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Salisbury Area
Chamber of Commerce
News & Notes
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February 13, 2012 Issue #203
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Salisbury Festival Planning Committee - Join us!
This year will mark the 30th Annual Salisbury Festival on April 27-29, 2012. We are so excited to be gearing up for the festival! The Chamber is currently looking for new volunteers to join the committee. The next meeting is Wednesday, February 15th, at 4 pm at the Chamber. Please contact Shannon at chamber@salisburyarea.com for further details. |
SACC Annual Banquet Save the Date!
92nd Annual Banquet -- Save the Date for the Chamber's Annual Banquet on Thursday, April 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Green Hill Yacht and Country Club. Dinner, entertainment and Watch for your formal invitation in the mail. |
Showcase Your Business at the Salisbury Festival! Did you know you can have a display booth at the Salisbury Festival for only $100? And non-profit organizations can have an informational booth for free ($25 fee for non-profits if you plan to sell items)! Booths are set up from 10 am-4 pm Saturday, April 28, 2012 on East Main Street. Don't miss the opportunity to put your company or organization in front of thousands of festival goers for a minimal fee. Interested in sponsoring a portion of the festival? We have sponsorship opportunities that range from $100 and up! Contact Shannon at the Chamber today to sign up for a booth or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities! |
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Chamber Sponsoring Ireland Trip
The Chamber is sponsoring a seven day trip to Ireland November 5 to 12 with all flights, accommodations including a night in a castle and some meals. For more information contact the Chamber or attend the orientation on March 21. This trip is open to all. |
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30th Annual Salisbury Festival Recipe Search
Over the next two months, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce will be creating a 300 recipe cookbook to commemorate the 30th Annual Salisbury Festival. We would like to invite you to submit your favorite recipe(s) to appear in our cookbook. Recipes received will be inputted first-come, first-in and will be duplicated at the discretion of the committee. For questions or to receive a recipe form, contact the Chamber at 410-749-0144 or email sacc@salisburyarea.com Recipe forms may also be found on our website www.salisburyarea.com The deadline for submissions is Monday, March 5, 2012. Help us make this commemorative cookbook for the 30th Annual Salisbury Festival a must have for every cook in your home! |
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Planning for Succession AND Success
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce
Cost: $15.00 for lunch (No cost if you are not purchasing lunch)
Presented by James W. Respess, Esq., RFC
Hosted by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and the Business Affairs Committee
How do you ensure, through succession planning, that your company and your employees thrive in the event you are not there?
Whether you are a small business owner looking to expand your company's staffing, a family business trying to plan for the next generations move into the company leadership, or a corporate VP seeking to retire and identify a successor, this seminar will bring valuable insights and ideas that you can implement today to improve your company and help you create a successful plan for the future. |
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3rd Friday: Art & Entertainment in Downtown Salisbury
3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury is this Friday February 17th from 5- 8pm. 3rd Friday will be the place to be, with art shows, shopping and dining in Salisbury's beautiful Downtown. All along Main Street shops and restaurants will be open with specials and sales. Art Shows from AIG and the 3F Team, along with a special event from SWAC, all make it a wonderful night to stroll around downtown.
This Friday is a huge night for AI&G. The 2012 Blooming Artist Youth Show opening is 5-7, with over 300 pieces of art work from emerging, young local artists. This show includes works from the Parkside High School Visual and Performing Arts Program. Bitna Shin, Senior at Parkside will have a full solo exhibition in the Foyer Gallery. Friday is also AI&G's famous annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser. Buy a handcrafted pottery bowl and get the chili for free!
The 3rd Friday Art Show will again be set up in its new location, the Vernon Powell Building. The Vernon Powell Building is located right on the Plaza, at 218 W. Main Street. The 3F Art Show will feature live music, as well as, local painters, photographers, sculptors, and crafters. Stop on by to see some great art and locally made items for sale!
SWAC will be celebrating "The Art of Love" for 3rd Friday with poetry, love songs, film, and crafts of the heart from 5:30pm-7:30pm. The event will be held at SWAC's headquarters, above Season's Best Antiques, at 104 Poplar Hill Ave. Stop on by with your sweetie, before you shop Season's Best Famous 3rd Friday Sale!
3F is an all-volunteer effort, a downtown economic development initiative and a project of the Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District Committee.
For more information: 3rdFridaySby@gmail.com or Visit www.3rdfridaysby.com. |
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Wicomico Creekwatchers Volunteer and Community Appreciation Potluck
Concerned about the River? The Wicomico Creekwatchers would like to invite you to attend a volunteer and community appreciation night on February 28th at The Ward Museum from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Wicomico Creekwatchers is a volunteer organization that collects water samples throughout the year and develops objective, scientifically credible water quality data at 25 sites along the Wicomico River system. Findings are published annually in a detailed report. Through its work over the past 10 years, Creekwatchers advances efforts of citizens, businesses, and public officials to ensure that public policies and other management tools adequately protect and preserve Wicomico River water quality. If you are interested in being a volunteer or would like to hear more about your river quality, please join us to kick off the 2012 monitoring seasons. Covered dishes, desserts and refreshments will be provided by the Creekwatcher volunteers. Please RSVP via email to Katherine at kmcallister@gmbnet.com or call 410-742-3115. Visit us at http://www.salisbury.edu/wicomicocreekwatchers/. |
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New MAC Website!
