Delaware Deep Dive

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) is taking a deep dive into important topics at the forefront of the business community, and we’re featuring the experts—our members! Hosted by Kelly Basile, chief operating officer at DSCC, we are having candid conversations with everyone from CEOs, to interns, data scientists, community and government leaders, and more. Watch video versions of the podcast and view exclusive bonus content at https://www.dscc.com/podcast.html

Delaware Deep Dive is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Delaware Deep Dive, a business show with 40 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Advocacy Starts With You

  —38 minS6

  Advocacy doesn’t always begin with politics or lobbying. Often, it starts with relationships, participation, and business leaders simply sharing their real-world experiences. As Small Business Month comes to a close, Kelly sits down with Joe Giordano of Whisman Giordano & Associates, Jake Ruddy of PCS, and Evan R. Park of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce to discuss why it’s important for small businesses to connect with local lawmakers, how policy decisions affect day-to-day operations, and why firsthand business perspectives help shape better outcomes for Delaware.

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  Episode #4

  Can the Grid Keep Up?

  —40 minS6

  As energy demand accelerates and grid constraints tighten, conversations around reliability, capacity, and affordability are becoming increasingly tied to Delaware’s economic future. In this episode, Kelly sits down with Brian Jordan of Delmarva Power, Andrew Cottone of Aternium, and Joe Kerecman of Calpine to discuss how energy availability is shaping business growth, site selection, infrastructure planning, and long-term competitiveness across the region. From data centers and rising demand to grid congestion and legislative activity in Dover, the conversation explores what it will take to support growth while maintaining reliability and cost stability.

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  Episode #3

  A Foundation for the Future

  —35 minS6

  ​ Delaware has no shortage of ideas when it comes to strengthening our economy, but turning those ideas into real solutions can be a challenge. At a time when the state stands at a crossroads, the biggest risk isn’t a lack of vision — it’s the status quo. In this episode, Kelly sits down with Mark Hutton, head of Business Banking and Delaware regional president of M&T Bank and a founding trustee of the Delaware State Chamber Foundation . They explore why the Foundation was created, the role it plays as a convener, how it’s working to move from conversation to action, and a bonus chocolate chip cookie tasting!

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  Delaware Deep Dive

  MINISODE | Meet Innovator ILC Dover

  —16 minS6

  ILC Dover has been part of Delaware’s manufacturing story for decades, supporting missions that reach far beyond the First State. In this minisode, Rob Reed, president of aerospace and defense solutions at ILC Dover, shares the company’s Delaware roots, its work supporting aerospace and defense missions, and how the company is building a skilled workforce while strengthening ties to veterans, military families, and the local community.

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  Episode #2

  Delaware and Canada: Integrated Economies

  —22 minS6

  Canada is Delaware’s top export market, making the economic relationship between the First State and our northern neighbor deeper than many people realize. From chemicals to agriculture and financial services, Delaware businesses rely on Canada as a major destination for their goods and services, while Canadian companies operate across the state, supporting jobs and strengthening key supply chains. In this episode, Kelly sits down with Canada’s Consul General in New York, Tom Clark, to discuss the growing importance of state-level relationships, the role of the Consul General, and how the Canada-Delaware partnership supports economic growth, trade, and opportunity on both sides of the border.

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