Community Calendar

The SACC, The Greater Salisbury Committee, and Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Energy Solutions, invite you to join us to learn more about the Building Energy Performance Standards requirements, Maryland’s Energy Landscape, and the MCIES Coalition.

The estimated costs to building owners to implement the BEPS regulations are more than $15 BILLION! Discussion will be led by coalition representatives from Chesapeake Utilities and Columbia Gas of Maryland.

The MCIES is a coalition of diverse stakeholders including representatives from agriculture, organized labor, manufacturing, energy production, transportation, and public utilities advocating for the inclusivity of all energy types, including natural gas, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, propane, and nuclear power.

This event is FREE to Chamber and GSC members.

Effective Leadership in Action Series 3

This series will feature three classes, each including a supplemental roundtable discussion. Participants are expected to attend all classes and roundtable discussions to receive a certificate of completion. Classes will be at Wor-Wic Community College. Roundtable locations are being scheduled and will be announced soon.

REGISTER online at https://bit.ly/3B3hQxl
 

Session 1: Leading to Develop Culture: Step-by-Step Guide to Injecting Leadership Power in Your Company
Facilitated by Kevin Hughes
Thursday, October 17 | Part One: 10:30 am-1:00 pm | Location Wor-Wic Community College
Tuesday, October 22 | Part Two: 12:00 pm-1:30 pm | Location TBA

This session will cover:

• How to provide expert skills in communications, "managing up," and workplace conflict.
• How to manage team members appropriately using a variety of styles.
• How to provide your staff opportunities to be leaders, even if they don't hold a title.

Session 2: Conflict and Your Unique Response: Decoding the TKI Model

Facilitated by Heather Parsons

Thursday, October 31 | Part One: 11:00 am-1:00 pm | Location Wor-Wic Community College

Wednesday, November 6 | Part Two: 12:00p-1:30pm | Location TBA

This session will cover:

• Understanding the five conflict styles and their impact on conflict resolution.
• Decode your conflict style and understand how it influences your interactions.
• Learn to leverage the strengths of your style while adapting to different conflict scenarios for better outcomes.

Session 3: Galvanizing a Team Behind the Mission: Building World-Class Culture in Your Workplace

Facilitated by Vance Morris

Thursday, November 14 | Part One: 11:00 am-1:00 pm | Location Wor-Wic Community College

Tuesday, November 19 | Part Two: 12:00 pm-1:30 pm | Location TBA

This session will cover:

• Discover how to establish and uphold high service standards that ensure consistency.
• Insightful strategies to provide exceptional service and how to implement them.
• The importance of training and empowering your employees to deliver great customer service.

More about our speakers:

Instructor: Kevin Hughes founded Chesapeake Learning & Development in 2023. He has over 20 years of experience in the learning and development field, working with various organizations and industries. Kevin is adept at collaborating with leadership to ensure all employees get what they need to grow professionally. Kevin is certified in several training courses, including DISC, Situational Leadership Experience, Self-Leadership, and Targeted Selection (Behavioral Interviewing). He is a Harrison Assessments coach. In addition to these certifications, he has built and facilitated training programs on effective communications, giving and receiving feedback, personal brand, customer service, and more. Holding a B.S. from Towson University in Baltimore, Kevin majored in Mass Communications and minored in Music Performance. He has two kids, Andrew and Abby, and lives with his wife, Colleen, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Instructor: Heathers Parsons, MBA, SHRM-CP, PHR, CWCS IMHR Consultant. Heather Parsons is a strategic HR executive with over 20+ years of extensive experience in crafting and implementing strategic HR initiatives while possessing a keen ability to navigate complexities within the modern workplace, leveraging technology and data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive organizational success.

Instructor: Vance Morris is a National Speaker, Walt Disney World Resort Management Alumni, having spent 10 years as a leader in the Resorts. He runs the only XPerience Systems & Direct Response Marketing business on the planet. Here he coaches companies to create XPerience Service Systems and then monetize them through direct response marketing. Longest Reigning Marketer of the Year (2015-2019) , GKIC/NOBS/MM & Dan Kennedy Award Winner.

Join Us for the Coastal Walk
2 Mile Walk or 5K Run at Assateague State Park

Beachwood, Inc. Custom Builders presents the Assateague Coastal Walk (sponsored by Assateague State Park & MD Park Services) benefiting the Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice. Participants can choose to compete (or not) in a 2 mile Walk or 5K Run at this year’s event on Saturday, October 19 at Assateague State Park (campground – day use – 6915 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, MD). Arrive at 8:00 am for Registration, Refreshments, and Music with a 9:00 am Start. Registration includes a T-shirt, and Medals will be awarded to the placing participants in each of the categories following the race. Registration for this event is $30 per participant with Sponsorship Opportunities available.

