2020 was an intense and challenging year for many organizations across the country, especially the small businesses and non-profits that make our local communities thrive. 2021 will likely be another trying year for organizations everywhere. As we move through the first quarter of the new year, it is worthwhile for leaders and managers to take a step back and review …
by Chris L. Kenny The foundation of our democracy is the pact between the branches of government and the power of state’s rights to ensure a strong, enduring Republic. As we ushered in a new Administration this week, it is worth exploring how the separation of powers have continually ensured peaceful transitions of power in the United States of America; …
by Chris L. KennyChris L. Kenny is the Founder of Delaware Live, and this is Founder’s Folio: Chris’s editorial blog for Delaware Live Thinking over the start of this holiday season about the oft-reported polarizing nature of modern media, politics and American ideology as a whole, I looked back at our country’s history for hopeful guidance on how our forefathers …
Despite these times of tension and uncertainty, there is still much to be thankful for. If the pandemic has made anything suddenly and abundantly clear, it’s the importance of family, community and compassion for one another. In all of my endeavors, I embrace every opportunity I can to give back to the community, from fostering partnerships between our stores and …
by Chris L. KennyThe Founder’s Folio is an editorial series for Delaware Live by Founder and DE Entrepreneur and Family Businessman Chris L. Kenny. Our political season is in full swing. We are bombarded daily with political ads, breaking news and trending topics. Our national media platforms court sponsors to fill their 30-second commercial slots, selling them on their massive …
With my decades long involvement in civic issues affecting Delaware and a constantly growing, deep understanding of their viable solutions, the question became how to use that foundation of knowledge to help improve the state’s concerns that have risen to a critical level. That is what has led me to my next chapter: creating A Better Delaware, our pro-growth, pro-business …
Since launching my website last year, I have used my blog The Sword in the Stone to share insights and experiences from my life that have shaped me as the person I am today. I started at the beginning sharing my upbringing as a child of adoption, I looked back on my experiences at Valley Forge Military Academy and my path towards my …
As of today, August 17th, 2020, by the grace of God and working one day at a time, I have 24 years of living clean and sober. I share my experience with the intention to open up about my past, for individuals and families suffering with substance abuse addiction, and to inspire hope of a path forward. Hopefully you can …
by Chris L. KennyI am Chris L. Kenny, and this is the second installment of the Founder’s Folio. As founder of Delaware LIVE, I created the Founder’s Folio series to talk directly to our audience and share my thoughts on what our goals are as a locally-minded news platform. In this editorial I look at historical references to understand how …
by Chris L. KennyIn times of dissent, the greatest revolutions are born. There is no better example than the United States of America. America’s signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776 marked a culmination of thousands of years of philosophy and political thought championing liberty and freedom. As we celebrate our nation’s independence, it is worth looking …
