Monday, January 23 at 9:30 a.m. — The Senator will participate in a meeting on poultry with Delaware and Maryland congressional, state and industry leaders. The event, which will be moderated by Delaware Agriculture Secretary Ed Kee, is designed to provide a unique opportunity to openly discuss key topics facing the poultry industry today, including domestic and export sales, labor needs, operating costs, and environmental issues. Delmar Volunteer Fire Company, Bi-State Blvd. and Grove Street, Delmar, DE. The meeting is closed to press and the public, but participants will hold a media availability immediately following the event, from 12:15 – 12:30 pm.
Monday, January 23 at 1:30 p.m.—The Senator will host speak at a press conference announcing Small Business Association (SBA) funding for the Holiday Inn Express in Seaford. The hotel received a $3 million SBA 7(A) loan to assist in purchasing and renovating the hotel. Holiday Inn Express, 24058 Sussex Highway, Seaford, DE – Open to the Press.
Monday, January 23 at 5:00 p.m. —The Senator will preside over the Senate. Washington, DC – Open to press who wish to sit in the Senate Gallery.
Tuesday, January 24 at 10:00 a.m. — The Senator will preside over the Senate. Washington, DC – Open to press who wish to sit in the Senate Gallery.
Tuesday, January 24 at 9:00 p.m.—The Senator will attend the State of the Union Address. U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC.
Thursday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. — The Senator will attend a Senate Judiciary Committee business meeting. 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC – Open to press.
Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 p.m. — The Senator will attend the 41st Annual Delaware Agricultural Industry Dinner at Dover Downs. The event provides an opportunity to celebrate Delaware farmers and honor the state’s agricultural industry. The keynote speaker will be the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center, 1131 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE — Open to the press.
Friday January 27 at 8:30 a.m. — The Senator will attend the Delaware Mentoring Council’s Business Mentoring Alliance Breakfast. Hosted by the Delaware Mentoring Council and its partners, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of experts about the outcomes and best practices of youth mentoring, including examples of how businesses in Delaware have structured programs to pair their employees with Delaware youth. M&T Bank, 1100 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE — Open to press.
Saturday January 28 at 10:00 a.m. — The Senator will attend the Delaware FIRST LEGO League/ FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics State Tournament. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) has developed programs that allow students to connect with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through robotics. First State Robotics coordinates programs and sponsors teams that motivate students to pursue STEM careers. Hundreds of students in the area from elementary through high school will be competing in this year’s tournament. University of Delaware, Newark, DE—Open to press.
Note: Schedule is subject to change.
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