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The
Committee of 100
The Committee of 100 is a business organization
that promotes responsible economic development and addresses
issues that affect Delaware's economic health.
Organized in response to problems in land
use planning and state and local finance, The Committee of
100 has evolved into a broad-based organization that functions
as a positive force as well as a critical observer. It can
bring to bear the expertise of our membership for the benefit
of all Delaware citizens.
Our members recognize that effectively addressing
quality-of-life issues - such as education, housing, transportation,
the environment, health care, public safety, libraries, recreation,
the arts, and social services - requires a healthy economy.
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Membership
The Committee of 100's members devote substantial
amounts of time to dealing with issues that affect the economic
vitality of Delaware and New Castle County. Membership includes
both small and large businesses representing a diverse range
of professions including banking, law, engineering, architecture,
advertising, accounting, development, financial services,
insurance, construction, printing, transportation, real estate,
utilities, academia, manufacturing, medical institutions,
supply, distribution, and retail. The active participation
of our membership, coupled with the range and depth of members'
expertise, enables The Committee of 100 to make significant
contributions to our community.
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Operations
The Committee of 100 monitors the proposals
and actions of State, County, and municipal governmental bodies
and agencies and actively participates in task forces, forums,
hearings, and committees to address issues of importance.
The Committee of 100:
- Monitors governmental legislation and
proposals that business, small and large, might not otherwise
have the time and resources to follow
- Responds quickly and effectively to governmental
proposals
- Draws upon the considerable expertise
of its members and does thorough research to address issues
- Approaches each issue with a balanced
perspective to protect the existing community and the environment
while facilitating responsible economic development
- Works to improve proposed legislation
or regulations - not only to protect the economy of the
City, County and State, but also, to benefit the community
as a whole
Since its beginnings in 1967 - from its early
emphasis on studies to address issues as wide-ranging as taxes
and water; through its funding of such economic development
tools as a multilingual brochure for international development;
to its more recent involvement in land use, transportation,
environmental, regulatory, and general economic development
issues - The Committee of 100 has repeatedly made a difference
in the ability to do business in New Castle County and Delaware.
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Participation
Members of The Committee of
100 recognize that not only their individual businesses, but
also, other businesses, families, individuals, the environment,
ad the community as a whole benefit from a healthy economy.
Membership provides an opportunity to work effectively toward
that end and to support an organization that has an impact.
Our members become more informed, more involved, and more
effective.
As part of its educational and
networking process, The Committee of 100 holds monthly dinner
meetings. Key policy makers - such as the Governor, County
Executive, Mayor of Wilmington, Secretaries of Transportation
and DNREC, Director of the Delaware Economic Development Office,
and Director of WILMAPCO - and prominent business leaders
are guest speakers. Speakers are also invited to address current
topics, ranging from infrastructure regulations to education
reform, and from the latest commission report to economic
forecasts.
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The
Future
The Committee of 100 will continue
to be actively involved in making Delaware and New Castle
County better places in which to live and do business.
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