MAC is very pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved website! Visit us at www.macinc.org. It's the same name but just a different look thanks to BEACON at Salisbury University and Master's student Rose MacGregor. Please know that it is still a "work in progress" and it will continue to be tweaked and updated as needed. Feel free to send feedback via the homepage. |
Women Supporting Women 11th Annual Basket Bingo
Women Supporting Women will be holding its 11th Annual Basket Bingo at Salisbury Moose Lodge 833 Snow Hill Rd. Salisbury, featuring Pampered Chef items and Longaberger Baskets. Proceeds from the bingo help support programs and materials offered to breast cancer survivors and their families.
WHEN: Thursday, March 8th - Doors open at 5:00pm, the first game begins at 6:30pm. If you would like information or purchase tickets, contact Women Supporting Women at 410-548-7880.
Tickets: $20 in advance / $25 at the door. |
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Networking Opportunities
Business After Hours:
Thursday, February 23, 2012 Hosted by Shorebirds Club, LLC, located at 6400 Hobbs Road, Salisbury, MD from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
Ribbon Cuttings:
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Hosted by Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay, located at 1346 Belmont Avenue, Suite 60, Salisbury, MD at 4:00 PM. Reception sponsored by the Community Foundation to follow.
Please R.S.V.P. to the Chamber for these events. |
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"Business in the Atrium"
During the inaugural semester in the new Perdue School of Business building at Salisbury University, "Business in the Atrium" was instituted. This concept of bringing business onto the campus for informal networking and information sharing was very well received from both the businesses who participated and the students.
Throughout this semester on Tuesday through Thursday from 11AM ? 2PM, you are invited to sign-up to promote your organization to SU students. A table in the Atrium will be reserved for you. Information or videos can be displayed on the video wall, networking and informal meetings can be conducted in the soft seating area, as well as presentations booked in classrooms or with student clubs, formal information sessions scheduled in the auditorium and individual discussions held in team study rooms.
To schedule a date for YOUR "Business in the Atrium" simply use the Google calendar link below. The Business School will follow-up with you to discuss your particular structure and assign a Student Business Leaders to assist you. Additionally, please feel free to contact Rebecca Emery or the Dean of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, Bob Wood, at 410.548.5391, bgwood@salisbury.edu
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The Ward Museum February 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 February Jack Schroeder puppy cards are a $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 or purchase a ward logo bag and receive 50% off short sleeve or long sleeve t-shirt 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. |
MBE/DBE certification through MDOT
The State of Maryland is committed to enhancing opportunities for small, minority- and women-owned firms to participate fully and fairly in public contracting. In 1978 the Maryland General Assembly passed groundbreaking legislation and established the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program. Today, State law sets a goal for contracting to certified MBEs at 25% -- the most aggressive in the nation.
A comprehensive certification program is administered by the Maryland Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE) to ensure that only bona fide firms participate in the program. OMBE also administers the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. DBE goals apply to transportation projects funded by the U.S Department of Transportation which are administered by MDOT. Requirements for both programs are governed by State and Federal statutes.
The program highlights the benefits of certification, the five core eligibility standards, the application procedures and the overall certification process. It also covers valuable information regarding marketing and business development to government agencies. Firms who participate in a workshop prior to submitting the application tend to have greater confidence as they navigate through the certification process.
Firms interested in seeking MBE/DBE certification through MDOT are encouraged to attend the FREE application assistance workshop to be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 11:00am until 2:30pm. The course will be held at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce in the Perdue Meeting Room. Attendees are urged to pack a bagged lunch or may take advantage of the light fare that will be offered at a cost of $5.
To register for this FREE course or for more information contact Christan at Maryland Capital Enterprises at 410-546-1900 or Angela at the Small Business Development Center at 410-543-6516. Pre-registration is required! |
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Manpower Recruiting Customer Service Representative
Manpower is currently recruiting for full time Customer Service Representatives for a successful company here in Salisbury. Experienced customer services reps as well as recent college graduates are encouraged to apply. Pay is $10/hour to start and hours are 11am until 8pm, Mon-Fri. Please send resumes to Salisbury.md@manpower.com for consideration. Donna Richardson, Manpower Staffing Specialist 410-742-8861 or Donna.Richardson@manpower.com |
Jaycees Membership Meeting
On Monday 2/20 the Jaycees will be holding their Membership Meeting at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce 7pm-Social Time, 7:30pm-Meeting. Calling All 18 to 39 Year-Olds New to the Salisbury Area! This is the second meeting of the new year for the General Membership and new friends! |
St. Paddy's 5K Walk/Run
MAC will host the 13th annual St. Paddy's 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, March 17. Again this year we are pleased to announce that boxer Fernando Guerrero will be the honorary chairperson. Walkers/Runners can now register on-line at http://www.macinc.org/5K%20Race.htm.
For more information call 410-742-0505 |
Agri-Business Featured in the March Edition of the Business Journal The March edition of the Business Journal will feature a special section on Agri-Business. Advertisers featured in this spotlight will receive a bonus write-up about your business and will be included in the editorial portion of this section. If you are interested in being a part of this special issue, please call Morning Star Publications at 302-629-9788 or email BRichardson@mspublications.com. |
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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
*Email your events to the Chamber for the next issue* |
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