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County economic development office outlines workforce study, small-business supports and Claymont Steel planning

New Castle County Economic Development Subcommittee · December 2, 2025
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Jeff Berman and Helen Foster updated the subcommittee on a county workforce study with the New Castle County Chamber, small-business outreach and the Small Business Enterprise goal (150 certified vendors), and noted Grow NCC referrals and strategic planning for the former Claymont Steel site.

Jeff Berman, director of economic development for County Executive Marcus Henry, briefed the New Castle County Economic Development Subcommittee on Dec. 2 about ongoing workforce and small-business initiatives and corridor planning.

Berman said the county is conducting a workforce study with the New Castle County Chamber to estimate current and future needs across key sectors, and highlighted healthcare and innovative manufacturing as priority areas. He described small-business engagement through roundtables and announced a program…

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