News & Notes October 10, 2011 #195

Salisbury Area

Chamber of Commerce

News & Notes

October 10, 2011 Issue #195

"Get Connected"

Fall Job Fair - This Thursday!

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.

New Member Reception

Are you a new member of the Chamber? Are you a new employee of a current Chamber member? Or are you a member that has been so busy running your business that you have not had time to find out what the Chamber can do for you? If you fit into any one of these three categories then we have the reception you should attend! Please be our guest at the New Member Reception to be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the Chamber Building. This event will run from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM and will include lunch. It is a casual way to meet other new members and representatives and learn what the Chamber can do for you as well as how you can become involved. For more information or to reserve your spot you may call Clay @ 410-749-0144 or email membership@salisburyarea.com.

Pansy & Bulb Sale Pansy vase

The Beautification Committee of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce has begun its fall flower sale. This is the 25^th year that the organization has held this sale to help provide funds to establish and maintain landscaped triangles and other projects in Salisbury. Winter pansies and bulbs must be pre-ordered and later picked up at the Chamber of Commerce Business Center on Friday, October 21, 2011. The cost of an individual 3.5" potted pansy is $1.50 and a flat of 18 plants is $25.00. This year we will also offer variety packs of bulbs! Tulips - 7 / $5.00; Daffodils - 10 / $5.00. (Prices include tax). Feel free to call and order you flowers (410-749-0144). Order forms are available at the Chamber's website www.salisburyarea.com.

"Get Connected" at the Chamber's Business Expo

The Chamber is excited to present the "Get Connected" Business Expo this fall on Thursday, November 17^th 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:

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Hosted by Dr. Gail Anderson's Medical Weight Loss, located at 105 Pine Bluff Road, Ste 9, Salisbury, MD from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Hosted by ERA Martin Associates., located at River Place Condominiums, 450 Riverside Drive, Salisbury, MD from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

Ribbon Cuttings:

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Hosted by Lower Shore Enterprises, Inc., located at 28475 Owens Branch Road, Salisbury, MD at 12:00 PM.

Friday, October 21, 2011 Hosted by Red Brick Pizza, located at 1306 South Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD at TBA

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

Economic Development BAH

Looking for New Members for Leads Group

SALT (Salisbury Area Leads & Tips) the Salisbury area's oldest sales leads group is looking for new members. Since the group has only one representative from each business category - membership is limited. We are looking for representatives from companies such as ALARM SYSTEMS, ARCHITECT'S - ENGINEERING, PEST CONTROL, COMMERCIAL BANKER, COMMERCIAL PLUMBER, ELECTRICIAN and several other categories. For more information please call Donna Johnson at 410-742-4563.

Play Like a Raven on Monday Night Football Ravens

Party on the club level and play like a Raven ON THE FIELD of M&T Bank Stadium! 4th Annual Biggest Little Tailgate Party, Monday, October 17th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm. You will have exclusive, on-field and locker room access for exciting activities throughout the evening. On the Club Level you can enjoy food tastings, live music, prizes, and more!

On-field access for exciting activities throughout the evening:

Quarterback and End-Zone Challenges
Locker Room Tours
Player Meet & Greet
Meet Ravens Cheerleaders and team mascot Poe
Games! Team Drills, Tug-of-War, Corn-Hole Tournament, Jousing and more

Live Music, Food & Games on the Club Level:

Sample food from over 50 celebrity chefs
Vote in our Ravens Nests vs. Roosts Tailgate Chili Cook-Off
Live music from Baltimore's School of Rock
Win great prizes with our silent auction and table games
Q&A with Ravens Director of Player Personnel Eric DeCosta
Cash bar available

Monday, October 17th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm

M&T Bank Stadium (Club and Field Level)

FREE Parking in Lot B | Event entrance: Unitas Plaza

General Admission: $50
Children 12 and younger: $25
Family Pack: $125 (2 adults, 2 children)

Get your tickets now! Buy online or call 410.856.1506.

Disabilities Resource Expo

Holly Community, Inc. in partnership with LIG Marketing and GRH Printing and Design are proud to present a Disabilities Resource Expo on Thursday, October 20, 2011, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Centre at Salisbury. Bringing together the latest information about services and support for people with disabilities, family members and caregivers. For more information, call 443-260-0822.

Life Crisis Center Recognizes Key Community Members

The public is invited to attend an awards dinner on October 27th hosted by the Life Crisis Center. The 2011 awardees are being recognized for their support of the safe house shelter and for their assistance to victims of domestic violence. The annual awards ceremony is held in October honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The dinner will recognize the Salisbury Police Department, Nancy Nyquist of Nancy N., Melanie Gladden of Bella Grace, the Uprising Church, Tamera Watts and LCC's Victim Advocates. The cost of the dinner is $30 per person or $250 for a table of 8 and includes a three course meal. The dinner will be held at the Georgia House Restaurant from 6:00pm till 8:30pm. Reservations are required and can be made online at www.LifeCrisisCenter.org or by calling 410.749.0632. Seating is limited so early reservations are encouraged.

Holly Community, INC. Presents Mystery Dinner

Enjoy a delicious four course dinner by Chef Michael, bid on some fantastic silent auction items, meet new friends & have some fun solving a mystery (All proceeds benefit community needs of children). Wear your favorite bling-be fabulous!

Friday, October 28, 2011

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Senior Services & Disability Center

909 Progress Circle

Salisbury, MD 21804

Cost $25.00 Limited Seating- Reserve your tickets early

RSVP to Rose Carey at 443-260-0822.

Pay by credit card via phone or make your check payable to

HCI, P O Box 1489, Salisbury, MD 21802

Touch the Sea Exhibit Starfish

Touch the Sea at the Delmarva Discovery Center! Saturday November 12th from 10 to 4! Join marine biologist, Andrew Wilson and the aquatic stars of Under the Sea for live animal programs at the Delmarva Discovery Center at 1 pm and 3 pm. Learn about our fascinating underwater world in interactive presentations. Meet a baby shark, as well as crabs, starfish and pufferfish!, Watch a fish feeding in the DDC's 6,000 gallon aquarium at 2 PM, and talk to local experts at our touch tank from 12 PM to 4 PM. Kid's crafts will take place from 11AM to 1 PM. Chat with local children's author and artists and view their work. See exciting fossils of prehistoric Delmarva aquatic life. There is something for everyone at the DDC!