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A Publication of New Castle County Chamber of CommerceSeptember 2015

The Delaware National Guard (DNG)proudly celebrated their 360th

anniversary last week. The DNG cantrace its roots back to 1655 when Dutchsettlers located in the “three lower coun-ties” of Pennsylvania and took-up armsto defend against the Swedes. Whatstarted as a citizens’ militia in colonialtimes has become a vital part of ourcountry’s defense system. The DNG isthe oldest Guard unit in the United States,and Delaware citizens have a long historyof volunteering to protect our countryand defend our freedom. At the heartof the DNG is a group of dedicated vol-unteers or Citizen Soldiers that have beena vital part of our community and economyfor 360 years.

The DNG is always on alert to provideemergency relief support in our state andplays a vital role in our nation’s War onTerror. During the last ten years, membersof the DNG have been called on for ex-tended tours of duty and many have goneto Iraq and Afghanistan several times.Numerous Delaware businesses have seentheir employees go away for extendedservice and have had to make adjustments

to support their co-workers as they helpprotect and defend our community andcountry.

The men and women of the DNG per-form a wide range of jobs to support thewar effort and spend a great deal of timeaway from their families. To be the best atwhat they do, each Guardsman receivesextensive training to complete his or hermilitary job which is readily transferableinto their civilian lives and the work place.

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In addition, they become a more dedicatedand focused employee and they knowhow to get a job done while being part ofa team.

Hire a Vet MonthWhile many members of the DNG

have existing jobs to return to, sometimesDNG members, other military veteransand their families are looking for a job.To help them along, a network of or-ganizations that support military per-sonnel, Delaware Joining Forces, is co-ordinating a series of job fairs and hasdesignated September as “Hire a VetMonth.” If you are an employer with ajob opening and would like to hire ahighly qualified, motivated and trainedworker, the Hire a Vet Job Fair will giveyou this opportunity as hundreds ofqualified job applicants will be in atten-dance. The first Hire a Vet Job Fair willbe held on Wednesday, September 30thfrom 10am to 1pm at the Armed ForcesReserve building at 250 Airport Road.If you would like to participate, pleasecontact Christine Kubik at [email protected] or call 302.326.7582for more information.

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2 I Chamber Events Matter

3 I As a Matter of FactDelaware National GuardCommunity and EconomicImpact That Matters (continued)

4 I Legislative ConnectionUncertainty Grows in Presidential Field

5 I Economic DevelopmentBen duPont to Speak at 4th Annual Economic Development Luncheon

What Do You Need to Know to Improve Your Business?

6 I Calendar of Events - Sept.Networking, Business Education, Legislative Events & More

Crab Cakes & Craft Beer Fest

7 I Membership MattersNew Member Listing

8 I Members MatterAnother SuccessfulNew Member BBQ!

10 I Member ProfileDiscover a Flavorful Difference at Newark’s New Bistro(advertorial)

11 I Ribbon Cuttings

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Multi Chamber Mixer at Chesapeake Inn Mid-Day Mixer at Woodside Farm Creamery

Women Into Networking

Members made some greatnew connections earlier thismonth out in the fresh air ofWoodside Farm Creamery.Guests enjoyed tasting severaldelicious flavors of Woodside’sfresh homemade ice cream,along with some really greatpulled pork and other delica-cies from Sherm’s Catering.

Women from all over New Castle County gath-ered at the Courtyard Marriott at the University ofDelaware for W.I.N. (Women Into Networking).This quarterly event provides a great opportunityfor women in business to grow their network, exhibit their products and services, and share theirbusiness experiences. Save the date for the nextW.I.N. on October 29th.

Over 200 members of the New Castle County and Cecil County Chambers enjoyed some great networking to the sounds of the tropics on the patio of the Chesapeake Inn Restaurant and Marina. This annual late summer mixer hasbecome a favorite among members. It’s the mixer that never wants to end! Thanks to all those who came out to join us.

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Economic Impact It is clear that the DNG is a vital asset

for our local community and key part ofour national defense. They are also avery important contributor to our localeconomy. According to the 2011

Economic Impact Study by the Universityof Delaware’s Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research, theDNG significantly contributed to thelocal economy in several key ways

including employment, wages and construction activity.

