PAGE 14 Small Business Administration that increases small business lending capacity by 37 percent, increases funding for SBA’s ongoing operational reforms and supports a steady staff of more than 2,100 full-time employees. The President proposes $657 million in new budget authority for SBA in FY 2009, a 15.5 percent increase over the FY 2008 enacted level and a 6 percent increase in core operating budget over FY 2008. Including anticipated carryover funds for disaster lending and other revenues, the total spending package for the year would be $819 million. That budget level provides funding for more than $1 billion in loans in the agency’s improved disaster assistance program, which underwent major changes since the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes. As a result, SBA eliminated a backlog of more than 100,000 Katrina loan applications and put more than $6 billion into the hands of disaster victims rebuilding their lives and communities along the Gulf.
KSI honors supporters Kent Sussex Industries, Inc. recently presented awards to supporters. The Olive Garden Italian Family Restaurant, Dover, received an appreciation award at KSI’s 14th Annual Business Appreciation Awards Breakfast held at Shawnee Country Club in Milford. They were recognized for their dedication to KSI’s Supported Employment Program. KSI, a vocational rehabilitation organization celebrating 45 years of providing services, provides training and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities. In its Supported Employment Program, KSI matches the needs of employers with the abilities of job candidates. The Olive Garden has provided employment, which has enabled people with disabilities to be independent, active, and successful members of their communities. KSI presented Industrial Work Crew Program Appreciation Awards to Delaware Veterans Home, Intervet, Inc., Kraft Foods Global, Inc. and Playtex Products, Inc. Procter & Gamble The Dover Wipes Company, Inc., was presented the KSI Partnership Appreciation Award in celebration of the quality employment opportunities they provide to individuals with disabilities. KSI vice president, Jayson Crouch, presented the Partnership Award to Procter & Gamble, The Dover Wipes Company representative, John Garnick, and said, “Procter & Gamble and its employees provide a great work experience to KSI program participants. They also provide a great community experience. Thank you.” KSI has had a work crew at Procter & Gamble, The Dover Wipes Company since the mid 1970s and currently employs more than 45 program participants and 2 KSI supervisors. KSI, a vocational rehabilitation organization celebrating 45 years of providing services,
Morning Star Business Report • April 2008 provides training and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities. KSI presented its Sub-Contract Appreciation Award to five area businesses during its Awards Breakfast. B & G Foods, Inc., DENTSPLY/Caulk, Fastenal Company, Perdue Farms Incorporated, and Pinnacle Foods Corporation received KSI’s Sub-Contract Appreciation Award. They also received a Senate tribute sponsored by Sen. Gary Simpson and a House of Representatives tribute sponsored by Rep. George Carey and Rep. Bob Walls. For more information about KSI, visit www.ksiinc.org or contact Alicia Hollis at 302-422-4014 ext. 3015 for a tour. For more information about KSI’s subcontract services, contact Dan Robinette at 302-422-4014 ext. 3024.
Grill supports Alzheimer’s The Bluewater Grill, located at 226 Main St. in Millsboro, will donate a percentage of its sales on Tuesday, April 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., to the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is to eliminate the disease through the advancement of research, to enhance care and support for individuals, their families and caregivers, and reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
NEW SUSSEX ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS BUILDING - Breaking ground for their new Sussex Association of Realtors building are Denise Tatman, EVP Delaware Association of Realtors; Sharon Palmer, 2008 Director,Sussex County Association of Realtors (S.C.A.O.R.); Susan Mills, 2nd VP S.C.A.O.R.; Steve Alexander, President Elect S.C.A.O.R.; Bill Lucks, 2008 President S.C.A.O.R.; Rob Harman, Past President S.C.A.O.R.; Ruth Briggs King, EVP S.C.A.O.R.; Sue Bramhall, Treasurer S.C.A.O.R.; Representative Greg Hastings; Trina Joyner, 2008 Director S.C.A.O.R.; Bruce Plummer, 2008 Director S.C.A.O.R. and Andrew Ratner 2008 Director S.C.A.O.R. It will be located at 23407 Park Avenue in Georgetown and will be built by Whayland Construction Company. Construction is expected to start in the near future. Photo by Pat Murphy.
Dean Design's website also received a gold award and Orthopedic Associates of Southern Delaware's logo received a merit award. SIAA is the only advertising awards to specifically recognize the achievements of the service industry.
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Rehoboth plans restaurant week Incredibly creative and dazzlingly delicious multi-course meals are being designed especially for Restaurant Week, May 4-10 in Rehoboth Beach. Rehoboth Beach Main Street, Inc. is sponsoring this gourmet event. It will feature Rehoboth’s finest restaurants serving up three-course prixfixe dinners, with many of them offering wine pairings (beer and sake too) for an additional cost plus entertainment and other events. Most restaurants will offer $30.08 or $20.08 menus with some serving both. In addition, many spots will have special $15 lunches. Rehoboth Beach is the ultimate Delaware dining destination with restaurants participating and serving up delicious dishes from every corner of the globe. From haute French cuisine and seafood to Mediterranean tapas and sushi, there is something for everyone. Look for a list of participating restaurants in early April.
Dean Design wins awards Dean Design/Marketing Group, Inc. has been selected as a winner in the Fifth Annual Service Industry Advertising Awards. Dean Design/Marketing Group, Inc. of Lancaster, Pa., recently won four awards in the SIAA Service Industry Advertising Awards. A gold was awarded for The Beacon, a six-time per year, 12-page newspaper insert, and the group received a merit for the Cancer Calendar 2008. Both the insert and the calendar are for Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
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