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07 CHAMBER NEWS

12 HIDDEN TREASURES CAROL KINSLEY discovers Cosmo Screen Printing

15 FINANCIAL traditional vs. roth ira – is a conversion right for you? BY JOHN FAY

17 INVESTING do it yourself financial planning BY JOY SLABAUGH

18 BEST RESTAURANTS FOR LUNCH MEETINGS CAROL KINSLEY & LEANNE SILICATO help you decide which restaurant to have your next lunch meeting

20 HEALTH REPORT

23 BUSINESS LICENSES

25 BUSINESS DIRECTORY12

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Becker Morgan Group honored for work at the Monster Mile

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Delaware (ACEC-DE) recent-ly presented Becker Morgan Group with a 2010 Engineering Excellence Conceptor Award for Dover International Speedway - Monster Makeover, Phase II & III in Dover.

This award recognizes “engineering design innovation achievements demonstrat-ing the highest degree of skill and ingenuity, while providing a significant benefit to the public welfare and the practice of consulting engineering.”

With Delaware Lt. Governor Matthew Denn and former Lt. Governor and current candidate for Congress, John Carney as well as U.S. Senators Edward E. Kaufman and Thomas R. Carper in attendance, the awards were presented at the 2010 Annual Engineers Week Celebration on Feb. 18, at DuPont Country Club in Wilmington.

The Dover International Speedway Monster Makeover project was designed to enhance the race experience, particu-larly related to safety. Phase II focused on the fans and created Victory Plaza which includes a pedestrian Fan Zone, 46 foot iconic statue of the Speedway’s mascot, Miles, and medical services building. Phase III kept the participants in mind with the installation of SAFER Barriers and a recon-figured pit road. Both phases feature unique application of materials, coordination of var-ied technologies and were completed ahead of schedule and under budget.

A regional catalyst of economic and social activity, Dover International Speedway continues to be a preeminent dis-play of engineering in action.

Becker Morgan group was recently honored for their work with the Monster Makeover project at dover international Speedway.

Dogfish Head helps Habitat

Employees of Dogfish Head Milton and Rehoboth Beach recently helped Sussex County Habitat for Humanity with a Framing Frenzy in the parking lot of the Rehoboth Beach restaurant.

Eighty volunteers from Dogfish Head, Sussex County Habitat for Humanity’s Construction Manager, partner family and AmeriCorps members participated in the framing.

Framed panels were loaded onto a truck for transport to their permanent home site.

WSFS Bank joined the Framing Frenzy effort with Dogfish Head by supplying a portion of the funding necessary to buy the framing materials. Deli 88 provided lunch at a reduced cost to all of the participants.

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SoDel Concepts, owner and opera-tor of five beach-area restaurants, recently announced plans for its sixth, Betty’s, located in the former home of the Adriatico location in the Midway Shopping Center on Route 1.

“Everyone is asking, ‘Who is Betty?’” says Bryony Zeigler, who co-owns the res-taurant with Matt Haley, founder of SoDel Concepts. “She’s someone you know: A neighbor who used to host all the parties; your grandmother; an aunt famous for her potluck supper dishes.”

In short, she’s the one who made comfort food seasoned with nostalgia and laced with love. “Betty’s will be an all-American res-taurant and bar, featuring classic foods with a special touch,” Haley says. “It’s the familiar dishes we were raised on sprinkled with a local farm-to-table flair.”

The menu will have an even mix of beef, chicken, fish, sandwiches, salads and pasta. And since it is an all-American eatery, expect

plenty of burgers, hotdogs, milkshakes, and desserts, which of course will include Apple Brown Betty. The restaurant will also sell beer, wine and cocktails.

SoDel, which purchased the 4,000-square-foot restaurant in December, has created a décor that follows a 1960s and 1970s motif. “Just like the food — which is inspired by recipes passed down through generations — the décor will feel familiar,” says Zeigler, who has designed all of SoDel Concepts’ other restaurants. “The décor will take its cue from the places we all had these dishes in the first place: the diner, the lunch counter and grandmom’s kitchen.”

Chef Bryan Muzik of NorthEast Seafood Kitchen, SoDel Concepts’ Ocean View restaurant, will also supervise Betty’s. The Bethany Beach native has also worked at Fish On and Lupo di Mare, two other SoDel Concept restaurants For more information, visit www.bettyspureandsimple.com.

SoDel opens new restaurant

Delaware’s first lady Carla Markell recently spoke to members of the Women in Business Forum on March 9, at the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce.

Markell praised attendees for helping Delaware’s business community feel like a “state of neighbors.” Markell said that among the things that makes Delaware such a unique state is its citizens’ volunteer efforts.

One of these programs is the Fill The Need campaign (www.filltheneed.net), which allows community organizations to submit a list of needs that volunteers then supply at a hosted event. These campaigns have primarily been within local communities, but Markell hopes to expand the campaign statewide.

The First Lady said that although Delaware has many volunteer programs, it currently ranks 41st in the nation in volunteer

hours spent by individuals. She suggested log-ging volunteer hours at the Jefferson Awards website, www.jeffersonawards.org, to help track how Delawareans compare to the rest of the nation.

Markell also announced she is hosting the nation’s governors’ wives in May. Along with introducing the gathering of all U.S. First Ladies to Delaware, Markell intends to volun-teer with the women at the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. This marks the first time a Delaware First Lady has hosted this type of event.

The next Women in Business Forum will be a legislative luncheon on Wednesday, May 12 at Legislative Hall in Dover and is spon-sored by the Rodel Charitable Foundation of Delaware. To register, go to www.dscc.com and click on the Events page.

Markell praises volunteerism

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chamber news

Chamber Phone Key contact Dues* Members Fax

Bethany-Fenwick 539-2100 Carrie Subity $211 800 539-9434

Delmar 846-3336 Diane Buckley $60 76

Georgetown 856-1544 KarenDuffield $150 460 856-1577

Laurel 875-9319 CindyPiazza $125 125 875-4660

Lewes 645-8073 Betsy Reamer $195 432 645-8412

Milford 422-3344 JoSchmeiser $165 250 422-7503

Millsboro 934-6777 Fran Bruce $150 260 934-6065

Milton 684-1101 GeorgiaDalzell $125 96

Rehoboth-Dewey 227-2233 Carol Everhart $195 1303 227-8351

Seaford 629-9690 PaulaGunson $125 340 629-0281

CentralDelaware 734-7513 JudyDiogo $200 868 678-0189

Delaware State 655-7221 Bill Stephano $299 2800 654-0691

* Annual membership cost based on businesses with fewer than 10 employees. For Delaware State and Central Delaware chambers membership cost figure is for 1-5 members. For Delaware State Chamber special rate applies if business already belongs to another chamber.

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Chamber of CommerceApril 7 - 1st Wed. - Economic Development Council Meeting - 12 p.m. - Train Station, lunch providedApril 7 - 1st Wed. - Board of Directors Meeting - 4 p.m. - Georgetown Train StationApril 14 - 2nd Wed. - Chamber Breakfast - 7:30 a.m. - The Brick - Historic Restaurant & Tavern, Special Guest Speaker Jayne Armstrong of the Small Business Administration - $9 per person at the door. RSVP by Tues, April 13th to 856-1544April 21 - 3rd Wed. Decadent Dessert Party/Chamber Mixer - 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Host: Delaware National Bank; 21035 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown. Enter a dessert or just sample some, but don’t miss our most delicious event of the year!April 28 - 4th Wed.- Informational Lunch Meeting- 12:00 Noon - CHEER Center- Special Guest Speaker Melody Booker of DE. Eco. Dev. Office - $10 per person at the door. RSVP by Tues., April 27th to 856-1544.

