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The chamber creates business-development opportunities for members and advocates for a strong economy throughout the county.
REHOBOTH-DEWEY BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.beach-fun.com 302-227-2233 or
800-441-1329 rehoboth@beach-fun.com
The chamber promotes business and tourism in these lively, scenic resorts.
WESTERN SUSSEX
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.westernsussexcoc.com 302-629-9690
Located in Seaford, the chamber serves as the voice of Western Sussex County businesses.
INDUSTRY AND NETWORKING GROUPS
DELAWARE BIOSCIENCE ASSOCIATION
delawarebio.org
302-452-1103 info@delawarebio.org
The association’s mission is to catalyze the growth
of Delaware’s bioscience industry. To that end, it facilitates connections, puts on events, helps members get better purchasing deals, and advocates at the state and federal levels.
DELAWARE BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
www.dbrt.org
The roundtable is a volunteer organization
of CEOs who collectively employ more than 75,000 Delawareans. It promotes commerce, job creation and select public policy issues.
DELAWARE MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP (DEMEP)
www.demep.org 302-283-3131 info@demep.org
DEMEP helps Delaware manufacturers stay competitive in a changing global marketplace by providing resources that enable them to acquire and apply technologies, utilize new resources, reduce waste, streamline processes and drive sales growth.
TECH FORUM OF DELAWARE
FIRST STATE INNOVATION
www.firststateinnovation.org 302-690-1260 info@firststateinnovation.org First State Innovation’s mission is to increase Delaware’s entrepreneurial capacity. The organization helps technology-based and early-stage businesses find traditional seed capital, alternative funding, talent and other startup resources.
INSPIRING WOMEN IN STEM
www.inspiringwomeninstem.com 302-689-3032 inspiringwomeninstem@gmail.com Inspiring Women in STEM was created to deliver high-quality professional- development programming
and conferences. Its mission is to encourage, support and inspire female scientists, engineers and other STEM professionals.
TECH FORUM OF DELAWARE
www.techforumde.org 302-384-9775 info@techforumde.org
The Tech Forum’s goal
is to help entrepreneurs identify business opportunities and build profitable relationships around the region. This mission is supported with monthly programming, alternating between educational seminars
and professional networking. ID
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DELAWARE STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
A Voice for Innovation in Dover and Beyond
PARTNER PROFILE
www.dscc.com
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) has represented the First State’s business community since 1837, and is now serving more than 1,000 members.
“Our goal is to help create an economic environment that encourages growth, competitiveness and stability for all businesses,” says DSCC President Michael Quaranta.
The DSCC team meets regularly with Delaware’s Congressional delegation and plays a leading role in bringing issues before the General Assembly in Dover on behalf of its members, supporting legislation that encourages innovation and fighting against legislation that may hinder it.
modernization of the Coastal Zone Act and the creation of Delaware Prosperity Partnership (see profile, p. 136). The State Chamber advocated for both pieces of legislation, which will aid in Delaware’s economic development efforts.
Another important role of DSCC: connecting Delaware’s great business and community leaders with each other.
“We help our members forge new relationships through networking and events to foster innovative collaboration and progress within the business community,” says Quaranta.
The state Chamber’s premier networking event is its annual dinner, attended by more than 900 business leaders and elected officials. ID
DSCC plans to build on momentum gained with the
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