Canada is Delaware’s top export market, making the economic relationship between the First State and our northern neighbor deeper than many people realize. From chemicals to agriculture and financial services, Delaware businesses rely on Canada as a major destination for their goods and services, while Canadian companies operate across the state, supporting jobs and strengthening key supply chains. In this episode, Kelly sits down with Canada’s Consul General in New York, Tom Clark, to discuss the growing importance of state-level relationships, the role of the Consul General, and how the Canada-Delaware partnership supports economic growth, trade, and opportunity on both sides of the border.

This episode is sponsored by Delmarva Power. Energy costs have been top of mind for businesses and households alike, as demand grows and the energy landscape continues to evolve. In this minisode, Jaclyn Cantler, senior vice president of government, regulatory and external affairs at Pepco Holdings (Delmarva Power), discusses how the company is working to ensure reliability and affordability while modernizing the grid, preparing the workforce of the future, and strengthening community partnerships.

Tariffs are one of the hottest topics in business right now—shifting from week to week, sparking debate, and creating uncertainty for companies across the globe. In this episode, Kelly is joined by Carla Stone, president of World Trade Center Delaware, and David Mathe, director of Export Delaware, to explain what tariffs are, why they matter, and what resources Delaware companies can utilize to navigate this rapidly-changing situation.

Delaware has a new governor—and with new leadership comes new ideas. Since taking office in January 2025, Governor Matt Meyer has made small business and entrepreneur support a key pillar of his economic development strategy. In this special episode of Delaware Deep Dive, Governor Meyer joins Kelly to discuss his administration’s approach to strengthening Delaware’s small business landscape. He shares why innovation and small business growth are central to the state’s long-term competitiveness, and how recent initiatives aim to build the talent pipeline, support entrepreneurs, and remove barriers to growth.