The 5K will start on the paths but will enter onto the beach – beautiful sandy beach run to start your day!

The walk will stay on the paved trail leading back to the Assateague State Park Campgrounds.

Habitat for Humanity invites the community to join them in a ribbon cutting celebrating their 2024 amazing accomplishments here in Wicomico County!  

First is the moving of their administrative offices (April 2024) to a newly renovated building in Fruitland, and secondly is the opening of their 2nd Habitat ReStore in the Lower Shore (in the same location as their offices).  

The need for safe, decent, affordable homes in our community is rising, and Habitat for Humanity is poised to meet that need.

Our ReStore brings in over $600,000 in revenue annually, which helps fund our mission of ensuring everyone has a safe, decent, affordable place to call home. We rely on volunteers to help complete our home builds, help in our ReStore, and in our administrative office. The support of our community through volunteerism is the driving force of change in our mission.

Join us for a ribbon-cutting and:

- meet Executive Director, Molly Hilligoss; ReStore Director, Lee Wise; and the ReStore and affiliate administrative staff

- learn how Habitat for Humanity serves families with affordable homeownership, the different needs our community can fill, and how our ReStore helps fund our mission

- tour the new administrative offices and tour/shop the new ReStore

- enter to win a basket filled with Habitat swag and a $50 gift card to the Habitat ReStore 

- enjoy lite fare and beverages

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce pleased to announce the celebration of business and organizational excellence at the Annual Awards Luncheon at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in the Normandy Arena. Wicomico Recreation Parks & Tourism will also present its Annual Tourism Awards.

The SACC Annual Awards event recognizes and honors the achievements and efforts of outstanding leaders of the Delmarva area. This is an opportunity to network and celebrate the amazing achievements of our member businesses, community partners, and individuals. Self nominations are accepted.

Award categories include:

- Member Volunteer of the Year

- Small Business of the Year

- Medium Business of the Year

- Large Business of the Year

- Business Professional of the Year

- Environmental Service Award

- Agriculture Ambassador of the Year

- Non-Profit Organization of the Year

- New Business of the Year (The business must have been established in or after October 2023)

Awards will be presented by SACC Board Chair, Zach Evans.

If your business is a current SACC member and you would like to nominate member businesses and individuals who have made a significant impact within various areas of the Chamber business community, check the Monday SACC News & Upcoming events eblast or email chamber@salisburyarea.com and link to the survey will be provided. Self nominations are accepted.

Nominations are due no later than September 27, 2024.

Awards Luncheon Partner

Wicomico Recreation Parks & Tourism
 

Awards Sponsors    

BBSI

Delmarva Power

First Shore Federal Savings & Loan

Franklin Perdue School of Business

M&T Bank

Perdue Farms

Piedmont Airlines

Pohanka of Salisbury

Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development

Seagull Disposal

TidalHealth  
 

Luncheon Sponsor

Wor-Wic Community College  
 

Media Sponsor

47ABC WMDT

Hosted by the Salisbury Maryland Jaycees

 Treat Street from 3-6pm on October 27th (Sunday)

Join us for a safe & Fun night of trick or treating on the Downtown Plaza!

All kids 12 & under and their families are welcome!

Table and Sponsorships available 

Please join Commonwealth Senior Living as they celebrate the Independent Living cottage expansion and clubhouse reveal.

Join us for a ribbon-cutting and:

- meet the Commonwealth Leadership team, current and future residents, team members and community partners

- learn how Commonwealth Senior Living improves the lives of seniors, their families and each other

- tour the different cottage styles, our new Independent Living clubhouse, and our recently expanded Assisted Living and Memory Care

- enter to win a variety of different gift baskets and giveaways! 

Meet local business owners on Nov. 2nd in Salisbury for networking and a presentation by our guest speaker, Sue Brooke, from Alignable who is traveling across the country in her motorhome to meet YOU!

Learn simple, fun ways to use Relationship Networking to build your ideal network of potential customers and referral partners + Sue's best secrets, tips, and tricks on how to grow your Network and grow your Business on Alignable!

Bring your business cards and meet other local area business owners! And, please show your support of JoJo's by ordering some food and drink.

