News & Notes December 27, 2011 #200

Salisbury Area

Chamber of Commerce

News & Notes

December 27, 2011 Issue #200

"Get Connected"

2012 Economic Forecast Schedule for January 19th

Hosted by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, Wor-Wic Community College, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Salisbury University's Franklin P. Perdue School of Business and the Small Business Development Center, and Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore. Experts from around the Eastern Shore will gather to analyze the current challenges facing our region, the nation and the global economy.

Location: Perdue Hall at Salisbury University

Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012

Time: 8:00 am - Noon (General Membership Luncheon will be held from Noon-1:15 in Perdue Hall)

Cost: $50 for SACC Chamber Members & members of surrounding Chambers / $75 for non-members

Additional $15 to attend the General Membership Luncheon

Please call the Chamber at 410-749-0144 to RSVP.

Wicomico Recreation Announces Community Yard Sale

Make room in your house and fill your wallet at Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism's Community Yard Sale. Tables and booths are available for this indoor mega-sale, slated for Saturday, January 7th from 7am to 12pm at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.

Tables are available at $15 for a 30"x72" size. Booths are also available at $40 for a 10' space with three tables. Set-up for those renting tables or booths will begin at 4am on Saturday morning. Reserve your table or booth at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (500 Glen Ave. Salisbury, MD), online at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org (online fee may apply) or by phone at 410-548-4911.

Those interested in shopping at the Shore's largest yard sale can do so for just $2 at the door. Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Wicomico Recreation.

Non-credit Spanish Courses for Beginners and Healthcare Professionals

Registration is now open for non-credit Spanish courses at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Foreign Language Instructional Center, a computer lab which features specialized language learning technology.

An intensive, eight-day Spanish course for beginners will be held Jan. 9-12 and 17-20. The course fee is $249 per person and includes all materials. A one-day "Spanish for Healthcare Professionals" class is being offered Jan. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The class provides practical vocabulary and cultural understanding for those who work with Spanish-speaking clients in medical settings. The fee is $149 and includes materials.

Both courses are taught by a native-speaking instructor. Register at www.umes.edu/FLIC or call 410-651-6543 for more information.

Business Day in Annapolis 2012

Business Day in Annapolis on Thursday, January 19, 2012, will connect hundreds of business leaders with decision makers in Annapolis to promote a strong pro-business, pro-jobs agenda. This event, which will be held at the Loews Annapolis Hotel, beginning at 7:30 a.m., is an outstanding opportunity to:

Network with hundreds of other Maryland business leaders.
Learn about the impact federal budget cuts will have on Maryland from Congressman Christopher Van Hollen (D-Dist. 8).
Preview the 2012 General Assembly session with the legislature's presiding officers and minority leaders.
Promote the 2012 Business Agenda.
Visit your legislators.

Registration is $65 per person for Maryland Chamber members. The nonmember rate is $85. Register online or contact Kristen Solis at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or ksolis@mdchamber.org.

Payment, Cancellation & Refund Policy

Member rate applies to all employees of Maryland Chamber member companies.
Payment must accompany registration by January 12, 2012.
Cancellations received after January 12, 2012 are non-refundable.
If you have dietary or accessibility needs, please contact Kristen Solis at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or ksolis@mdchamber.org.

Community Foundation Co-Sponsors Annual Nonprofit Resource Day

In partnership with the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and Wor-Wic Community College,the annual Nonprofit Resource Day is Wednesday, January 18 at the Community Foundation Nonprofit Support Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is $30 and lunch is included.

The Day will feature three informative seminars that will focus on fundraising and networking to promote your organization. Area trainers Hank Lewis and H.G. Wilson will share their knowledge and expertise to enhance and engage new audiences. This day will have it all!

Join your colleagues and gain valuable tips and tools to help increase your methodology of raising money and identify new donors to help meet your organization's mission.

For more information regarding Nonprofit Resource Day, please call 410-742-9911 or visit our website to register: www.cfes.org/events.

Marketing Advice Day Offered

Matice Interactive is proud to be hosting our first annual "Free Marketing Advice Day" on January 24, 2012 from 9 am to 4pm at our Salisbury office. We would like to invite anyone who is interested in promoting their business. We can help businesses at all stages of development, whether you have just started and need marketing materials like a logo, business cards, customer brochures and rack cards or are well established and may simply want to tweak or freshen up your website. Whether it is creating a marketing plan or strategy, print advertising, TV, radio or web advertising, branding and marketing materials, or website, Matice can help and is pleased to offer these free 30 minute, one on one sessions.

Those interested should email Jamey Schnepel at jamey.schnepel@maticeinteractive.com to register or to ask any questions.

Working Toward a Successful Retirement

Approaching Retirement?? If you are within a few years of retirement this is the seminar for you. Eric W. Johnston CFP, Financial Advisor will be giving the first of a series of presentations on Working Towards A Successful Retirement on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Chamber Business Center, 144 East Main Street in Salisbury. He will be covering some of the most common retirement concerns such as 5 Retirement Mistakes to Avoid, Investing for Income and Long-term Growth, Developing a Sound Plan For Retirement Income, and Assessing Whether You're on Track For Retirement. Lunch will be included. Please RSVP by calling 410-677-4848 or email Natalie Chaffinch natalieC@infocusfin.com

Maryland Capital Enterprises Presents "Doing Business on LinkedIn"

The Small Business Development Center, Wor-Wic Community College, and Maryland Capital Enterprises are honored to be presenting Ira Wolfe of Social Media Architects. "Doing Business on LinkedIn" will feature how people can turn their 'rolodex' into a powerful marketing tool. While it's very simple to join, it takes a bit of thought and a strategy to make LinkedIn work for you. Learn why LinkedIn is a must have tool for business functions and take home a step-by-step plan on using this powerful tool to prospect for clients, recruit top-performing talent, and keep an eye on competitors. To pre-register for this course, contact Maryland Capital Enterprises at 410-546-1900 or register online at www.marylandcapital.org.

2012 Exercise and Fitness Classes at MAC, Inc.

The Richard A. Henson Wellness Center & Gym at MAC Inc., your Area Agency on Aging, kicks off 2012 with a variety of exercise and fitness classes specifically designed for the 50+ adult. Upcoming classes and programs will include Circuit Training, Chair Yoga, Tai Chi for Better Balance, Stepping On, Foam Rolling, Stretching and Personal Training.

For more information on membership programs call 410-742-0505 x 130. Or you can visit our website at www.macinc.org/wellness or e-mail wellness@macinc.org. You can also follow MAC on Facebook and Twitter.