Solar Eclipse at Wilmington School Topping-Off Ceremony: Delaware State Sen. Darius Brown Hosts Conference on Diversity and Economic Development
The solar eclipse made a surprise appearance at the topping-off ceremony for Wilmington’s EastSide Charter School, adding a special touch to the event. Meanwhile, Delaware State Sen. Darius Brown is set to hold a conference aimed at increasing local participation in commercial development and investment opportunities. The Opportunity LIVES Here symposium series began in November and provides a platform for nationally recognized speakers, investors, and developers to discuss ideas that can drive economic, cultural, and social transformation in the region.
The upcoming event on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon will focus on how diversity contributes to a stronger economy. Sen. Brown notes that Delaware is on track to become a majority-minority state and that the Opportunity LIVES Here forum is part of a larger plan to develop public policy and provide access to capital for the changing demographics in the state. In partnership with the Delaware Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Riverfront Development Corporation, and the Delaware River & Bay Authority, the symposium will cover topics such as the global trade economy, support for ethnic grocers, and legislation to aid the state’s innovation economy.
Attendance at the Opportunity LIVES Here symposium is free, but registration is required. For more information, visit opportunitylivesherede.com. For inquiries, contact reporter Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@delawareonline.com
