Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 9

63 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 9 DOVER , DELAWARE “One thing that makes us unique is our location in the Mid-Atlantic region,” shares Mayor of Dover, Robin Christiansen. “We’re within three hours of New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, as well as 45 minutes from the most pristine beaches on the east coast. Another distinctive aspect is that America started here. Over our 300-year history, Dover has played an integral part in the country’s formation. We were the home of Caesar Rodney, who rode to Philadelphia and broke the tie declaring independence from England. John Dickinson, one of the founding fathers who wrote the constitution, was also from here. It was in a Dover tavern where the constitution was ratified, with Delaware becoming the first official state. We’ve played a unique part in U.S. history, and we continue to do so through our involvement with the Dover Air Force Base (Dover AFB), which plays a major role in the continued defense and protection of our country.”