Delaware Deep Dive

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce
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The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) is taking a deep dive into important topics at the forefront of the business community, and we’re featuring the experts—our members! Hosted by Kelly Basile, chief operating officer at DSCC, we are having candid conversations with everyone from CEOs, to interns, data scientists, community and government leaders, and more. Watch video versions of the podcast and view exclusive bonus content at https://www.dscc.com/podcast.html

  1. The Athlete's Edge

    2025. 09. 23.

    The Athlete's Edge

    The playing field and the boardroom may seem worlds apart, yet the lessons learned through sports often prove invaluable in the professional world. From preparation to discipline, teamwork, and dealing with pressure and adversity, athletic experiences can shape leaders in powerful ways. In this episode, Tamara Stoner of Delaware State University and Ted Lauzen of Grey Fox Wealth reflect on how their time playing sports gave them an edge in their careers—and how those same skills continue to guide their success today.

    43분
  2. It Impacts Everyone: The Business of Child Care

    2025. 09. 09.

    It Impacts Everyone: The Business of Child Care

    Child care isn’t just a family concern. It’s a business issue. Behind every workforce statistic are real families making tough choices about work, career growth, and child care. In Delaware and across the country, the cost, availability, and quality of child care directly impact whether parents can work, take promotions, or stay in the labor force at all. In this episode, Kelly is joined by Madeleine Bayard from Rodel, and Carrie Leishman from the Delaware Restaurant Association, to explore how affordability, access, flexibility, and quality in child care affect Delaware’s workforce challenges and opportunities.

    33분
  3. Trade Under Pressure: Tariffs & Geopolitics

    2025. 08. 26.

    Trade Under Pressure: Tariffs & Geopolitics

    Tariffs are one of the hottest topics in business right now—shifting from week to week, sparking debate, and creating uncertainty for companies across the globe. In this episode, Kelly is joined by Carla Stone, president of World Trade Center Delaware, and David Mathe, director of Export Delaware, to explain what tariffs are, why they matter, and what resources Delaware companies can utilize to navigate this rapidly-changing situation.

    40분
  4. The Trends Shaping Delaware's Future

    2025. 08. 12.

    The Trends Shaping Delaware's Future

    Delaware isn’t alone in navigating a period of rapid transformation. Political, geopolitical, technological, environmental, and demographic changes are reshaping how consumers spend, businesses operate, and leaders plan for the future. In this episode, Kelly is joined by Rodger Levenson of WSFS Bank and Chip Rossi, recently retired from Bank of America, to discuss how these shifts are impacting Delaware’s economy. Drawing from insights in the State Chamber’s recent white paper, The Trends Shaping Delaware’s Future, they explore how the state can turn disruption into opportunity for the years ahead.

    33분
  5. Building Delaware’s Economic Future, One Small Business at a Time

    2025. 07. 29.

    Building Delaware’s Economic Future, One Small Business at a Time

    Delaware has a new governor—and with new leadership comes new ideas. Since taking office in January 2025, Governor Matt Meyer has made small business and entrepreneur support a key pillar of his economic development strategy. In this special episode of Delaware Deep Dive, Governor Meyer joins Kelly to discuss his administration’s approach to strengthening Delaware’s small business landscape. He shares why innovation and small business growth are central to the state’s long-term competitiveness, and how recent initiatives aim to build the talent pipeline, support entrepreneurs, and remove barriers to growth.

    32분
  6. 30-Year Overnight Successes: Nurturing Delaware’s Innovation Economy

    2025. 07. 15.

    30-Year Overnight Successes: Nurturing Delaware’s Innovation Economy

    Delaware is punching above its weight when it comes to innovation. Ranking 8th overall—and 1st for innovation environment—on WalletHub’s 2025 Most Innovative States list, the First State continues to attract forward-thinking entrepreneurs. In this episode, Kelly is joined by Bill Provine of The Innovation Space and Noah Olson from the Delaware Prosperity Partnership to explore why Delaware’s collaborative ecosystem, strong support networks, and startup-friendly culture make it a hub for problem solvers and change-makers.

    39분
  7. A Day in the Life of a CEO

    2024. 10. 01.

    A Day in the Life of a CEO

    This episode is sponsored by Cover & Rossiter. Running a business—regardless of its size—demands strategic acumen, dedication, and adaptability. While both share the foundation of serving a mission and objectives like profitability and growth, the challenges and nuances between managing a large enterprise and a small business diverge significantly. In this episode, Kelly sat down with two Delaware business leaders, Tom Horne of JPMorgan Chase and Katie Kutler of Kaffé KARMA, to explore the vast differences and fundamental similarities between running their respective organizations.

    38분
  8. Meet the Makers: Two Manufacturers Who Are Saving Lives and Inspiring Futures

    2024. 09. 17.

    Meet the Makers: Two Manufacturers Who Are Saving Lives and Inspiring Futures

    Delaware is home to hundreds of manufacturers who employ more than 28,000 Delawareans and make innovative products with local and global impacts. As we witness the reshoring movement, there is an opportunity not just for the U.S. but for Delaware to solidify its position as a leader in the manufacturing economy. In this episode, Brian Brooks from Hologic and Dave McGonigle from Avkin are at the table—two manufacturers who participated in our inaugural Coolest Thing Made in Delaware contest—who will explore the importance of the sector and the many career opportunities that exist within it.

    38분
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The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) is taking a deep dive into important topics at the forefront of the business community, and we’re featuring the experts—our members! Hosted by Kelly Basile, chief operating officer at DSCC, we are having candid conversations with everyone from CEOs, to interns, data scientists, community and government leaders, and more. Watch video versions of the podcast and view exclusive bonus content at https://www.dscc.com/podcast.html

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    The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce
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    2022년 - 2025년
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