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Chamber receives 2009 Best of Business Award

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Chamber of Commerce category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA). The 2009 Best of Business Award program consisted of 5 million nominees across all 50 states in 2,500 cities. The SBCA 2009 Award Program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country. Using statistical research and consumer feedback, the SBCA identifies companies that have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy. The selection committee chooses the award winners from nominees based on statisti-cal research and also information taken from monthly surveys administered by the SBCA, a review of consumer rankings and other consumer reports. Award winners are a valuable asset to their community and exemplify what makes small businesses great.

State Chamber launches Young Executives Committee

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce has launched a new group to encourage young professionals in Delaware to get involved in the Chamber, network

with other young professionals and create new relationships. The Young Executives Committee, for professionals between the ages of 21 and 40, aims to develop Delaware’s young workforce through professional business networking and per-sonal growth. The first meeting was held in partnership with Delaware Online and the Delaware Young Professionals Network on March 31, at the Doubletree Downtown Hotel, Wilmington. For more information, visit www.dscc.com.

State Chamber creates blog

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce announces its new blog,

“Delaware Business Brief,” at dscc.word-press.com.

The blog gives Chamber members and the community a new way to stay informed on business and Chamber news. Delaware Business Brief is updated daily with news that is of interest to people in the business community, including business events in the state, informational articles, legislative news and more. Breaking news updates will also be posted to the blog.

Those interested in staying up to date with the latest business news in Delaware can subscribe to Delaware Business Brief’s RSS feed, which will automatically update with the latest Delaware State Chamber of Commerce news.

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Save the DateMonday, May 3, 2010Superstars in EducationAwards DinnerChase Center on the Riverfront4:45 p.m. Registration6:00 p.m. DinnerProgram immediately following

See. Learn. Share. Network. Celebrate.

When business leaders work hand in hand with educators to ensure that today’s students are being prepared for the business needs of tomorrow – that is truly a partnership that strengthens Delaware’s economic future.

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Ribbon Cutting

the Chamber of Commerce for greater Milford’s Be Loyal-Buy Local Program (BLBL) kick-off took place in chamber offices on thursday, feb. 25. Be Loyal-Buy Local is an awareness campaign designed to encourage CCgM members to support other CCgM members, and to educate the business com-munity about the benefits of buying locally. Shown at the kick-off event are: seated - angela dorey; front row, from left - Leroy Myers, rep. 33rd district Bob Walls, CCgM President fred rohm, CCgM v.P. Mike Kazala and doris hoover; back row - Jim Manna, Laura Owens, Jo Schmeiser, nancy Burris and fernando guajardo. for more information, visit [email protected] or call 422-3344.

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Plaque Presentation

On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce for greater Milford and the 2009 CCgM Board of directors, 2010 president fred rohm (left) awarded 2009 CCgM president Lynn hammond with an appreciation plaque. hammond, who is purchasing/special projects coordinator at Kent Sussex industries in Milford, has served on the executive Board as vice president and president, and has returned to the Board of directors for another year.

Ribbon Cutting

the rehoboth Beach-dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Bonkersville on tuesday, March 9. Located at 17601 Coastal highway in Lewes, Bonkersville is a 7,200 square foot indoor play facility for kids filled with inflatable fun. Owned by Jim and Jenn thompson, Bonkersville offers clean, safe fun where kids can go bonkers. from left are Marty Barrett, PnC Bank, Meet & greet Committee; Carol everhart, Chamber president/CeO; debbie haggerty, Citizen’s Bank, Meet & greet Committee; Jim thompson, Bonkersville owner; Becky Carney, delaware Beach Life, Meet & greet Committee; and Marvin Carney, MLC Productions, Meet & greet Committee.

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Ribbon Cutting

Cpl. Michael Bruette from the Selbyville Police department (center) received the 2010 Joshua M. freeman valor award.

The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce recently honored eight area police and firefighters at the

2010 Joshua M. Freeman Valor Award lun-cheon on Friday, Feb. 5, at DiFebo’s Bistro on the Green at Bear Trap Dunes in Ocean View.

The awards ceremony, named for devel-oper and philanthropist Joshua M. Freeman (1964-2006), recognizes outstanding police officers and firefighters within the Chamber’s service area. U.S. Senator, Tom Carper helped present the awards.

One member from each local police and fire department received an Officer of the Year or Firefighter of the Year award.

This year an overall winner was chosen from all of the recipients and was presented with the 2010 Joshua M. Freeman Valor Award.

This year’s recipient was Cpl. Michael Bruette from the Selbyville Police Department.

Award recipients for Outstanding Officer of the Year include:

Lt. Richard Haden, Bethany Beach Police Department, Cpl. Steven Majewski, Fenwick Island Police Department, Patrolman Sidney Ballentine, Ocean View Police Department, Lt. Troy Crowson, South Bethany Police Department, Cpl. Michael Bruette, Selbyville Police Department

Outstanding Firefighter of the Year:2nd Assistant Fire Chief Shane Truitt,

Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Fire Chief Andrew Johnson, Roxana Volunteer Fire Company, Firefighter Harold Lloyd, Millville Volunteer Fire Company

The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce is a coalition of more than 800 business members in and around Bethany Beach, Clarksville, Fenwick Island, Frankford, Millville, Ocean View, Roxana, Selbyville and South Bethany.

Chamber honors local police, firefighters

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For more than a half-century, the Whayland Co. has been providing qual-ity construction management services to businesses and individuals in southern Delaware and the surrounding areas.

But becoming successful in the busi-ness world is about much more than the bottom line for Whayland President Bob Wheatley and his staff; the company’s leaders also strive to be integral parts of the communities they serve.

Wheatley, for example, serves on sev-eral boards and commissions in the region and is the 2010 president of the Laurel Chamber of Commerce. But no role is more important to him than his work with Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth.

The statewide nonprofit organization recently held its annual Champagne Gala in Wilmington, a major fundraiser that helps them serve families in need through-

out the state. Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth exists to provide quality mental health services for children, youth and their families.

The organization believes that all chil-dren have a right to good mental health and should have access to quality thera-peutic care, regardless of their ability to pay. In 2005, when Delaware Guidance Services decided to expand to western Sussex County with its new facility in Seaford, Wheatley was asked to serve on the organization’s board of directors.

“It wasn’t about the building – we didn’t build it – it’s about the kids,” Wheatley says. The Seaford facility became a reality in 2008.

To learn more about DGS, visit www.delawareguidance.org or call 302-652-3948. To learn more about the Whayland Co., call 875-5445 or visit www.whay-land.com.

Whayland Co. celebrates 60 yearsUnemployed workers can now file online

Delaware’s Department of Labor Secretary has announced that unemployed Delawareans can file their new or reopened unemployment insurance claims online.

An initial informal rollout of the system by the Division of Unemployment Insurance in mid-December has received positive feedback from users who say the Internet application was convenient and easy. Since the rollout, 5,206 fewer people have had to stand in line waiting to file for unemploy-ment benefits.

