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  Galena is only a short commute from a huge qualified workforce. Career opportunities spanning from Philadelphia to the Washington/DC area are all manageable distances with Galena having easy access to Route 301 and I95. Galena gives you the peace and quiet of country without being isolated from opportunity.  

 Thanks to a county-wide initiative to bring high speed fiber lines to the town, Galena has several reliable internet options for those who depend on the internet for work. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of small town USA while doing big city work.  

  You will never have to check the traffic reports before leaving the house for work. Route 213 and Route 290, the main intersecting roads in Galena experience very little traffic related delays. Enjoy wide open country roads and free your mind of bumper to bumper anxieties.

An additional benefit to living in Galena, Kent County residents are exempt from yearly vehicle emission testing. .

  Galena is a mix of white collar or blue collar. Vocationally trained experts and degreed professionals will thrive in Galena. Overall, Galena is a town of professionals, service providers, and sales and office workers. Predominant occupations of people living in Galena are management (10.24%), teaching (10.00%), and sales (9.27%). 

Galena welcomes small business owners to establish roots in town. Main Street is an attractive location to area tourists and experiences foot traffic. Galena has it’s very own business park in Dogwood plaza where our small business owners have benefited from office and commercial space with plentiful parking. Our small business owners advocate and network for one another.