to every business owner who needs one. Underserved communities in particular still have trouble accessing capital they need to achieve their dreams. When SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet started in April she made clear that improving access to capital for the underserved would be a top priority. That’s why we’re transforming our guarantee process to better serve America’s small businesses. We’re streamlining our underwriting by making a total credit scoring model we’ve been testing and refining for over a decade available to all of our lending partners for loans of $350,000 or less. The SBA total credit score combines an entrepreneur’s personal and business credit scores and makes it easier and less time intensive for banks to do business with SBA. This model is cost-reducing and credit-based, and ensures risk characteristics – not socioeconomic factors – determine who is deemed creditworthy. Along with this simplification, we’re eliminating requirements for timeconsuming analyses of a company’s cash flow on small loans under $350,000, a step that can delay loan decisions. Additionally, back at the beginning of the current fiscal year, we set our fees to zero for loans of $150,000 or less – another way to reduce costs for lenders making small-dollar loans. Why does this matter? Because oftentimes, the smaller or newer the business, the smaller the loan. As businesses grow they come back for additional loans, creating jobs along the way. So, encouraging lenders to make more small-dollar loans is good for the economy, good for businesses and good for our communities. These changes make sense. They are another step in our efforts to modernize our lending process and bring it up to pace with the high-tech era we live in. They make it easier and less time-intensive for banks to 32
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do business with SBA. We’re making these changes knowing that it will simplify and streamline the lending process, which will incentivize banks to make more small-dollar loans in order to get more loans into the hands of traditionally-underserved entrepreneurs. We know the key to a strong and lasting middle-class is opportunity for all. The
President has made clear that we must grow our economy from the middle out. Key to that is access to the American dream of starting and owning your own business. By making SBA loans easier and more affordable, more lenders will join our program, more small businesses will have access to our lending products and more entrepreneurs will succeed.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTING Horty & Horty, P.A. Doug Phillips, CPA, Cr.FA 302-730-4560 cpainfo@horty.com 3702 N. DuPont Hwy. Dover, DE 19901 ADVERTISING Morning Star Business Report Bryant Richardson 302-629-9788 302-629-9243 fax www.msbusinessreport.com sales@mspublications.com 951 Norman Eskridge Hwy. P.O. Box 1000 Seaford, DE 19973 BUSINESS ORGANIZATION Better Business Bureau of Delaware Christine Sauers 302-221-5255 302-221-5265 fax www.delaware.bbb.org info@delaware.bbb.org 60 Reads Way New Castle, DE 19720 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce Kristie Maravalli 302-539-2100 302-539-9434 fax www.bethany-fenwick.org info@bethany-fenwick.org 36913 Coastal Highway Fenwick Island, DE 19944 Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce Judy Diogo 302-734-7513 302-678-0189 fax www.cdcc.net jdiogo@cdcc.net 435 N. DuPont Hwy. Dover, DE 19901 Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Karen Duffield 302-856-1544 302-856-1577 fax www.georgetowncoc.com info@georgetowncoc.com 229 E. Market St., PO Box 1 Georgetown, DE 19947 34
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Lewes Chamber of Commerce Betsy Reamer 302-645-8073 Toll Free 877-465-3937 302-645-8412 fax www.leweschamber.com inquiry@leweschamber.com 120 Kings Hwy., P.O. Box 1 Lewes, DE 19958 Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce Amy Simmons 302-934-6777 302-934-6065 fax www.millsborochamber.com info@millsborochamber.com P.O. Box 187 Millsboro, DE 19966 Milton Chamber of Commerce Lisa Sumstine 302-684-1101 www.historicmilton.com chamber@historicmilton.com 707 Chestnut St., P.O. Box 61 Milton, DE 19968 Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Carol Everhart 302-227-6446 302-227-2233 ext. 13 302-227-8351 fax www.beach-fun.com carol@beach-fun.com 501 Rehoboth Ave. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce Lynn Brocato 302-629-9690 302-629-0281 fax www.seafordchamber.com admin@seafordchamber.com 304 A High St. Seaford, DE 19973 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING First Merchant Services Ronald W. Burke 302-875-5645 302-875-0935 fax www.firstmerchantservices.biz rburke@firstmerchant.us 14034 Johnson Road Laurel, DE 19956
