News & Notes August 22, 2011 #192

Salisbury Area

Chamber of Commerce

News & Notes

August 22, 2011 Issue #192

"Get Connected"

The top priority of your Chamber in these difficult and uncertain economic times is to help its members and other businesses in our region to weather the storm. The Chamber has many programs to help members with marketing, advertising, training, regulatory compliance and government relations.

To this end, the President Ernie Colburn is launching a membership drive in September to find and recruit business that would benefit from being a part of our Chamber. Invitations to learn more about the Chamber will be going out to firms our members have identified as outstanding businesses they would like to see be involved with the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce. Follow up calls will be made by recruiting teams September 20 - 22. When you get the call, SAY YES and become a part of the only US Chamber Accredited organization in Maryland. Current members are welcome to help start the effort to add 250 new members to increase the size and power of our association.

Avenue of Remembrance

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and Shore Bank with the assistance of the City of Salisbury are creating a place of remembrance, a memorial to the victims in New York City, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania. An avenue will be erected to honor the military, police, fire, medical and other personnel who are serving today, have served, and those who have paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom.

Community groups, organizations, churches and businesses may create signs, banners or displays for the tenth anniversary of the 9-11 attacks. The Chamber will place the offered signage along Carroll Street next to the Wicomico River for the people of our community to view as they drive by or stroll through the display area. The displays will go up on September 3-4 and be removed after the Third Friday events on September 16.

The presentations will be judged and awarded certificates for categories such as Most Patriotic, best use of color, best use of words, most moving, and best handmade entry. Cost of displaying your tribute will be $25 for non-profits, community groups, and religious organizations. Businesses are asked to pay $50. Applications are available from the Chamber. The Display Committee reserves the right to decline posting displays that might offend. For more information contact the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce at 410-749-0144 or brad@salisburyarea.com.

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 sacc@salisburyarea.com 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!

Fall Job Fair - Thursday, October 13, 2011

Find your next employee at the 6th Annual Fall Job Fair, hosted by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and the One-Stop Job Market. This year's job fair will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the Centre at Salisbury mall from 3:30 to 7:00 pm. Booths will be set-up throughout the main corridors. The event is open to any business seeking employees in the Lower Shore area. Booths are only $100 for a 10 ft. space. Tens of thousands of people visit the mall each day so this is a terrific opportunity to meet with many excellent potential employees. Again this year, the Resume Doctor will be on hand to offer advice and suggestions to applicants and evaluate their resumes.

For more information or to register your company, visit www.salisburyarea.com or contact Shannon at the Chamber at 410-749-0144 or chamber@salisburyarea.com.

Networking Opportunities

Business After Hours:

Thursday, September 1, 2011 Hosted by Georgia House, located at 1801 N. Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

Ribbon Cutting:

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 Hosted by The Deli "Casual Gourmet", located at 1147 S. Salisbury Blvd., Suite #5, Salisbury, MD at 4:30 PM.

Please R.S.V.P. to the Chamber for these events.

Red Cross Day at Jolly Roger

Red Cross Day at the Jolly Roger Amusement Park on Coastal Highway in Ocean City is coming! This year it will be on Saturday, August 27, from 10 AM to 6 PM.

For a $25 ticket in advance attendees can enjoy unlimited use of Splash Mountain from 10 AM to 6 PM, unlimited golf from 10 AM to 6 PM, unlimited amusement rides from 2 PM to 6 PM (limit two rides on the roller coaster), an activity area with water basketball and volleyball, two food stands, two ice cream gazebos, the sun deck with lounge chairs, and full bath and locker room facilities.

Proceeds benefit the Lower Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross, which provides disaster relief, services to the military, and training in emergency skills to Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Accomack, and Northampton Counties.

Tickets are available at the Lower Shore Chapter at 1505 Emerson Avenue, Salisbury. Call 410-749-5331. There will be a "will call" desk at Jolly Roger on the 27th.

Comfort Food Cooking Class at Shore Appliance Connection

Shore Appliance Connection is hosting a Comfort Foods of Yore Cooking Class on Saturday, September 10, 2011 from Noon until 2:00pm. Join Chef Paul Suplee CEC, PC III as he teaches techniques for making stocks, glazes, pot roast, roasted root vegetables and pumpkin soup. Cost of the class is $30 and includes instruction by Chef Paul and all cooking supplies and food for the class. Plus, receive a coupon for $30 off your next appliance, extended warranty or cookware purchase from Shore Appliance Connection upon registering for the cooking class. Space is limited to 12 participants. Please call or email Kristin Hallowell to reserve your seat today! 410-749-2161 x 107 or khallowell@shoreappliances.com

Long-Term Care Seminar

Dennis Hopson,AAMS, Edward Jones Financial Advisor will be sponsoring a long-term care seminar from 11 AM to Noon on Wednesday, August 31 at his office located at 1411 Wesley Drive, Salisbury, Maryland.

