Salisbury Area 
 Chamber of Commerce 
 
News & Notes
   
 

September 12, 2011                   Issue #193

 

   "Get Connected"  
 
Membership Drive in Full Gear

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce membership drive is off to a good start.  Help us make it to a great finish! Let us know if your business or another business you know of would benefit from being a part of our Chamber. The chamber has many programs to help members with marketing, advertising, training, regulatory compliance and government relations.  Invitations to learn more about the Chamber have been mailed 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.

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!

Legislative Orientation

Worried about the impact government regulations and taxes will have on your life and business? Would you like to better understand the operations of government bodies? Would you like to know how to effectively influence the decision making of political and appointed leaders?

 

Chamber Vice President Dr. Memo Diriker of Salisbury University's BEACON has offered to lead a program in increasing our effectiveness in monitoring the actions of elected officials and lobbying for our members and the Lower Shore business community. The training is offered from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 17th in the Chamber of Commerce building.

 

This meeting is open to all Chamber, Coastal Association of Realtors and Greater Salisbury Committee members interested in politics and government. Members of the Local and State Legislative Committee are especially encouraged to attend as this even will serve as their orientation meeting as required under our US Chamber Accreditation. Please RSVP for this event by calling the Chamber at 410-749-0144.

Freedom Flyer

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 [email protected].

"Get Connected" at the Chamber's Business Expo

The Chamber is excited to present the "Get Connected" Business Expo this fall on Thursday, November 17th at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. This business-to-business showcase will provide a great opportunity for Chamber members to directly connect with potential customers, market their businesses, and network with fellow Chamber members. We have a variety of events that will take place during the expo, including our monthly General Membership Luncheon, workshops & seminars, and a Business After Hours. There are a variety of ways in which you can get involved. Reserve your spot today for the premiere networking event for the Salisbury Chamber. Click Here to register for an exhibitor booth space or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, or call the Chamber at 410-749-0144.

Networking Opportunities

Business After Hours:

Thursday, September 22, 2011 Hosted by Shore Bank, located at 100 West Main Street, Salisbury, MD from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

 

Thursday, September 29, 2011 Hosted by Matice Interactive, located at 212 W. Main Street, Ste 301B, Salisbury, MD from
5:00 - 7:00 PM.
  
Please R.S.V.P. to the Chamber for these events.

Soles For Seniors Set for September 22Senior Walking MAC Inc., Area Agency on Aging, is hosting its 12th annual "Soles for Seniors" fundraiser at the Centre At Salisbury on Thursday, September 22.

Check-in for walkers is 9:30 a.m. at the JC Penney's court (enter through the Food Court and walk to JC Penney). Walker registration is $25.00 per person and includes a commemorative
T-shirt. The walk takes place from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top fundraiser and runner up. Vendors will be stationed at the JC Penny's court as well.

 

This year's "after party" will take place 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Food Court immediately following the walk.

 

Funds raised from this event supports MAC's Senior Emergency Fund, helping seniors with the high cost of hearing aids, dentures and glasses - assistive devices not normally covered by insurance.

 

To obtain a walker registration, T-shirt sponsorship or Vendor application, call 410-742-0505 ext. 137.

"Get Involved with Your Junior Chamber"

Check out the website www.salisburyjc.com for upcoming dates and events like our membership meeting, trivia night, restaurant of the month club, Treat Street,  Members Crab Feast, Salisbury Children's Shopping Tour, Relay for Life, and of course the 65th  Salisbury Christmas Parade.

 

Are you new to the area? Are you between 18 and 40? Then come join the Salisbury Jaycees, the best civic organization for young people. www.salisburyjc.com Attend the next general membership meeting on Monday Sept. 19 at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce. 7pm-Social Time, 7:30pm-Meeting.

 

With a long list of upcoming committee meetings and events going on until the end of the year, the Salisbury Jaycees invite everyone in the business community to check out the full list of updated events, online at www.salisburyjc.com/calendar"

TeacupPoplar Hill Mansion to Hold End of Summer Tea

Bring your friends and enjoy our End of Summer Tea at Poplar Hill Mansion on Wed. Sept, 21, at 11:30. Menu includes, savory soup, tea sandwiches, homemade scones with jam and clotted cream, sweets, and of course tea! Relax and enjoy a fashion show by Nancy N. while choosing your new fall wardrobe. Accent your special style with jewelry designs by Donna Warren. Crocheted rugs, scarves, hot pads, books and more available from our gift shop. A portion of all sales goes to support Poplar Hill Mansion. Price for tea is $20.00 per person, reservations required as space is limited. Donations to Joseph House food pantry, gratefully accepted. Please call Aleta Davis, 410 749 5168 for Tea reservations, or for more information, and check out our website, www.poplarhillmansion.org for more fun events.

