Salisbury Area 
 Chamber of Commerce 
News & Notes 
    

 
 

August 20, 2012               Issue #216

 

   "Get Connected" 
   
2nd Annual Freedom Run & Ride
The day of fun and athletic endeavor will be held at the Shorebirds' Stadium on September 29, 2012. The run/walk begins at 8 a.m. The timed races include a 5k and 10 mile run. The bicycle events are show and go from 7 - 10 a.m. The routes available are 25 miles, 62 miles and 75 miles. Athletes register for both a ride and a run. The Freedom Run and Ride supports the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, Miles for Melanoma and the Melanoma Research Center.  Sponsors the Delmarva Shorebirds, Toyota and Panama Jack have put together a great day with entertainment, food and post-race amenities. Refreshments will be provided as well as prizes for winners. An event tech shirt will be provided to all participants. Early registration is available until September 24th. 

 

Please click here to register.

 

Sponsorship Available

Sponsorships range from $100-$2,500. Please click here for more information.

 

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers will be needed for watering stations at the run and rest stops at the ride. Please contact Brad Bellacicco at 410-749-0144. Shifts available at many different times and durations.

Chamberfest 2012
Sign up today for a booth at ChamberFest 2012 on Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20 at the Centre at Salisbury. Chamber Fest is a business-to-consumer showcase that allows chamber members to display their products and services to the tens of thousands of people that visit the mall each weekend. Booths will be displayed throughout the mall directly in the flow of the busy weekend traffic.  Each booth will include a space of approximately 10 feet with a table and two chairs. Sign up before September 14th and save on your booth space.  The fee for the two-day showcase is only $200, after September 14th the cost is $225. For more information or to register call Shannon Mitchell at 410-749-0144 or e-mail [email protected]. 

Chamber to Host Job Fair

Find your next employee at the 7th 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 18, 2012 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. 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 for a booth, contact Shannon at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce at 410-749-0144 or [email protected].

Chamber Pansy Sale

The Beautification Committee of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce has begun its fall flower sale. This is the 26th 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 must be pre-ordered and later picked up at the Chamber of Commerce Business Center on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. The cost of an individual 3.5" potted pansy is $1.40 and a flat of 18 plants is $25.40 (tax included). Feel free to call and order your pansies at 410-749-0144. Order forms will be e-mailed to members within the next week.

College Student Discount Program
Through the College Student Discount Program, SU, UMES and Wor-Wic students can receive discounts and/or free gifts at over 80 locations. Students use their college ID as the primary validation for the discount or gift. New this year, students can easily access discounts through smartphone app Rovertown. Businesses can also call the Chamber to edit or add new discounts. If your business would like to participate in the program please call Sophia at 410-749-0144.
 
  

October Business Journal Theme - Technology

The next edition of the Business Journal's theme is technology. Please email Sophia Smecker at [email protected] if you would like to submit any articles or news pieces related to the theme. Also, if you would like to place an ad in next month's Business Journal, please call Greg English at 302-629-9788 for more details and rates.
Chamber Hosts Leadership Seminar - October 4

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce will host a seminar entitled "Foundations of Leadership," presented by Joe Giordano of Consulting, Training & Development Services. The seminar will be held at the Chamber on Thursday, October 4th from 8:00 am - Noon. The seminar's primary theme will be to develop confidence in supervisory skills with an emphasis on leadership. Main topics that will be covered include:

 

-Management theories, concepts, and function

-Discussion and assessment of motivational leadership styles

-Traits of effective leaders

-Discussion of the art of delegation

 

Space is limited so call today to reserve your seats.  Cost is $40 per person ($50 for non-members).  For more information or to register call Shannon Mitchell at 410-749-0144 or e-mail [email protected]

Green Team Looking for Committee Chair
The Chamber's Recycling Committee is looking for a new committee chair. If you are interested in leading the team, please contact the Chamber at 410-749-0144. The Green Team meets at Noon on the last Tuesday of every month at the Chamber.
MAC Offers Fitness Classes for the 50+ Adult
 Wednesday, September 19 is Falls Prevention Day. MAC will host an Open House for those who want to participate in the Tai Chi for Better Balance Class at 10:00 a.m. Spectators welcome.