Over all the study showed that theactivity of the DNG will annually con-tribute $122 million to the state’s GrossDomestic Product. This comes from

an annual payroll of about $68 millionwhich supported 759 full time militarypersonnel and $24 million for 2,462Soldiers and Airmen. The study estimated that the 759 full time

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military jobs stimulated 895 other private sector jobs for a very robustemployment multiplier of 2.2. It is alsointeresting to note that a majority ofthese funds come from the federal budgetand do not have a significant cost to thestate’s budget.

The study projected that each yearthe DNG will have a number of construction projects, on averageranging from a $9 to $26 million, whichwill generate additional short term jobcreation and economic activity. In 2014the DNG completed a new 108,000square foot joint headquarters at a costof $48 million. The new state of the art building not only provides DNGwith an outstanding facility, it provideda much needed boost to local construc-tion companies.

Joint Military Affairs Committee In recognition of the great value

DNG provides to the protection of ourcommunity and the significant contri-bution to our local economy, the Stateand County Chambers formed the JointMilitary Affairs Committee (JMAC).

The JMAC ‘s first meeting was held inMarch of this year and they establishedfour specific objectives: 1) Encourageand educate the business communityto support DNG and its citizen soldiers;2) Build strong relationships betweenthe business community and DNG byhosting events and activities; 3) Educateand inform the public about the greatvalue the DNG provides to our com-munity and advocate for continued federal funding for DNG; and 4) Pro-mote partnerships between government,local businesses and other military organizations to maximize their supportof DNG.

On July 29th, the Joint MilitaryAffairs Committee worked with thelocal branch of Employer Support ofthe Guard and Reserve (ESGR) to hostan awards dinner where over 30 localbusinesses were recognized for their“above and beyond the call of duty”support for the DNG, its citizen soldiersand their families. Employers play acritical role in the success of the DNGand it is important that they are recog-nized for their efforts.

The first Hire a Vet Job Fair will be held on Wednesday, September 30th from 10am to 1pm at the Armed Forces Reserve building at 250 Airport Road.

Delaware-based service members officially opened a new Armed Forces Reserve Center inNew Castle. The $48 million facility is the new home of Delaware's National Guard, which includes both Army and Air Force personnel, and the local U.S. Navy Reserve.

Members of the County and State Chamber's of Commerce join General Vavala on stage to help present the awards during the ESGR Dinner.

There is increasing uncertainty atthis point as to who the ultimate

Democratic and Republican presidentialnominees will be in 2016. Nationalpolls, according to the Real Clear Politics Average, an aggregate of leading politicalpolls, currently report the followingdata (in percentage terms):

Once thought a clear lock for thenomination, former first lady, U.S. Sen-ator from New York and U.S. Secretaryof State, Hillary Clinton, is being buf-feted by a scandal and potential legaltroubles arising from questions as tohow classified information was handledduring her tenure as secretary of state.

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The campaign has not been able tooffer satisfactory answers as to whetherofficial e-mails were sent from her pri-vate account and whetherclassified informationwas improperlystored on her pri-vate server.There arealso ques-tions re-g a r d i n gfundrais-ing activi-ties con-ducted bythe ClintonGlobal Ini-tiative duringher time at theState Depart-ment. For all ofthese challenges, shestill remains in the lead innational polls. However, thosepolls reflect the opinion of Democratic primary voters. Theyalso do not take into accountwhat effect an entry by currentVice President Joe Biden wouldhave on her numbers. Withoutclear indication whether he in-tends to enter the race, he ispolling at 14 percent nationally.While Clinton retains a convincinglead in national polls of Demo-cratic voters, her numbers in NewHampshire tell a different story.

