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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.

Time to dust off your favorite Shorebirds or Orioles gear and raise a hot dog with fellow YPs at the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium on Wednesday, 7/31 @ 6:30p for the annual Christmas in July Shorebirds Game! 

Co-hosted with the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Emerging Leaders, this event is an important part of the UWLES Secret Santa Program which last year was able to provide gifts for 116 children from 36 families in towns across the shore!

This event is Open to Everyone so be sure to grab tickets for family, friends and colleagues ... after all, the more attendance means the more Holiday cheer we are able to share at the end of the year!

Tickets are $35 which includes game admission, a fully catered buffet, a small donation & access to the Picnic Area where there will be raffles, prizes and games.

There are also multiple levels of sponsorship opportunities that you or your company can take advantage of!        

To purchase a ticket or sponsorship package, scan the QR code on the flyer attached or visit the link below!         https://cbo.io/tickets/purchase_tickets.php?slug=xmasinjuly&form_name=tix

Discover how advancements in AI, personalization, immersive technologies, and data-driven strategies are revolutionizing the way brands connect with their audiences.

Our partners at D3 will provide insights, strategies and applications you can use to stay competitive in today's digital landscape. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting, you can learn something new to navigate and leverage the latest trends for maximum impact. 

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

FREE - Members  |  $20 Non-Members

Your elevator pitch is supposed to open doors...But what if it doesn't?

Virtually EVERY MARKETING TACTIC you employ uses some version of your Elevator Pitch. Here’s your Free Workshop to CREATE and IMPROVE your vital marketing tool.

In this master class, you will learn

- Eight things that are guaranteed to make your elevator stories better

- four awesome elevator story templates, and

- how you will get free help.

Instructors Hank and Sharyn Yuloff bring a unique perspective to their workshops. Hank has a 35+ year background in advertising and public relations; Sharyn is an online marketing and human resources expert.

Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions, (www.YuloffCreative.com), is your small business coaching firm, offering both traditional and technology-based marketing plans. They have been called “a marketing incubator, helping small business owners create a marketing path, then guiding them along that road to success.”

Lunch will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required.

FREE to Members

$20 - Non-Members 

We encourage creativity that inspires everyone to pursue their DREAM. Participate in a group endeavor where your individual contribution forms a group mosaic.

QSS supports company's goals to recruit the best talent possible. They offer confidential searches for both the clients and candidates and specialize in direct hire professional placements, and recruit talent across various industries and professions, from entry-level to executive positions.

Whether partnering with community members, municipalities, non-profits, or local artists, the unwavering goal of We Are Limitless remains consistent: to craft art that resonates profoundly and leaves a lasting imprint. Through close collaboration with their clients, they grasp visions and objectives and bring them to life in ways that are both memorable and visually striking.

Come dressed in your most comfortable summer attire, join us for an End of the Summer BBQ and Business After Hours, and:

• meet QSS owners Ken and Maria Waller and We Are Limitless Studios owners and artists Brandon Bell and Deserea Martin 
• see the mural installation completed by We Are Limitless Studios and tour the Salisbury office of QSS
• enter to win one of three gift baskets including a Grand Prize BBQ basket
• enjoy great food and beverages

Did you know that every verbal communication you engage in is a presentation in one way or another? As you move through the professional world, developing the skills to not only communicate with an audience but also be heard is vital on the path to success.    

Prepare for your next speaking opportunity by joining fellow Young Leaders of the Easten Shore for Part II of our presentation skills training series presented by Effective Presentations geared towards developing or refining your verbal and non-verbal communication skills.    

Workshop participants will:  

• Overcome or significantly reduce their fear of public speaking
• Learn to inspire their listeners and engage every audience
• Participate in a variety of stimulating skill building activities  Receive constructive feedback concerning strengths and areas for improvement  
• Benefit from of helpful insight from skilled trainer(s) on their natural speaking style and non verbal techniques    

This training is available to young leaders of the surrounding area but will be capped at 40 attendees - so don't wait, sign up today! Participants do not have to have attended the first session to participate in this session.

Brought to you by the SACC Young Leadership Committee in partnership with the Eastern Shore Leadership Institute.    

$20 per attendee - boxed lunch included

Inspiration Health Services is celebrating their 5th Anniversary and their new building in Fruitland and is inviting the community to join them!

At Inspiration Health Services, our role is not limited to just providing medications, but also to actively assist our patients in the process of becoming inspired to be better. Our mission is built on four fundamental principles: Engage, Emerge, Engulf, Energize.

Join us for a ribbon cutting to:

- meet Provider/Owner, Paul E. Klaverweiden Jr., providers, therapists, and team members

- learn about the services we provide to our patients

- tour the new building

- enter to win door prizes

- enjoy light fare and beverages

Join us for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the new Sunmed Your CBD Store. Owners Michael and Yvonne Plump are honored to bring Sunmed Your CBD Store to Delmar and surrounding areas.

The Sunmed Your CBD store's mission is to change lives by offering premium CBD products for better sleep, relief, relaxation, and daily well-being. 