Registration is now open for upcoming 50+ adult exercise classes at the Richard A. Henson Wellness Center and Gym:

- Tai Chi for Better Balance 

Every Monday & Wednesday for 12 weeks from 10:00-11:30 

a.m.

- Zumba Gold: Fridays at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Stepping On -Sept 11th at 1:00pm for 7 weeks.
To register for any of these classes, or for more information, call 410-742-0505 x 130.

 

Rotary Club Speaker: SU Director of Athletics

The Rotary Club of Salisbury is pleased to welcome to its Thursday, August 30 meeting Dr. Michael Vienna, the Director of Athletics and Recreation at Salisbury University.Under his leadership, the Salisbury University athletics program arguably has had the most successful era in school history. Sea Gull teams have a combined overall 69 percent winning percentage, garnered 16 team and five individual national championships, 155 Capital Athletic Conference championships and produced over 350 All Americans. The Rotary Club of Salisbury meets every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Rotary Scout and Community Center on Riverside Drive in Salisbury. To learn more about the Rotary Club of Salisbury or to obtain membership information, please contact Membership Committee Chairman Bob Brown at 410-749-3873 or visit the website at www.rotarysalisbury.org.

Dove Pointe Benefit Golf Tournament  

 

 

 

The tournament will be held on Monday, September 24 at the Green Hill Yacht Club. Registration is at 9am and tee time is at 10am. To play or sponsor, contact Jeff Brittingham at 410-341-4472, extension 240.

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Fundraiser & Walk

On September 8, 2012 there will be a fundraiser at the Salisbury Elks Lodge from 12pm-3pm. Tickets are $10. Come prepared to enjoy music by Dave Corry, lite fare and a silent auction which closes at 2:15pm. Items included in the silent auction: wine baskets, LORA gift baskets, car detailing, items by Mary Kay, Vera Bradley and more!

 

On September 22, 2012, the Eastern Shore Crohns & Colitis Foundation will host a walk at Winterplace Park starting at 6pm.
 

Small Farm Bus Tour in Late August

A small farm bus tour offers a variety of educational stops over a two-day period in late August. Back by popular demand, the tour will allow participants to "Explore New Farm Income Opportunities," on Monday, August 27, and Tuesday, August 28. Tour participants will depart from the Richard A. Henson Center on the UMES campus at 7:30 a.m. sharp. The next 48 hours will provide them with many opportunities to experience successful and innovative farming ventures in Delaware and Pennsylvania and to explore alternatives and possibilities that will help the average farmer increase his or her bottom line and implement sustainable practices. The tour will end as the bus returns to the Henson Center around 6:30 p.m. on August 28. The registration fee, which covers bus transportation, hotel accommodations for one night, educational materials and light refreshments, is $25 per person.  To register online, visit www.umes.edu/1890-mce.  All registrations and payments must be received by Thursday, August 23.

Maryland Capital Enterprises Class  
ABCs of Starting Your Own Business

Decide if entrepreneurship is for you. Find out about pros and cons of small business ownership, what skills and resources are needed, State of Maryland requirements to start a business, why is the credit important and why a business plan is needed.

Locations:

-Wednesday August 22nd @ Wor-Wic Community College

-Monday August 27th, Wor-Wic Community College (Berlin Location)

Cost: $15.00

Instructor: Jessica Weber

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

 

Tuesday September 4th - October 9th 2012, Easton QuickBooks

Learn how to implement QuickBooks into your day to day business activity. 

Cost: $79.00/Series;$19.00/each Session

Instructor: Sam Katz

Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM

Talbot County Community Center

 

Thursday September 6th - November 8th, Shore Venture

This Class is designed to provide guidance and support in a group oriented environment. It is recommended for entrepreneurs who want to get started on the business planning process.