Sue Brooke is a Professional Speaker, Author, Business and Marketing Strategist, Relationship Marketing and Networking Expert. She has been a long time member on Alignable, and joined the Alignable team in 2020. Sue moved to a new community after meeting a sister through Ancestry DNA! She is going to share with you how she built a tribe of Raving Fans in just a few short months, how she gets new business and referrals consistently, and how she built her businesses purely by building relationships....AND how she used Alignable to make it all happen fast!

Pole Dance Paradise is delighted to invite SACC and community members to join them for a ribbon cutting to celebrate their downtown new studio and SACC membership.

Pole Dance Paradise, a judgement-free dance studio unique of its kind in Salisbury, offers classes for all genders, ages 18 and above.          

Join us for a ribbon-cutting and:

- meet owners Melisa Zabalza Pikounis and Alexandros Pikounis

- discover how pole dancing can help you with mental health by reducing stress and anxiety, increase your self-esteem, flexibility, weight loss, improve coordination and rhythm, core workout and increased strength, gain a sense of accomplishment and solidarity, and so much more! 

- see our our installations and pole structure

- enter to win a variety of Pole Dance Paradise classes

- enjoy lite fair and beverages 

Classics for a Cause is a fundraising event for Salisbury Wicomico Art Council. This concert features youth performing in various forms of the arts including dance, voice, piano, and more! Being youth-led and produced, this event is put together for youth by youth. Classics for a Cause was founded in 2013 by, the then-high school students, Kieran Murphy and Kaya Manizade (young men who felt fortunate to have the opportunity to learn to play instruments. Determined to give back to other youth in the community and provide for them the same opportunities and privileges they'd had, these two reached out to SWAC, and thus- Classics for a Cause was born. Now, after ten years of talent-filled performances, Classics for a Cause is back for its eleventh performance. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness talented youth in their elements and help support this noble cause. 

Tickets: Kids (4-12, 4 and under is free) $7, Students (13-22) $11, Adult $17, Senior (60 and up) $14, Veteran $14, SWAC Member $14, Virtual $10. Ticket Link: https://getswac.org/tickets.php 

The Harlem Wizards, the most interactive, fun, community basketball event in the world is coming to Salisbury!

The world-famous Harlem Wizards will visit James M Bennett high school on Sunday Nov. 10^th for an afternoon of great fun and fundraising. The Wizards will play a game against the Sunrise Supersonics, a team made up of Wicomico County teachers, principals and community leaders. The event is a fundraiser for The Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Club.

All proceeds from this fundraiser will be used for local student scholarships as well as other local projects and charitable partnerships.

To purchase advance tickets online, and for more information, visit https://www.harlemwizards.com/tickets/salisbury

(Tickets will also be available at the door at a slightly higher cost. So, we encourage you to buy in advance and save!) 

We look forward to seeing you Nov10th, at the James M. Bennett High School gymnasium. Game time is 3:00 PM, doors open at 2:00. 

Thanks, from the Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Club.  

Wraparound Maryland is delighted to host the November Business After Hours at their new ReWrap & More Liquidation Store in Fruitland, MD.

Wraparound MD is a nonprofit organization providing mental health services to youth, adults, and families in our communities, providing targeted case management, PRP, mental health case management as well as supported employment.  The ReWrap store supports our mission with proceeds going to supporting those in need.                  

Join us for Business After Hours for networking, start your Holiday Season shopping early, and:

- meet Executive Director Kimberly Cooke and staff

- learn about their mission and how they support the local community

- tour the new ReWrap & More Liquidation Store

- win great door prizes 

- enjoy lite fare by Memorable Milestone Moments, drinks and entertainment 

- contribute to a 50/50 raffle and support the SACC Foundation Wor-Wic Scholarship Fund (bring some cash and your business cards!)    

Reputation Rules: Winning with Reviews and Digital Presence    

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with D3 is excited to present a two-part Marketing & Media Workshop on Wednesday, November 27th at Noon. In this session, we'll dive deep into the essentials of Reviews and Online Reputation Management for your business.    

Part 1: The Power of Reviews  

Discover how to generate more reviews, respond effectively to negative feedback, and leverage positive reviews to build trust. Learn which platforms to focus on and actionable strategies to strengthen your business's online presence.    

Part 2: Online Reputation Management  

Did you know your business is listed across multiple platforms online? We’ll show you how to ensure consistency and share tips to keep your online presence polished and professional.    Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your marketing strategy!

Bring a brown bag lunch and join us!  Registration is required.

The November General Membership Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 20 and feature Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks. 

More info to come! 

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to promoting a positive business environment and serving its members’ business interests through networking, education and advocacy.

