Salisbury Area 
 Chamber of Commerce 
 
News & Notes
   
 

July 25, 2011                   Issue #190

 

   "Get Connected"  
 

College Student Discount Program

The Chamber of Commerce is once again looking for businesses interested in participating in the College Student Discount Program.  The program was designed with local businesses and students in mind.  Annually, Salisbury University, Wor-Wic Community College and University of Maryland Eastern Shore students contribute well over $300 million to the local economy.  By taking advantage of the College Student Discount Program, businesses can expand their stake in the college market.
 
Call Cindy Feist at 410-749-0144 to participate or visit www.salisburyarea.com to download a registration form.  If you currently participate and wish to continue, only notify the Chamber office of changes or new discounts by Monday, August 1, 2011.

Welcoming New Teachers

The Workforce Development Committee is once again stuffing bags to welcome new teachers to our community. These bags will be delivered to Wicomico County teachers at their kick off breakfast in August.  Bags will also be delivered to members schools including:  Salisbury Christian School, Salisbury School and Wicomico Day School.  We would love to provide even more goodies and community information (advertising specialties and discount coupons) than we have in the past.  Historically we have found that a large percentage of these teachers are new to the area and not just new to teaching. This will be one of the first contacts that they will have with our business community.  We feel it is important to make them feel welcome as well as educate them on our area businesses and our area in general.  The product, coupon or promotional item should be available for the Chamber by August 5, 2011.  If you are interested in helping with this project in any way, please contact Brad at the Chamber for further information (410-749-0144).

Networking is NOT selling!!!!
 
Now that we have your attention let us invite you to attend, free of charge, a lunchtime seminar.  Join us as we provide you information to either kick start you're networking skills or simply fine tune those you currently have.  Networking is so much more than simply attending a Business After Hours. It is an integral part of doing business and has become even more important in today's economy. Join us to add more tools to your current tool box!
 
Friday, July 29, 2011
 
11:30am-1pm
 
Chamber Business Center
 
Brown Bag Lunch
 
(Drinks & Dessert provided)

R.S.V.P. TO [email protected] or 410-749-0144

 

Please RSVP to insure proper number of materials will be available.  Sponsored by your Ambassador and Membership Committees.

3rd Friday in September  Green Friday

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Recycling & Environmental Committee will be setting up a "Green Friday" expo at Urban Salisbury's 3rd Friday on September 16, 2011.  If your business is environmentally friendly, produces organic vegetables/plants, or a non profit that deals with recycling/environmental issues contact Cindy Feist at [email protected] to reserve a booth for this event or download a registration form at www.salisburyarea.com ($25.00 for 10' x 10' space, $40.00 for space with electric (110 watts only).  Space is limited so sign up early!

Networking Opportunities

Business After Hours:

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 Hosted by Hilyard's Business Solutions, located at 900 East Main Street, Salisbury, MD from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Hosted by Heritage Shores Club, located at 1 Heritage Shores Circle, Bridgeville, DE from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
 
Ribbon Cutting:
Monday, August 1, 2011 Hosted by Hobby Lobby, located at 2722 North Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD at 9:00 AM.
 
Please R.S.V.P. to the Chamber for these events.

10 Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

The warning signs of Alzheimer's disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it's time to learn the facts. Join us at MAC, Inc. Senior Center, 909 Progress Circle, Salisbury on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM.

  

Attend this seminar to learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's disease. We'll separate myth from reality and address commonly-held fears about Alzheimer's in America. Attendees will also find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others. This program is free and open to the public. To register, please contact Amy Schine, at 410-749-4940.

Sittin' On the Dock of The Bay...Old Crisfield

Old Crisfield Crab & Steakhouse set to host Second Annual Summer Wine Festival

 

Old Crisfield Crab & Steakhouse (204 S. 10th Street, Crisfield, MD 21817) is proud to announce the second annual "Wine Fest on the Bay" event, featuring many international wine sets, entertainment, and other family friendly activities. Set to stage on Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 3pm-9pm, the daylong event will support the "Women Supporting Women" organization www.womensupportingwomen.org ). $15.00 admission per-person includes a wine glass and wine tasting. Food and drinks will be provided a-la-carte. For more information on the event, please call 410.968.2722 or email [email protected].

MAC Inc. Hosts "Living Well" Program

MAC Inc., the Area Agency on Aging, will offer its next evidence based "Living Well" self-management program at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. The host agency is the Peninsula Partners 55+ membership program. This 6-week workshop will be held on Thursdays August 4th thru September 8th from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. It is designed to help meet the needs of those with a chronic disease and/or their caregivers. Advance registration is required.There is no charge for the program however participants should plan to attend all six sessions. To register, call 410-543-7170.

Photography Market Place and Swap Meet

The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, will host the inaugural Photography Market Place and Swap Meet, in conjunction with the Art In Nature Photo Festival, August 12-14. The Photography Market Place provides a venue for nature photographers to showcase and sell their fine art photography.

Photographers are invited to bring their classic film or digital camera(s) and photography related equipment to buy, sell, or trade at the Buy-Sell-Swap Meet.

 

Single spaces for the Market Place and Swap Meet are first come, first serve and cost just $25 for the weekend. Each space includes one 6'x30" table and two chairs. Vendor set-up is Saturday, August 13, from 8am-10am with hours of operation from 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.

For more information call 410-742-4988, ext. 114 or 106, or visit the Ward Museum web site at www.wardmuseum.org .

