CHAMBER NEWS  MARCH 2013
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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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LEADERSHIP
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LORETTA LODGE
PRESIDENT
DAVID BOWMAN
PNC Bank
PAST PRESIDENT
DOUG CAMP
The Investor's Friend
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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CHAMBER EVENTS
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3/14/2013
Chamber Board Meeting
12:00 P.M.
Chamber Office
122 N. Cross Street
Chestertown, MD 21620
Post-Session Legislative
Wrap Up Breakfast
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 8:30 AM
Location TBD
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From the Executive Director
Greetings,
How do you spell Economic Development for Kent County?
On Wednesday, February 27, over 100 Chamber members, school administrators, teachers, students, parents, business owners and community members gathered at Washington College to hear Dick Goodall of Dixon Valve talk about how we can all work together as a community to support Kent County Public Schools in achieving "Top Five in Five Years" - to see our community schools ranked in the top five public school systems in Maryland in five years.
As noted by Dave Wheelan in the Chestertown Spy:
"In a passionate plea for community engagement to move Kent County Public Schools to Maryland's top tier, Dixon Valve CEO Richard Goodall announced at a recent Chamber breakfast the formation of Kent Forward, a private sector initiative to support the county's struggling schools.
With his own realization that Dixon's ability to recruit top talent was handicapped by declining test scores, Goodall enlisted the help of Washington College and The Chester River Health Center to form the coalition that will provide resources, volunteer time, and encourage parental involvement.
...Goodall makes a strong case that Kent's business community must take a pro-active role in improving local schools.
Using techniques borrowed from the private sector, Kent Forward will work with the school system to identify important benchmarks that challenge the entire community, Goodall said."
A video of Mr. Goodall's presentation can be found at http://chestertownspy.com/2013/02/28/dixon-ceo-goodall-announces-kent-forward-for-kent-county-public-schools/
If you were unable to attend this past Wednesday, please take a few minutes to view this video. This is not just a school system issue, nor just a County Commissioner issue, nor just a parental issue. This is a community-wide issue.
The Kent County Chamber of Commerce fully supports this initiative and we hope you do too! Together we can achieve the goal of Kent County Public Schools being in the Top 5 in Five Years. Together we can make this happen! - For the sake of our children. For the sake of our county.
Thanks,
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 _________________________ E.L.B. Incorporated
121 Flatland Road
Chestertown, MD 21620
410.778-6133
taylor@elbincorporated.com www.elbincorporated.com Here's what our customers are saying about ELB Incorporated: "The Cadillac of car repair." Let us know what YOU think by filling out our Customer Survey - or if you are ready for service, just complete our easy online form and someone will contact you within 24 hours. Customer Survey Schedule Service If you have an emergency, please call us at 410-778-6133 Welcome to E.L.B. Incorporated! Your complete car care center! Whether you need a routine oil change or have major frame damage from a collision, E.L.B. is your one stop shop for all of your vehicle needs. We take care of your repair from beginning to end, towing from the accident/break down location to arranging your rental right here, on site! We even offer pick up and delivery services, so if you want your oil changed while you are at work, you don't have to give up your lunch to get it done!! You can rest easy and let us do all the work! For your convenience, we offer shuttle service. At E.L.B., we only use the finest products and materials; Enviorbase High Performance Waterborne Paint from PPG, 3M products for detailing Goodyear and top mechanical parts, all just so we deliver you the finest repair! Our talented staff is truly the best in the industry! We take pride in our workmanship and back it up with a lifetime guarantee!
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Holly Geddes
122 N. Queen Street
Holly Geddes is an artist who favors using oil paint and pastels of pure pigment. Though she has done portraits successfully, her main subjects are landscapes and still lifes. She is experienced also in faux painting and murals.
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Please join us in welcoming our newest
Chamber members!
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Chamber Board Meeting Thursday, March 14, 2013
Chamber Office
122 N. Cross Street
Chestertown, MD
The meeting is open to all members. Please contact Loretta at 410/810-2968 or kentchamber@verizon.net if you plan on attending.
Post-Session Legislative Breakfast Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:30 A.M. Location TBD
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NEWS FROM & FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS
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Do you have news about your business that
you want to share with our readers?
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Contact:
Heidi Anthony
Community Outreach Coordinator, Radcliffe Creek School
Kay MacIntosh
Director of Media Relations, Washington College
(O) 410.810.7408 (H) 410.778.9271 (c) 443.480.2363
March 7 event to include screening of comic documentary
Dislecksia, panel discussion with film's award-winning director
CHESTERTOWN, MD-Radcliffe Creek School and Washington College will co-host a special evening Thursday, March 7, centered on a new comic documentary film and the serious issues of dyslexia it explores. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a screening of Dislecksia: The Movie in Decker Theatre, Gibson Center for the Arts, on the College campus. The movie will be followed by a panel discussion with the film's award-winning director, Harvey Hubbell V, and other special guests with expertise in dyslexia, including
teachers, parents and students.