Hidden Treasures Half Marathon & 5K  

Sports & Fitness Expo:September 24; 11am-5pm 

Half Marathon & 5K: September 25; 7:45am 

Join us in September for the Hidden Treasures Half Marathon & 5K. The weekend will kick off with the Sports & Fitness Expo at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Saturday leading into the half marathon and 5K on Sunday. Starting and finishing at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, the course is designed to provide runners with a scenic tour of Salisbury's 'hidden treasures,' including Salisbury City Park, downtown Salisbury, our historic neighborhoods and lovely back roads.  Registration fees are $55 for the Half Marathon and $35 for the 5K.  For more information or to register, visit www.hiddentreasureshalfmarathon.org

Buy, Sell and Trade Vendors Wanted

The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, hosts the annual buy, sell and trade market 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, October 7-8 in the parking lot of the museum. The market features an eclectic mix of fine antique decoys, collectible hunting items, folk art, antique furniture, and contemporary hunting, fishing and kayaking supplies. The market is one of several events held in conjunction with the annual Chesapeake Wildfowl Expo. Food will be sold in the parking lot. For more information and an application, interested vendors may call 410-742-4988, ext. 114 or visit the Ward Museum web site at www.wardmuseum.org.

Volunteer Drivers Needed!

MAC's Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers to deliver lunches in Salisbury, MD on T,W, or F. Must use own car. Call Valerie Wagner at 410-742-0505 x 112.

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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.

Shore Up Recruiting Foster Grandparents!

SHORE UP! Inc.'s Foster Grandparent Program is recruiting eligible, low-income senior citizens ages 55 and older to work with children/youth in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester Counties. Foster Grandparents work with children/youth in their community, serving as mentors, role models and friends. They also receive a tax-free stipend. Call 410-749-1142, ext. 354 for more information.

Hands-on QuickBooks Series

Do you need QuickBooks to manage your bookkeeping? You will learn how to set up and best utilize this software. After completing this course you will know how to track you account payables/receivables and sales, set up inventory, work with bank accounts and analyze financial data, set up employees, payroll and payroll taxes and analyze the reports

Laptops will be provided so that you can follow along with the instructor. Space is limited to 15. Attend one class at a time or sign up for the whole series. Classes run every Thursday starting on September 22nd till November 3rd, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and will be held at the Salisbury Chamber Foundation Training Facility, located at 317 Lemmon Hill Lane, Salisbury, MD. Each individual class is $19, the whole series is $79.

To register or for more information please contact Maryland Capital Enterprises at 410-546-1900.

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 [email protected].  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.


 
HR Resource Group Holds Benefit Tourney for Women Supporting Women

Swing into action this fall at the Eastern Shore Society for Human Resource Management's golf tournament to benefit Women Supporting Women, a local breast cancer support and awareness organization. ES SHERM is holding the event in memory of Becky Schumaker, one of its former members.

 

The outing takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Rum Pointe Seaside Links in Berlin. For a $100 entry fee, golfers can enjoy 18 holes of play on the championship course, golf cart with GPS, range balls and an awards ceremony with a buffet. There will plenty of prizes, including a chance to win $20,000 toward a new car from Pohanka by making a hole-in-one and golf packages, and a 50/50 raffle too. Registration begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.

 

Only a limited number of spaces are still available so register today. The registration deadline is Sept. 30. Ladies and mixed teams are welcome to play. The tournament will be held rain or shine.

 

Sponsors are still needed for the golf tournament too. Sponsor a hole for $100 or be even more generous and put your company's name on golf carts, the beverage cart, golfer gifts, the putting green or even the awards ceremony. For more information and sponsorship opportunities contact Lisa Ross at 410-330-9446 or email [email protected]. Visit the ES SHRM website at http://easternshore.shrm.org for registration and sponsorship information.

Rick Pollitt to speak to the Agri-Business Committee

James McNaughton, Chairman of the Chamber's Agri-Business Committee, announced that Rick Pollitt will be meeting with the committee next week (Tuesday, September 20, 7:30 am at the Chamber Business Center) to provide an update on Wicomico County permitting process and the difficulty that the construction industry is experiencing on bonding (unique only to Wicomico County).  Anyone in the membership interested in attending this meeting is welcome.  Please, R.S.V.P. by calling 410-749-0144. 

       
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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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