AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDelaware Economy & Jobs: Delaware’s unemployment rate fell again in June to 4.9% (from 5.1% in May), with nonfarm employment rising to 498,000 and net job gains of 2,600 over the past year. PPP & Fraud: Rockland Congruity LLC, a Delaware LLC, agreed to pay about $2.69 million to resolve allegations it fraudulently obtained a Paycheck Protection Program loan it wasn’t eligible for. State Business Leadership: Delaware State Chamber of Commerce President Michael J. Quaranta says he’ll retire by end of 2026, and a search committee is now underway for his successor. Weather & Power (Delaware/Delmarva): Storms hit Delmarva with outages and damage; Delaware Electric Cooperative reported nearly 1,000 members still without power early Tuesday, while Delmarva Power also had customers out in Sussex, Talbot and northern Delaware. Local Business Impact: The General Store on Route 24 in Lewes’ Angola area plans to close after more than 50 years, citing losses tied to long-running road construction and costly building repairs. Housing Policy: Georgetown paused reviews of new cottage housing applications while it considers changes to a December ordinance meant to expand affordable small-home rentals.
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