Chamber 101, sponsored by Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions, invites new, not-so-new and future members to join us for networking and an interactive presentation on how to make the most of your Chamber investment.

Who Should Attend? 

This orientation is open to ALL members. We encourage new members to attend, but “experienced” members needing a refresher are also welcome!

When Is Chamber 101?

Chamber 101 takes place on the last Monday of every other month from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. 

Where Is Chamber 101?

The lower level meeting room at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 E. Church Street, Salisbury, MD 21801 (park in the side lot)

What Should I Expect?

• A brief networking time  
• A welcome from Chamber 101 sponsor, Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions
• A presentation that helps you to:
  
  - Be informed: What we do and who's who at the Chamber?
  - Get connected: Ways to build relationships among Chamber members
  - Get involved: Participate in Chamber events to address your business goals
  - Build exposure: Marketing Opportunities through the Chamber
  - Work the website: Use the Chamber Website for your advantage  to provide an overview of all membership benefits, including some new opportunities 

• An opportunity to ASK QUESTIONS!  We are here to help you make the most of your investment!

Feel free to bring your own lunch. We will provide beverages and dessert for your enjoyment.

The 37th Annual Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast will be held at 7:30 AM on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Salisbury University, in the Guerrieri Academic Commons. The Eastern Shore Delegation Luncheon will follow.

Presented by Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, BEACON at Salisbury University, and the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, the event is an unparalleled opportunity to hear first-hand what leading regional economists and business leaders who will analyze the challenges facing the regional, national, and global economies.

The first panel, local Economic Development Directors, will speak to how the current economy is impacting several industry sectors including construction, retail, housing, tourism and manufacturing.

Other forecast topics include:

• What's Our Competition Up To? We'll hear from neighboring state leaders on how they keep and attract businesses;
• Are We a Regional Economy? Featuring panelists from the Federal Reserve
• Legislative Fixes to Keep Maryland Competitive Featuring Maryland General Assembly leaders
• Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Makenzie Lystrup, Director, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. 

Following the Forecast, the Lower Shore Legislative Delegation will be on hand to answer questions on the upcoming 2025 Maryland General Assembly Session.

SACC Board Chair Zach Evans will moderate the Q&A.

Full event registration is $89 for members and $109 for future members.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship Deadline is November 15, 2024

CEO LEVEL - $2,750 Six (6) complete Forecast tickets, reserved seating, exhibition sponsor table, logo on all signage at event, recognition as CEO level sponsor on screen at event, logo and recognition on Chamber website, social media, & SBY Business Journal online publication, access to the attendee list

CHAIRMAN LEVEL- $1,500 Add Optional Exhibition Table - $150 Four (4) complete Forecast tickets, reserved seating, logo on all signage, recognition as Chairman level sponsor on screen at event

BOARD LEVEL - $750 Two (2) complete Forecast tickets, logo on all signage, recognition as Board level sponsor on screen at event

SUPPORTER LEVEL - $350 One (1) complete Forecast ticket, logo on all signage, recognition as Supporter sponsor on screen at event

EXHIBITION TABLE - $350 One (1) complete Forecast ticket, one (1) 6 ft table for you to display and market your business For more information, contact Bill Chambers at 410-749-0144 x 101 or bchambers@salisburyarea.com. 

PRESENTING SPONSORS

BEACON

Franklin P. Perdue School of Business

MEDIA SPONSOR

47abc WMDT

CEO LEVEL SPONSORS

Davis Strategic Development

Nautilus Solar

Pohanka of Salisbury

Wor-Wic Community College 

CHAIRMAN LEVEL SPONSORS

Avery Hall Insurance

Delmarva Power

Gillis Gilkerson

M&T Bank

Perdue Farms, Inc. 

Taylor Bank

TidalHealth

University of Maryland Eastern Shore 

The Voice Radio Network

BOARD LEVEL SPONSORS

Associated Builders and Contractors

Bancroft Construction

BBSI Salisbury

Chesapeake Utilities

Delmarva Veteran Builders

Hebron Savings Bank

The Insurance Market  

Mountaire Farms

Peninsula Roofing Company, Inc.

Talkie Communications

Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore

W.R. McCain & Associates

SUPPORTER LEVEL SPONSORS

Allen+Shariff

Bank of America

Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc.

Delmarva Chicken Association

Effectv

Greg Reddell, State Farm Insurance

NAI Coastal

Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development

SVN Miller Commercial Real Estate 

Truist

US Wind, Inc.

EXHIBITORS

Comcast Business

IMHR

Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions