Chamber News  March 2012
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The Mission of the Kent County Chamber of Commerce is to serve, represent and be the leading advocate for the business interests of its membership in ways that enhance the environment of the business community and quality of life and well being of residents and visitors.
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Upcoming Chamber Events
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Chamber Board Meeting
Thursday, March 8, 201212:00 P.M.Chamber Office Chamber BreakfastKent County Demographics Presentation by Upper ShoreChapter of SCORE Wednesday, March 28, 20128:30 AM Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites150 Scheeler RoadChestertownPost-Session LegislativeWrap Up Breakfast Tuesday, April 17, 2012 8:30 AM Heron Point 501 East Campus Avenue Chestertown New Members Breakfast Tuesday, April 24, 2012 8:30 AM Heron Point 501 East Campus Avenue Chestertown
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LEADERSHIP
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EXECUTIVE BOARD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LORETTA LODGE
PRESIDENT
DOUG CAMP
The Investor's Friend
VICE PRESIDENT
DAVID BOWMAN
PNC Bank
TREASURER
DIANE BRANDT
CNB Bank
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DAVID BOWMAN
PNC Bank
BOB GREENWALD
East Coast Storage
JON HANLEY
Hanleyman Services, LLC
JIM RICH
Inn at Huntingfield Creek
JIM ROSS
Chester River Health System
BILL RUCKELSHAUS
Champion Realty, Inc.
KATIE WARRINGTON
Horizon Organic Dairy
LANSING WILLIAMS
Washington College
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From the Executive Director Greetings! In like a lion and out like a lamb. Isn't that what they say about March? Well it doesn't seem so this year...and that's just fine by me and I think many others. Though we've had a mild winter, I think everyone is still ready for some spring weather and the opportunity to get outdoors. Speaking of getting out, the Chamber has a few events coming up that should prompt folks to come out and meet and greet fellow members, promote your businesses and perhaps meet a few potential new customers. On March 28, The Upper Shore Chapter of SCORE will be presenting the Demographic's of Kent County from the 2010 Census at a breakfast to be held at the Holiday Inn in Chestertown. (See details in this Newsletter.) Join us and find out what these numbers mean to the future of Kent County and the future of your business. The Post-Session Legislative Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, April 17 at Heron Point. This is where you will be able to hear directly from the 36th District Legislators as to what has transpired during this year's General Assembly and how it will affect your business, including a Q&A session. And of course, don't forget our New Members Breakfast on April 26. This event allows all of our new members to introduce themselves and their businesses. It also gives long-time Chamber members an opportunity to meet our newest members and exchange ideas. This is always an enjoyable and informative event, and worthwhile to anyone who attends.
So mark your calendars now for these upcoming events. Remember, you get out of your Chamber membership only as much as you put into it. Happy St. Paddy's Day!
Loretta
Loretta M. Lodge
Executive Director
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Welcome New Members
The following businesses have recently made an important investment in their future and a significant commitment to the community by joining the
Kent County Chamber of Commerce
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Sipala Spars & Rigging, LLC
Mike Sipala - Owner
24582 Smithville Road
Worton, MD 21678
Tel 410.708.0370 | Fax 866.587.1485
mike@sipalaspars.com
www.sipalaspars.com
Sipala Spars & Rigging, LLC was formed in December of 2010. We offer premium quality yacht rigging services for the entire east coast. Based in Worton, we have an extensive inventory of cable, cordage, and fittings to ensure a fast turnaround.
 MidShore Business Journal
Bob & Linda Friday - Owner/Editors
10930 Holt Court
Denton, MD 21629
Tel 410.364.7022
The MidShore Business Journal is a monthly free publication that highlights the businesses and business activities in the mid-shore region which includes Kent, Queen Anne's, Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester counties. As a new member, MidShore Business Journal has signed up to be a participating member of the kent County Chamber of Commerce Member-to-Member Benefits Program. They are offering a 10% discount on advertising in the MidShore Business Journal to all Chamber members.
SEMPNO 1, LLC David Fairweather
25422 Commerce Lane Worton, MD 21678 Tel 240.223.4006 | Fax 223.0044 We build solar power generation facilities to produce electricity for the grid, farms, non-profits, government and businesses. Call us today and find out about renewable energy options.
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Please join us in welcoming our newest
Chamber members!
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Chamber Events_______________
Chamber Office, 122 N. Cross Street, Chestertown
The meeting is open to all members. Please contact Loretta at 410/810-2968 or
CHAMBER BREAKFAST
The Upper Shore Chapter of SCORE will be presenting the Demographic's of Kent County from the
2010 Census
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 8:30 AM Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 150 Scheeler Road Chestertown, MD
Cost is $10.00 Per Person
Seating is Limited - RSVP Required
RSVP By March 23: kentchamber@verizon.net OR 410.810.2968 |
Chamber Member News & Events
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Inaugural graduating class ...Left to right, front row: Deanna McLaughlin, Paul Gerhardt, Phyllis Johnston Back Row: Phyllis Emerson and Valerie Coslop
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Chesapeake College _______________________________________________________________________________ February 28, 2012 Contact: Marci Leach,Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Training Phone: 410-827-5833 E-mail: mleach@chesapeake.edu COLLEGE TO OFFER REGISTERED YOGA TEACHER AND ADVANCED YOGA TRAINING (WYE MILLS, MD) - Registration is now open for Chesapeake College's accredited Registered Yoga Teacher Training program. This program, offered partnership with the Every Body Yoga Studio, is currently the only registered yoga school on Maryland's Eastern Shore. This training is for community members who would like to become accredited Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) or for anyone who would like to study advanced yoga techniques for their own personal enrichment. The accreditation is through the Yoga Alliance®, the national education and support organization for yoga in the United States and is based on extensive experience, thorough understanding of all 8 limbs of yoga, safety and the dedication to serve others. The goal of developing standards for yoga teacher training is to ensure that yoga teacher training is conducted by well-qualified and professionally trained teachers who understand the benefits of yoga, value its history and traditions and provide consistent quality instruction while ensuring safety. The next Registered Yoga Teacher Training program begins in April 2012. Participants meet one weekend per month for nine months to complete the required 200 hours of training. In addition, reading, homework, observation of other teachers and student teaching is required. Class size is limited to allow for individualized instruction. The program instructor, Phyllis Johnston, M. Ed., E-RYT, has been studying yoga for more than 24 years and teaching on the mid-shore for 12 years. Her extensive experience earned her the distinguished "experienced registered yoga teacher" designation by the Yoga Alliance® for practitioners who can train other teachers. For more information or to register, contact Marci Leach by calling 410-827-5833 or email to mleach@chesapeake.edu. |
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Realtors(R) Rally to Save MD's Mortgage Interest Deduction
Hundreds of REALTORS and homeowners weathered a Maryland rainstorm on February 29 to turnout for the SaveMdMID.org Rally on Lawyers' Mall in Annapolis, immediately in front of the State House. In a sea of umbrellas in a soaking rain, they expressed their opposition to the proposed reduction in Mortgage Interest and property tax deductions in the Budget Bill currently before the General Assembly. Maryland is the first state in the U.S. to consider reducing the mortgage interest and property tax deductions.
More than 20 Realtors from the Bay Area Association of REALTORS(R) attended the Rally to voice their opposition and protect the deductions for property owners in Kent, Queen Anne's and Caroline Counties.
BAAR Realtors(R) pictured above include (left to right): Donna Owens, BAAR President Dick Sells, BAAR Association Executive Fran Long, Bill Ruckelshaus, Sue Hitt and Paula Ruckelshaus.
Additional information on the Rally can be found on www.mdrealtor.org.
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Are you a young person, part of a family with young people, or someone who works with youth and families here in Kent County? Kent County Local Management Board (KCLMB) wants to hear from you!
The KCLMB will be conducting four community meetings through out Kent County to discuss the concerns and ideas they have about meeting the needs of youth and families in our community and share their experiences and ideas about life in Kent County for children and families. The information will be used to develop the KCLMB's 2012 Needs Assessment final report which will help provide services most needed by families and children in the county.
The three remaining meetings will be held as follows:
- in Millington on Tuesday March 6 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the Millington Elementary School cafeteria
- in Galena on Thursday March 8th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at the Galena Town Hal
- Saturday March 10th from 1pm - 2:30pm at the Rock Hall meeting at the Rock Hall Town Hall auditorium.
For more information contact Jennifer Hicks- jhicks@positiveforceconsulting.net, (443) 282-0801 or visit the Kent County Local Management Board website: www.kentcountylmb.org.
