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Wednesday, October 16, 2024Chamber of Commerce

Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)

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.

 


When:
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 11:30 AM thru 01:00 PM
Where:
Greater Salisbury Committee
200 West Main Street
Salisbury, MD 21801
Registration:

Members - FREE

Non-Members - $20

Register

For More Info:
Cindy Morgan Chambers
410-749-0144
amorgan@salisburyarea.com

Wednesday, October 16, 2024Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting - Bury Diner

Bury Diner is delighted to welcome all Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce members to its ribbon cutting event celebrating the start of a new journey and membership to the Chamber.


One of Salisbury’s newest diners, the Bury Diner has quickly become a favorite destination for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Locally family owned and operated diner, they are open daily from 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM. 


Join us for a ribbon cutting and:

  • meet the owners and management at Bury Diner
  • learn about our daily specials, special events, our weekend buffet breakfast, and opportunities for meetings and parties
  • enter to win gift basket and gift certificates
  • enjoy light fare and beverages
     

When:
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 4:00 PM
Where:

1217 Mount Hermon Road

Salisbury, MD 21801

RSVP:
For More Information:
Sigrid Velez-Nelson
410-749-0144 x103
svelez@salisburyarea.com

Thursday, October 17, 2024Chamber of Commerce

ESLI Effective Presentation Skills: Part 3

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.


When:
Thursday, October 17, 2024 10:30 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:

Classes to be held at Wor-Wic Community College

Check individual sessions for dates, times and roundtable locations

Registration:
https://bit.ly/3B3hQxl
For More Info:
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting - Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County

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.

Since 1987 Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County has served 88 families with affordable homeownership and has served over 110 families with critical home repairs (25 of which have been completed this year alone). 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


When:
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 4:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:

105 N. Dulany Ave.

Fruitland, MD  21826

RSVP:
For More Information:
Sigrid Velez-Nelson
410-749-0144 x103
svelez@salisburyarea.com

Thursday, October 24, 2024Chamber of Commerce

2024 SACC Annual Awards Luncheon

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)

The SACC Hall of Fame Award (formerly known as The Chamber Award) will also be presented. This award is reserved to acknowledge an individual who has demonstrated a history of career achievement, a sustained commitment to the advancement of our region through their unselfish leadership, a commitment to making a difference, and unparalleled professionalism among their peers in the community.


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


When:
Thursday, October 24, 2024 11:30 AM thru 01:00 PM
Where:
Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
Normandy Arena
500 Glen Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
Registration:
Advanced Registration is Required
$35 Members
$45 Non-Members
$350 Seating for 8

RSVP

For More Info:
Cindy Morgan Chambers
410-749-0144 x 102
amorgan@salisburyarea.com

Wednesday, October 30, 2024Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting - Commonwealth Senior Living

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! 


When:
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 4:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:

611 Tressler Dr.,

Salisbury, MD 21801

RSVP:
For More Information:
Sigrid Velez-Nelson
410-749-0144 x103
svelez@salisburyarea.com

Thursday, November 07, 2024Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting - Pole Dance Paradise LLC

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 


When:
Thursday, November 7, 2024 4:00 PM
Where:

225 East Main Street

Salisbury, MD 21801

RSVP:
For More Information:
Sigrid Velez-Nelson
410-749-0144 x103
svelez@salisburyarea.com

Thursday, November 07, 2024Chamber of Commerce

YPs Happy Hour Event

Are you a Delmarva Young Professional? Do you want to connect with like minded individuals and future leaders?

The SACC YPs are excited to expand their recent collaboration with Salisbury University by holding a joint happy hour with future grads from the SU marketing department!

If you’re a young professional, ages 21-35, join your fellow young professionals at Salisbury Pit & Pub for their final event of the year, where we will have the opportunity to mingle with the seniors of Dr. Billups' marketing class and speak about the benefits of chamber involvement and what it's like to be a young professional!

