Delaware's Business Leaders and Developments Shaping 2025 Landscape

Surf Bagel plans a sixth location in Middletown, expanding its footprint in Delaware. The Riverfront Development Corp. is undertaking the Riverfront East project to transform Wilmington's Christina Riverfront, aiming for completion phases between 2026 and 2027. Yushan Yan's Versogen focuses on green hydrogen solutions, while the Buccini Pollin Group is addressing housing demand in Wilmington. DSM Commercial Real Estate continues to grow with multiple projects, including mixed-use developments. ChristianaCare's Medicaid program cut costs significantly, and The Mill coworking space expands to support local entrepreneurs.

Published Mar 21, 2026

Surf Bagel will open its sixth location in Middletown, expanding from one to five locations in eight years. The Riverfront Development Corp. is redeveloping Wilmington's Christina Riverfront with a project called Riverfront East, expected to be completed in phases from 2026 to 2027, featuring up to 4,300 residential units.

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Yushan Yan's Versogen is advancing green hydrogen technology, while Buccini Pollin Group delivers around 250 apartments annually in Wilmington. DSM Commercial Real Estate, co-founded by Tripp Way, manages major developments across Delaware.

ChristianaCare's Medicaid program reduced costs by $6.2 million in 2023. The Mill, a coworking space founded by Rob Herrera, is expanding to support local innovators.