Marking 50 years, Perdue celebrates Salisbury plant, workers
Fifty years ago, the introduction of Perdue-branded chicken forever transformed the chicken business and went on to make history. Last Friday, Perdue Farms commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Perdue brand at the hometown Salisbury processing plant that produced those very first chickens. “Before we processed our first chicken here, dad asked customers what they […]
Peninsula Insurance will consolidate to Pa. office
Peninsula Insurance, a presence in Downtown Salisbury since 1960, will close July 2, causing 40 people to lose their jobs as the parent company consolidates services into a headquarters office in south-central Pennsylvania. Eric Crouchley, president of the business, declined comment, but referred inquiries to Jeff Miller, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for […]
Perdue bringing organic principles into plants
Salisbury-based Perdue Farms is investing more than $15 million at its Milford facility — the nation’s largest organic poultry plant — for a higher-welfare “controlled-atmospheric stunning system” plus a live-bird handling process that will be the first of its kind. Perdue is the only major poultry company in the country to commit to converting 100 […]
Jim Perdue honored with Leadership Award
On Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the Perdue family name is synonymous with two industries: poultry and education. Salisbury University’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business recently recognized the chairman of Perdue Farms Inc., Jim Perdue, for his contributions to both, presenting him with the school’s Perdue Leadership Award. The honor was bestowed during a reception at […]
Ugly Pies brings beautiful desserts to Downtown
Don’t let the name The Ugly Pie fool you. The new bakery at 501 West Main St. across from Brew River has an inviting atmosphere, with little tables, a sofa, flat-screen TV and bookcase lined with interesting titles – the perfect place to settle down with a slice and steaming cup of coffee. The are […]
Harcum Family hopes to save iconic Mardela Springs farm
A plea for money to save the iconic Beechnut Farm, owned and operated by the Harcum family for 350 years, was answered with donations totaling nearly $3,000 by mid-week, but much more is needed. Family member Rebecca Harcum created a GoFundMe page and set the goal at $600,000. “If my family is unable to pay […]
Bill Chambers: Education, employer mandates among 2018 priorities
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce experienced many changes, challenges and opportunities in 2017. Looking ahead to 2018, opportunities to advance a pro-business climate for Delmarva will be among this year’s top initiatives This all starts with member services to our more than 700 businesses and organizations. The continuation of a myriad of workshops and […]
Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. wins tugboats contract
Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. has signed another new agreement with Vane Brothers of Baltimore to design and build four new Sub-Chapter, M-Compliant, Push Tugs, yet to be named. This new order will bring the total number of tugs to 20 that have been built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding for Vane Brothers since 2007. Design and construction on […]
Worcester Economic head to join Salisbury developers
Devreco and Gillis Gilkerson has hired Meredith Mears to serve as the development company’s Chief Development Officer. Mears now serves as as Director of Worcester County’s Economic Development Department, but will leave that position at the end of the month. Devreco Principal Bradley Gillis said the timing of this partnership is ideal for all parties […]
Business People: Delmarva Veteran Builders growing fast
Delmarva Veteran Builders among fastest growing Delmarva Veteran Builders, the region’s only commercial construction firm dedicated to bringing employment to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans, announced it has been ranked 740th in the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies in the United States. Making the Inc. 5000 list is an honor and being ranked within the […]