Join us for a ribbon cutting to:

- meet Owners Michael and Yvonne Plump and team members

- learn how Sunmed's premium formulas can help with relaxation, relief, recovery, focus, energy, nutrition, weight loss, and CBD for pets

- tour the new store

- enter to win door prizes galore!

- enjoy light fare and beverages, non-alcholic drinks and THC infused seltzers*

(*must be 21 years of age or older)

Join us on Thursday August 22, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the beautiful Layton's Chance Winery for the 8th Annual Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and Dorchester Chamber of Commerce Joint Mixer.

Attendees will enjoy live music by Anna Burgess, light fare from Emily's Produce and Dinner Express, and the beautiful vineyard setting while mingling and networking with many business people from both counties. 

Of course, a great selection of wines at Layton's Chance Winery will be available!

Registration is required. FREE for members and non-members.

Sponsorships Are Available! 

Gold Sponsor - $500.00 Includes display space for your company (must supply table), speaking opportunity at the event and recognition on both Chamber’s websites.

Silver Sponsor - $250.00 Includes recognition as a sponsor at the event

GOLD SPONSOR 

SILVER SPONSOR 

CATERING PROVIDED BY 

MUSIC BY:

Anna Burgess 

The Payne Team of RE/MAX Advantage Realty is hosting a Ribbon Cutting in celebration of the one-year anniversary of their Salisbury office. It's been a year filled with growth, achievements, and the joy of helping clients sell or buy the home of their dreams.

A local real estate firm serviced by RE/MAX® agents, the Payne Team will guide you through the nuances of our local market. With access to top listings, a worldwide network, exceptional marketing strategies and cutting-edge technology, they work hard to make your real estate experience memorable and enjoyable. 

They invite you to a ribbon-cutting event as they celebrate and show gratitude for the hard work, dedication, and the wonderful relationships they've built here on the Eastern Shore. 

Join us for a ribbon-cutting and:

- meet Team Lead Rob and Angela Payne, REALTORS, and the Payne Team of RE/MAX® REALTORS

- learn about the dynamic world of real estate and the latest market trends

- tour the office

- enjoy live music, light fare, delicious desserts

- enter to win door prizes

 Memorable Milestone Moments is delighted to be the host of the SACC’s September Business After Hours at their venue “Milestones” in Salisbury.

Memorable Milestone Moments is a well-known venue and full-service event business.  They offer upscale decorations, mouthwatering catering services as well as a beautiful venue “Milestones” for your most intimate events. As a bonus, clients are provided with exclusive access to high quality vendors for a one stop shop experience.  

Milestones is located in Salisbury, but they will gladly travel and provide the services to the location of your choice.        

• meet owner Corsha Wallace, manager Yasmin Jones and caterer Whitney Jones    
• learn about our Milestones venue and the event planning services they provide    
• see the venue, mock setups, and browse the catalog of Events    
• enter to win swag bags and gift baskets    
• enjoy lite fare by Memorable Milestones and wine

The March 26th General Membership Luncheon featuring Maryland Secretary of Commerce Kevin Anderson has been RESCHEDULED to SEPTEMBER 19 at 11:30 AM.

Anderson was the Founder & CEO of Cardinal Atlantic Holdings, an economic and community development firm targeting scaled social impact and investment in urban centers. With specializations in real estate and education technology, CAH advises funds, corporations and governments on economic and community development strategy and projects. 

As the state’s primary economic development agency, the Department of Commerce stimulates private investment and job creation by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland Companies.

Secretary Anderson will discuss new department initiatives, the State of Mayland's economy, and the outlook for Maryland’s businesses moving forward.

More info to come!

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

The 2024 Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic, presented by Spicer Brothers Construction, will be held on September 27, 2024 at Green Hill Country Club in Quantico, MD.

This is the SACC premier networking event of the year, where business experts and community leaders from all over Delmarva gather for a golf tournament like no other.  

Participants say this tournament is unique, enjoyable, and a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and make new connections!

The day’s festivities will begin with registration and breakfast starting at 8:00 AM, followed by a 50/50 Ball Drop on the driving range.

The shotgun start is at 9:00 AM. Registration for foursomes or single-player includes:

• greens fees, golf cart fees, breakfast, beverages, a goody bag, and range balls
• group photographs after the event
• awards luncheon after the tournament

Mulligan packages are available for $30 and include three chances for the 50/50 Ball Drop Raffle.

You can even try your luck at the Hole-In-One contest, sponsored by Pohanka Automotive of Salisbury!

Sonsorship packages are available at all levels, many of which include promotion through all Chamber marketing outlets.

Platinum Sponsor - $2,000

Includes two foursome teams, one interactive hole, greens fees, golf cart fees, breakfast, lunch, beverages, a goody bag, range balls, and group photographs, banner placement on golf course, two tee signs, sponsor board, social media, SBYBiz, & media recognition

Ball Sponsor - $1,500

Includes company logo printed on tournament balls (1 sleeve to each player and 12 dozen to sponsor) Two tee signs, sponsor board, social media, SBYBiz, & media recognition

Putting Green Sponsor - $1,500

Feature your business with fun interactive games or prize giveaways!    Includes one foursome team, one tee sign, greens fees, golf cart fees, breakfast, lunch, beverages, a goody bag, range balls, group photographs, sponsor board, social media, SBYBiz, & media recognition. Bring table and/or tent.

