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Kent County Chamber of Commerce
122 North Cross Street
P. O. Box 146
Chestertown,MD 21620
410.810.2968 Tel | 410.778.1406 Fax
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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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CHAMBER NEWS  DECEMBER 2014
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LEADERSHIP
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LORETTA LODGE
PRESIDENT
DAVID BOWMAN
The Peoples Bank
TREASURER
(President-Elect)
DIANE BRANDT
CNB Bank
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SALLY CAMP
The Fiduciary's Friend
KEN COLLINS
(Vice-President Elect)
WCTR Broadcasting
LINDA DAWSON
(Treasurer Elect)
Kent Forward
SUZANNE EINSTEIN
Blue Crab Chesapeake Charters
CREG FLEETWOOD
FAM&M Insurance Agency, Inc.
BOB GRACE
Dixon Valve & Coupling Company
BOB GREENWALD
East Coast Storage
JIM RICH
Inn at Huntingfield Creek
BILL RUCKELSHAUS
Champion Realty, Inc.
LANSING WILLIAMS
Washington College
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CHAMBER EVENTS
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12/17/2014
Chamber Board Meeting
12:00 P.M.
Chamber Office
122 N. Cross Street
12/11/2014
Holiday Gala 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Luisa's Cucina Italina
849 Washington Avenue
Chestertown, MD
01/31/2015
Chamber Awards Gala
6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Garfield Center for the Arts
210 High Street
Chestertown, MD
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From the Executive Director
Season's Greetings!
Well here we are, once again in the midst of a wonderful and joyous holiday season. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
The Chamber will be kicking off this holiday season with our annual Holiday Gala on Tuesday, December 9. This year's event will be held at Luisa's Cucina Italiana at their new location at 849 Washington Avenue, (the former Village Bakery), hosted by owner Vinny Assante and staff. As in the past, door prizes have been graciously donated by a dozen of our members and it promises to be a wonderful event! Space for this event is limited, so if you have not made your reservation, do so today by emailing me at the Chamber or online at www.kentchamber.org.
A big thank you goes out to Jon Coile and Patsy Whiteley, and their associates and staff at Champion Realty for hosting our Business-After-Hours in November. Generally, there is no admission fee for our Business-After-Hours, but again this year, Patsy required two canned goods from each attendee to be donated to our local food pantry. What a tremendous way to give back to the community. Thank you Patsy!
Again, I cannot emphasize enough what great networking opportunities these events are. Sure they're fun and there is always good food and drink, but the networking aspect cannot be overlooked. Nothing beats a face-to-face meeting with a potential customer or referral.
The 2015 Chamber of Commerce Kent County Map project is underway. The rates are very reasonable, especially considering the extended shelf life and the distribution of the Map through the Chamber, the Visitors Center, the Kent County Tourism office and local businesses. The deadline for advertising is this Friday, December 5th. Information on advertising in this publication was sent to each of our members. If you have not placed your ad yet, now is the time to do so. Click here for Ad Sizes & Rates and Order Form.
I also want to remind our members to submit your ballots for the Kent County Chamber of Commerce 2015 Board of Directors Election. Click the link below to submit your ballot.
Click here ballot
Thank you in advance for your vote. And remember ... your vote DOES count!
Before I sign off, I would like to ask if any of our member businesses are interested in sponsoring our 2015-2016 Chamber Membership Cards. These cards are given to each of our member businesses as they renew their Chamber membership and are used to identify them as Chamber members and to obtain discounts from participating members of the Business-to-Business Member Benefit Program. With over 300 members, this means there are over 300 of these cards out there in the community. Sponsorship of these cards means having your business name on the back of each one. For a $30 - $40 investment, that's a pretty good ROI. Please give me a call at the Chamber if you are interested in sponsoring these cards. Only one sponsorship opportunity is available, so this will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a wonderful, safe, and happy holiday season!!
Loretta
Loretta
Loretta M. Lodge
Executive Director
"Strive not be a success, but rather to be of value."
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OUR SPONSORS
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New Members Welcome
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.
We urge the membership to use the goods and services of other Chamber members. This is what the Kent County Chamber of Commerce is all about.
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Brenda Allen - Manager
212 S. Maple Avenue
Chestertown, MD 21620
Our doors are always open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our friendly store team is ready to serve you. Come in to our store and you'll find a broad selection of fresh, high-quality products at an everyday fair price, along with speedy transactions in a clean and friendly shopping environment.