*Assess the feasibility of a business idea and how your concept matches your personal vision

* Determine the appropriate steps for small business success

*Identify creative marketing tools and key strategies for managing a small business

*Examine the pitfalls frequently encountered when starting a small business

100% REFUND with successful completion of course! Completion includes attending no fewer than 8 of 10 sessions and submission of a 2-page executive summary of a business plan. Call (410) 770-9330 or email [email protected] for more information.

Cost:

Instructors: Multiple Speakers

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Wor-Wic Community College/ Workforce Development Center, Room 103A

 

Monday September 10th - October 1st, Business Planning Bootcamp

One of the most important parts of starting or growing a business is writing a business plan. Recommended for entrepreneurs who want to get started on the business planning process.

Cost: $68 (Worcester & Somerset Residents) & $71 (Wicomico Residents)

Instructors: Multiple Speakers

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Wor-Wic Community College (Berlin Location)

2012 Master Gardener Intern Program

The program begins September 4 through November 20 on Tuesday from 1-4pm at the Ocean Pines Library. The cost is $160. Included in the cost is 40 hours of education, the Master Gardener manual and a binder with the fact sheets available from the University of Maryland and the Home and Garden Information Center. After you finish the training, you will be asked to volunteer 40 hours the first year and 20 hours each following year. Training Topics include: Ecology, Entomology, Lawn Care, Pruning, ect. To register call the Wicomico County Extension Office at 410-749-6141.

 

Upcoming Jaycees Events  

 

Monday 8/20 

Membership Meeting

Chamber of Commerce

7:00 Social Time

7:30 Meeting

Contact [email protected]

 

Wednesday 8/22, 8/29

Trivia Night

Greene Turtle

7:15pm

Contact [email protected]

 

Organic Chemistry Achievement Program

Dr. Miguel Mitchell, with 22 yrs experience as a chemistry professor, is offering an Organic Chemistry Achievement Program for anyone wanting to get a head start before taking organic chemistry in college. The introductory course is free. The program will be taught on Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 8/11/2012 - 10/27/2012.  The link to the O-CAP website is: http://chemanimation.com/o-cap_home. Students can get more information or register there; first-come, first-serve (maximum of 16 students).

Creating Healthy Communities Online Program

Atlantic General Hospital, McCready Foundation and Peninsula Regional Medical Center have teamed up to partner with the Healthy Communities Institute (HCI) to offer an online resource of health and population data for residents of the Delmarva Peninsula, called Creating Healthy Communities.  Backed by research developed at the University of California at Berkeley and Harvard Medical School, the web-based Creating Healthy Communities is designed to help healthcare providers, hospitals, local health departments, community coalitions and policy makers gain important information about quality of life indicators in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Sussex Counties.Residents looking to review the information on the new Creating Healthy Communities information may access it now at these locations: On the Peninsula Regional website in the Quick Links section to the right side of the page or www.peninsula.org/CHC, under the About Us drop down section of Atlantic General Hospital's web site or www.atlanticgeneral.org/creatinghealthycommunities or from McCready's homepage under the "Community" heading at www.mccreadyfoundation.org.

Upcoming United Way Events

Friday, Sept. 7, United Way's Annual CEO & Coordinator Breakfast, 8:00 - 9:15 am at James M. Bennett High School in Salisbury, with optional activities available after the breakfast.  Please join us for an inspirational update on how United Way brings our community together to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors by focusing on education, financial stability and health.  This year's breakfast, hosted by Jim Perdue of Perdue Farms, will feature the Superintendents of the Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester county school systems, sharing the importance of United Way programs for our students and community.  Please visit www.unitedway4us.org for additional information and to RSVP, or call 410.742.5143.

 

Saturday, December 1, 6pm at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge, United Way's Annual Holiday Ball.  Please join us for the "Event of the Year!" to celebrate and support United Way programs, with delicious dining, great music and dancing, and the area's most amazing silent and live auctions.  All proceeds benefit United Way and help provide funding for 60 programs in Education, Health, and Financial Stability throughout Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties.  Sponsorship opportunities are available.  Visit www.unitedway4us.org for additional information or call 410.742.5143.