Dyslexia is a condition that makes it difficult to learn to read. In his good-humored documentary,
Dislecksia: The Movie, dyslexic director Harvey Hubbell V - with assistance from dyslexic writer Jeremy Brecher and several dyslexic crew members - presents the latest scientific knowledge about dyslexia and the experiences of dyslexics.
Viewers will learn a lot about the causes and effects of dyslexia and what can be done about it.
About one American in seven has some degree of dyslexia. With some special techniques, taught or self-invented, most dyslexics can learn to function normally, and many prove themselves to be brilliant, talented and successful. Dislecksia give dyslexics and their families hope, as well as a crash course in how to keep smiling.
Both the screening and the panel discussion are free and open to the public. Support comes from the Gibson-Wagner Psychology Department Fund and the William James Forum at Washington College, the Brampton Bed and Breakfast Inn in Chestertown, and
Radcliffe Creek School.
Radcliffe Creek School is an independent day school designed for students between the ages of 5 and 14 with diagnosed learning differences, including dyslexia. Offering a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio and a multi-sensory, research-based teaching approach,Radcliffe provides a highly individualized learning environment. Students are encouraged to use their strengths to balance weaknesses and acquire the skills to become confident, independent learners. Learn more at http://www.radcliffecreekschool.org. The oldest college in Maryland, Washington College was founded in 1782 under the patronage of George Washington as a private, independent college of liberal arts and sciences. The College continues its original mission of preparing students for lives of engaged citizenship, as exemplified by its namesake. For more information, visit
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Thursday, March 7, 4:30 p.m. Salt Marshes Litrenta Hall * Toll Center Washington College 300 Washington Ave, Chestertown MD Join Pickering Creek Audubon for a lecture on the importance of salt marsh habitat. What are they and why are they important? Mandy Smith and Krysta Hougen from Pickering Creek Audubon will come to Washington College to lecture on salt marsh restoration as the first part of a three part series. The second stage of this program will be a guided marsh walk at Blackwater NWR, and the third will be a half-day planting and restoration day at Blackwater NWR. This program is designed to educate the public about salt marshes and then encourage the implementation of that knowledge with restoration projects.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
Brenda Beaver receives a resolution from Win Trice, CNB President & CEO, in celebration of her 30 year anniversary with CNB
Beaver honored for 30 years with CNB
EASTON, MD - January 31, 2013: CNB, member of Shore Bancshares family of companies, recognizes and commends Brenda Beaver's 30 year milestone with the bank and her many years of dedicated service. Ms. Beaver began her career with CNB in 1982 and currently serves as Customer Service Representative.
Ms. Beaver's first position with CNB was as Bookkeeper and Proof Operator beginning in March 1982. She has held various positions of increasing responsibility and several management positions. Past duties include Head Teller, Assistant Cashier, Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Manager and Collections Manager. After completing the American Banker's Association Principles of Banking course, Beaver has continually expanded on her banking education. "Brenda has been an important part of the CNB family", comments Win Trice, CNB President and CEO. "Her versatility and expertise has been invaluable to our success at CNB. We value Brenda's commitment to the organization and celebrate her 30 years of experience, professionalism and contribution to the company."
Ms. Beaver has lived her entire life on the Eastern Shore. She is a graduate of Queen Anne's County High School. She is devoted to her family spending time with her son, Michael and grandson, Wyatt. Brenda also finds time for horseback riding and enjoys standard-bred horse racing in addition to working in her yard and garden.
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Workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths can be a threat to the very survival of the small businesses. Trauma to a worker can also be trauma for the business from increased costs for things such as workers' compensation insurance premiums or worker replacement processes.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a new online Small Business Safety and Health Resource Guide . It will help them find free or inexpensive information about protecting their workers. The guide includes:
- More than 30 websites with resources from training guides and courses to workplace regulations, hazard checklists and emergency guidance.
- Contact information for safety organizations and government safety agencies PLUS resources for specific industries such as convenience stores, construction sites, restaurants, and health care settings.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions about the guide. Protecting small business workers is in everyone's interest.
Ray Sinclair, Coordinator
Small Business Assistance and Outreach Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
4676 Columbia Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45226
513.533.8172
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IN THE NEWS
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AROUND THE STATE
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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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