Civil and Municipal - Jan 2024

PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Lennar Homes w ww.lennar.com Since 1954, Lennar has built over one million homes across America in some of the nation’s most popular cities. Lennar’s award-winning communities and homes cater to all lifestyles and family dynamics—from first-time or move- up buyer, to multi-generational family, to Active Adult—with a commitment to quality, value, and integrity. n Plantation Lakes www.plantationlakesde.com n Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce www.millsborochamber.com n Merck Animal Health www.merck-animal-health.com Hospital, and the Nemours group. That’s a huge deal for our town and the region,” conveys Burk. These investments position Millsboro as a medical hub for the region. As for business attraction, he envisions growth in Millsboro’s retail offerings to complement existing establishments. “We would like to see that middle range of retail, like some more boutiques, somewhere you could buy a dress shirt or clothing, sporting goods, would be a great addition to Millsboro,” he suggests. BALANCING GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY Looking ahead, Millsboro aims to strike a balance between growth and preserving its distinctive character. Burk explains that as major projects such as the new police station and water plant conclude in 2024, the town’s focus will shift towards expanding its workforce. He emphasizes the need to continually update the strategic plan based on population dynamics to stay ahead and accommodate new projects. Burk states, “We really want to just continue to be a place where people want to live and work and make this town the best it can be. I mean, there’s lots of opportunity, and with the new people moving here, we want to include them in what we love about Millsboro.” Sander continues, “I would say the top goal is to continue to grow our town but to be cognizant of what we currently have, staying up to date with how towns are growing, but not losing that charm of Millsboro.” 230 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 01