Gold Sponsor - $1,000

Includes one foursome team, one interactive hole, one tee sign, greens fees, golf cart fees, breakfast, lunch, beverages, a goody bag, range balls, group photographs, sponsor board, social media, SBYBiz, & media recognition

Luncheon Sponsor - $500

Includes one tee sign, sponsor board, social media, SBYBiz, & media recognition

Pin Flag Sponsor - $300

Includes logo printed on pin flag, (yours to keep after the tournament), sponsor board, social media, SBYBiz, & media recognition

Foursome with a Tee Sign - $675

Includes one foursome team, one tee sign, greens fees, golf cart fees, breakfast, lunch, beverages, a goody bag, range balls, and group photographs*

Foursome - $600

Includes one foursome team, greens fees, golf cart fees, breakfast, lunch, beverages, a goody bag, range balls, and group photographs*

Individual Player - $175

Includes greens fees, golf cart fees, breakfast, lunch, beverages, a goody bag, range balls, and group photographs

Tee Sign Sponsor - $125

Includes logo printed on tee sign to be placed on course during tournament

Mulligan Package - $30

Includes three chances for the 50/50 Ball Drop Raffle    

After eighteen holes of fun, top teams will be recognized at the Awards Luncheon.

To register to play or to sponsor the 2024 SACC Golf Classic, use the link below, or contact Cindy Morgan Chambers at 410-749-0144 x 102 or amorgan@salisburyarea.com.   *

If player info is not yet available, please forward names and handicaps no later than September 20, 2024.

Thank you to the 2024 SACC Golf Classic Sponsors!

PRESENTING SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSORS 

 BALL SPONSOR

Value Carpet One 
 

GOLD SPONSORS

Avery Hall Insurance

Choptank Electric 

David A. Bramble, Inc. 

Eastern Shore Distributing 

Gillis Gilkerson

Hebron Savings Bank 

Mountaire Farms 

NAI Coastal 

TidalHealth
 

HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR 

Pohanka of Salisbury
 

BALL DROP SPONSOR

Choptank Electric
 

LUNCHEON SPONSORS

Chaney Enterprises

Goosehead Insurance 

The Talk of Delmarva

Veronica James, REALTOR, ERA Martin Associates
 

BEVERAGE SPONSORS 

Eastern Shore Distributing 

Pepsi Bottling Ventures

PIN FLAG SPONSOR

Impact Technology Group, Inc.
 

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 and effectv, 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 Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lower Shore American Job Center are proud to host their annual regional Job and Career Fair every fall at the Centre at Salisbury.

This year’s fair, presented by Quality Staffing Services, will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

The regional Job and Career Fair is FREE for attendees and open to the community.

• Over 65 employers participate in the Job & Career Fair, and approximately 2000 job seekers attend the event.
• Any business seeking employees in the Lower Shore region is encouraged to participate, regardless of company size.
• The Job & Career Fair is an excellent opportunity for employers to meet face-to-face with prospective employees.
• Job seekers will have direct access to hundreds of job openings in a wide range of industries.  

Participants are encouraged to come dressed for success and bring multiple copies of their resumé for distribution to prospective employers. Resumé assistance will be available at the event, without charge.

Booths will be placed throughout the main corridors of the mall, providing maximum exposure for businesses to all mall visitors and potential employees. 

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Premium Sponsorship - $500

Receive the highest level of exposure to all attending vendors and attendees with a PRIME BOOTH LOCATION, your company logo on signage, print materials, social media posts, press releases, SBYbiz & Chamber websites.

Sponsorship deadline is September 26, 2024

Booth Space - $150

Includes (1) six-foot table and (2) chairs

Deadline for businesses to register for booth space is Friday, September 26, 2024 

Add Electricity - $25.00

PRESENTED BY:

Sponsored By:

 Media Sponsor

MORE INFO TO COME!

Instructors Hank and Sharyn Yuloff bring a unique perspective to their workshops. Hank has a 35+ year background in advertising and public relations; Sharyn is an online marketing and human resources expert.

Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions, (www.YuloffCreative.com), is your small business coaching firm, offering both traditional and technology-based marketing plans. They have been called “a marketing incubator, helping small business owners create a marketing path, then guiding them along that road to success.”

They run marketing bootcamp intensives for small groups of businesses owners, also working individually with sole proprietors and partner-owned firms. They’ve authored 7 business books on topics ranging from marketing to Human Resources to sales (the 8th is due out on October 6), the Yuloffs were selected "America's #1 Coaching Team for Small Business Marketing!"

Lunch will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required.

FREE to Members

$20 - Non-Members 

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

Join us for a ribbon-cutting and:

- meet 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!