How well Secretary Clintonwould fare in a general electionrace is another matter. Her current favorable vs. unfavorable ratings in ma-jor national polls average out to 49.6percent unfavorable to 41.6 percent fa-vorable (HuffPost Pollster July 20 –August 18). It is also worth noting thata Quinnipiac poll puts a Clinton/Trumprace at 45 percent for Clinton and 41percent for Trump with a 2.5 percent

margin of error. While the Real ClearPolitics Average indicates an 8.8 percentspread, being an aggregate, it does not

indicate a margin of errorand is hardly a convinc-ing show of strengthagainst what manyconsider a nov-elty candidate.As to whetherMr. Trump isthe noveltyc a n d i d a t esome consid-er him to be,time will tell.

In the Re-publican field,Donald Trump,despite his blus-

ter, propensity toexaggerate and a num-

ber of statements thatwould have been campaign-

killing gaffes for another candidate, heremains close in national polls in a theoretical contest versus Hillary Clintonand continues to hold a convincing leadover the rest of the Republican field.Seasoned pollsters, political scientistsand pundits are struggling to define ex-actly what lies at the root of the currententhusiasm for Mr. Trump. It may be

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part of a larger populist trend amongelectorates in western nations. Nationsas diverse as Ireland, Greece and Swe-den are seeing increasing dissatisfactionamong voters as a result of slow eco-nomic growth (in the case of Greece –outright disaster), immigration problems,austerity and the future of entitlementprograms and national security concerns.The same issues are front and center inour own election.

As of this writing (August 27), thereremain 438 days until the 2016 presi-dential election. That is several lifetimesin political terms. However, the IowaCaucuses and New Hampshire Primariesare coming in February, followed thatsame month by the Nevada Caucusesand the key South Carolina primary.Super Tuesday is March 1, a date when13 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado(caucuses), Georgia, Massachusetts, Min-nesota (caucuses), North Carolina, Okla-homa, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, and

Virginia all hold primaries or caucuses.Super Tuesday is traditionally seen as awinnowing event that reduces the fieldto the candidates with better prospects,though not to the final two major partycandidates.

We at the Chamber make no predic-tions as to the ultimate outcomes. Weonly predict that this will be a veryeventful and engaging election season.

Democratic Nomination

Hillary Clinton 47.8

Bernie Sanders 26.3

Joe Biden 14.0

Patrick O'Malley 1.5

Jim Webb 1.3

Lincoln Chaffee 0.5

Republican Nomination

Donald Trump 23.5

Ben Carson 10.3

Jeb Bush 9.8

Marco Rubio 7.3

Ted Cruz 7.3

Scott Walker 7.3

Carly Fiorina 6.0

John Kasich 4.5

Mike Huckabee 4.0

Rand Paul 3.8

Chris Christie 3.5

Mark Perry 1.3

Rick Santorum 1.0

Bobby Jindal 0.5

Lindsay Graham 0.3

uWe at the Chamber make no predictions as to the ultimate outcomes. We only predict that this will be a very eventful and engaging election season.

September is always synonymouswith Back to School, so what bettertime than now to talk about the work-shop schedule that the Emerging Enterprise Center (EEC) has put together for this fall.

The EEC’s mission is to help start-up companies “Grow their Business,Develop Business Skills, and Create aSustainable and Scalable BusinessModel.” The Business Education Pro-gram at the EEC provides one of theways members of the EEC’s BusinessIncubation Program can develop theirbusiness skills. In addition, the entirebusiness community can take advan-tage of the business education programtoo. We understand that as a smallbusiness owner, you need answers fast.Our business education programs aredesigned to get you the informationyou want and the connections youneed quickly – so you can get back towork. They generally have experiencedlocal experts that provide practicaltips that you can begin using immedi-ately. Our interactive workshops arebuilt around several key series: FindingYour Next Customer; Business Fun-damentals; Roundtables; Non-ProfitForums and Partner events.

This Fall the EEC’s lineup includes8 Workshops and a 2-Day Small Busi-ness Boot Camp. There will be threeFinding Your Next Customer Work-shops; “How to Be a Facebook Ninja”,with Brooke Miles (9/3), “Are youNaked and Afraid to Advertise onTV?” with Rick Katz and StephanieBaker (9/29) and “How to Write a

Powerful Marketing Plan in 2 ½ Hours”with Kay Keenan (12/3).

The Business Fundamentals Workshopswill cover a couple of the more importanttopics in running a business: people, andcash! Linda Pappajohn will help with“How to Improve Your Chances of Hiringthe Right Person” (10/29), and FrankDeSantis will help you learn “How toKeep More Cash in Your Business”(12/15). Also, our Non Profit Forum on“Team Characteristics and Building StrongTeams” (10/1) with Dan Young, is a work-shop that is not just for the non-profitcommunity, any organization or businesscan benefit from this topic.

Featured in October is an excitingworkshop on Franchising, “What is Fran-chising? And, is it Right For Me?” Whetheryou are thinking about buying a franchise,or turning your business idea into a fran-chise, we’ll address both sides of the coin.We’ll have local business owners whohave bought a franchise, and other expertsthat can help you understand what you

need to know to make a decision that’sright for you.

The EEC has partner events scheduledthis fall. In September, the EEC is part-nering with 1313 Innovation on a work-shop, “Creating and Keeping CompanyCulture” (9/22). Unlike all of the otherevents at the EEC, this one will be heldat 1313 Innovation, 1313 N. MarketStreet, from 2-5 PM, followed by aHappy Hour.

Then Xan Hong’s State Farm Insurance Agency will stage the SecondAnnual “Small Business Boot Camp”(11/13 & 11/14) at the EEC. This exciting2-day event brings in a dozen or morelocal experts to address the key aspectsof running a business, from the basicslike sales, marketing, legal, HR, account-ing and funding; to the current hot topicsof cyber-security, technology, alternativefunding, and international business.

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Ben duPont to Speak at 4th Annual

Economic DevelopmentLuncheon

The New Castle County Economic Development Council will be hosting

the 4th Annual Economic DevelopmentLuncheon on October 16th at the ChaseCenter on the Riverfront.

This year’s E c onom i cDevelopmentLun c h e onwill featurekeynote re-marks byfounder, in-vestor and entrepreneurBen duPont.Mr. duPontfounded yet2Ventures in 2010 and is GeneralManager. yet2Ventures is a secondary venturecapital fund with more than 25 investmentsin mobile, medical devices, electronics, materialsscience, therapeutics and clean tech. Ben alsoco-founded yet2 in 1999, with joint investmentfrom Siemens, Bayer, Caterpillar, P&G,DuPont and NTT. yet2.com is the world'sleading Open Innovation platform, with 35employees and offices in Tokyo, Liverpool,Boston and Wilmington Delaware.

Ben is director of MSCI (NYSE:MSCI),GigSky, Mobeam, Vorbeck, Longwood Gar-dens, Tower Hill School, the Pilot School,and Zip Code Wilmington. Ben and his wifeLaura and two kids live in Rockland Delaware

Registration is open for this popularluncheon. Reserve your space by visitingwww.ncccc.com and clicking ‘Calendar.’

Thank you to our SponsorsGold Sponsor: Capital OneSilver Sponsor: W.L Gore

Bronze Sponsors: Buccini Pollan Group;Corporation Services Company; PNC Bank

President’s Circle Sponsors: DelmarvaPower, Excel Business Systems

Wilmington University, Highmark BlueCross Blue Shield, AT&T MobilityDE Taxes-DE Staffing, M&T Bank

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AAA Mid-Atlantic • ab+c Creative Intelligence • AstraZeneca • Bancroft Construction • Bernardon Haber HollowayChristiana Care • City of Newark • City of Wilmington • Commercial Industrial Realty Council • Committee of 100

DE Taxes/DE Staffing • Delaware BioScience Association • Delaware City Refining CompanyDelaware Economic Development Office • Delaware Health Science Alliance • Delaware River & Bay Authority

DelDot • Delle Donne & Associates • Delmarva Power • DiSabatino Construction • Emory Hill Real Estate ServicesFacility Services Group • Graybar Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau • Harvey, Hanna & AssociatesInfo Solutions LLC • Integrity Staffing • Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay • M&T Bank

New Castle County Government • New Castle County Board of Realtors • PNC Bank • Setting Properties, Inc.TD Bank • The Byrd Group • The Commonwealth Group • University of Delaware • Whiting Turner

Wohlsen Construction • WILMAPCO • World Trade Center DelawareFor information on joining the EDC, contact Bob Chadwick at [email protected]

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8:00 – 10:00 AMCEO Think Tank: Briefing Session III

a Free eventCHAMBER CLOSED;Labor Day

8:30 -10:00 AMChamber Orientation,

a FREE event (registration requested)

9:00 – 11:00 AMNew Castle CountyOpen for Business:

8:30 - 11:30 AMHow and Why to Use TV in Your Marketing Plan

2:00 - 4:00 PMMid-Day

Networking MixerFuddruckers, Newark

8:00 - 9:30 AMFortune Referral Group

8:00 - 9:30 AMFortune Referral Group

11:30 AM -1:00 PMProducer’s Lunch Networking Group

11:30 AM -1:00 PMProducer’s Lunch Networking Group

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5:30 - 8:30 PMCrab Cakes & Craft Beer Fest

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5:30 - 7:30 PMYPN networking mixer the Big Fish Grill on theRiverfront, Wilmington


5 Diamond DevelopmentAdvertising/Marketing(302) 363-6951www.5diamonddevelopment.com

Advanced Real Estate Services / EXP RealtyReal Estate(302) 650-7658

All American Roofing and WaterproofingConstruction/Contractors(302) 334-3000www.roofers.org

Brandywine Chrysler DodgeJeep Ram - EzykowichAutomotive(302) 998-2271www.brandywineautos.com

Brookdale Senior LivingSenior Services(302) 239-3200www.brookdale.com

Cooper Levenson, P.A.-Erin K. Brignola, EsquireLegal Services(302) 838-2600www.bankruptcylawyersdelaware.com

Dee Jay InterpriseFood Distributors/Markets/Services(302) 369-6606

Delaware Coalition for Healthy Eating & Active Living (DE-HEAL)Non-Profit(302) 438-3359www.deheal.org

Delaware SPCANon-Profit(302) 513-9604www.delspca.org

Dolan Finance, LLCFinancial Services(302) 530-0454www.dolanfinance.com

EchoData GroupComputers/IT/Internet(800) 511-3870www.echodata.com

EcoDry DelawareCleaning Services/Supplies(302) 643-2326www.ecodry.co

Express Employment ProfessionalsEmployment Services302-535-7536www.expresspros.com

Fair Hill Environmental FoundationNon-Profit(410) 398-4909www.fairhillnature.org

Fathers Mentoring Fathers, Inc.Non-Profit(302) 229-0690www.fathermentoringfathers.org

GainWebsite.comComputers/IT/Internet(302) 584-5612www.gainwebsite.com

Give TonerRecyling/Junk Removal(610) 636-0208www.givetoner.com

Jen's Caribbean Cuisine & Grocery, LLCCatering(302) 562-3325

Jimmy John's SandwichesRestaurant(302) 454-1115www.jimmyjohns.com

KC Sign & AwningSignage(610) 869-3434www.kcsignco.com

Ken-Ray's Transportation & Logistics, LLCTransportation(302) 562-3325

Laura Smith, PhD AssociatesConsultants/Consulting(302) 312-7248www.LauraSmithPhD.com

Local Results Now, LLCAdvertising/Marketing(302) 543-2054www.localresultsnow.com

Maiale Deli and SalumeriaRestaurant(302) 691-5269www.maialecuredmeats.com

N E W M E M B E R S M E M B E R S H I P M A T T E R SMake-a-Wish of Philadelphia, NorthernDelaware and Susquehanna ValleyNon-profit215-654-9355www.philasv.wish.org

National Multiple Sclerosis Society,Greater Delaware Valley ChapterNon-Profit(215) 271-1500www.nationalmssociety.org/pae

New York Life - RobinsonFinancial Services(302) 690-9932

Northeast Animal HospitalVetrenarians(443) 877-6556http://northeastanimalhosp.com

Nur Shrine TempleNon-Profit(302) 328-6100www.nurshrine.org

Organized for LifeConsultants/Consulting(844) 674-4543www.org4lifeDE.com

Pace, Inc.Health Care(302) 999-9812www.paceinconline.com

Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate - Cathy VerneReal Estate(302) 733-7071www.cverne.psre.com

Paul Davis Emergency ServicesCleaning Services & Supplies(302) 757-4991http://pauldavis-newcastle.com

Penny Hill Lawn & LandscapeLandscaping/Lawn Care & Equipment(302) 275-5933www.phll.biz

Prestige Senior Home Care & Errand ServiceHealth Care(302) 669-8732www.prestigeseniorconcierge.com

RMediasuitePhotography(443) 417-0685www.rmediasuite.com

Smith & Associates Tax Business, LLCAccounting(302) 521-2281www.smithassoctb.com

Springfield College - Wilmington CampusEducation/Training(302) 658-5720www.springfieldcollege.edu/Wilmington

Staples, Inc. - Concord PikeRetail/Wholesale(302) 477-1162www.staples.com

Sunbelt RentalsEquipment & Machinery Repair/Rental(302) 669-0595www.sunbeltrentals.com

TechSolutions, Inc.Computers/IT/Internet(302) 656-8324www.TechSolutionsInc.com

The Buccini/Pollin Group, Inc.Real Estate(302) 691-2100www.bpgroup.net

Tradeway Corp.Retail(302) 834-1957http://tradewaybeadedhandbags.com

Traveling SeafoodDistributors(302) 388-4991www.travelingseafood.com

Tutor Doctor Solutions of WilmingtonEducation/Training(302) 683-8228www.tutordoctorsolutions.com

USO Delaware at River RoadNon-Profit(302) 326-7378www.uso.org

Wealth Management of Delaware ValleyFinancial Services(302) 357-5122www.wealthdelvalley.com

WorkfrontBusiness & Professional Services(610) 203-3633www.workfront.com

List complete as of August 21, 2015

Sunshine, a warm breeze, and beautifulweather was on Mount Chamber, as itsknown, for the Annual Member Apprecia-tion Barbeque. This was the third year theChamber hosted an event to show appre-ciation to our members who are participatingin their first year of membership. Under atent (provided by A&M Tents) on theChamber’s front lawn and sponsored byWSFS, about 100 members came out toenjoy samplings of nine different restau-rants/caterers showcasing their most famousdishes. WSFS, the exclusive sponsor of theevent, said that the barbeque was an “ex-

cellent networking session with newChamber members. All the newmembers were so enthusiasticabout participating in Chamberevents, as well as the great food,entertainment and perfect weath-er. WSFS Bank was proud tosponsor the event and we thankthe hard working New Castle County

Chamber staff for organizing and providingsuch a warm welcome to new members.”

From our small restau-rants to our large franchiserestaurants, members en-joyed a plethora of food ona beautiful day in July whilelistening to the sounds ofthe Official Chamber Band,Prime Time Dance Band.Guests enjoyed Bloody Marysamplers from Uncle LouieFoods, while chowing downon pulled pork from Texas


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and cheese; while The Wellwood brought their great fried chicken andBella Vista Trattoria provided their fa-mous Bella Vista Salad. Marino’s Pizzeria served their famous sausage,peppers, and onions as well as theirravioli. Bugaboo Creek Steakhouseprovided their delicious turkey sand-wiches and baked beans; and Anthony’sCoal Fired Pizza dished out their awe-some meatballs and chicken wings. Lastly, Chef Jim from Culinary Architectsfired up his grill and made chicken,sausage, and shrimp paella for all to enjoy.

Thank you to all the caterers, entertainment, tent providers, WSFS,and guests for helping the Chamberhost a successful Member AppreciationBarbeque.

To find out more about joining theChamber to be a part of events likethis, please visit www.ncccc.com.

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There was SCRABBLE ® Spellebration! Celebrate the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales!