EDUCATION Delaware Technical Community College Corporate and Community Programs Christopher M. Moody, Director (302) 259-6330 302-259-6759 fax www.dtcc.edu/owens/ccp cmoody@dtcc.edu Jason Technology Center 21179 College Drive Georgetown, DE 19947 University of Delaware Professional & Continuing Studies Tara Kee 866-820-0238 302-831-3292 fax www.pcs.udel.edu continuing-ed@udel.edu ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING Envirotech Environmental Consulting, Inc. Todd Fritchman 302-684-5201 302-684-5204 fax www.envirotechecinc.com info@envirotechecinc.com 26412 Broadkill Road Milton, DE 19968 FINANCIAL Bank of Delmarva Scott Rukowicz 302-875-5901 302-875-1766 fax www.bankofdelmarva.com srukowicz@bankofdelmarva.com 200 East Market St. Laurel, DE 19956 County Bank 7 Sussex County Locations 302-226-9800 302-226-3182 fax www.CountyBankDel.com 19927 Shuttle Rd. (Main Office) Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Del One Federal Credit Union 9 Statewide Locations Amy Resh 302-672-1492 302-739-1790 fax www.Del-One.org amy.resh@del-one.org
270 Beiser Blvd. Dover, DE 19904 Delaware State Police Federal Credit Union Stephen Cimo 302-856-3501 ext. 120 302-856-2539 fax www.dspfcu.com scimo@dspfcu.com P.O. Box 800 Georgetown, DE 19947 Sussex County Federal Credit Union Debbie Jewell 302-629-0100 302-629-0966 fax www.sussexcfcu.com djewell@sussexcfcu.com 1941 Bridgeville Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973 FUNERAL SERVICES Watson Yates Funeral Home Gary Yates 302-629-8561 302-629-7961 fax Front & King St. Seaford, DE 19973 GRAPHIC/WEBSITE DESIGN Dean Design Marketing Group Stephanie Whitcomb 302-542-9550 Stephanie@deandesign.com www.deandesign.com thestudio@deandesign.com Health Bayhealth Kent General Milford Memorial Pam Marecki 302-744-7013 302-735-3227 fax www.bayhealth.org pam_marecki@bayhealth.org 640 S. State St. Dover, DE 19901 Beebe Healthcare Kelly Griffin 302-645-3220 302-644-9032 fax www.beebehealthcare.org kgriffin@beebehealthcare.org 424 Savannah Rd. Lewes, DE 19958
Health Nanticoke Health Services Sharon Harrington 302-629-6611 302-629-3211 fax www.nanticoke.org harringtons@nanticoke.org 801 Middleford Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 INSURANCE Farnell & Gast Insurance Joe Gast, CPCU 302-629-4514 302-536-6257 fax www.averyhall.com jgast@averyhall.com cwilliamswroten@averyhall. com mwilliams@averyhall.com 500 W. Stein Highway Seaford, DE 19973 IFS Benefits Patrick Fitzgerald Ryan Dunn Bob Sonchen 302-645-2356 302-645-5723 fax www.ifs-benefits.com 17527 Nassau Commons Blvd Suite 208 Lewes DE 19958 Lyons Companies David F. Lyons, Sr. David F. Lyons, Jr. Lew Harrington 302-227-7100 www.lyonsinsurance.com info@lyonsinsurance.com 19643 Blue Bird Lane, Unit 8 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
INTERNET SERVICE & WEB PAGE DESIGN Delmarva Digital Tim Smith 302-875-7700 302-875-8288 fax www.ddmg.net ddmg.netsales@ddmg.net 220 Laureltowne Laurel, DE 19956
INVESTIGATIVE & COLLECTION SERVICES Mohr Investigative Services, Inc. James W. Mohrmann 866-370-1004 www.mohrinvestigations.com jmohrmann@mohrinvestigations.com 9 East Loockerman Street, Suite 201 Dover, DE 19901 INVESTMENTS Edward Jones John Rittenhouse, AAMS 302-629-6094 877-613-3009 fax www.edwardjones.com 559 North Hall Street Seaford, DE 19973 JEWELERS Holland Jewelers 302-947-1200 20750 John J. Williams Hwy. Peddlers Village Lewes, DE 19958 www.hollandjewelersinc@ yahoo.com LEGAL Sergovic, Carmean & Weidman, P.A Attorneys At Law John A. Sergovic, Jr. Shannon D. Carmean Leslie Case DiPietro 302-855-1260 302-855-1270 fax www.scdelaw.com 142 E. Market St. PO Box 751 Georgetown, DE 19947 Law Offices of Karen Y. Vicks, LLC 302-674-1100 888-598-8890 kvicks@vickslaw.com 500 W. Loockerman St. Suite 102 Dover, DE 19904
PORTRAITS Portraits In The Sand Dave Koster 302-226-9226 302-226-8424 fax www.portraitsinthesand.com businessreport@portraitsinthesand.com 110 White Oak Rd. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Coldwell Banker Resort Realty Skip Faust 302-227-5000 office 302-745-8764 cell 302-227-3804 fax www.skipfaust.com skipfaust@hotmail.com 20184 Coastal Hwy. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
REAL ESTATE Callaway, Farnell and Moore, Inc. 302-629-4514 800-966-4514 www.cfmnet.com admin@cfmnet.com 500 W. Stein Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973
Long & Foster Resort Rentals 302-227-3821 800-272-2828 302-227-4880 fax www.lfvacations.com 37156 Rehoboth Ave. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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Candidate for 21st District State Senate Seat
Voters have the power to stop the pending tax increases. Help me spread the news that one more vote against tax increases in the State Senate is all it takes to end the assault on your wallet. Volunteer today. Visit my website - richardsonsenate.com Call me direct - 302-245-0109 Paid for by Richardson for State Senate
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Business Report | August 2014