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Latosha Brooks
300 Scheeler Road
Chestertown MD 21620
410-778-7918 Tel | 410-778-7013 Fax
ASAC is a coalition of Kent County citizens who recognize the damage substance abuse does to our young people and who have a plan and resources to do something about it. We implement strategies to prevent, delay, and reduce youth substance abuse in Kent County.
Our Mission is to lead and coordinate a community partnership toward preventing, delaying, and reducing the use of alcohol and tobacco, and eliminating illicit drug use among Kent County youth. Our aim is to engage the community in an inclusive partnership that guides our youth in reaching their full potential and becoming productive citizens through positive youth development.
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The Kent Community Breakfast Group, aka CBG, is a local community thought group in search of the truth. Meeting every Thursday morning at 7:30 A.M. at the Holiday Inn in Chestertown, Maryland with guest speakers weekly.
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Luisa's Cucina Italiana
849 Washington Avenue
Welcome to Luisa's Cucina Italiana. Luisa's dishes are prepared with locally grown fresh ingredients from St. Brigid's, Cedar Run, Lovett, and Redman Farms. Seafood, vegetables, poultry or meats... you'll find them to be superb! Each dish is cooked to order, and time is one of the principal ingredients in its preparation.
We offer catering for special occasions and private parties, as well as a private dining area for family gatherings, business lunches, or dinners.
Gift certificates available. Reservations recommended. 410-778-5360.
Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Sunday 11:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
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We are an event supply and rental company focusing on tent and inflatable rentals. Give us a call for all of your party and event needs!
Please join us in welcoming our newest
Chamber Members!
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You are invited to submit a FREE announcement about your business for each weekly Chamber NewsFlash. The content of your message should be about something that's happening in your business, announcement about an employee, an award that your business has won, etc. This space is not intended to be used for advertising. Please limit your message to 100 words or fewer. It's a great way to get your business noticed! Please note that your article may be edited for spelling, grammatical errors and/or length. Photos are welcomed. Submit your announcement to kentchamber@verizon.net.
Chamber NewsFlashes are published every Tuesday.
Deadline for submission is Friday to be included in the following Tuesday's NewsFlash.
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Kathy Sanderson, Life Care Consultant at Heron Point of Chestertown, will provide the Community Breakfast Group (CBG) with an overview of Continuing Care Communities in general, and Heron Point in particular at their Thursday breakfast meeting on December 4 meeting.
A Continuing Care Community is a type of retirement community which as addresses aging care needs from independent living through assisted living to nursing home care. Continuing-care communities are ideal for seniors that may be living in isolation, and would like to be immersed in a hospitable environment with other people of the same age. Typically, a range of activities and amenities are provided for both recreation and resource. However, CCRCs are costly, and vary widely in entrance and recurring fees.
The CBG meets for breakfast every Thursday at 7:30AM at the Holiday Inn Express in Chestertown. Our meetings start promptly at 7:30AM, so you may want to come at 7:15AM to get your breakfast before the meeting.
Bill Herb, Defense Department Regional Environmental Coordinator for EPA region 5, will explain the environmental issues presented by the Conowingo Dam to CBG at our December 11 meeting.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ART RECEPTION FOR PHOTOGRAPHER TERRY WILLIS Chestertown, MD, November 26, 2104 - Photographer Terry Willis will be exhibiting a selection of his work at the Chestertown Branch of Kent County Public Library during the month of December. Stop by on First Friday, December 4th from 5-8pm for a first look at the exhibit and a chance to talk with the creative mind behind the photos. Terry Willis is a Kent County native who as a teenager gave up hunting with a shotgun for "shooting" wildlife with a camera and lens. He doesn't so much create photographs as "see" them. Whether in his kayak or hiking, something about a scene will say, "photograph me," and the trick is to capture what nature has produced. He thinks of his wildlife photographs as portraits, many of which feature birds and most of which have been taken in the fields, marshes or open water that surrounds Kent County. One of his favorite locations for finding scenes to photograph is Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge where he has performed several thousand hours of volunteer work over the past two decades. For more information about this event or to learn about displaying artwork at KCPL, please call 410-778-3636. # # # FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KCPL'S 2nd ANNUAL TOY TRAIN & MODEL RAILROAD EXHIBIT AND
THE EVOLUTION OF RAILROADING...STEAM, DIESEL, AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTION
Chestertown, MD, November 25, 2104 - On First Friday, December 4th from 4-8pm, the Chestertown Branch of Kent County Public Library will host an exhibit of toy trains and model railroads presented by Bob and David Singer. Their magnificent operating layouts in O and Standard Gauge will feature tinplate trains from the 1920s and 1930s. All ages are welcome and admission is free.
