b'OPPORTUNITY LIVES HEREBenefits of Investing in the Three Rivers AreaThe assessment of the Three Rivers Area completed for this plan yields a number of compelling strengths that position the area as a business location of choice. AIN GOOD COMPANY selection of those assets is listed here: Known for its strong legal and financial sectors, the area is home LOW COST OF LIVING.The cost of housing in Wilmington is 88% of the nationalto a wide variety of industries, including a growing tech sector. average.The workforce has developed expertise in the emerging fields of LOW COST OF DOING BUSINESS.The City of Wilmington and New Castle Countypredictive analytics, financial technology, and user experience offer a favorable tax climate with low income tax rates, and 0% sales tax rate. The costdesign. Delaware is also the highest ranked for fiber optic of running a business in Wilmington is 88% of the national average. infrastructure in the U.S. ensuring it is able to support businesses REAL ESTATE.Several large, vacant parcels zoned for industrial usage are readilyneeding 21st-century connectivity. Within the District and nearby available. are major employers such as:INVESTMENT. Throughout the 2nd Senatorial District, there have been investments inAAAGore new parks, roads, infrastructure, and homes.AdesisHBCS SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT.There is a vast array of grants and supportingBancroft ConstructionIncyteorganizations for small business owners and entrepreneurs. INCENTIVES.Financial assistance and tax and property incentives are readilyBarclaysJPMorgan Chase available to create solutions to retain, expand, or attract businesses within the District. Brandywine Elevator CompanyJohnson Controls Holding LEGAL BENEFITS.Delaware has the best legal climate for corporations and is home toCapital OneCompany the Chancery Courtthe nations oldest business law forum.The Chemours CompanyMarlette Funding PRO-BUSINESS.Delaware is one of the top states for business incorporation. Half ofChristianaCare Health System Navient all American publicly-traded companies and two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies areNemours (A.I. DuPont Hospital) incorporated in the state.Citicorp BankingSTRONG MAJOR INDUSTRIES.Healthcare, finance, and professional servicesCMH CapitalNixon MedicalWVare primary drivers in the Wilmington economy. Delaware has the highest relativeCorteva AgrisciencePrince Telecom concentration of financial services jobsnearly twice the national average. TA Instruments EMERGING SECTORS.Financial technology, advanced chemical manufacturing, andDelaware Business Systems user experience design are flourishing, and anticipate increased rates of employmentDiSabatinoUnited Acquisition in the near future.DuPont Wilmington UniversityEDiS Company Delaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 10'