#13 Delaware
#13 in Taxation and Regulation
#20 in Workforce Quality
#25 in Living Environment
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Regional Profile – Northeast
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Key Industries
Aerospace & Defense, Biotech, Clean Tech, Forestry, I.T., Maritime
Key Companies
AstraZeneca
Bank of America
Delphi Financial
Dupont
Household Finance Corp.
Purdue
Wilmington Trust
Advantages
A center pivot irrigation system is substantially improving Delaware’s farming output. Irrigated produce generates about $280 of extra income per acre, according to according to agriculture secretary Ed Kee.
Challenges
Peaches, a key product of the Delaware economy, suffered a severe frost, and the resulting downturn will hit the Delaware economy hard throughout the entire summer.
In a trade mission to Seoul, Korea, Delaware business leaders will meet with prospective buyers, agents and customers. The visit could create a new path to exports for Delaware companies.
Key Contacts
Economic Development Office
Bernice Whaley, Director
302-672-6809
99 Kings Highway,
Dover, DE 19901
http://dedo.delaware.gov/
CEO Comments
“Delaware is just a place to park your corporation because of its protective regulatory environment.”
Current Developments
Regional Report: Northeast 2016
March 18, 2016
Delaware to Authorize Virtual Currency for Corp. Use
April 8, 2016