Coastal Community Preparedness in Sussex County

On Thursday, October 17, 2019, the Bethany Fenwick Chamber of Commerce hosted an educational seminar, “Building a Resilient Business.” Edward Lewandowski from the University of Delaware spoke about the Delaware Sustainable Coastal Community (SCC) initiative. The SCC initiative delivers science-based information to aid decision makers in the following areas: Health of coastal economies, including tourism.…

Deeley Serves – October 2019

Deeley Insurance Group is proud to sponsor the Assateague Coastal Trust Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The annual film festival focuses on films which both celebrate the splendor of our planet and speak to environmental concerns our Earth faces. This year’s event will kick off on November 14th at Seacrets in Ocean City, MD. To…

Generation Next: Empowering Perpetuation of Your Business

Transitioning a business is an intentional process. If done well, perpetuation will empower the next generation to carry on a legacy. Only 30 percent of family businesses survive to the next generation—a stark statistic when you consider the lifetime that owners dedicate to nurturing their companies, providing employment, and giving back to their communities. What…

Town of Ocean City Updates Building Codes

The Planning and Community Development Department of Ocean City has made the following important changes to their building codes/requirements: Effective 10/7/2019 – Town has adopted the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) Effective 1/1/2020 – Town will strictly enforce the flat roof insulation requirements in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) For more information, visit the…

Business Changes. Safety Training is a Constant.

Reduce Workers’ Compensation Claims By Teaching Your Team How To Stay Safe On The Job. As your company grows and evolves, you invite new talent into your business: hiring employees, promoting individuals to new roles in the organization, and other changes in personnel. While you may be focused on skills-based training and leadership development during…

Interview Questions—What Not to Ask

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has strict laws in place to protect job candidates and employees from discrimination. You should avoid asking job interview questions about age, disability, genetic information, race or ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, having children, pregnancy, or planning to start a family. Here…