Networking Opportunities

 

Business After Hours: 

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Maryland Capital Enterprises & Pemberton Coffeehouse
5:00-7:00 PM
(At Pemberton Coffeehouse: 1100 Pemberton Drive., Salisbury, MD 21801)

Thursday, September 13, 2012
Residence Inn by Marriott & SCORE
5:00-7:00 PM
(At Residence Inn: 140 Centre Road, Salisbury, MD 21801)

Thursday, September 20, 2012
World Gym
5:00-7:00 PM
800 South Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801

 

General Membership Luncheon
September 20, 201

Noon
Location TBD

 

Ground Breaking
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Decorating Delmarva Holiday Festival of Lights
11:00 AM
US 13 Speedway
37854 Sussex Highway, Delmar, DE 19940

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Job Skills Training at the Goodwill Career Development Center

 

Get the job training skills you need by enrolling in a Computer and Clerical Certificate Program! Learn business software, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Office 2010); increase your keyboarding skills, job search on the Internet, e-mail attachments and resumes.

 

Also, offering a QuickBooks accounting program. Learn how to invoice customers, pay bills, create purchase orders, set up income and expense accounts, track bills and invoices, pay employees.

 

NEW, this fall - Customer Service/ Cashier Certificate Training Program. Be able to practice the principles of quality customer service and understand what adds value to the customer's experience.

 

Computer/Clerical and Quick Books classes start September 10. 2012, morning and afternoon classes available

 

Call or stop by for information on admission to the classes 410-219-9118

 

Summer Concert Series at Trap Pond State Park

Enjoy free concerts at Trap Pond State Park through Delaware State Parks' Summer Concert Series. The concert series presents a diverse lineup of family-friendly performances every Friday evening. The concerts are held at 6:30 p.m. at the Baldcypress Nature Center, and refreshments will be sold by the Trap Pond Partners. Park entry fees are in effect. Trap Pond State Park is located at 33587 Baldcypress Lane in Laurel, DE. More information about Trap Pond is available by calling (302) 875-5163. A full concert line-up and additional information is available at destateparks.com/summer-concert

 

 

August 24        Angela Natrin                            Acoustic

August 31        Rusted Axle                              Folk

 

 

Poplar Hill Mansion August Events

The Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion invite you to two fun events for August. On Thursday, August 23, from 5-7, Poplar Hill Mansion will host a historic Happy hour Wine and Cheese tasting. Come after work, and sample the fine wines of Fenwick Wine Cellars and Cabot's cheese. R.S.V.P. to [email protected] or call 410 749 1776. Cost is $10.00 per person.

 

Celebrate our freedom on Sunday August 26 from 1-4, when Poplar Hill Mansion, hosts a War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration. Experience history walking through Poplar Hill Mansion, believed to be the only house still standing in Salisbury from prior to the War of 1812. Wear period dress for more fun, have refreshments and enjoy the music of members of the Salisbury Symphony brass. This event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Our current restoration projects are the historic smokehouse and our Joshua Thurston, Clementi pianoforte. If you would like to help feed the hungry in Salisbury, you may drop off nonperishable food items.

 

On September 9th, Sunday from 1-4, we welcome all Civil War Buffs for our Civil War Day. This is a free event and will include refreshments, $10.00 Carriage rides by R.T. Pulley Carriage services. His carriage was featured in a movie about the death of Abraham Lincoln. We will be "occupied" by Confederate and Union troops including Confederate Wes Jones of the of the 2nd. Co. Richmond Howitzers, Major Dale Foxwell and his men, local authors selling their books including Andy Nunez and Elaine Patterson of MD. History Press, Civil War collections by local collectors, and Sharon Walsh as artist Clara Gunby, Step back in time, and support our local re enactors ! Donations to Poplar Hill gratefully accepted.