"The Power of E-Mail Marketing: Keys to Success" Seminar

Build the relationships that are the key to your business success
with easy, inexpensive and highly effective email marketing! In this
seminar, we will provide tips to increase your email deliverability
and open rates, write good headlines and content, and perhaps most importantly, strategies for getting -- and keeping -- high quality prospects, customers and members. You will learn how to:

  • Build a quality email list.
  • Create valuable email content.
  • Get email delivered and read.
  • Track and monitor email responses.
  • Take your email marketing social.

When: August 9th from 11:00 - 1:00

Where: Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce

Cost: $39 (lunch included)

 

For more information or to sign up for this seminar, contact Kristen Bacon, Training Coordinator for Maryland Capital Enterprises at 410-546-1900 or email [email protected].

Over 160 Girls Softball Teams at Bat for 2011 USSSA World Series

The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Eastern World Series is returning to Wicomico County July 25-31, 2011.   With over 160 teams entered, this year's tournament marks the largest ever with twice as many teams competing as in previous years.

 

As the A, B and Open Series kicks-off on Monday, July 25th Wicomico County and surrounding areas will see an influx of over 160 girls' softball teams, their families, friends and coaches to the area.  Their stay will infuse an estimated $5 million into the local economy through hotel stays, shopping, eating in restaurants and more.  Wicomico County Tourism first brought the USSSA World Series to the County in 2007.  Since then, it has grown to become the area's largest sporting event, with an economic impact now surpassing that of the Poodle Club of America's National Specialty Show held each April at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. 

 

The C Series will get underway Wednesday, July 27th and Tournament Ceremonies for will also take place that same evening at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium.  Tournament Ceremonies traditionally include a welcome by Wicomico County Officials followed by a parade of teams.  Participating teams also get a chance to relax and have a bit of fun as a variety of games are set up on the Shorebirds field.  This year, a fireworks show will also be introduced.

 

After Tournament Ceremonies on Wednesday evening, the week progresses with double elimination and full days of competition starting promptly at 8am. The USSSA Eastern World Series brings the best of the best to the Eastern Shore.  Each team has a chance to walk away as a World Series Champion. On a local level, Salisbury, Delmar and Berlin as well as lower Delaware will be represented in the tournament.  For further information please contact Sports Marketing Manager Kate Roth at 410-548-4914 or [email protected]

EuroGeeks Car Club presents "Sonic Blast"gti

On Saturday July 30, from 11 AM to 5 PM, at the Sonic Drive-In in Fruitland, the EuroGeeks Car Club presents "Sonic Blast" - a domestic and import car show to benefit the Lower Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross.  Free admission!  $5 entrance fee if you want to show a car.  There will be a Moon Bounce for the kids, discounted food at Sonic, a car wash, music, EuroGeeks Calendar Girls, and a Red Cross display.

 

Come out and see some beautiful automobiles, have fun, and support a good cause! Contact the Lower Shore Chapter at 410-749-5331 with questions.

Riverside Pharmacy Offering Free Multivitamins

Beginning this August, Riverside Pharmacy in Salisbury, will offer FREE multivitamins to all elementary-age school children in Wicomico County. The program is a partnership with the Wicomico County Board of Education. With the belief that "healthy kids are smart kids" the vitamin program seeks to improve student nutrition and performance by helping to address some of the nutritional deficits faced by many children.

 

Enrollment forms will go home in Wicomico County students' back-to-school packets, and will be available at many pediatricians' offices as well as the Pharmacy. There is no cost or purchase obligation to enroll, parents simply complete the enrollment form and receive a monthly supply of vitamin for each elementary school aged child in the household each month for a year. Students attending independent and parochial schools and home-schooled students are all eligible to participate in the free vitamin program as well.  For more information, please call Riverside Pharmacy at 410-742-1188.

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Hosts Foundations of Investing Seminar
Fear of the unknown sometimes prevents people from investing in the future. Developing an understanding of the basics simplifies the process of getting started in an investment program. Randy O'Neal, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Salisbury, is hosting a free 50-minute educational seminar titled "Foundations of Investing" seminar at 6:30PM Thursday, July 28th at the Hampton Inn located at 121 E. Naylor Mill Rd., Salisbury MD. This seminar addresses needs of new investors as well as those needing a refresher.

 

During the seminar, participants will learn more about: The key features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds; The importance of asset allocation; The impact of inflation on your long-term goals.

 

The seminar is free, but space is limited. To make a reservation, call Natalie at 410-543-4311.

Dale Carnegie Training 
Save the date!  A Dale Carnegie Training Class will be held in September 2011.  Date for this training will be announced shortly.  To learn more about the upcoming course, call H.G. Wilson, 410-560-2188 or email: [email protected] .
Health & Wellness featured in the September Edition of the Business Journal
The September edition of the Business Journal will feature a special section on Health & Wellness. Advertisers featured in this spotlight will receive a bonus write-up about your business and will be included in the editorial portion of this section. If you are interested in being a part of this special issue, please contact Melissa at 302-841-0887 or email [email protected].
       
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Chamber Contacts
Salisbury Area
Chamber of Commerce
144 E. Main Street
P.O. Box 510
Salisbury, MD 21803-0510

Phone: 410-749-0144
 Fax: 410-860-9925

  
Ernie Colburn
Chamber President
 

Bradley A. Bellacicco
Executive Director 
[email protected]  

Shannon Mitchell
Communications & Events 
[email protected]

Clay Tarpley
Membership
[email protected]
  
Donna Griffith
Finance
[email protected]

Cynthia Feist
Media & Public Relations
[email protected]  
 
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