b'OPPORTUNITY LIVES HEREWorkforceEMPLOYMENT PATTERNSHealthcare and social services is a major industry in the District (representingalso a growing industry, though these jobs can fall into either the Finance and 19 percent of all jobs). Major employers include standard medical facilities Insurance industry, or Information industry (which accounts for 2 percent of all ChristianaCare Health System, Nemours (A.I. DuPont Hospital)and morejobs in the District).related companies like Adesis (a contract research organization specializing inTransportation and warehousing is another top industry for the District. The chemistry, including medicinal chemistry) and HBCS (which offers healthcareThree Rivers Area is easily accessible by ground, air, or water, and as a central revenue cycle management services). point of the mid-Atlantic region. Therefore, the area is a strategic location for Another key industry for the District is retail trade, which accounts for nearlycurrent and future transportation and warehousing activities. This industry 12 percent of jobs in the District. Retail is diverse among the Wilmingtonrepresents 8 percent of all jobs in the District. Central Business District, neighborhood commercial corridors, and shoppingPromoting a diversity of jobs will be beneficial to the Districtcreating more centers, with options for apparel, home goods, convenience stores, and varioushigher-paying jobs can attract new residents from nearby cities, and creating specialty stores. more management jobs, supported by workforce training programs, can help Finance and insurance is another strategic industry for the District,individual workers increase their earnings.representing 8 percent of all jobs. Large employers in the District include Capital One, Citicorp Banking, CMH Capital and JPMorgan Chase. Fintech is Jobs in the District by Industry19% 12% 8% 8% 7%Healthcare &Retail Trade Finance/ Transportation/ Accommodation Social Services Insurance Warehousing & Food Service7% 7% 7% 6% 16%Administrative &Construction EducationPublicOtherSupport, WasteServices AdministrationManagement ServicesSource: ESRI Business Analyst (2022)Delaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 31'