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Salisbury Area
Chamber of Commerce
News & Notes
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January 9, 2012 Issue #201
"Get Connected"
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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. |
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Growing a Community Garden
The Chamber's Beautification Committee will be creating a community garden this spring. It will be created on a piece of land where interested citizens could work a designated plot of land to grow a vegetable garden to produce food for their family and/or organization. The concept of community gardens are used around the world and with many people living in apartments and increased urban living, it can prove to be an asset to any community. If you are interested in providing a parcel of land to be used for a community garden, please contact Donna at the Chamber office. We are not seeking the donation of land, but just the use of it while it is not needed by the owner. Also, anyone who is interested in participating as a "grower" or just want to help with the creation of the garden, give us a call. |
Wicomico County Executive
Richard M. Pollitt, Jr.
Invites You To Attend A
Presentation By The
Maryland Stadium Authority
And
Crossroads Consulting Services, LLC
January 16, 2012
1:00 PM
Flanders Room
Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
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Phase I of the study included market & economic
analysis and recommendations to retain
and grow Youth & Civic Center business
in a competitive marketplace.
R.S.V.P. by January 11, 2012
ttaylor@wicomicocounty.org
410.548.4900, ext. 115 |
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Delmarva Education Foundation Hosts Scholarship Fair
As college financial aid deadlines start to loom, Delmarva Education Foundation (DEF) is helping connect students to available aid by hosting the first annual Scholarship Fair for this region on January 14, 2012 at the Centre at Salisbury mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. DEF plans include a resource area where students can get help with the application process. For example, they may talk with local guidance counselors and financial aid officers, get started on the application process, and learn how to search DEF's free, online database of local-priority scholarships. For more information, contact DEF at 410-219-3336 or email def@delmarvaed.org. |
Calling All 18 to 39 Year-Olds New to the Salisbury Area
The Salisbury Jaycees Membership Meeting is Monday, January 16. This is the first meeting of the new year for the General Membership and new friends! 7pm is Social Time & 7:30pm is the meeting at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce. Remember your Salisbury Jaycees are the Maryland Jaycees No. 1 Chapter in the State! For more info contact amanda@salisburyjc.com or phone 410-749-0144, ext. 109. |
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SACC "Get Connected" Food Drive
The Chamber's Annual "Get Connected" to the Hungry Canned Food Drive is still happening. Donations are still being accepted at the Chamber Business Center until the end of January 2012. Lobby hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Please consider being a part of the Chamber's local food drive. Together, we can help thousands of neighbors have a hunger free winter. |
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14th Annual Beach Blanket Blood Drive
Blood Bank of Delmarva will return to the Ocean City Convention Center (40th Street and Coastal Highway) on Tuesday, January 24 (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) and Wednesday, January 25 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) for the 14th Annual Beach Blanket Blood Drive. This year's theme is "OC Saves!" honoring the thousands of lives saved by blood donors at this event over the years.
The Blood Bank, which provides blood and blood products to the 16 hospitals on Delmarva, expects to welcome more than 600 blood donors during the two day event. Anyone who registers to donate will receive a free t-shirt highlighting the event theme. The canteen will feature an array of cookies, candy, donuts and snacks donated by local restaurants.
To make an appointment to donate blood during this drive, call 1-888-8-BLOOD-8 or visit www.delmarvablood.org. Walk-in donors will be taken as time allows. |
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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 |
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Networking Opportunities
Business After Hours:
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Hosted by Mojo's, located at 213 East Main St., Salisbury, MD from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
Ribbon Cuttings:
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Hosted by Mojo's, located at 213 East Main St., Salisbury, MD at 4:30 PM.
Friday, January 20, 2012 Hosted by Remedy Church (on the Plaza), located at 213 West Main Street (in The City Center), Salisbury, MD TBA.
Please R.S.V.P. to the Chamber for these events.