RSVP https://forms.gle/r5uyFe7xoNfRdADW9

When:
Thursday, November 7, 2024 5:30 PM
Where:

Salisbury Pit & Pub

 

    
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024Chamber of Commerce

UMES Salute to Veterans Gala 2024

Retired Army Lt. Col. Bob M. Dixon will be the featured guest speaker for this year’s Salute to Veterans Gala event co-hosted by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce.    

The Wednesday, Nov. 13 event pays tribute to local military veterans and begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception at the Richard A. Henson Center on the UMES campus, followed by dinner at 7 p.m.    

Dixon, who served in the United States Army from 1988-2010, has also worked in the White House as Presidential Communications Officers to Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Dixon also has experience working in higher education including at Wor-Wic Community College as the Veterans Upward Bound Coordinator and as an adjunct workforce instructor. Dixon currently serves as a Workforce Product Development Coordinator at Germanna Community College in Fredericksburg, Virginia.    

The event will be emceed by current Maryland Secretary of Housing & Community Development and former Salisbury, Maryland Mayor Jake Day.    

Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Silver Star Scholarship Fund to support first-year students who are honorably discharged veterans, a child of a veteran or a child of a service member killed in action.    

Individual tickets are $80; corporate sponsorships for a table of eight are $600. They can be purchased online at: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/VetUMES2024        

You can also reserve a ticket or table by sending a check and making it payable to:    

UMES Foundation
c/o Division of Institutional Advancement
11868 Academic Oval
J.T. Williams Hall, Suite 1105
Princess Anne, MD 21853    

Questions may be directed to Ms. Chenita Reddick at 410-651-8045 or via email at crreddick@umes.edu.    

Anyone unable to attend but interested in supporting the scholarship fund is encouraged to send a tax-deductible contribution to the UMES Foundation through the online portal: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/VetUMES2024    

Military formal attire is encouraged for service personnel and business attire for other guests.


When:
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 6:00 PM thru 08:00 PM
Where:
UMES
Richard A. Henson Center
Registration:

https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/VetUMES2024

$80 Individual Ticket

$600 Table (Seats 8)include dinner table(s) plus tax-deductible scholarship support for our students through the Silver Star Scholarship Fund

For More Info:
Chenita Reddick
410-651-8045
crreddick@umes.edu
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Thursday, November 14, 2024Business After Hours

Business After Hours - Wraparound Maryland

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!)    

  

When:
Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:00 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:

206-3 N Fruitland Blvd

Fruitland, MD 21826

  
Registration:
For More Info:
Sigrid Velez-Nelson
410-749-0144
svelez@salisburyarea.com

Tuesday, November 19, 2024Chamber of Commerce

Marketing & Media Workshop

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 Tuesday, November 19th 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.

FREE - Members  |  $20 Non-Members

 
  

When:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:

Wor-Wic Community College
Guerrieri Technology Center, GTC #204
32000 Campus Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804

 

 
Registration:
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Members - FREE
Non-Members - $20

Register

For More Info:
Cindy Morgan Chambers
410-749-0144
amorgan@salisburyarea.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2024Chamber of Commerce

General Membership Luncheon

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

Atticks was appointed Acting Secretary of Agriculture on Jan. 18, 2023, and sworn in as Secretary on March 2, 2023.

Prior to his appointment, Atticks was CEO (and founder) of Grow & Fortify, a company supporting value-added agricultural organizations and the businesses they represent. Grow & Fortify published the first assessment of the state’s value-added agricultural industry, illustrating the expansive impact generated by this sector, which includes wineries, creameries, meat processing, agritourism, equine, and dozens of other industry segments.

Atticks served as Executive Director of the Maryland Wineries Association, Brewers Association of Maryland, and the Maryland Distillers Guild, the President of the Maryland Agricultural Resource Council, and the Chair of the WineAmerica State & Regional Associations Advisory Council.

Atticks formerly served on the University of Maryland College of Agriculture's Global Leadership Council, the board of Future Harvest, and the board of the Maryland Tourism Coalition.?

