b'OPPORTUNITY LIVES HEREStakeholder EngagementThe initial stakeholder visioning session was convened virtually in June, andTargeted interviews were conducted with the following stakeholders:meetings and interviews continued into November 2022. RD InnovationsMichael Purzycki, Mayor, and senior staff and PACE engaged approximately 20 cross-sector stakeholders. The visioningOffice of the Mayor, Wilmington, DEsession allowed the ESI Team to listen, which ensured that the tone and expectations of the report met the future needs of the 2nd Senatorial District.Susan Love, Administrator We were able to gather general information about each stakeholders roleDelaware Division of Climate, Coastal, and Energywithin their organization or community and how s/he could potentiallyThomas J. Murray, Management Analyst support the project. The conversations were broad and included economicDelaware River & Bay Authoritydevelopment needs, opportunities, assets, and potential barriers in the 2ndJeffrey Martino, DirectorSenatorial District.Partnerships and Community Affairs, Wilmington UniversityInterviews were conducted one-on-one with representatives of targetedRick Ferrell, Development Coach organizations and agencies. Our team also conducted additional telephoneDowntown Development Districts (DSHA)interviews with various cross-sector stakeholders from New Castle County government, non-profits organziations, small businss owners, and communityDionna Sargent, Vice President of Community Development leaders. Through these engagements we heard big ideas for the Three RiversCinnaireArea. These big ideas have informed the recommendations of this plan; they are articulated throughout the pages of this document. Sean Park, DirectorOffice of Economic Development, Wilmington, DEMichael Fleming, President Delaware BioScience AssociationBianca Mers and Dave Ford Reach RiversideRichard Stat New Castle Farmers MarketAl Washington Rosehill Community CenterKurt Foreman Delaware Prosperity PartnershipCharuni Patibanda New Castle County, Economic Development OfficeDelaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 21'