Economic Development Packet November 10, 2020

Economic Development Committee Agenda November 10, 2020- 4:00 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. Public participation information is as follows: Phone: +1 646 558 8656 US Link: https://zoom.us/j/97185237137? pwd=ZzJyUHZ0cFhOUIZDNXhmWEJ4cC920T09 Event number: 971 8523 7137 Event password: 454635 Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at appropriate time. When possible, please notify the Mayor’s Office (302-760-4920 or email mayorsoffice@dover.de.us) should you wish to be recognized. Ll. 2. Welcome Adoption of Agenda Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce A. Update given by Judy Diogo Kent Economic Partnership A. Update given by Linda Parkowski- Kent Economic Partnership City of Dover Planning- Box Plant A. Update given by Dave Hugg Mayor’s Announcements . Next Meeting Date Adjournment

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Throughout its consideration and decision-making processes, U.S. Corrugated of Delaware has been working closely with the City of Dover, the State of Delaware, Kent Economic Partnership, Delaware Prosperity Partnership, Delmarva Central Railroad and many other community partners. “Manufacturing jobs are the backbone of a sound local economy,” noted Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen. “lam very pleased as not only would this bring highly skilled and well-paying jobs to our community, it would help balance our economy as well as utilize existing road and rail facilities.” U.S. Corrugated would be the latest chapter in Central Delaware's developing story as a Mid-Atlantic hub of manufacturing. Another recent location is the joint venture of Shoreline Vinyl and Duratec, which purchased the former PPG paint plant and its surrounding 51 acres in Cheswold earlier this year for $4.25 million. Maryland-based Shoreline is a PVC fencing fabricator, and Utah-based Duratec focuses on PVC extrusion. In addition, Avalon industries Incorporated and International Container Corporation, which purchased the Dover Post building on eight acres in Dover for $1.4 million in order to relocate from Baltimore. Avalon Industries makes bags, totes and cases for the Department of Defense, first responders, schools, cities, towns and youth leagues. International Container Corp. makes disposable containers. “Central Delaware is the perfect location for an advanced manufacturing facility such as U.S. Corrugated,” said Linda Parkowski, executive director of Kent Economic Partnership. “With our strong manufacturing base and skilled workforce, we are looking forward to more manufacturers locating to the area.” HH About U.S. Corrugated U.S. Corrugated is a leading independent corrugated packaging producer with a well-earned reputation as one of the most dynamic and progressive companies in the industry. U.S. Corrugated strives to be their customers’ vendor of choice by providing a superior quality product at a fair price and by demonstrating innovation, exceptional customer service and a value-added approach in everything they do. I nershi Delaware Prosperity Partnership leads Delaware's economic development efforts to attract, grow and retain businesses; to build a stronger entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem; and to support private employers in identifying, recruiting and developing talent. The DPP team works with site selectors, executives and developers focused on where to locate or grow a business and helps with reviewing potential sites, cost-of-living analyses and funding opportunities, including available tax credits and incentives. DPP advances a culture of innovation in Delaware, working with innovators and startups to spotlight and celebrate successes and connect them with the resources they need to succeed. DPP and its partnerships throughout Delaware support and advance the missions of companies of all sizes and sectors. For more information, visit choosedelaware.com.

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