The longer we live, the more likely it is that at some point in our lives, we may need someone to help take care of us. How will you pay for this care? Learn how a multiple solutions strategy can help you become better prepared to meet your individual, family and business financial goals. You'll also learn what resources the government offers and how to create a long term care strategy with your family and business. For more information or to sign up call 410 742-3264 Office.

Blood Bank Offers Special Days to Donate

In remembrance of the September 11th attacks, The Blood Bank of Delmarva has scheduled September 10th and September 11th as special days to donate in memory of those who died in the attacks.

The Salisbury Center on Mt. Hermon Rd will be open on Saturday September 10th with extended hours. We are encouraging people to schedule an appointment at any of the locations by calling 1-888-8-blood-8.

Blood donors are needed every day before a tragedy happens. Please help us remember our 9/11 heroes.

Just in Case Emergency Kit Event

The Community Foundation and ShoreCAN Volunteer Center is observing the tenth anniversary of 9/11 by hosting a Just In Case Emergency Kit Event on Saturday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the MAC Senior Center building, 909 Progress Circle Drive in Salisbury.

Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, thousands of volunteers responded to the needs of their neighbors and provided emergency relief and funding necessary to rebuild those communities. This event is a tribute to those generous efforts. Citizens of all ages can volunteer alongside others while assembling emergency disaster kits designed for older adults and their caregivers.

In partnership with Meals on Wheels, the emergency kits will be distributed to 425 seniors living at home in our local community the week of 9/11.

Volunteer opportunities ranging from creating care cards, emergency kit assembly and packaging will be available. We invite you to bring your family, your friends or your service organization to contribute your time to this special effort.

For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please call Heather Towers, Assistant Program Officer, Community Foundation ShoreCAN at 410-742-9911. ShoreCAN is also accepting financial contributions to support kit materials for this project.

Ride through History with the West Wicomico Heritage Ride

Registration is open for the 16th Annual West Wicomico Heritage Bike Tour, taking place on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 7:30 A.M. This bike tour of western Wicomico County takes riders across 300 years of Maryland History. Riders begin their day at Pemberton Historical Park, named for Pemberton Hall, a plantation home built in 1741 by Issac Handy, one of the founders of the city of Salisbury. Common Grounds Coffee Shop will have breakfast items available for purchase. From there, participants explore such towns as the scenic riverfront community of Whitehaven, Hebron and Quantico, as well as Bivalve's beautiful Cedar Hill Marina. End your ride back at Pemberton Historical Park with a picnic complete with food, live music from Alex and Shiloh and beer sales (valid ID required). All proceeds go to support the Whitehaven Heritage Association and Pemberton Historical Park. The registration fee is $40 for adults and $15 for children 8-18. To register or learn more, please visit www.pembertonpark.org.

Pemberton Historical Park is located at 5561 Plantation Lane in Salisbury, MD. For more information or to pre-register, please contact Kerri Liming at 410-860-2447 or email pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org.

CFES Seeking Award Nominations

The Community Foundation is now seeking nominations for the Henson Award for Nonprofit Excellence, the Frank Morris Humanitarian Award and the Volunteer of the Year Award. The deadline for nominations is September 23rd. Award winners will be announced at our Annual Meeting on November 4th. Please help pass along the information about these awards.

Recipients are selected by a committee of community residents from nominations submitted by the public. Nominations forms for the awards are available by calling the Community Foundation office at 410-742-9911 or visiting the foundation's website at www.cfes.org.

BB&T of Chesapeake Region Announces Annual Fundraiser Beneficiary

For the third year, BB&T of the Chesapeake Region has selected the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as the annual fundraising beneficiary. Our branch goal is to raise $1,500, which will contribute to our Regional goal of over $200,000. The Field House, a local business featuring sports collectables and autographs, has generously donated a Michael Oher Autographed Jersey to be given away to one lucky winner. Your $5 contribution to the Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser will earn you a ticket into the drawing. Tickets may be purchased at the East Salisbury BB&T Branch, or by contacting Nicolle Fahey at 410-742-8105 or email NFahey@BBandT.com. Drawing to be held on Friday, September 30th at 6:00 PM. Winner need not be present to win; the Official Rules of the drawing are available at the East Salisbury branch.