If you are not able to make any of these meetings (or even if you are able to attend) offer your ideas through the Needs Assessment survey online: www.kentcountylmb.com/survey.htm
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Frilled Pinks by Ardythe Jolliff
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Thanksgiving Fog by Nancy Trippe
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CHESTERTOWN ARTS LEAGUE
For information contact Barbara Vann:410-810-0504 Chestertown 64TH ANNUAL JURIED ART SHOW TO OPEN MARCH 25,2012 Top regional artists will showcase their work at the Chestertown Arts League's 64th Annual Open Juried Art Show, scheduled for March 25-April 15,2012 and to be held at the Galleries of Heron Point, 501 East Campus Avenue, Chestertown. Regular viewing hours are daily, 9-5. Seven categories of fine arts will be featured: graphics, paintings on paper, paintings on canvas or board, pastels, mixed media, photography and sculpture. Artists chosen for this highly competitive exhibit have put forth their best work; viewers will find it an exciting and pleasurable event. The judge this year is Nancy Barch, an artist whose work in watermedia and mixed media has garnered prestigious awards from such organizations as the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, the Adirondacks National Touring Exhibition, and the Philadelphia Watercolor Society. She has taught painting workshops throughout the United States and Europe, juried exhibitions in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and been an awards judge for the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, The Watercolor Society of Southern New Jersey, and others. When she juries or judges a show she is "on a mission to find that creative spark." The opening reception will be held Sunday, March 25, 2012, 2-4 p.m. with prizes to be announced at 3 p.m. Come join us as fifteen awards are presented including Best of Show, Juror's Choice, Best Representation of the Eastern Shore, Best Abstract, Most Traditional Watercolor, Best Watercolor, six Awards of Excellence and three Honorable Mentions. When in Chestertown, visit the Arts League's gallery at 312 Cannon Street to see the monthly exhibits. Hours are Thursday and Friday, 12-4 and Saturday, 10-4. Call 410-778-5789, e-mail artsleague@verizon.net or go to the League's website at www.chestertownartsleague.org for further information. |
MULLIN/ASHLEY WINS IN MARCOM CREATIVE AWARDS
2011 NATIONAL COMPETITION Chestertown, Md., March 2, 2012 - Mullin/Ashley Associates, Inc., a Mid-Atlantic integrated marketing communications firm, has been recognized in the MarCom Awards 2011 competition with five award-winning entries.
The awards were for communications programs produced for four clients: Atlantic General Hospital (Berlin, Md.), Bettcher Industries, Inc. (Birmingham, Oh.), Columbia Forest Products (Greensboro, N.C.) and Orion Safety Products (Easton, Md.). They covered a wide scope of programs ranging from brand development and product launches to websites, advertising and promotional materials. For full story, click here.
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 Sue Leeman Joins ctdevents as Partner/Business Manager
Sue was my first client who later came to work for ctdevents and is now joining us as a Partner/Business Manager. We are delighted! ~ Sara Cunningham - Owner ctdevents |
Do you have news about your business that you want to share with our readers? Send it to kentchamber@verizon.net
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Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Report - February 29, 2012
Get up-to-date information on current legislative issues by clicking here.
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Chamber Information
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- E-Blasts - Broadcast E-Mail Service Now Available!
The Chamber now offers an E-Blast service to all of our members. In an effort to help you build your business and get your message out efficiently and cost effectively, the Chamber office will send an email specifically on your behalf to all Chamber members and non-members who have signed up for our mailing list. This is an excellent way to announce new products, services or events. As a Chamber member, you can take advantage of this service at a very reasonable cost of $25. Please contact the Chamber office for further details.
- SCORE (Senior Core of Retired Executives)
Invites retired executives to become counselors for new and existing local businesses. Contact Damon Bradley at SCORE to get more information: windtryst04@aol.com
- Help Us Help You. Keep Your Business Information Current!
Please remember to contact Loretta in the Chamber office if you have any changes or updates to your business contact information. We want to keep all of our members' information current.
- Member-To-Member Benefit Program
This program allows any Chamber member to offer discounts on their products and services to other Chamber members and their employees. Even if you do not offer a discount to fellow members, as a Chamber member, you may take advantage of the discounts offered by other members.
Don't miss out! Sign up for this program today.
Call Loretta at 410/810-2968 or email at kentchamber@verizon.net
The following businesses are participating members.
Please support these businesses!
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