Secretary Atticks will speak on the agricultural industry, specifically:

  • conservation efforts  
  • the significant challenges facing farming in Maryland
  • impacts suffered due to the Key Bridge disaster  
  • the agriculture economy  
  • proposed new regulations that may impact the industry

When:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 11:30 AM thru 01:00 PM
Where:

JoJo's Family Restaurant

301 E Naylor Mill Rd,

Salisbury, MD 21804 

Registration:
Members - $35
Non-Members - $45

NOTE: You do not need to register again if you previously registered for the May 1, 2024 luncheon. If you are unable to attend the September 19 luncheon and want a credit or refund, please contact Debbie Bounds at 410-749-0144 x 105 or dbounds@salisburyarea.com.

Register

For More Info:
Bill Chambers
410-749-0144
bchambers@salisburyarea.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2024Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting - Coastal Aesthetics & Wellness

Coastal Aesthetics & Wellness is delighted to invite the SACC membership and the community to the ribbon cutting at its newly renovated wellness center in Salisbury.

Coastal Aesthetics & Wellness is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and confidence of its patients through a holistic approach to aesthetics, weight loss, and hormone replacement therapy.  Their mission is to empower individuals to achieve their personal health and beauty goals by providing tailored, evidence-based solutions in a welcoming and supportive environment.  Combining the latest technology and science offers patients the best care available.          

Join us for a ribbon cutting to:          

  • meet owner Julie Parish, the providers and staff          
  • learn about our services including neurotoxins, dermal fillers, microneedling, laser hair removal, facials, body sculpting, chemical peels, Kybella, hand rejuvenation, medical weight loss, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, VersaSpa spray tan, ZO Skin Health and Jane Iredale makeup
  • tour the newly renovated office          
  • enter to win door prizes including GSR with GWP DPD, a custom facial, or a Jane Iredale bundle        
  • enjoy lite fare and wine


     
  

When:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 4:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:

1344 S Division Street

Salisbury, MD 21804 

RSVP:
For More Information:
Sigrid Velez-Nelson
410-749-0144 x103
svelez@salisburyarea.com

Thursday, November 21, 2024Chamber of Commerce

October 2025 Ireland Vacation Information Meeting

Are you interested in traveling internationally but don't want the hassle of planning, scheduling, and booking a costly, unguided trip to somewhere you've never been?

Join the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and CI Destinations to learn about an exclusive opportunity to take an exciting vacation to Ireland departing October 14, 2025!

CI Destinations will share information about this special travel package which includes round trip airfare, airline fuel surcharges, taxes, and fees, first-class hotel accommodations, professional tour manager, sightseeing admissions, baggage handling, most meals and hotel transfers.

Open to MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS, this is an opportunity you do not want to miss!

Registration is required. Once regsitered, a Zoom meeting link will be sent.

Download Registration Form 

Download Itinerary 

  

 


When:
Thursday, November 21, 2024 6:00 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:
Zoom Meeting
Registration:
Registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom meeting link.

REGISTER

For More Info:
Cindy Morgan Chambers
410-749-0144 x 102
amorgan@salisburyarea.com

Monday, November 25, 2024Chamber 101

Chamber 101

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 Wingate Salisbury, 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.


When:
Monday, November 25, 2024 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:
Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce
200 E Church Street
Salisbury, MD 21801
RSVP:
For More Info:
Sigrid Velez- Nelson
410-749-0144 x 103
svelez@salisburyarea.com

Thursday, December 05, 2024Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting - PJ's Coffee of New Orleans

 

The SACCis delighted to join PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of their new store located in University Plaza in South Salisbury!

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans is a locally owned and operated shop offering hot and iced coffees, organic teas, beignets, and other pastries and sandwiches. They are excited to offer new menu options to the community and SU students.

Thye are open daily from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM pm and offer a double drive-thru with state-of-the-art kiosks for quick service. The store also offers ample space for gathering or studying with abundant charging ports.

