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Regional Report: Mid-Atlantic States Thrive on Diversity of Industry

Beth Mattson-Teig (July 2011)
Business expansion is picking up across the Mid-Atlantic region as the economy rebounds, and the region’s states are busy positioning themselves for even more growth in the future. More

Delaware Direct Financial Incentives 2011

Area Development Online Research Desk (March 2011)
Delaware’s economic development, finance and tax organizations provide a range of incentive programs to initiate new business and commercial investment. Specific programs include no sales tax, no property tax, the New Economy Jobs Program, and targeted industry tax incentives. More

Delaware: Basic Business Taxes 2011

Area Development Online Research Desk (March 2011)
Delaware’s economic development, finance, and tax organizations provide a range of incentive programs to initiate new business and commercial investment. Specific programs include license and use taxes, property taxes, and corporate income tax. More

CB Richard Ellis: Megawatts vs. Millions: The Role of Incentives in Data Center Location Decisions

John Lenio, Economist and Managing Director, CBRE Economic Incentives Group, CB Richard Ellis (2/22/2011)
North Carolina and Oklahoma are among roughly 12 states that offer data center-specific tax and incentive programs, according to a CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) study. More

The Milken Institute: 2010 State Technology and Science Index

The Milken Institute (1/28/2011)
The Milken Institute ranks the top 10 states for science and technology in the nation. Massachusetts, Maryland, and Colorado lead the list. More

Regional Report: Mid-Atlantic States Grow Finance, Food Processing, High Tech Industries

Mali R. Schantz-Feld (November 2010)
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland are attracting investments in sectors ranging from finance to food processing. More

The Tax Foundation: 2011 State Business Tax Climate Index

The Tax Foundation (10/27/2010)
In its 2011 State Business Tax Climate Index, the Tax Foundation recognizes the 10 states with the most business-friendly tax environments. More

The State of Delaware: Home to World-Class Technology & Companies

Area Development Online Research Desk (Location USA 2010)
Delaware, located between New York and Washington, D.C., has strong bioscience and pharmaceutical clusters, and is developing renewable technologies. More
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Capital One to Add 500 Employees to Its Delaware Workforce Already Expanding Through Acquisitions
09/26/2011
Bloom Energy's New High-Tech Manufacturing Hub in Delaware Could Employ Up to 1,500 Workers
06/13/2011
Johnson Controls Building Facility in Middletown, Delaware
03/01/2011
Insteel Consolidating Delaware Manufacturing in Hazleton, Pennsylvania
01/05/2011
Three Companies Creating 570 Jobs in New Albany, Ohio
11/18/2010
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delaware at a glance

POPULATION: 890,137

LABOR FORCE: 460,955 (civilian)

RIGHT TO WORK: No

TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES: Manufacturing, agriculture, finance, chemistry

EXPANDING INDUSTRIES: Transportation and utilities, information, education and healthcare, leisure and hospitality

COLLEGE GRADUATES: (Age 25 and over) 34.6%

BASIC BUSINESS TAXES:
Corporate Finance Tax: Minimum of $75 per year and maximum of $180,000 annually

General Property Taxes: Based on assessed value of real property for county, municipal, and school district purposes; personal property exempt; the Delaware Economic Development Office can provide property tax information for all geographic areas within the state.

BUSINESS INCENTIVES
Delaware Strategic Fund

Tax Exempt Bond Financing

Delaware Small Business LIFT Program

Delaware Access Program

The Business Finder's Fee Tax Credit

Principal Manufacturing industries

  • Food Manufacturing
    33.8%
  • Chemical Manufacturing
    13.1%
  • Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing
    11.8%
  • Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
    5.6%
  • Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing
    5.3%
  • Paper Manufacturing
    3.5%
  • Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
    3.2%
  • Other Manufacturing Industries
    23.6%