Watching her staff happily hand out free meals for hundreds of residents outside their Wailua commercial kitchen, food truck co-owner Kelly Ka…
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Small business owners in the United States and Canada say a trade war between their countries is hurting sales while they are also dealing with rising expenses from higher fuel costs. Canada imposed reciprocal tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods last week after President Donald Trump placed import taxes on Canadian goods worth the same amount. Trump said the U.S. also would ban imports of wine, whiskey, selected motorcycles and the cheese-derived protein additive whey from Canada. The conflict between the economically entwined neighbors affects only about 5% of total exports and imports, but it is having a big impact on small businesses that depend on cross-border sales.
Grove Park in Rehoboth Beach will remain closed until further notice after a Delaware Forest Service assessment identified five trees for immediate removal, according to the city. The closure prompted the weekly farmers' market to be canceled the night before its Aug. 11 market, leaving some vendors with thousands of dollars worth of products to sell.
The General Store on Route 24 in the Angola area will close after more than 50 years in business, with its owner citing financial losses, costly building repairs and the impacts of Route 24 construction.
A fire destroyed Taqueria Martinez food truck in Milford early Sunday morning, and owner Guillermo Martinez said the cause remains under investigation as the family works to rebuild the business.
Governor Matt Meyer signed two executive orders in Milford during Small Business Week, focusing on supporting small and diverse businesses. The orders aim to improve access to state resources and help businesses compete for contracts.
Fur Baby Pet Resort in Milford is celebrating 15 years of growth, expanding from a small storefront into a full-service pet care business.
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its 43rd Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale May 1–3 across Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, and Route One, featuring discounted shopping from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
The Lemon Tree in Lewes will close after 33 years in business, marking the end of a long-running restaurant that has served locals and visitors along Savannah Road.
The city of Lewes is exploring solutions — including possible residential parking permits — to address ongoing downtown parking challenges that impact residents, visitors and local businesses, especially during peak seasons.