5th Annual Golf Benefit for Parkinson's Research & Support

Sponsored by Royal Plus, the tournament will be held on August 31 at GlenRiddle Golf Club, Man O'War course. Registration starts at 12pm, tee off is at 1:30pm with a best ball format. It is only $140 per golfer to play and proceeds benefit the Lower Shore Parkinson's Support Group and the University of Florida Center for Movement Disorders. Lunch, dinner, and a tournament polo shirt are provided; $10,000 hole-in-one, silent auction and raffles. For more information contact Nancy Hoeflich at 410-219-7715, or go to http://royalplus.com/golf-tournament-2
Red Cross Day at Jolly Roger

Red Cross Day at the Jolly Roger Amusement Park on Coastal Highway in Ocean City will be on Sunday, August 26, from 10 AM to 6 PM. For a $27.50 ticket in advance attendees can enjoy unlimited use of Splash Mountain from 10 AM to 6 PM, unlimited golf from 10 AM to 6 PM, unlimited amusement rides from 2 PM to 6 PM (limit two rides on the roller coaster), an activity area with water basketball and volleyball, two food stands, two ice cream gazebos, the sun deck with lounge chairs, and full bath and locker room facilities. This is a $60 value! Proceeds benefit the Lower Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross, which provides disaster relief, services to the military, and training in emergency skills to Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Accomack, and Northampton Counties. Tickets are available through the Lower Shore Chapter at 1505 Emerson Avenue, Salisbury. Call 410-749-5331 to purchase. Tickets can be mailed to you or there will be a "will call" desk at Jolly Roger on the 26th.

 "A Taste of Delmarva" Benefits Meals on Wheels

MAC Incorporated, the Area Agency on Aging, along with LORA (Local Owner Restaurant Association) and The Village at Harbor Pointe in Salisbury will host "Taste of Delmarva" on Saturday, September 29, 2012. The event will take place at the Village at Harbor Pointe on Pemberton Drive in Salisbury from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Twenty restaurants and eateries will be represented offering samples of some of their most popular dishes. Advance tickets are $20 for Adults; $10 for youth ages 6-10 yrs. Tickets at the door will be $25 for Adults; $15 for youth ages 6 - 10 yrs. Children under 6 admitted free. Admission includes your food and entertainment with DJ Dennis Fox, Sunshine the Clown, McGruff the Crime Dog and a children's Fun House. The event will also include door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets may be purchased at MAC, Inc, Area Agency on Aging located behind Holly Center in Salisbury, or at The Village of Harbor Pointe in Salisbury. Call 410-742-0505 extension 104.

Look GOOD Feel GREAT Workshop

This is an 8 week program that will help you learn:

  • What natural foods to eat that are healthy and have high nutritional value
  • How to use hypnosis to promote healthy eating, speed up metabolism and eliminate self-sabotage
  • Energy techniques to let go of unsupportive habits that hinder your progress
  • To create an exercise program that fits your body type and your schedule

WHEN: Mondays, from September 10, 2012 through October 29,  

            2012 (8 sessions)

WHERE: THE PERSONAL WELLNESS CENTER

              26593 Riverbank Road, Salisbury, MD 21801

TIME: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

FACILITATORS:  Lynn Matava, AADP Nutrition and Weigh Management Coach Veronica Correa, LCSW-C Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Holistic Health Coach, Certified Hypnotherapist

COST:$45.00 each per session *When sessions are paid upfront*

                              Call 410-742-6016 to register.

Free Training for Small Business and Prospective Owners

If you own a small business--or are thinking of starting a small business--get the training you need to help your business succeed. The U.S. Small Business Administration offers FREE online courses to help you start a business, manage a business, finance a business, work with the government as a contractor, and more.

       
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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    

Sandy Fitzgerald-Angello
Chamber President
 
Bradley A. Bellacicco
Executive Director 
 
Shannon Mitchell
Communications & Events 

Clay Tarpley
Membership
[email protected]
  
Donna Griffith
Finance

  

Sophia Smecker
Media & Public Relations

 

 

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