Energy expo set for Nov. 21 in Dover
The Desk Energy Expo will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Sheraton Hotel in Dover. Tickets are $5 per person at the event, which includes admission to all seminars throughout the day. Thirty-five percent of ticket proceeds will benefit green energy education program and systems development at Sussex Technical High School. Information on expo seminars and ticket sales is available at deskmagazine.net or by calling 302-841-8379.

Wireless Zone opens new store in Bridgeville
Tajesh Patel has opened his fourth Wireless Zone, a premium retailer of Verizon Wireless products and services, at 9577 Bridgeville Center Road, Bridgeville. He currently owns and operates the Milford, Harrington and Middletown locations and is considering opening two more stores. The Wireless Zone of Bridgeville is one of the first to implement a more interactive atmosphere for its customers. For more information, visit wirelesszone.com or call 302-721-5900.

Vacation managers attend conference
November is International Vacation Rental Month as designated by the Vacation Rental Managers Association, which held its annual conference in Washington, D.C. Rental managers Jo-Ann Bacher and Sheila Davolos from Jack Lingo Inc.–Realtor attended the four-day conference. The conference included a look at where vacation rentals have been in the last year and the latest trends. More than 500 vacation managers from all across the country attended the conference that also included tips on how to run a vacation-rental department more efficiently to serve customers and clients better. To reach Jo-Ann Bacher or Sheila Davolos call 227-3883 or 800-345-3469.

State chamber presents Gilman Bowl Award
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce awarded the Marvin S. Gilman Bowl to Barry A. Crozier Nov. 4, at the Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business Awards program. The event, held at the Hotel du Pont’s Gold Ballroom, also honored eight outstanding companies as Superstars in Business and Award of Excellence winners. Crozier is the managing director of Belfint Lyons & Shuman, P.A., a certified public accounting and consulting firm based in Wilmington. He has served on numerous committees as a board member and in officer positions for many nonprofit, community and civic organizations throughout his life.

Millsboro chamber seeks Santa vendors
The Millsboro Chamber of Commerce is currently taking reservations for the annual Christmas parade. Registration forms for Santa Shop vendors are available also. The parade welcomes commercial and noncommercial floats, bands, groups, cars, trucks, motorcycles and clubs, animals, individuals, and area fire and emergency equipment. The Santa Shop is looking for holiday items, gift items, plant and baked-goods vendors to fill the Millsboro Civic Center. The parade starts at 10 a.m., and Santa’s Shop opens at 9 a.m. Santa will return to the civic center after the parade. Call 934-6777 for more information.

Millsboro chamber to elect directors
The Millsboro Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly meeting at noon, Thursday, Nov. 19, at Blue Water Grill. The agenda includes a vote on bylaws changes and electing a board of directors for 2010. RSVP at 934-6777.

Coldwell names development director
Lisa A. Amaral has been named director of business Ddevelopment for the Relocation Division of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Mid-Atlantic region. Amaral has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate and relocation services industries and previously served as the director of corporate business development for Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. She has held leadership positions with residential brokerages in New York City, southern Connecticut and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit coldwellbankermove.com.