Corteva Celebrates Downtown Wilmington Move

Agriculture company relocates Delaware offices to historic Brandywine Building

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:38pm

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A photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a polished, geometric glass trophy or award on a clean, monochromatic background, representing Corteva's milestone move and the company's legacy in Delaware.Corteva's relocation to downtown Wilmington marks a symbolic homecoming for the agriculture company, which has deep roots in the city through its DuPont heritage.Wilmington Today

Corteva Agriscience, the agriculture division spun off from DuPont, has moved its Delaware offices to a new 45,000-square-foot space in downtown Wilmington. The company signed a 10-year lease for two floors of the 1000 N. West St. building, formerly known as the Brandywine Building, and relocated more than 200 employees from its previous offices in Chestnut Run Plaza.

Why it matters

Corteva's move back to downtown Wilmington represents a homecoming of sorts, as the company's DuPont heritage has deep roots in the city. The relocation also signals Wilmington's continued efforts to attract and retain major businesses and their employees to the city's revitalized urban core.

The details

The new Corteva offices occupy two floors of the 1000 N. West St. building, which was originally constructed for DuPont in the 1970s. The building, now owned by the Buccini Pollin Group, has undergone $20 million in renovations to attract tenants like financial firms, law offices, and banks. Corteva's move brings 200 employees, including 11 members of the executive team, back to the heart of Wilmington, where DuPont once had multiple buildings. The company was granted $1 million in state job retention and services grants to aid in the relocation.

  • Corteva signed a 10-year lease for the new downtown Wilmington offices in 2025.
  • More than 200 Corteva employees moved from the company's previous Chestnut Run Plaza offices in early 2026.
  • Corteva CEO Chuck Magro flew in for the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new downtown offices in April 2026.

The players

Corteva Agriscience

A global agriculture company that was spun off from DuPont in 2023, keeping a strong presence in Delaware.

Chuck Magro

The CEO of Corteva Agriscience who attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the company's new downtown Wilmington offices.

Chris Buccini

The co-founder of the Buccini Pollin Group, the developer that owns the 1000 N. West St. building where Corteva has leased new offices.

Jennifer Johnson

The Chief Legal and Public Affairs Officer at Corteva Agriscience.

John Carney

The Mayor of Wilmington, Delaware who welcomed Corteva's move to the city.

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What they’re saying

“Welcoming Corteva and its hundreds of employees back to DuPont's roots in Downtown Wilmington is a meaningful, full circle moment for our city.”

— Chris Buccini, Co-founder, Buccini Pollin Group

“Corteva and our heritage companies have been part of the fabric of Delaware for more than 200 years, and so I am certain that, as our company looks to its separation later this year, Delaware and Wilmington will also be an important part of both of our new companies' futures.”

— Jennifer Johnson, Chief Legal and Public Affairs Officer, Corteva Agriscience

“It's clear that Wilmington is a place where business and innovation can thrive. We're proud to welcome them to our downtown community, and we're committed to building on the momentum taking shape across the city.”

— John Carney, Mayor of Wilmington

What’s next

Corteva plans to officially open its new downtown Wilmington offices in the coming months, marking a significant milestone in the company's history and its continued presence in Delaware.

The takeaway

Corteva's move back to the heart of Wilmington represents a symbolic homecoming for the agriculture company, which has deep roots in the city through its DuPont heritage. The relocation also underscores Wilmington's efforts to attract and retain major businesses to its revitalized urban core, further solidifying the city's position as a hub for innovation and economic growth.