Literacy Volunteers Serving Adults

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The Farm-A-Sea Bistro and Craft-house is Newark, Delaware’s newest

hot spot for farm fresh meals and anexciting collection of microbrews. Warmreclaimed wood and brick create a verysocial atmosphere and complements thecarefully designed menus and delicioussignature cocktails, perfect for a greatrestaurant experience. The Farm-A-SeaBistro offers a farm to fork concept,and delivers on taste with every menu

item. The Farm-A-Sea Crafthouseis a great place to relax or so-cialize while enjoying your fa-vorite cocktails and catchingup on the day’s sports andevents on our widescreen TV’s.

“Our goal was to find aunique and creative blend of

fresh signature dishes and com-plementing beer and wine selectionsthat pull from Delaware’s best produce,seafood, meats and craft microbrews,”comments Shaun O’Brien, Director ofFood and Beverage. “Our Chef and histeam work to find local ingredients andcraft entrees and appetizers to meld avariety of cuisines and put a new twiston some of the American classics.”

Located at the Four Points by Shera-ton Newark/Wilmington, easily accessiblefrom I-95 or Route 1, the University ofDelaware, area business parks and theChristiana Mall. The Farm-A-Sea Bistroand Crafthouse is a great location forbusiness lunches, meeting friends for awarm and taste filled Happy Hour orevening out. Discover the selections aspart of our Four Points by SheratonBest Brews Program.

The Bistro

The Farm-A-Sea Bistro is inspiredby the local farmlands and fresh coastalseafood of Delaware and uses a creativefarm to fork approach for AmericanClassics. Healthy breakfast options in-clude yogurts, fresh fruits, whole grainsand granolas. At lunch and dinner,

enjoy a selection of signature dishesthat have become popular, and we offervarying Chef specials to showcase locallysourced ingredients.

Signature Favorites:

• Great Starts - The Pork Belly andthe Buratta Mozzarella are popularappetizers

• Sandwiches with a Spin – theShaved Prime Rib Sandwich is servedwith caramelized onions and a horse-radish cheddar cheese sauce

• Comfort Food – the Free Range ½ Chicken is a classic served with fresh sides

• Taste Sensations – the ChiliRubbed Port Chop takes comfort todecadence with one bite, exploding fla-vor. Chili rubbed chop paired withcauliflower puree, swiss chard andplum chutney

The Crafthouse

The Farm-A-Sea Crafthouse offerscarefully chosen Delaware microbrews,new world wines and mixologists shakingup seasonal cocktails and specialty drinksin a warm rich setting, perfect for so-cializing with friends or just unwindingat the end of the day. Craft cocktailssuch as the Snowdrift, Thyme in 302,Whiskey Jingle and the Sophisticationtake classic cocktails and put a new agespin on them. We take flavor profilesand concoct seasonal selections to giveour guests a new look at the classicswith a new age twist.

O’Brien scours the area for the latesttrends in microbrews, and seeks part-nerships to bring a variety of flavors tothe customers. “One of our signatureitems is our extensive collection of mi-crobrews. We look at the seasons andtry to pair the latest tastes with ourfarm fresh meals, and keep a robuststock of selections on hand so the cus-tomers get to try a new one with eachvisit,” comments O’Brien.

Happy Hour is a great time toconnect at the Crafthouse, with a daily4PM-7PM Happy Hour, featuring a$3.00 Craft Beer Specials, $5.00 Appetizerand Wine Specials, along with $7.00 sig-nature cocktail specials.

Stay connected with free wifi orcatch up on the day’s events on one ofour widescreens.

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Farm-A-Sea Bistro & Crafthouse of-fers private banquet space for eventswith up to 125 attendees. We can set upa private dining experience for smallergroups, with great options for samplingsof the menu and pairings with wines, orfor the larger group social events. Ourcatering menus reflect fresh selectionsand creative presentations, and havebeen crafted to appeal to a variety of

tastes and budgets. “We offer full servicecatering planning, menus and profes-sional planning before, during, and evenafterward for ongoing personal servicesfor your meetings and events,”, notesDanny Trenn, the Director of Sales whohandles the event bookings for the space.

The restaurant is open daily for breakfastlunch, and dinner. For more information,please contact us direct at 302-266-0400,or visit us online atwww.farmaseabistro.com. Located atthe Four Points by Sheraton Newarkon Route 273, with easy access fromRoute 1 or I-95.

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