40 - CAPE GAZETTE, Friday, May 2 - May 8, 2003
USDA Rural Development sets goals for rural families
Delaware and Maryland USDA
Rural Development state Director
Marlene Elliott recently returned
to Delaware from Washington,
D.C., where she participated in a
series of high level economic and
community development meet-
ings with key White House, con-
gressional and U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA) officials.
The meetings focused on ways
to support rural job creation,
home ownership, business devel-
opment and public utility and
community infrastructure needs in
rural America.
"The message from Washington
officials is they are committed to
supporting our efforts to address
issues important to rural Delaware
and Maryland," Elliott said.
CD store to focus on independent, regional artists
Fishnet Music LLC will open its doors this May, their way up the charts.
with a focus on new, independent and regional musi-
cians. The store will stock CDs and records in a va-
riety of genres for Delmarva peninsula music lovers.
The owners, Lisa A. Denshuick, Theresa Denshuick
and Heather E. Harris, are very optimistic about
joining the Ocean City, Md., business community.
"Our vision is to become a real part of the creative
community, too," says Fishnet Music President Lisa
Denshuick. "We're looking forward to making part-
nerships with local clubs so we can coordinate our
stock with bands playing in the area." The staff is al-
so putting a lot of energy into seeking new acts on
Fishnet Music staff has a long history in independ-
ent and local music: "We've got some long-standing
relationships with independent record labels and in-
dividual bands, and we're very excited about work-
ing together with them for mutual success," said
Marketing Director Heather Harris.
"We're very proud to be a woman-owned busi-
ness, and it is an added bonus that I was able to be-
come a business partner with my daughter," said
Vice President Theresa Denshuick.
Fishnet Music will open at 105 South Baltimore
Ave. in Ocean City, Md.
Artisan's Bank opens new bank in Lewes
Artisans' Bank has announced
the opening of its new commer-
cial banking office in Lewes. The
office is located just south of
Kings Highway at 1540 Highway
One, Lewes. Artisans' commer-
cial lending activities have in-
creased in Kent and Sussex coun-
ties.
"With the opening of the Lewes
office, Artisans' Bank has demon-
strated its long-term commitment
to offering commercial banking
services and products in all three
Delaware counties," said James
A. Ladio, senior vice president,
Commercial Banking Division.
"We felt it would benefit our
growing client base in southern
Delaware to have the support of a
commercial banking office in
Lewes."
Commercial Banking Division
Vice President David H. Ferguson
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"will. he responsible for the busi-
ness development efforts thrOugh-
out the Sussex County market-
place. Ferguson brings more than
14 years experience in commer-
cial lending, especially in Kent
and Sussex counties. His lending
experience and commitment to
the local community will he in-
strumental to the continued
growth and prosperity of Sussex
County. Ferguson can be reached
at 644-2258 to discuss financing
needs.
Artisans' commercial banking
offers customized financing that
answers the needs of today's busi-
ness owner. Decisions are made
locally, by commercial and busi-
ness professionals who know the
area market. Some of the bank's
products and services include
lines of credit, commercial mort-
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"President Bush and this adminis-
tration are working to provide the
resources and support critical to
creating economic opportunities
and an improved quality of life for
our rural residents."
Elliott said USDA Rural Devel-
opment will focus on providing
staff resources and financial assis-
tance in key areas to stimulate
economic growth, job creation
and provide support for rural fam-
ilies in Delaware and Maryland,
including the following points:
• Utilizing rural development
funds and partnership financing to
increase the level of rural home-
ownership, with an emphasis on
expanding opportunities for mi-
nority homeownership
• Advocating through business
and industry, loan guarantees, val-
ue-added agricultural grants and
other programs to expand local
business ventures and job creation
• Expand community access to
information technology for busi-
ness development and advanced
health and educational services
through building of technology
infrastructure.
For more information on USDA
Rural Development and the vari-
ous assistance it con provide in
the area of rural housing, rural
business, rural infrastructure and
rural community Services, call
302-697-4300 or visit the website
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