FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Amber Perry
Phone: (302) 533-0225
Email: development@theconnectde.com

The Connect DE Launches New Headquarters
and Announces Strategic Growth Initiatives

WILMINGTON, Del., November 8, 2024 — The Connect DE, a Delaware-based nonprofit focused on millennial talent retention, inaugurated its new headquarters Wednesday in a strategic move to expand its throughout the First State. The organization, which operates as a 501(c)(3), has established its presence in The Mill, a premier business hub in downtown Wilmington.

During Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, The Connect DE unveiled several strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening Delaware’s position as a destination for emerging young professional talent. The organization’s expansion comes amid increasing competition among mid-Atlantic states for young professional workforce retention.

“Delaware’s economic future hinges on our ability to attract and retain top millennial talent,” stated C.J. Bell, Founder of The Connect DE. “Our new headquarters represents a significant milestone in our mission to position Delaware as a premier destination for young professionals.”

The organization announced several key developments:

• Appointment of a new Director of Development
• Launch of “Connect Coaching,” a specialized career development program
• Introduction of enhanced professional development workshops
• Expansion of networking and educational programming

In a notable development, the organization announced its inaugural Young Professional’s Gala, scheduled for February 22, 2025, at the Delaware Art Museum. The black-tie event aims to showcase the achievements of Delaware’s emerging young professionals and business leaders.

The new headquarters, located at 221 West 10th Street, Suite 311, in Wilmington, will serve as the organization’s command center for implementing these initiatives throughout 2025.

For more information about The Connect DE and its programs:

• Gala details: theconnectde.com/gala
• Event photos: theconnectde.com/ribbon-cutting
• General information: theconnectde.com

About The Connect DE
The Connect DE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering millennial talent retention in Delaware through professional development, networking, and community engagement initiatives. The organization works to showcase Delaware as an optimal location for young professionals to live, work, and thrive.