"The system has already even logged claims from iPhone users," said Nate Sharp, director of business development for Diamond Technologies. “We worked very closely with the state unemployment office staff to make sure the applicant would have a straightforward, easy-to-use online experi-ence."

For those individuals choosing to file online, the application is located on the Department of Labor’s website at uics.dela-wareworks.com/Forms/Form_WL1.aspx.

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N eed a creative advertising avenue? You can get custom screen-printed T-shirts that are "out of this world"

for prices that are down to earth at a shop in Long Neck, Del., according to owner Debbie Bouchaud, who can help you "get your name seen from here to Mars," as her Web site, www.cosmictees.net, proclaims. She has expertise in everything from t-shirts, sweat shirts and hats to coffee mugs to full-color banners and vehicle lettering.

Cosmic DE Screen Printing and Embroidery LLC, located in an unassum-ing building with colorful art in the front windows between the Mountaire poultry plant and Harris Teeter grocery on John J. Williams Highway in Millsboro, begins its fifth year in its Delaware location this month. Bouchaud and her husband Raymond also have a larger store in Williamstown, N.J. The business started with someone else's classified ad. One day Ray, who had printed t-shirts in high school, noticed an ad for a used printing press and suggested they go look at it. As Bouchaud tells the story, they bought the press and haven't stopped printing since. That was 22 years ago.

Bouchaud, who manages the Delaware store, found she really enjoys graphic design. "I'm extremely efficient, having used Corel Draw for 20 years," she said. "I've collected a lot of clip art and I know the program well."

Customers typically come in and show her a business card and she'll give them a new design, one intended to create advertising value for the company. "I make the back of their shirts the type of advertising that people become curious about and ask questions. So many of our customers say they got jobs from their shirts."

Bouchaud has the same attitude about truck lettering. "My whole objective of let-tering the tailgate of a truck is to get the person in the car behind the truck to call — while they're sitting there, on their cell phone. Hands-free, of course," she added.

With more than 20 years experience, Bouchaud has the ability to find the correct product method for a customer. She takes into consideration where the item will be

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Bouchaud also helps customers who come in with a budget figure out the best way to put their job together and keep with-in that budget.

She is also good at helping non-profit groups find sponsors for their t-shirts and designing and printing a product that pleases both the group and the sponsor.

With catalog combinations, there are more than 15,000 possibilities. "We are very good at helping with color choices," she added. Cosmic has several sales opportuni-ties through the year. Right now the shop is offering 100 white tees printed in one color ink for $349 or 100 color tees for $499. "It's really a spectacular deal," Bouchaud said. "We do it to assist small businesses in advertising."

T-shirts and other items also are printed for schools, camps, sports organizations and special events like family reunions. Cosmic Screen Printing has provided apparel for World Championship Punkin Chunkin, Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, the band Earth, Wind & Fire and lots of fund-raising events for groups supporting cures for diseases such as cancer. Cosmic has a full color automatic screen printing press that will print 500 t-shirts in one hour in up to six colors. A six-head embroidery machine can produce 15 colors on six garments at once. The newest equipment prints full color digital graphics directly on substrates such as vinyl, posters or iron-on transfers. There aren't many machines like it in this area, Bouchaud noted.

"Our quality control is extraordinary," Bouchaud said. "If something is wrong, we'll make it right. That's why we've kept a high repeat business of 98 percent. Customer satisfaction is a most important part of our business."

Bouchaud pays particular attention to the art work from the very beginning of a job. "The hardest part is the art work. If it's not right, we'll make it right."

Distributors are impressed that Cosmic Screen Printing puts out the same volume that larger shops do. The store is small, physically, but is set up like a catalog in which you can see and touch samples of the garments or items you're ordering. "We'd rather make a little less and offer quality products and have our customers happy so they'll come back," Bouchaud said.

Cosmic Screen Printing will do it right. To see what they can do for you, call (302) 933-0920 or stop in at 28116 John J. Williams Highway in Millsboro. The shop opens Monday through Friday at 10 a.m., closing at 5 p.m. on Monday and Friday; and at 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.


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Inacom Information Systems has announced that the 4th Annual Delmarva Technology Expo will take place on April 22, at the Fountains Wedding and Conference Center in Salisbury, MD from 10am – 4pm.

This 6 hour event will allow local busi-ness and technology decision makers to explore many technologies that are being used throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. These solutions offer a high return on invest-ment, allowing organizations to significantly boost profitability by reducing expenses and increasing productivity, even in a down econ-omy. An expo-style trade floor will feature product information and demonstrations from a number of the Technology Expo’s co-spon-sors, including Inacom, Sharp USA, Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, Avaya, Comcast, and AT&T Wireless.

Breakout sessions on special topics include Internet marketing, network virtualization, IP telephony solutions, Microsoft software, and computer networking. By pre-registering for specific breakout sessions, attendees are

provided the opportunity to explore specific technologies on individual topics.

A special appearance will be made by the Cisco Systems Network on Wheels (NOW) van, a mobile demonstration vehicle contain-ing Cisco’s latest technology products that tours the country showcasing solutions creat-ed by the world’s largest networking compa-ny. “Over the past three years, the Delmarva Technology Expo has provided more than 500 business leaders the opportunity to see real-world solutions to their IT challenges. Our Tech Expo sponsors look forward to another exciting event this year, as we continue to offer one of the top business technology events on the Delmarva Peninsula.” states Travis Fisher, Executive Vice President of Inacom.

To ensure adequate space for event attend-ees, registration to the Delmarva Technology Expo is required. Those persons interested in attending can find more information and complete their registration at www.delmarvat-echexpo.com.

Blood Bank announces two new vice presidents

Roy Roper has been named vice president of administrative services for Blood Bank of Delmarva.

Ellen Kellom is the Blood Bank’s new vice president of technical ser-vices.

Before join-ing Blood Bank of Delmarva, Roper served as president of Roper Consulting Group, a management consulting firm specializing in improv-ing organizational operations and effec-tiveness.

He is an accomplished healthcare executive with 25 years of experience in sales, customer management, opera-tions, organizational development and change.

Roper received a master of science degree in organization development from American University. He and his wife reside in Wilmington.

Kellom served as director of labora-tory services with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at the Eastern Regional Medical Center in Philadelphia, where she played a key role in the start up of that location, as well as the Phoenix site.

She also has a decade of manage-ment experience working for Aurora Healthcare as a laboratory supervisor and for the Blood Center of Wisconsin, where she obtained her training as an SBB (Specialist in Blood Banking) and managed a donor collection site among other duties.

A native of Michigan, Kellom holds a master of science degree in transfusion medicine from Marquette University. She received a BS degree in applied biology from Ferris State University, in addition to MT and SBB certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.

She resides with her husband and daughters in Oxford, Pa.

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The Individual Retirement Account has been around since 1974, and the Roth IRA since 1998 — long enough for millions of Americans to build substantial savings to supplement income from Social Security and employer-sponsored plans for their retirement years. Their basic structure hasn’t changed over the years. In general, with a traditional IRA, contributions are made with pre-tax income, and withdrawals are taxable, while contributions to a Roth are made with after-tax income and withdrawals are not taxable.

