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Editor's letter
Welcome Back to the
Delaware 222
Delaware truly is a Small Wonder and it’s always a
marvel of how small a world is when you’re out in the
business community.
With a unique last name like mine, I’m now getting more
questions about where I went to elementary or high school.
That line of questioning helps narrow down the people I may
have encountered along the way.
Delaware is continuing to grow - in communities along our beaches, in rural pockets in
Kent County and in the suburbs surrounding Wilmington. We welcome those who are
moving here in their retirement and seeking a new beginning or a family arriving for a
new job – even though it may take a little longer for such new members of our state to
feel the power of the 302.
At the Delaware Business Times, we hope that our second annual Delaware 222 will help
our new neighbors become more familiar with key players in the “state of neighbors.”
Inside these pages, you’ll find a list of the most impactful business, nonprofit and government
leaders. The Delaware 222 crosses industries that have long been established in the state, like
banking and financial services and gets into newer ventures like technology and sports.
In addition, we hope to shine a light on some of these figures to signal to Delaware that
they are the ones to watch as they continue to create jobs, shape public policy and
serve communities in need.
Throughout the year, we have published many names from the list last year on our new
website. We see this as a living document that evolves as the years pass. There’s also a
chance we’ve missed key people across the state and I hope you send me a note at
ktabeling@delawarebusinesstimes.com about who you think should be on our 2026 list.
Who knows? Maybe we’ll see your name on the list very soon.
K ATIE TABE LING
EDITOR , DEL AWARE BUSINESS TIMES
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