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First "Green Drink Salisbury" Event
 Common Grounds A Fair Trade Coffee House, at 701D East Naylor Mill Rd in Mill Pond Village Plaza, would like to invite you to the First Green Drink Salisbury event on January 18th, from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Green Drinks is an International group. It's an organic freeform gathering of people in the environmental related fields, to network with others in catching up with old friends, meeting new ones, developing new ideas, and creating business deals in a relaxing environment. We hope to have a lively mix of academia, agricultural, business, and government people to help create Green Ideas for the Salisbury area. If you think Green, offer Green services or products, or want to learn more about being Green, please join us. Free light treats and local produced adult beverages will be available as well. Please R.S.V.P. via email to tri@sbycommongrounds.com. Visit www.greendrinks.org for more information.
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Look Good and Feel Great Workshop
The Look GOOD and Feel GREAT workshop is a MIND, BODY and SPIRIT approach to achieving you ideal weight, decreasing levels of stress and increasing your energy, focus and creativity.
This is a 12 week program that will help you will learn:
- What natural foods to eat that are healthy and energizing to your body
- How to use Guided Imagery and Hypnosis to eliminate self-sabotage and promote healthy eating
- Energy techniques to let go of unsupportive habits that sabotage you and hold you back
- Eliminate food cravings and emotional eating
- Create an exercise program that fits your body type and your schedule
- Manage your stress in a positive manner
This is a natural, simple solution that's sustainable
WHEN: Tuesdays, from January 17th, 2012 to
March 20th, 2012
WHERE: PERSONAL WELLNESS CENTER
26593 Riverbank Road, Salisbury, MD 21801
Telephone: 410-742-6016
TIME: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Veronica Correa, LCSW-C
COST: $ 35.00 per session
Please call me to find out about your DISCOUNT when paying for the sessions upfront. Credit cards accepted. To learn more about the clinician and hypnosis visit: www.health-and-hypnosis.com |
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Contractor's College
Wor-Wic Community College, Maryland Capital Enterprises and the Small Business Development Center present "Contractor's College." The Contractor's College provides comprehensive training on a variety of construction contracts/law and estimating and bidding that are extremely important to both the new and experienced contractor. Build capacity so you can be in a better position to complete and grow your company. This seminar will be held every Thursday beginning January 26, 2012 until March 8, 2012 in the Workforce Development Center, Room 203. Tuition for the entire series will be $113 for Wicomico County residents and $108 for Worcester and Somerset residents. These courses will be team taught. If you are interested in one or a few of these topics tuition is $30 per class; please contact Maryland Capital Enterprises at 410-546-1900 or www.marylandcapital.org to pre-register. |
Delmarva Discovery Center's First Annual Fundraiser, the Winter Wonderland Gala!
On Saturday, February 4th, 2012, the Delmarva Discovery Center presents our first annual fundraiser, the Winter Wonderland Gala. Join us February 4th, from 7 pm until 10 pm. Cocktail attire is appropriate. Admission includes heavy hors d'oeuvres from Restaurant 213, two complimentary drink tickets and live entertainment by Moonstruck. Jim Rapp will host a live auction, and silent auction and raffle items will be available as well. Auction items cover something for every price range, including: a rare Miles Hancock decoy, works by local artists, bed and breakfast and hotel stays, and incredible baked goods including pies and Smith Island cakes. The auction will also feature gift certificates for a wide range of services. Check our website www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org for the list of art available at this auction. |
The Ward Museum Christmas Sale
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, a 501(c)3 non-profit Maryland Corporation, is marking down seasonal items in the museum store. These items include birdhouses, hummingbird feeders and more. While here check out a great selection of Ward Museum logo merchandise, new selection of soaps,Woodwick candles and more.
For the month of January 50% off all Christmas decorations.
Museum store hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. for more information call 410-742-4988, ext. 120. All sales benefit the Museum. |
Hilyard's Open House Event
You are cordially invited to see what we've added to our unparalleled solutions and unsurpassed service! Canon office products and solutions are now available to boost efficiency and create a business environment that fosters innovation. Just drop by on Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at our Salisbury Office, 900 East Main Street, for light fare and refreshments. Door Prizes! No reservations required. To learn more, please visit www.Hillyards.com |
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. |
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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
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Offer Expires: January 31, 2012 |
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