Tuesday, August 6 at 9:30 a.m. – The Senator will tour Summit Aviation and discuss the company’s growing aerospace center in Delaware, its successful practice of hiring veterans, and efforts to expand the center’s customer base. 4200 Summit Bridge Road, Middletown, DE – Open to press.
Tuesday, August 6 at 11:00 a.m. — The Senator will visit Amazon.com Inc.’s Middletown warehouse and distribution center to talk to new hires and thank Amazon for bringing new jobs to Delaware. Middletown, DE – Closed to press.
Wednesday, August 7 at 12:00 p.m. – The Senator will speak at the Delaware 87ers’ “87ers Day” pep rally. The Senator will join Wilmington Mayor Dennis P. Williams, Delaware 87ers President Aaron Moszer, and Philadelphia 76ers CEO Scott O’Neil to address fans at a pep rally celebrating the Sevens’ inaugural basketball season. Members of the Sevens street team, including dancers and dunkers, will attend, along with the Wilmington Blue Rocks’ mascot Rocky Bluewinkle. Fans can receive free Delaware 87ers T-shirts and posters from members of the Sevens street team. Face painters, clowns and a DJ will also be at the pep rally. Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE – Open to press. Contact: Nicole Pender of the Delaware 87ers at nicolepender@sevens.com
Wednesday, August 7 at 2:15 p.m. – The Senator will deliver brief remarks at TEDx Wilmington. The full day program will feature 24 live presenters and screenings of TEDTalks videos examining a range of innovative ideas and topics. Queen Theater, 500 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE – Open to press.
Note: Schedule is subject to change.