But two significant changes in the rules have occurred this year, so anyone holding a traditional IRA might consider converting some or all of the funds of a deductible or non-deductible traditional IRA into a Roth.

As of January 1, the $100,000 limit to mod-ified adjusted gross income (MAGI) for con-verting traditional, rollover, SEP and SIMPLE IRAs, and 401(k) and other workplace plans into a Roth IRA has been eliminated.

In addition, anyone making the conversion this year can choose an intriguing tax option. Pay taxes on the amount converted (remember, withdrawals from non-Roth IRAs are taxable) on your 2010 return, or defer and divide the tax bill, paying income tax on half the conver-sion in 2011 and on the other half in 2012.

The change to the income limit opens the door for conversions by those with six-figure incomes. The tax-deferral option could make a conversion more appealing to someone who might balk at paying all the additional tax on a significant sum at one time.

Those are the basics. Now, what consid-erations should you factor into your decision-making?

Do you expect to pay higher taxes in the future? If you do, then it could make sense to convert now, pay taxes on the amount con-verted, and not have to worry about paying taxes when you start making withdrawals from your Roth. Don’t forget that taking taxable withdrawals from a traditional IRA might push you into a higher tax bracket at some point in your retirement years, but that can’t happen with a Roth.

Making the right decision on the tax ques-tion may depend on your ability to see into the future. Conventional wisdom is that, in retire-ment, your income should be lower, so there-fore your taxes should be lower too. However, that’s not true in every case. Furthermore, unless Congress acts this year, tax brackets above the 15% bracket will revert to their pre-2001 levels. The top four brackets — now 25%, 28%, 33% and 35% — would move up to 28%, 31%, 36% and 39.6% in 2011. In addition, while the Obama administration has proposed raising tax rates only for those earn-ing $250,000 or more, it is difficult to predict how Congress might act if additional federal revenues are needed in these hard economic times.

Can you afford to pay the taxes now? If you make the conversion, you will want to pay the taxes from your non-retirement cash reserves. For instance, if you roll over $100,000 and you’re in the 28% tax bracket, you’d owe $28,000 in taxes this year, or $14,000 in 2011 and $14,000 in 2012. Using funds from your traditional IRA to pay taxes on the conversion would reduce the amount that you’d have working for you tax-free in the Roth account.

How long is your investment time frame? The longer your investment horizon, the more likely you are to see the benefits of your retire-ment fund growing tax-free inside a Roth IRA. Once you recover from the taxes paid on the conversion, you won’t have to worry about paying taxes on withdrawals. Also, if your traditional IRA is worth less now than it was a couple of years ago (and you expect your investments to recover), the cost of converting now could well be less than a few years ago or a few years down the road.

There are some other advantages to a Roth IRA that may make a conversion worthwhile.

For example, with a Roth, you don’t have to start taking withdrawals (required minimum distributions) when you turn 70½ as you would with a traditional IRA. This gives you more flexibility in managing your retirement funds. The beneficiaries of your Roth IRA also will

enjoy tax-free withdrawals but they will be required to take regular distributions.

As appealing as these benefits may seem, the conversion isn’t for everyone. If you can’t afford the tax payment, or if you’re within a few years of retirement, the conversion might not be a good idea. Weigh the pros and cons, estimate the tax consequences, and discuss any questions with your financial advisor. Making the right decision will increase your security as retirement nears.

John Fay is a tax director with Horty & Horty, P.A., a Delaware accounting firm with offices in Dover and Wilmington.

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Four brewers are joining forces with Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich, and

Italian food emporium Eataly to open a brewery-pub on a New York City rooftop with breath-taking views of the Flatiron and Empire State Buildings.

The four breweries col-laborating on this project include two Italian craft brew-ers - Teo Musso, Brewmaster of Birrificio Le Baladan and Leonardo Di Vincenzo of Birra del Borgo, and two Italian-American craft brewers - Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and Vinnie Cilurzo of the Russian River Brewery.

The first floor of the building at 200 5th

Ave. will house Eataly, an epic Italian spe-cialty foods market and multiple restaurants which pair gourmet foods with artisanal beers and wines. Additionally, there will be an 8,000 square foot rooftop brewery and res-taurant operated by B&B Hospitality’s Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich.

“The idea is to create an artisanal, old world Italian craft brewery that just happens to be located on a rooftop in Manhattan,” says Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione.

The four brewers are working together on recipes for Eataly’s house beers. Craft beer sales continue to gain traction in America and around the world. With all the diversity, com-plexity and food-compatibility of world-class wine at a fraction of the price, the craft beer segment enjoys continued growth in a chal-lenging economy.

Eataly New York is scheduled to open in late summer.

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SBA proposes rule to expand ac-cess for women

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released a proposed rule aimed at expanding federal contracting opportuni-ties for women-owned small businesses (WOSB). The rule is available for public comment for 60 days. The proposed rule is part of the Obama Administration’s overall commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses to compete for federal con-tracts, in particular those owned by women, minorities and veterans. This proposed rule identifies 83 industries in which WOSBs are under-represented or substantially under-represented in the federal contract marketplace. This rule is aimed at providing greater opportunities for WOSBs to com-pete for federal contracts, while achieving the existing statutory goal that 5 percent of federal contracting dollars go to women-owned small businesses.

The creation of a rule to increase federal contracting opportunities for WOSBs was authorized by Congress in 2000. Since that time, SBA took a number of steps to study and analyze the market, including looking at participation by women-owned small businesses across all industries. Various draft rules were made available for public comment in prior years, but the Obama Administration chose last year to draft a new, comprehensive rule, based on the anal-ysis of the prior studies and on all the ques-tions and comments previously received.

The public may submit comments up until close of business on May 3, to www.regulations.gov, where they will be posted, or by mailing them to Dean Koppel, Assistant Director, Office of Policy and Research, Office of Government Contracting, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd St. SW, Washington, DC 20416. Reference RIN 3245-AG06 when submitting comments.

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Some investors relish the nuances of personal finance and see intricacies as a challenge to be mastered. Other investors, terrified of overlooking critical elements, live in constant financial anxiety, checking and double-checking their plan. Still others hate financial planning but do it anyway. Whether you love it or you hate it, here are some recommendations from financial planners to increase your planning success.

“The devil is in the details and for many do-it-yourself planners, the details go unno-ticed,” says Eric D. Brotman, CFP®, with Brotman Financial Group in Timonium, Maryland. “Financial literacy is a must. Whether you are in dramatic debt or wealthy, you need to be financially literate.”

The financial literacy movement is grow-ing and with it, opportunities to educate yourself. “The internet is changing the way investors can learn,” says Christine S. Fahlund, CFP®, with T. Rowe Price in Baltimore, Maryland. Fahlund believes constant exposure to new information is a critical part of successful self-directed invest-ing and that the internet can help. “Articles, calculators, retirement income simulators, and white papers are easily accessed online and can provide exposure to valuable infor-mation.”

Brotman agrees and recommends additional comprehensive reading, prefer-ably books written for financial planners. “Anything by Nick Murray or Michael Kitces is going to have solid, credible information and discuss financial planning techniques that anyone can apply, not just financial planners.”

