Superstars in business application now open [Video]

WILMINGTON – The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) and its Small Business Alliance (SBA) are seeking applicants for the Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business awards, which celebrate Delaware small businesses and nonprofits for their model approaches to managing their organization, developing their employees, and supporting their communities.

The awards program shines a light on the significant role that Delaware’s small business community plays in the state’s economic health. According to the Delaware Division of Small Business, Delaware is home to nearly 28,000 small businesses, which accounts for 98% of all businesses in the state. Small businesses employ 56% of the workforce and contribute $12.8 billion in wages, or 48% of all wages in the First State.

“The work of small businesses often goes unnoticed and unthanked. We must remember that the CEO of a small business or nonprofit wears more than one hat—they can be considered the ‘Chief Everything Officer’,” President Michael J. Quaranta said in a press release. …