Join us for a ribbon cutting to:          

  • meet General ManagerLewis Sherman, Owners, Rob Beckey, William Beckey, and Heather Wieland-Beckey, and the fabulous new baristas
  • learn how PJ's brings the flavors of New Orleans to Salisbury, about PJ’s culture of supporting the community and philanthropic ventures including providing over 20 new employment opportunities to the Eastern Shore
  • tour the 2300 sq. ft. coffee shop, and see state-of-the-art brewing, steaming, and baking equipment, and ordering kiosks
  • enter to win door prizes including gift cards, samples of beverages, beignets, and pastries  
  • Sample PJ's menu items including hot and cold beverages, beignets and pastries 


     
  

When:
Thursday, December 5, 2024 4:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:

1315 S Salisbury Blvd.

Salisbury, MD

RSVP:
For More Information:
Sigrid Velez-Nelson
410-749-0144 x103
svelez@salisburyarea.com

Friday, December 06, 2024Chamber of Commerce

2025 Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast

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 will feature our Economic Development Directors who will respond to questions on how the current economy is impacting several industry sectors including construction, retail, housing, tourism, agriculture and manufacturing.

Panelists include David Ryan, Executive Director, Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development; Melanie Pursel, Director, Office of Tourism & Economic Development at Maryland’s Coast, Worcester County; Susan Banks, Director, Dorchester County Economic Development; Daniel Thompson, Executive Director, Somerset County Economic Development; William Pfaff, Executive Director, Sussex County Economic Development, Delaware; Leander Pambid, Accomack County Virginia Economic Development,;and Linda Parkowski, Executive Director, Kent County Economic Partnership (Kent County, Delaware.)

Other forecast topics include:

  • What's Our Competition Up To? We’ll hear from neighboring state leaders on how they keep and attract businesses. Panelists include Silas Chamberlin, PhD, Chief Strategy Officer York Pennsylvania Economic Alliance; Mary Kane, President/CEO Maryland Chamber of Commerce; and Michael Quaranta, President Delaware Chamber of Commerce.
  • What Keeps Maryland from Really Competing? Featuring Andy Bauer, Vice President and Regional Executive Baltimore Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, and the 2024 Salisbury University College Fed Challenge Team    Department of Economics, Perdue School of Business: Zachary Harris (Team Captain), Darby Trout, Joe Enfinger, Janelle Armstrong, and Lance White; Dr. Ying Wu (Faculty Coach) Professor of Economics
  • Legislative Fixes to Keep Maryland Competitive Featuring Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, Maryland Delegate Wayne Hartman, and Delaware Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend
  • 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

Representing the Lower Shore will be Senator Mary Beth Carozza, Senator Johnny Mautz, Delegate Christopher Adams, Delegate Barry Beauchamp, Delegate Wayne Hartman, Delegate Tom Hutchinson, Delegate Sheree Sample Hughes, and Delegate Charles Otto. The 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

CareFirst

D3

Davis Strategic Development

Nautilus Solar

Pohanka Automotive of Salisbury 

Wor-Wic Community College 

 

CHAIRMAN LEVEL SPONSORS

Avery Hall Insurance

Delmarva Power

M&T Bank

Maryland Broadband Cooperative

PAC14

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 Health Care    

Chesapeake Utilities

Courtyard by Marriott 

Delmarva Veteran Builders

Gillis Gilkerson

Hebron Savings Bank

The Insurance Market

Landmark Insurance & Financial Group

Mountaire Farms

Peninsula Roofing Company, Inc.

SCORE.ORG

Talkie Communications

Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore

W.R. McCain & Associates

 

SUPPORTER LEVEL SPONSORS

Allen+Shariff

Bank of America

Brew River

Choptank Electric 

David A. Bramble, Inc.

Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc.

Delmarva Chicken Association

Effectv

Greg Reddell, State Farm Insurance

Horizon Farm Credit

JollyCare Residential Services 

Maryland Tourism Coalition

Minuteman Press 

NAI Coastal

Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development

SVN Miller Commercial Real Estate 

Truist

US Wind, Inc.