Brotman and Fahlund both caution inves-tors that the most daunting challenge is not in assimilating information but applying it accurately. “Developing a theory and apply-ing it to real life are two very different chal-lenges,” says Fahlund. With so many nuanc-es to planning, Brotman personally believes a second opinion is critical; “There is no way

anyone can or should do all of this alone.” Fahlund agrees, “Having a second opinion verifying your application is an excellent idea.” Fahlund, who has over 25 years in financial planning, applies this belief to her own work. “I never work alone and any ideas my team develops are vetted exhaustively before we make a recommendation.”

Objectivity is easily compromised and wise do-it-yourself planners will create their own version of accountability. Brotman shared, “I had a couple come to me who had sixty thousand dollars of credit card debt, they were behind in their payments, but were prepaying their mortgage. I asked them how they got into the situation and they told me, ‘The mortgage is our largest debt and we want it paid off.’” Brotman continued, “The mortgage interest was 5% and deductible and the credit card interest was over 20%. Clearly, they had not calculated the real cost of their decision.” Occasional meetings with a professional can help investors spot mis-takes early. Like an annual physical for your finances; prevention is generally cheaper and less painful than the cure.

Fahlund and Brotman both encourage investors to avoid an all-or-nothing mentality when it comes to planning. “I see many self-directed investors who have trouble defining their overall strategy,” says Fahlund. This doesn’t mean they can’t direct their own

investing instead, “They come to us for advice on a strategy they can implement.” Brotman agreed, “People have different ten-dencies and interests. I have several clients who have done a great job in certain areas but come to me for help in other areas.” Referencing a couple who came to him to double-check their planning, “There were some things they did incredibly well and other areas where they made terrible mis-takes.

Assess your own interest in financial planning and consider working with a profes-sional on the aspects you dislike. When you don’t enjoy a topic, you may be less moti-vated to stay knowledgeable on the subject and thus, more likely to make mistakes. In the interesting areas of planning, develop a system for staying abreast of information and make it a goal to increase your knowledge base each month. In addition, consider ask-ing your planner to review your work at least annually.

Joy Slabaugh is a CFP professional with EST Financial Group in Delmar, Delaware. For more information visit www.estfinancial.com. Securities and investment advisory ser-vices offered through H. Beck Inc. H. Beck Inc. and EST Financial Group are not affili-ated. This article is reprinted with permis-sion from the Financial Planning Association

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Blue Water Grill, and some of the artwork on the walls, is historic. The brickwork, wood floors and tin ceiling are original, conveyed in 2007 — along with the name of the business — to Josh and Jessica Wiggins, the new owners of the restaurant in Millsboro. Between them, they have 25 years experience in the hospitality business, which they have always lived and loved. "This is our dream," Jessica said. Owning their own restaurant is a dream that is com-ing true, despite the poor economy.

With two solid years "under their belt," so to speak, the new owners are still finding ways to make things better.

First — and from the start — they provide top quality food for a fair price. Everything is fresh and homemade. Nothing comes out of a box or gets nuked out of the freezer. "We have fresh seafood, homemade sauces, soups and dressings," Jessica said.

"We strive for our guests' happiness. We do whatever we can to create an experience for them, so they can have fun and enjoy their meal and great service. We're always improving," she said.

The couple is building a better menu for this spring, but rest assured will include a lot of the locals' favorites, such as the Sussex County special fried oysters and chicken salad entree that was added upon repeated request. Then there's Josh's "Ultimate Burger," so big you can't get your mouth around it.

They've added Sunday hours from 2 to 8 p.m., and they'll open Easter Sunday at noon. Hours Monday through Saturday are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with extended hours on weekends Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The restaurant seats 120, and groups of 8 to 40 can be accommodated, not only with special seating but with custom-built menus to suit your budget and tastes. Catering also is available.

There's plenty of parking in a municipal lot across the street or another lot behind the building, along with on-street parking. Pop in for a quick lunch; order a "blackboard special" or soup and sandwich. Or choose to linger, if you have time, and enjoy the eclectic atmosphere, works by local artists and free wifi. Reservations are accepted. Call (302) 934-5160.

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Lighthouse Landing RestauRant

If you’re looking for an affordable place to eat lunch in Georgetown, Del., where the food is good and you can get in and out quickly, head for the Sussex County Airport terminal, where you’ll find the Lighthouse Landing Restaurant. John Buchness and his wife Mary opened the restaurant there two years ago and realized locals needed to get eat and get back to work. They’ve ordered new equipment for a soup and salad bar that will be in place any day now to expedite the lunch hour for people in an ultra rush. “You can be in and out in five minutes,” Buchness said. Or you can relax and dine in the com-fortable dining area with views of the airport.

Lighthouse Landing combines Carolina cuisine with Sussex County hospitality. Lunch features soup, salad, burgers or sand-wiches or try Calabash, a Southern style of cooking that blends secret spiced flowers with chicken or seafood before they’re flash fried, nestled with fries and slaw and served with a smile. Choose from a mess of shrimp, sweet scallops, mild white fish, lump crab cake, Delmarva oysters or chicken tenders — or get them all in “the Calabash Super Seafood Bash.”

Drop in for breakfast or come in for din-ner. The restaurant is open 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. every day.

A special brunch the first Sunday of every month — including Easter Sunday — offers such specialties as seafood casserole, eggs Benedict and their special French toast made with their own homemade bread. Brunch is served from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and costs $11.99, including non-alcoholic drinks.

A separate dining area is available for parties of up to 25 guests and off-site cater-ing also is available. Call (302) 855-9460 to make special arrangements.

VictoRias RestauRantEaster brunch will be a special event at

Victoria’s Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, Del., but then, there’s a brunch every Sunday, and dining on delectable food in a charming Victorian setting with a view of the beach and boardwalk from every table makes any meal a special event.

Sunday brunch is served 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. from mid-September through mid-May. The buffet includes complete omelet and waffle stations, a chef’s carving station, Applewood smoked bacon, sausage and additional entrees, fresh fruits, salads and even desserts. The Eggs Benedict entree changes weekly, ranging from traditional to Chesapeake (with jumbo lump crabmeat) to Smoked Salmon and Spinach Eggs Benedict. The Easter brunch, which starts at 9 a.m. and calls for a last seating by 2:45 p.m., will be an even more elaborate affair.

Victoria’s is open 365 days a year, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Make lunch an occasion for entertaining

clients or dining with friends on the outdoor boardwalk patio in season. Banquet rooms are available for larger groups. From the beach’s best cream of crab soup to innova-tive salads, classic sandwiches and original entrees, Victoria’s lunch menu has a taste to please every palate. Dinner delights include Cedar Plank Salmon, Maple-Glazed Duck

Breast, Seafood Melange and Vegetable Terrine. A three-course prix fixe dinner menu is available on Sundays and Thursdays for $24.95.

Victoria’s Restaurant is located in the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel on Olive Avenue. Reservations are always welcome; call (302) 227-0615.

By Leanne Silicato

The process of choosing the perfect venue for a meeting – it’s simple right? This task may seem simple enough but there are crucial factors to consider that heavily affect the suc-cess of any event, especially a meeting.

