OUTSTANDING BUSINESS PERSON – 2006
Ed Delia assumed the role of president of the family-owned Delia Associates nine years ago at the age of 25. Under his leadership, the marketing firm has established itself at the forefront of innovative communication technologies.
Though he had no formal business experience, and despite the fact that the company was experiencing economic hard times, he eagerly assumed the responsibility of restructuring the 33-year old company.
Applying his natural business instincts and proactive approach to the application of technology in public communication, Ed drove Delia Associates to a position of profitability through design and implementation of effective campaigns that communicated his clients’ message to targeted markets.
He has implemented the same creative principles that the firm applies to client needs to expand the scope of communications services offered. Delia staff has developed a proprietary brand development package to help clients identify, Create, and launch a distinctive brand to increase market position.
Continuing to respond to the needs of the marketplace, Delia Associates recently launched a unique “Pay-As-You-Grow” financing option for clients who understand the needs for brand development but suffer from cash flow issues that prevent the necessary investment.
Ed is an active member of the Somerset County Business Partnership; is president of the New Jersey Chapter of the Entrepreneur’s Organization; has served on the Hunterdon County Polytech Academy Board of Advisors; was founding member of the Hunterdon Young Professionals and Executives; served on the Board of Trustees and was PR/Marketing Committee Chair of the YMCA of Hunterdon County; served as a Board member of the Somerset Business Education Partnership; and served as a member of the Marketing Committee for the Hunterdon Economic Partnership. He was recently honored as one of New Jersey’s “Top 40 Under 40” by NJBIZ magazine.