During the month of December, the front hallway showcase at KCPL's Chestertown Branch will feature "The Evolution of Railroading...Steam, Diesel, and Electric Locomotion." On loan from the personal collection of George Nelson, this display will highlight examples of different historic engines and the passenger cars and cabooses they would have pulled. This display will be available to view on First Friday and throughout the month of December.
For more information about the 2nd Annual Toy Train and Model Railroad Exhibit or to learn more about community displays in the showcase, please call 410-778-3636.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 70TH ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE
OF THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE Chestertown, MD, December 1, 2104 - Join us to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge with remembrance and reflection. On the 70th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Bulge, a veteran who participated in the Battle will present a detailed examination of the events that led up to the battle, what happened during the six weeks of intensive combat in bitter cold and snow, and the aftermath. The 70th Anniversary Remembrance of the Battle of the Bulge will take place at the Chestertown Branch of Kent County Public Library on Tuesday, December 16 at 10am. Questions from the audience are encouraged and any veterans of the Battle who wish to attend or contribute to the discussion are most welcome. For more information about this program, please call 410-778-3636. |
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4-H COMING EVENTS
Volunteers needed in 4-H: Looking for volunteers as Kent County Fair 4-H Division chairpersons, judges and much more! Call the Extension Office if interested, 410-778-1661. The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.
December 2014
4 4-H on the Radio, 12:15 pm, WCTR 0 102.3 FM/1530 AM - "4-H Toy Drive"
6 4-H Toy Drive Booth in Fountain Park, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Kent County Festival of Trees, Kent Center - Extension/4-H trees will be on display. Please come vote!
12 - 15 4-H Toy Drive Final Weekend - Confirmed!
12 - Toy Drive Officially Ends
13 - Toy Pick-up at Jennifer's School of Dance Recital, 1:00 pm - toys to Community Center, Worton
13 - Toy Drive Shopping, 3:00 pm, Walmart in Middletown
14 - Toy Sorting, 1:00 pm, Community Center
15 - Community Food Basket and Toy Packing, 8:30 am - about 2:00 pm, Community Center
15 Senior 4-H Resume and Essay Class, 7:00 pm, Extension Office
20 The 4-H Holiday Workshop!! 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Extension Office. Want to help, contact Office!
Crafts to make for you or others. Must register by 12/10/14
22 UME Home & Garden Ctr. 1800 # Help Line is discontinued. Online access available.
24 -25 Christmas Holiday ~ Extension Office Closed
30 - 4-H Record Book Work Day, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Extension Office
KENT COUNTY 4-H CLUB MEETING DATES
Bits and Bridles 4-H Horse Club -Meets 3rd Saturday, Running W Kennel, Worton, 1:00 pm, Leaders: Avra Sullivan, 443-480-3346 and Stephanie Turner, 410-708-0994
Clay Crushers 4-H Shotgun Club - Meets 2nd & 4th Sunday afternoons weekly, alternating between Kent County Gun Club and Sudlersville Skeet Club, Leaders: Russ Parson, cell (443-480-0292) and Robert Baldwin (410-348-5727)
Junior Dairy Associates - Meets 3rd Friday monthly, 7:00 pm, Kennedyville United Methodist Church, Leaders: Beth Hill (410-778-1661) and Cheryl Plummer (410-648-6828)
Junior Rifle Club - Meets 2nd and 4th Sundays, 2:00 pm, Winter-Kent Ag Center Rifle Range, Summer- Alexander's Sporting Farm, LLC, Rifle & Pistol Range, Leader: John Curlett (410-778-0924)
Kent Clover Calf - Meets 2nd Wednesday monthly, 7:00 pm, Kennedyville United Methodist Church, Leaders: Jennifer Debnam (410-348-5905), Leader: Carrie Douthit (410-928-5860)
Kent Fuzzy Tails and Shiny Scales 4-H Club,Meets 4th Thursday monthly, 6:30 pm, Winter: Presbyterian
Church of Chestertown, Summer: Lovett Farms, Worton, Leader: Carrie & Jay Douthit, 410-928-5860, Jessica Matthews, 443-480-9308
Puppy Pals 4-H Dog Club - Meets Wednesdays monthly, 6:30 pm, Winter-Radcliffe Creek School,
Summer-Mondays-Running W Kennels, Worton, Leaders: Bert and Jim Lindauer, 410-778-2887
Shore Shots 4-H Archery Club - Meets 1st Sunday, 2-4 pm, and 3rd Sunday from 1:30 - 4:00pm, Cypress Creek Archery, Millington, Leaders: Teresa Quinn, (410-708-0217) email: taquinn65@gmail.com
Udder Delights 4-H Club - Meets 4th Monday monthly, 6:30 pm, Chester River Friends Meeting House, Chestertown, Leaders: Owen McCoy (410-639-7217) and Christine Betley, 410-739-0304
"NEW" 4-H Clover Bud Club - Meets 4th Saturday of every month 10:30am-12:00pm at Colchester Farm, Galena. Ages 5-7. For more information contact: bluelemonade@me.com
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COMING EVENTS
BY UME KENT COUNTY AG DEPARTMENT ............................................................... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, 8:30 a.m.-Noon, Sabine Harvey, Horticulture Program Assistant & Master Gardener. Free service. Help with home horticulture problems & questions. Call 410-778-1661 or stop in and talk to Sabine. Bring plant samples with you for cultivar & disease identification.