Suitability: Assuming your desired date(s) are available at a given location, always keep in mind how far your attendees are travel-ing before booking a meeting location. With technology ever-present in our lives, it’s a great advantage if your chosen location has a comprehensive website that’s accessible to your guests who are traveling. Ample parking for your guests is also essential. It is critical to send the message that “we’ve planned for you” and we are “glad that you are here”. In doing this your guests feel comfortable and welcome. Meeting sizes vary, so make sure to choose a venue that is not too small or too large for your meeting. A meeting for twenty should be hosted at a quaint private room to keep it personal, not in an oversized ballroom. Without the appropriate space the personal interaction that often is necessary for a suc-cessful meeting can be lost. A smaller venue, like a local clubhouse, restaurant or hotel con-ference room can be great.

Each type of meeting: personal, corporate, educational, or networking requires some seclusion and a quiet setting. The final piece is to visit the location! This is something that planners often overlook at the detriment of their meeting. Meet the location coordinator and “walk the space” with them. How will your guests enter? Where will they park? Does the lighting and ambience fit your spe-cific meeting goal? This visit will give you a real chance to “experience” the location as a guest yourself. Make sure there are suit-able restrooms, comfortable seating, diverse menu options (vegetarian accommodations), and rooms available for break-out sessions if needed for your meeting-type. This is your chance to evaluate the unique needs of your meeting and assess whether this location can meet these needs to host a successful meeting!

Affordability: Before booking any loca-tion, the overall cost is a major factor in planning. Discussing all possible costs and payment schedule requirements that apply for each venue you are considering is crucial. What is the room/venue space rental? What is the additional cost if your meeting goes over the allotted time? Are discounts offered

for booking multiple dates and are corporate discounts offered? It is appropriate to request meal pricing that includes gratuity to allow you to price event ticketing prices to cover your “real” cost and to budget accordingly for the rest of your expenses. If you have a buf-fet meal, how long will the food be available to guests? Are the facility amenities such as table linens, extra tables, audio/visual equip-ment, and podiums priced individually for rent or is the set-up and usage of these items included in the venue rental cost?

Amenities: The amenities offered at a space can be a decision-maker based on the needs of your meeting. Is covered parking or nearby hotel accommodations a must for your traveling attendees? Does your meeting require podiums with microphones, audio/visual equipment or Wi-Fi? Do they have staff to set-up and run these crucial meeting materials or do you need to hire an on-site coordinator to assist with running the meet-ing? Some venues offer these items and services and some simply do not, so openly communicating and pre- planning all of these details is highly-important to your budget and the success of your meeting.

Insider Tips: Here are some successful meeting venue planning tips and tricks of the industry that I have found very helpful in my own local meeting planning. Try booking your meeting during a time when a restaurant is typically closed to the public. You can often book a much larger private meeting space at a fraction of the cost.

Ask for the room rental cost to be waived if your meeting includes a meal! Discuss who will be staffing your meeting - serving the meal, welcoming guests and providing on-site management to assure that their approach and attire is professional and appropriate for your meeting-type. The suitability of the location for the type of meeting, the overall costs involved in booking the location, the amenities available, and opening communicat-ing and getting all agreements in writing are the essential aspects to review and carefully consider in researching and booking your next meeting venue. The venue selected for a meeting is paramount to the overall success.

Leanne Silicato is co-owner of Make My Day Event Planning & More in Rehoboth Beach. Look them up on the web at www.makemydayevents.net.

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Nanticoke Health Services Dinner/Auction, “Set Sail Aboard…Nanticoke of the Seas,” will be held Saturday, April 17, at Heritage Shores Club in Bridgeville.

Kitty’s Flowers has donated flowers for a year to this year’s dinner auction. The winning bidder may use their monthly cer-tificate toward a variety of items.

Founder, Kitty Dennis, opened Kitty’s Flowers in 1950. Her daughter, Penny Bradford, is the owner with her daughter, Robin Gravenor, and son, Wayne Bradford.

For more information, visit www.kit-tysflowers.com. The 24th annual Dinner and Auction will feature a Chinese, Silent and Live Auction. Tickets are $75 per per-son. Sponsorship packages are available.

Proceeds will benefit Women’s Health Services at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and the Charity Endowment Prescription Fund. For more information, contact the Corporate Development office of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 629-6611, ext. 8944.

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Store Manager, robin gravenor, displays a few of the creative floral arrangements and gift accessories offered at Kitty’s flowers in Laurel. the high bidder at the 24th annual nanticoke health Services dinner & auction will depart the cruise with an entire year of floral arrangements.

Dr. Danikas launches website

Dimitrios Danikas, MD, FACS, Bayhealth Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Center, has launched a new, informational website with details on the many services and procedures avail-able to enhance your natural beauty.

Visit http://danikas.bayhealth.org to learn about the special promotions and specials offered each month, and to join the mailing list so you can be the first to receive news about special events.

Dr. Danikas is a board-certified plastic surgeon, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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Mary Goff, surrounded by family, friends, staff, and residents, recently cel-ebrated her 102nd birthday at LifeCare at Lofland Park, where she currently resides.

Goff was born on Feb. 25, 1908, in Augusta Springs, Va. She was orphaned as a small child and raised by family members and friends in Augusta Springs. She married Jack R. (Pete) Goff in 1922, and they moved to Market Street in Laurel in 1939 with the opening of the Seaford DuPont plant.

Together they raised three children, Jack D. Goff (deceased), Ruth Goff Allen (deceased) and Robert Goff, who lives in Nashville. She has seven grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren. LifeCare at Lofland Park, located across the street from Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, provides long-term care and short-term rehabilitation care in a home-like setting. For more information, call 628-3000 or visit www.nanticoke.org/lifecare.

Bayhealth Medical group family physi-cian Patience a. ankomah, Md, recently held an open house at her new office, Bayhealth family Practice of dover, located at 200 Banning Street, on March 4. visitors met with dr. ankomah, toured the office and enjoyed refreshments. dr. ankomah, who is accepting new patients, offers care for children (start-ing from birth), adults and women’s health. from left are Medical Office assistant Brianna hall, dr. ankomah, Medical Office assistant Joyce hatton and Senior Practice Manager of Bayhealth Medical group amy Chi. to sched-ule an appointment, call 734-7834.

Mary goff recently celebrated her 102nd birthday at LifeCare at Lofland Park, where she currently resides. her son, robert goff (pictured here), traveled from his home in nashville for the celebration.

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NMH recognized for quality respiratory care

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Respiratory Care Department has once again earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national pro-gram aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals.Nanticoke Memorial Hospital is one of only 700 hospitals in the United States to apply for and receive this award.

The QRCR program was started by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) in 2003 to help consumers identify facilities using qualified respira-tory therapists to provide respiratory care. Hospitals earning the QRCR designation ensure patient safety by agreeing to adhere to a strict set of criteria governing their respiratory care services. To qualify for the recognition, Nanticoke proved it met a series of criteria regarding staff competence, availability of critical services, and a physi-cian designated as medical director of respi-ratory care services. Dr. Amir Quefatieh is the medical director of respiratory care services at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Members of Nanticoke’s Respiratory Care Department provide assessments, diagnos-tics, and treatment for patients with pul-monary disorders and also offer education, prevention practices and screenings at com-munity health events.

NHS offers scholarships

Nanticoke Health Services is offering scholarships to young adults pursuing a health care related career. Applicants must reside in Western Sussex County and be graduating high school seniors. Applications are due by May 1. For application infor-mation, call 629-6611, ext. 2401 or email [email protected].

