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Paul G. Clark, County Executive New Castle County: Ideally located for business – and no sales tax

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“Our location at the center of the Northeast Corridor is ideal for business,” said New Castle County Executive Paul G. Clark. “We are two hours from New York City or Washington by car or train. This is one reason the County is the corporate home to 63 percent of the nation’s Fortune 500 companies and why industry giants such as DuPont and W.L. Gore call New Castle County home.”

quality of life with an afford- able cost of living. Our housing prices average $245,800, and our residents can expect to pay 16 percent less for basic living expenses than in surrounding jurisdictions. New Castle County’s vi- brant economy relies on stellar firms representing numerous sectors, from financial ser- vices and health services to biotechnology, clean energy and manufacturing. And with no sales tax or

state-assessed property tax, your dollars go further while you enjoy all that New Castle County has to offer. “Our location at the center of the Northeast Corridor is ideal for business,” said New

Castle County Executive Paul G. Clark. “We are two hours from New York City or Wash- ington by car or train. This is one reason the County is the corporate home to 63 percent of the nation’s Fortune 500 com-

panies and why industry giants such as DuPont and W.L. Gore call New Castle County home.” Bank of America, Capital One, Sallie Mae, AstraZeneca and Amazon also have significant operations in the county. Many small businesses have relocated to the area, while home-grown businesses con- tinue to thrive. Companies see great value in New Castle County’s quality of life and talented workforce. Delaware’s small size allows exceptional access to state and local officials who are invested in the success of local businesses. “Living and working here means having access to world- class healthcare facilities, a reliable transportation network, crowd-pleasing dining and cul- tural outlets and beautiful recreational areas,” County Executive Clark added. “We are also proud of our many forward- thinking and high-achieving schools.” The University of Del- aware and the Charter School of Wilmington (high school) are each ranked among the top 100 educational institutions of their type in a national survey by U.S. News and World Report. ■ NEWARK, DE — Newark’s Mayor and Council voted to appoint assistant to the City Manager Carol Houck as In- terim City Manager following the retirement of Kyle Son- nenberg in late February. The decision to appoint Houck was unanimous and came as no surprise to most as Houck has served as Acting City Manager at various points in time for the better part of 14 years, filling in and conducting City business in the City Manager’s absence. “Carol is in the best posi- tion to step into the Interim City Manager’s role and hit the ground running as she is already interacting on a daily basis with our Department Directors and plays a vital role in many of our projects and initiatives” said City Manager Kyle Sonnenberg. ■ Houck to serve as Interim City Mgr.

Paul G. Clark

New Castle County, Delaware Your Business Destination!

No State Sales Tax Lowest Property Taxes in the Mid-Atlantic Region

First-Class Transportation Networks Chamber of Commerce State Rankings #1 - Economic Output per Job #5 - High-Speed Broadband Intensity #7 - STEM Job Creation

Paul G. Clark, County Executive

Contact the New Castle County Office of Economic Development for assistance with site selection, financing, and information.

nccde.org/development Š 302-395-5959 Š OED@nccde.org

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