The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. La Universidad de Maryland es una instituci�n con Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo y con Igualdad de Acceso a Programas. If you need special assistance to participate in the (meeting/program), please contact the University of Maryland Extension Kent County Office at 410-778-1661.
DECEMBER 2014:
02 - Grain Marketing Meeting, 6:30 a.m., Sudlersville Methodist Church Hall, 103 N. Church St., Sudlersville, MD.
$10 breakfast.
02 - Farmer Training & Certification, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. ($20) "Operations With Pastured Animals and Cropland", UME,
Howard County Office. 12/2 & 4 - training; 11 - exam. Call local Extension Office for registration information
03 - LEAD Maryland Foundation's "Image of Agriculture: Ag Evolution, Food Revolution" Symposium . The event features
keynote speakers Celebrity Chef Bryan Voltaggio, and USDA Under Secretary Michael Scuse. Please register at the
following address:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/image-of-agriculture-ag-evolution-food-revolution-registration- 11864933335?aff=eac2
04 - Poultry Growers Meeting. Tilghman Terrace, Centreville, MD. Agenda: Complete NOI for MDE, Presentation: Winter
Ventilation. Bring your CNMP, Nutrient Management Plan and Soil and Water Conservation Plan. Call to Register:
410-758-0166. For more information contact Jenny Rhodes: jrhodes@umd.edu.
7-9 - Maryland Farm Bureau Convention, Ocean City, MD..(Dec. 6 & 7 - Young Farmers & Women's Retreat)
16 - Grain Marketing Meeting, 6:30 a.m., Sudlersville Methodist Church Hall, 103 N. Church St., Sudlersville, MD.
$10 breakfast.
16 - 2014 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Double Tree Hotel, Annapolis, MD.
18 - Nutrient Management Voucher Training, 10 a.m. to Noon, UME Kent Co., 709 Morgnec Rd., Chestertown. Call
410-778-1661 to pre-register.
24-26 UME Kent Office closed.
JANUARY 2015:
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
01 - ME Kent Office closed.
07 - Poultry Mortality Composting Short Course and Demonstration,
9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m., Poultry Research Center,
UMES, Princess Anne, MD. Call local Extension Office for reservation form. Cost: $40 (covers refreshments, lunch and
materials). Contact: Tina Scites, UMD, 301-405-1198 or tscites@umd.edu
08 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training, Kent Co., 6:30-8:30 p.m., UME Kent Co., 709 Morgnec Rd., Chestertown.
Call 410-778-1661 to pre-register.
12-15 Delaware Ag Week http://sites.udel.edu/delawareagweek/
14 - Delmarva Hay & Pasture Conference, Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington
20 - Farmer Training & Certification, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ($35 includes lunch on first day) "Crop Operations Using
Manure &Fertilizer", Wye Research & Education Center, Queenstown, MD Snow date Jan. 23 & Feb. 2-Exam (snow date
of Feb. 5. Call local Extension Office for registration information.
21 - Winter Extension Agronomy Meeting - Cecil County, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Calvert Grange, 2357 Telegraph Rd.,
Rising Sun, MD. Call Donna or Doris at 410-996-5280.
22 - Private Pesticide Applicator Exam, Kent Co., 6:30-8:30 p.m., 10 a.m. to Noon, UME Kent Co., 709 Morgnec Rd.,
Chestertown. Call 410-778-1661 to pre-register.