Beebe receives award for stroke care

Beebe Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines Silver Achievement Award.

This award represents Beebe Medical Center’s commitment to offering quality healthcare to stroke patients and its par-ticipation in American Heart Association/American Stroke Association quality improvement programs.

The award recognizes that Beebe Medical Center has demonstrated 85% or higher compliance over the past 12 months in each of the seven "Get with the Guidelines" performance measures in stroke care.

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Swain, Brian M., Fancy Cutz; 10057 Sunnyside Rd., Bridgeville; professional and/or personal services

CAMDENTalk Smart Payless; 28 Stevens St.,

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DELMARHopkins Tax & Accounting, LLC; 36885

Columbia Rd., Delmar; professional services-public accountant

Manuel’s Manual Labor LLC; 15056 Pepperbox Rd., Delmar; contractor-residential

Neudeck, Robert, Tower Automotive; 38008 Horsey Church Rd., Delmar; personal service-motor vehicle service

DOVERAngle Planning Concepts, LLC, Angle

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Askatel; 35 Greenway Sq., Apt. O24, Dover; sales representative

Dabson, Cornelia, Conny’s Stained Glass; 212 Kesselring Ave., Dover; retailer-various products

Dimanche, Emmanuel; 26 Carver Rd., Dover; reconciliation purpose code

EZ Judgment Security Services; 73 Greentree Dr., Dover; professional services-security business

First State CPA’s LLC; 18 S. State St., Dover; professional services-public accountant

Geek Tweek; 103 Par Haven Dr., Apt. K32, Dover; professional and/or personal services

Hills Auto LLC; 1865 S. Dupont Hwy., Dover; reconciliation purpose code

Ink Blot Imagery, Shockerstatus; 47 Starboard Ct., Dover; retailer-various products

Jeong Ki Jo; 784 Walker Rd., Dover; rec-onciliation purpose code

Johnson, Matthew Thomas, Wood B Tone; 16 Holly Cove Ln., Dover; personal services-general repairperson

Jones, Lynn; PO Box 1326, Dover; profes-sional services-legal office

Lantry, Christian, .50 Audio; 2005 Ash Ct., Unit 4, Dover; professional and/or personal services-unclassified

R2 Global Solutions; 233 Meadow Green Ave., Dover; professional and/or personal services-unclassified

Yankee Distributing LLC, Shooters Choice; 5105 N. Dupont Hwy., Dover; pro-

fessional and/or personal services, retailer-various products

Ziska, Mark A., Master Computing & Consulting; 19 Lordship Ln., Dover; profes-sional and/or personal services

GEORGETOWNAtlantic Coastal Design & Survey LLC;

18893 Hunting Club Rd., Georgetown; recon-ciliation purpose code

Kramer, Laura, La Bella Farm; 22992 Parker Rd., Georgetown; retailer-florist

Three Wise Men Service Center LLC; 22728 E. Piney Grove Rd., Georgetown; per-sonal service-motor vehicle service

Via Services; 24931 Kruger Rd., Georgetown; reconciliation purpose code

GREENWOODKirkpatrick, Bobbie, Simply Clean; 10

Petunia Rd., Greenwood; professional and/or personal services-unclassified

LAURELPersonnel Outsource Solutions; 32354

Sussex Hwy., Laurel; professional services-employment agent

LEWESAmvet Home Services; 34019 Clay Rd.,

Lewes; contractor-residentialDelaware Technology Solutions, Geeks

on Call; 18211 Holly Ln., Lewes; personal services-general repairperson

Eco Aquariums LLC; 16192 Coastal Hwy., Lewes; professional and/or personal services

Esham, Michael S., Mike Esham Painting; 22167 Camp Arrowhead Rd., Lewes; contrac-tor-residential

Fortier Photography, LLC; 33949 Sand Bay Dr., Lewes; photographer

Habanera Farm LLC; 33800 Dreamweaver Ln., Lewes; reconciliation purpose code

Maybroda, Michael R.; 306 Lakeside Dr., Lewes; reconciliation purpose code

Moceon USA LLC; 16192 Coastal Hwy., Lewes; professional services-engineer

Ruby Painting & Renovations LLC; 22 Tradewinds Ln., Lewes; contractor-residential

Unlimited Sales Advertising; 33048 Cedarwood Ln., Lewes; advertising agency

Wall 2 Wall Painting LLC; 4 Gosling Dr., Lewes; contractor-residential

MILFORDDoneker, William Sr., Doneker’s Rental

and Repair; 6694 Griffith Lake Dr., Milford; lessor of tangible personal property

Ephraim Investment LLC, Ephraim Driving School; 600 NE Front St. Ext., Ste. 1, Milford; professional and/or personal services-unclassified

Ephraim Investment LLC, Ephraim

Motors; 600 NE Front St. Ext., Ste. 1, Milford; wholesaler-transportation equipment

Orta, Juan Jesus, Unique Lawn Services; 305 S. Washington St., Milford; professional and/or personal services-unclassified

RLQ Properties LLC; 17 Hidden Meadows Terrace, Milford; reconciliation purpose code

Troops Bar & Restaurant; 227 N. Rehoboth Blvd., Milford; retailer-restaurant

Watson, Glenn M. Jr.; 115 N. Washington St., Milford; auctioneer-residential

Wolfe, Joseph A., Chesapeake Wall Coatings; 18 Delaware Ave., Milford; contrac-tor-residential

MILLSBOROBeach Life Services LLC; 24398 Shady

Ln., Millsboro; personal services-general repairperson

D.R. Ferro Contracting LLC; 34607 Stem St., Millsboro; contractor-residential

Reed, Darrell L., Razor’s Edge Barbershop; 555 E. Dupont Hwy., Ste. 1, Millsboro; personal services-barber

T&R Holding DE LLC, No Idea; 32368 Long Neck Rd., Millsboro; retailer-restaurant

T&K Designs; 26580 Willowmere Dr., Millsboro; reconciliation purpose code

Wilson-Irwin, Deborah, Big Mama’s Bail Bonds; 35524 Bayview Ln., Millsboro; recon-ciliation purpose code

SEAFORDCallahan, Rodney C., Dirty Deedz; 500 N.

Hall St., Apt. 38, Seaford; professional and/or personal services

Scharf, William T., Gunz & Stuff; 27771 Homestead Farm Rd., Seaford; retailer-various products

SMYRNAAbundant Kingdom Developers Intl.,

ADKI, LLC; 161 Greens Branch Ln., Smyrna; reconciliation purpose code

Axiom Entertainment LLC; 103 Whistlefield Way, Smyrna; personal services-entertainment agent

Communications Electronics Inc.; 599 Jimmy Dr., Smyrna; retailer-various products

Delmar Cyber Services; 109 Lamberta Farm Dr., Smyrna; sales representative

Getting Live Entertainment LLC; 10 Gooseneck Ln., Smyrna; reconciliation pur-pose code

Mancini Painting LLC; 138 Red Maple Rd., Smyrna; contractor-residential

McCullin, Christopher S., MC&S Contracting; 74 Malvern Ln., Smyrna; con-tractor-residential

Pure Styles; 223 W. Clarendon Dr., Smyrna; personal services-beautician

Richie, Kevin K.; 82 Harkins Dr., Smyrna; drayperson/mover

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ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS

A-ES ArchiTech, LLCeric a. Booththomas d. Plotts410-543-4595fax [email protected]@aesarchitech.com110 W. Church St. Salisbury, Md 21801

George, Miles & Buhr, LLCMichelle everngam302-628-1421fax [email protected] high St.Seaford, de 19973

George, Miles & Buhr, LLCMichelle everngam410-742-3115fax [email protected] W. Main St.Salisbury, Md 21801

CABINETRY

U. L. Harman, Inc.delores BowlesJeff riddleberger800-346-4887302-492-3456

fax [email protected] Box 56Marydel de 19964

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Central Delaware Chamber of CommerceSandy dale302-734-7513fax [email protected] n. duPont hwy.dover, de 19901

Georgetown Chamber of CommerceKaren Duffield302-856-1544fax [email protected] Layton ave., PO Box 1 georgetown, de 19947

Lewes Chamber of Com-merceBetsy reamer302-645-8073Toll Free 877-465-3937fax [email protected]. Box 1, 120 Kings hwy.Lewes, de 19958

Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commercefran Bruce302-934-6777fax [email protected]. Box 187Millsboro, de 19966

Milton Chamber of Commerce

georgia dalzell302-684-1101707 Chestnut St.P.O. Box 61Milton, de 19968

Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of CommerceCarol everhart302-227-6446800-441-1329 ext. 13fax [email protected] rehoboth ave. rehoboth Beach, de 1997

Greater Seaford Chamber of CommercePaula gunson302-629-9690fax [email protected] 304a high StreetSeaford, de 19973

COMPUTERS

Z-Tronix Computers & Softwarealan Stolzenbach302-628-9661fax [email protected] 22876 Sussex highway, unit 7 Seaford, de 19973

EDUCATION

University of DelawareProfessional & Continuing Studiestara Kee866-820-0238fax 302-831-3292www.pcs.udel.edu [email protected] Partnership Centerdel tech Owens Campusgeorgetown, de 19947

ENVIRONMENTAL

Delaware Solid Waste AuthorityWendy Pizzadili302-739-5361fax [email protected] S. Bradford St., PO Box 455 dover, de 19903

EMPLOYMENT

Essential Staffing Inc.Best Temps of Dover Patsy Ware302-674-4357fax [email protected] W. north St., Suite adover, de 19904

FINANCIAL

Bank of DelmarvaScott rukowicz302-875-5901fax [email protected] east Market St.Laurel, de 19956

County Bank9 Sussex County Locationswww.CountyBankdel.comrehoboth Beach Branch302-226-9800fax 302-226-318219927 Shuttle roadrehoboth Beach, de 19971

Long neck Branch302-947-7300fax 302-947-730325933 School LaneMillsboro, de 19966

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Milford Branch302-424-2500fax 302-424-2265100 east Masten CircleMilford, de 19963

Seaford Branch302-628-4400fax 302-628-4405632 West Stein highwaySeaford, de 19973

Millville Branch302-537-0900fax 302-537-090510 Old Mill roadMillville, de 19967

georgetown Branch302-855-2000fax 302-855-2005 13 n. Bedford Streetgeorgetown, de 19947

Laurel Branch302-877-5000fax 302-877-50051122 S. Central ave.Laurel, de 19956

Lewes Branch302-645-8880fax 302-645-0888 1609 Savannah roadvillage of five PointsLewes, de 19958

Milton Branch302-684-2300fax 302-684-2305140 Broadkill road.Milton, de 19968

Del One 7 Statewide Locationsdebbie Jewell302-672-1492fax [email protected] Beiser Blvd.dover, de 19904

Delaware State Police Federal Credit UnionStephen Cimo302-856-3501 ext. 120fax [email protected] Box 800georgetown, de 19947

Discover BankSherry Berman302-349-4512fax [email protected]. Box 2003greenwood, de 19950

Seaford Federal Credit UnionMary adams302-629-7852fax [email protected] Professional Centerrt. 13 SouthSeaford de 19973

Sussex County Federal Credit UnionBecky MaddenPamela fleuette - CeOJohn Lewis - Chairman302-629-0100 ext. 142

fax [email protected] Box 18001941 Bridgeville hwy. Seaford, de 19973

FUNERAL SERVICES

Watson Yates Funeral Homegary Yates302-629-8561fax 302-629-7961front & King St. Seaford, de 19973

GRAPHIC/WEBSITE

DESIGN

Hamilton Associatesherb g.quickJocelyn K. quick302-629-4949fax [email protected] Box 1431 Seaford de 19973

HEALTH

Heritage At Milford Assisted Living Community Genesis HealthCareCheryl Stover

302-422-8700fax [email protected] South duPont Blvd.Milford, de 19963

Nanticoke Health Servicesreneé Morris302-629-6611fax [email protected] Middleford rd.Seaford, de 19973

Bayhealth Medical CenterMilford Memorial Hospitalellen Shockley302-430-5034fax [email protected] W. Clarke ave.Milford, de 19968

INSURANCE

Farnell & Gast InsuranceJoe gast, CPCu302-629-4514800-966-4514fax [email protected] W. Stein highwaySeaford, de 19973

302-628-0767 1004 W. Stein Hwy. Nylon Capital

Shopping Ctr., Seaford, DE

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Clifford Short InsuranceCliff Short302-856-7773fax [email protected] east Market St.georgetown, de 19947

INTERNET SERVICE & WEB PAGE DESIGN

Delmarva Digitaltim Smith302-875-7700fax [email protected] LaureltowneLaurel, de 19956

MEDICAL TRANSPORT

Lifestar AmbulanceMike Parker800-572-9838410-546-0809fax [email protected] S. tower dr.Salisbury, Md 21804

MORTGAGES

The Mortgage Market of DelawareJoann Moore302-422-4414Cell 302-236-1229fax 302-422-4494themortgagemarketofdelaware.com401 S. dupont BoulevardMilford, de 19963

PAYROLL SERVICE

Payroll ProfessionalsJessica [email protected] Savannah rd.Lewes, de 19958

PHOTOGRAPHY

Eric Crossan Studioseric Crossan877-302-7821fax 877-302-7821ericcrossan.com(through website)Serving all delmarva

PORTRAITS

Portraits In The Sanddave Koster302-226-9226fax 302-226-8424PortraitsintheSand.combusinessreport@portraitsin-thesand.com110 White Oak rd.rehoboth Beach, de 19971

REAL ESTATE

Coldwell Banker Commercial Resort Realty302-227-5000fax 302-227-5008cbankercommercial.com20814 Coastal hwy.rehoboth Beach, de 19971

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.ethel M. Lewis302-227-2541 ext. 470

800-462-3224fax [email protected] rehoboth ave.rehoboth Beach, de 19971

Coldwell Banker Resort RealtySkip faust302-227-5000 office302-745-8764 cellfax [email protected] Coastal hwyrehoboth Beach, de 19971

TATTOO STUDIO

Ancient Art Tattoo Studio, Inc.Peggi [email protected] 34410 tenley Ct. #1Lewes, de 19958

UTILITIES

Artesian Water Companygeorge Phillips302-453-6900302-684-2527800-332-5114fax 302-453-6957fax 302-684-5164 [email protected] Churchman’s rd.newark, de 1970228322 Lewes georgetown hwy., unit 4, Milton, de 19965

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