DEDO 2009 PRESS RELEASES

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June 9, 2009
Innospec Opens New Laboratory Wing
New Facility Provides Research & Development Support to the Americas
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June 8, 2009
2009 Governor's Entrepreneurial Business Conference
Inaugural Conference Drew Over 500 Attendees
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May 27, 2009
Markell Announces First Kent County-Based Bank Has Joined His Small Business LIFT
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May 21, 2009
Main Street Month Opportunities Abound
Educational Programs Offered May 28th to Enhance Local Main Street Promotions
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May 12, 2009
Downtown Delaware Presents Prestigious Awards
Awards luncheon honors extraordinary volunteers and partners.
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May 6, 2009
May is Main Street Month in Delaware
Delaware’s downtowns to host celebrations throughout May
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May 6, 2009
DELAWARE OFFERS STATEWIDE TRAVEL DISCOUNTS
"Push to Escape" campaign to encourage overnight visitation
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April 29, 2009
Rehoboth Beach is a Great American Main Street
Delaware Beach Town Celebrates Receipt of Prestigious Award From the National Main Street Trust Center
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April 24, 2009
Markell Launches Small Business LIFT in Sussex County
Initiative will help get Delaware's economy moving again by facilitating access to capital for small businesses
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April 20, 2009
Markell Launches Small Business LIFT
Initiative will help get Delaware's economy moving again by facilitating access to capital for small businesses
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April 2, 2009
2009 Governor's Tourism Conference
Tourism Leaders Honored at Awards Luncheon
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March 25, 2009
2009-2011 State Travel Guide Officially Unveiled
Governor Markell Unveils New Portable Guide at Official Ceremony
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February 25, 2009
Barclays to Add 500 Jobs in Delaware
Financial services company will open new facility in Newark
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February 19, 2009
DEDO to Offer Job Search Training Series in March
Call for Volunteer Facilitators Announced
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February 17, 2009
Delaware Company Receives Grant to Produce Electric Vehicles
Award is part of Markell's vision for environmentally friendly economic development;latest in efforts to create jobs, promote climate prosperity
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February 9, 2009
2009 Governor's Tourism Conference Announced
Bill Geist to Present as Keynote Speaker
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January 20, 2009
Downtown Delaware Hosts Free Workshops in Feb.
National Retail Expert Margie Johnson among Featured Speakers
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January 14, 2009
The Delaware Tourism Office Announces Call for Nominations for the 2009 Governor's Tourism Awards
Awards recognize significant contributions to the state tourism industry
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January 5, 2009
Delaware Tourism Office to Hold Grant Information Workshops
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January 2, 2009
Prepaid Card Company Grows in Delaware
Maverick Network Solutions Awarded Pre-Venture Fund from the State
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December 19, 2008
Leading Petrochemical Company Adds New High-Wage Jobs in Delaware
LyondellBasell Awarded Strategic Fund from the State
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December 4, 2008
IEDC Re-Elects Board Members
Judy McKinney-Cherry's Board Membership Extended for a Two-Year Term
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November 26, 2008
Delaware Invests in Technology Company
PAIR Technologies Awarded Strategic Fund from the State
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November 20, 2008
Downtown Delaware Hosts Special Presentation
Turning Downtown Vacancies into Community Assets
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November 20, 2008
Gov. Minner Announces Addition of 1,100 New Jobs in Delaware
Sallie Mae Opens New Operations Center in Newark
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November 18, 2008
Delaware Ranked Among Top Five States Transitioning to New Economy
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November 11, 2008
State's Top Economic Development Practitioner Earns Prestigious International Certification
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October 31, 2008
Governor Minner & DEDO Host BRAC Business Conference
Del. Businesses Network with Country's Largest Defense Contractors
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October 23, 2008
Governor's Third Annual RRR Conference Nov. 18-19
Judy Young to Present as Keynote Speaker
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October 20, 2008
TAB Appoints New Chairman
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October 15, 2008
Delaware Firm Selected to Produce 2009-2011 State Travel Guide
DTO Partners with Wilmington-based Trellist, Inc.
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September 11, 2008
American Bus Association Names the World Championship Punkin Chunkin One of North America's 100 Best Events for 2008
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August 28, 2008
New Tourism Director Joins DEDO
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August 21, 2008
Wilmington Company Receives Tech-Based Seed Fund Loan
Abacalab, Inc. to Expand its Delaware Operation
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August 1, 2008
Governor Minner Celebrates Completion of Blue Ball Properties Project
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August 1, 2008
Governor Minner to Recognize Company's Scientific Advancements
Applied Diamond Awarded Strategic Fund from the State
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July 22, 2008
Gov. Minner Signs Bill Modernizing Regulations For Delaware Asset Management Corporations
BlackRock, Inc. to add 300 new jobs over the next two years
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July 22, 2008
State Retains Business in Delaware
Corn Products Specialty Ingredients Opens New Site in Newark
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June 20, 2008
Delaware Announces Galaxy National Lacrosse Conference Championships
Two-day event planned July 26-27
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June 19, 2008
Delaware Featured in Winterthur Point-to-Point Races Special
The 30th anniversary running of Winterthur's Point-to-Point steeplechase races will air on VERSUS, a national cable sports network, on June 21 at 4 p.m. ET
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June 19, 2008
Governor Minner Celebrates HostMySite.com Expansion
HostMySite.com Awarded Strategic Fund from the State
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June 3, 2008
Delaware Tourism Office Marketing Grants Awarded
Non-Profit Attractions to Receive $160,468 for Marketing
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May 22, 2008
DEDO Earns International Recognition
International Economic Development Council Awards Accreditation
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May 21, 2008
Delaware Main Street Presents Awards
Volunteers and Corporate Sponsors Recognized
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April 10, 2008
Governor Minner Celebrates Kraft Foods Expansion
Kraft Foods Awarded Competitiveness Fund from the State
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April 3, 2008
Governor Celebrates Milford Main Street Designation
Downtown Milford, Inc. is Delaware's Eith Main Street
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March 14, 2008
Delaware Announces First Annual Dewey Beach Sports Festival
Two-day event planned June 7-8
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February 26, 2008
2008 Governor's Tourism Summit is "Pushing Boundaries"
Jim Sullivan to Present as Keynote Speaker
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February 13, 2008
Global Investment Management Company Plans Expansion in Delaware
BlackRock will add at least 300 jobs over the next two years
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January 29, 2008
Rite Tech Aerospace Opens East Coast Facility in Bridgeville
Engineering Company to Bolster State's Growing Aviation Industry
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January 24, 2008
The Delaware Tourism Office Announces Call for
Nominations for the 2008 Governor's Tourism Awards
Awards recognize significant contributions to the state tourism industry
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