 

EXHIBITORS

Comcast Business

D3

Davis Strategic Development

Franklin P. Perdue School of Business 

IMHR

National HVAC Service

Pohanka Automotive Training Academy

Wor-Wic Community College

Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions

 

  

When:
Friday, December 6, 2024 7:30 AM thru 02:00 PM
Where:

Salisbury University
Guerrieri Academic Commons
4th Floor Assembly Hall
1134 S Salisbury Blvd. Salisbury, MD 21801
Please Note: All attendees MUST register for a FREE PARKING PASS if parking at Salisbury University. You may register using the link below. Once submitted, your vehicle will be registered and there is no need to print a pass.

REGISTER FOR A SU PARKING PASS HERE

Registration:

$89 Members

$109 Non-Members 

REGISTER

For More Info:
Bill Chambers
410-749-0144 x 101
bchambers@salisburyarea.com

Tuesday, December 10, 2024Chamber of Commerce

The 10Cs of Social Media (or Social Media for Smarties)

Most people spend lots of time playing on social media each week. And they have fun. But it does NOTHING for their business.

This workshop was created when small business owners started saying “Being sheltered in place, I guess I have to take my social media marketing more seriously. Can you show me how?” 

To help them, and now you, we came up with a simple system of ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’and will now share them with you.

You’ll get answers to the myths that have been holding you back from generating a following that leads to business, including        

- What platforms you should be on,        

- What to post and        

- What is your daily time commitment in order to succeed.        

If you’re an average user of social media for your business (C is an average grade, and these are the 10 Concepts) and now want to up your game, this workshop is for you.        

Come get answers to the questions you have always wanted to ask, like “How do I block those turkeys from high school from ?finding me?” (pictures of your lunch not included)

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 

 

When:
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 11:30 AM thru 01:00 PM
Where:

Vehicles For Change Delmarva

31440 Winterplace Pkwy

Salisbury, MD 21804

Registration:
For More Info:
Chamber of Commerce
410-749-0144
chamber@salisburyarea.com

Thursday, December 12, 2024Business After Hours

Business After Hours - Clearway Pain Solutions

Clearway Pain Solutions is delighted to host the December Business After Hours.

Clearway Pain Solutions is a one-stop, comprehensive, integrated system of advanced pain solution treatments where they serve as the end-to-end coordinator of interventional treatments and medication management. They also specialize in helping patients recover from workplace and auto accident injuries.

Join us for Business After Hours and:

-  meet the clinical staff and Dr. Aneesh Singla and Dr. Parth Patel, who new to the interventional pain management team

- learn about the services which can help you alleviate all types of pain

- tour the clinic and surgery center

- enter to win a gift basket and gift cards

- enjoy lite fare and wine

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

 

 

 

 

When:
Thursday, December 12, 2024 5:00 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:

6503 Deer Pointe Dr.,

Salisbury, MD 21804  

Registration:
For More Info:
Sigrid Velez-Nelson
410-749-0144
svelez@salisburyarea.com

Tuesday, December 17, 2024Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting - The Haitian Development Center of Delmarva

The Haitian Development Center is a nonprofit organization created exclusively for charitable, educational, and cultural purposes.   The HDCD is making a remarkable difference in the lives of an ever-growing Haitian community by providing them with services that are critical to their livelihood.  

The HDCD represents and wants to make a difference in the Haitian community and the whole community at large by offering services and connections to its partners.

Join us for a ribbon cutting to:          

  • meet the HDCD staff and Board of Directors
  • learn the history of HDCD, services and products offered, and the people they serve
  • tour the center
  • enter to win door prizes
  • enjoy delicious Haitian cuisine


     
  

When:
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 4:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:

350 Cypress Street

Salisbury MD 21801

RSVP:
For More Information:
Sigrid Velez-Nelson
410-749-0144 x103
svelez@salisburyarea.com

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