Episode 17 : Interview with Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez, Delaware Secretary of State – SelectUSA Spotlight

Interview with Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez, Secretary of State of Delaware, for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ spotlight series. As Secretary of State, Charuni leads the most diverse department with responsibilities in virtually every aspect of Delaware state government. The Secretary serves on the Board of Pardons, the Cash Management Policy Board, the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC), and the Port of Wilmington. Representatives from Delaware will be attending the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, from May 11-14, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

• Delaware's Department of State promotes economic development.
• Delaware is home to two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies.
• The Delaware Prosperity Partnership assists companies in navigating the market.
• Key industries in the state include life sciences, fintech, and agriculture.
• The state provides various incentives for new businesses.