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Youth Town Hall The Upper Shore Regional Council and Rural Maryland Council have been working on an exciting pilot project to identify ways to attract and retain young adults and families in Kent, Queen Anne's and Cecil Counties by exploring students' plans for the future and perceptions about their home communities, business ownership and career interests. There will be a youth Town Hall Meeting at Kent County Middle School on December 10th. Please come to hear students' perspectives on their community. Wednesday, December 10, 2014 7-9:30 p.m. at Kent County Middle School |
NEWS FROM & FOR OUR MEMBERS
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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Cyndy Carrington Miller, Public Relations Consultant
410-770-9410, 443-521-2330 (cell)
December 1, 2014
Mid-Shore Pro Bono Receives Awards For Debtor Assistance Efforts
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Attorneys Christopher McGrady, left, and Andrea Ross received awards in recognition of their contributions to Mid-Shore Pro Bono's Debtor Assistance Project.
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Mid-Shore Pro Bono is receiving recognition and funding for its efforts in support of individuals and families facing bankruptcy in our community. Since 2010, through the Debtor Assistance Project (DAP), Mid-Shore Pro Bono's volunteer attorneys have been offering free legal advice to low-income debtors who either already have filed for bankruptcy without a lawyer or are considering filing and intend to represent themselves.
The organization will receive new support for DAP in 2015 from the American College of Bankruptcy Foundation. The grant helps fund Mid-Shore Pro Bono's monthly DAP clinics, providing debtors with opportunities to meet with attorneys for cost-free half-hour consultations. The attorneys are specially trained in bankruptcy law before being approved to provide the services.
Mid-Shore Pro Bono received further recognition on November 20 from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, which presented the organization with a Pro Bono Service Award for its outstanding service and collaboration with DAP. Chief Judge Nancy V. Alquist and Judge Robert A. Gordon also presented awards to Mid-Shore Pro Bono attorneys Christopher McGrady and Andrea Ross in recognition of their pro bono contributions to the organization's Debtor Assistance Project.
Originally a collaboration of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Maryland State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Bar Association of Maryland and other legal services groups, DAP faced a transition in 2013, which created an opportunity for Mid-Shore Pro Bono to act on behalf of its residents.
Convinced of the continuing need for the project due to the weak economy, and with the sanction of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Mid-Shore Pro Bono took the initiative in sustaining the program locally. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court and Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service now refer debtors seeking assistance and living on the Eastern Shore directly to Mid-Shore Pro Bono.
Mid-Shore Pro Bono Executive Director Sandy Brown thanked both the American College of Bankruptcy Foundation and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for their support and recognition of the organization's efforts. "The administrative and support obligations of DAP are time-consuming and labor-intensive both for staff and our generous volunteer attorneys," she said. "We are honored by these awards and deeply appreciate the support for the exceptional pro bono legal services program we offer to our community."
Mid-Shore Pro Bono serves Kent, Queen Anne's, Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester counties. For more information or to make a donation, call Mid-Shore Pro Bono at 410-690-8128 or visit www.midshoreprobono.org.
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Linda Mastro, Director, Marketing and Communications
443-262-4117, lmastro@compassregionalhospice.org
For immediate release - November 25, 2014
Estate Treasures Wins Award
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Volunteers from Estate Treasures are the 2014 winners of the J. McKenny Willis, Jr. Community Service Award. This award presented by the Mid-Shore Community Foundation recognizes a non-profit organization that has made significant contributions to our region and the volunteers who have been instrumental in the organization's success. Accepting the award on behalf of Estate Treasures are Kathy Ciambruschini, Linda Sheets, Renie Madonna, Sharon North and Karen Himes. For 23 years Estate Treasures, an upscale resale shop located in Chester, MD, has been raising funds that Compass Regional Hospice (formerly Hospice of Queen Anne's) uses to provide hospice services for people of all ages. Estate Treasures is located at 17 Kent Town Market in Chester. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 4:30pm. For more information, call 410-643-7360 or visit www.hospiceofqueenannes.org/estatetreasures.
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IN THE NEWS
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Now that the Gubernatorial and Legislative elections are in the rear view mirror, the Maryland Chamber is already at work continuing to advance the business climate issues that are important to our members and figured so prominently in statewide campaigns. While Larry Hogan's win over Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is considered a surprise by some, the Maryland Chamber has been in touch with the Hogan Transition Team and will be there as Governor-elect Hogan builds his administration and works toward his first legislative session.
The Maryland Chamber has already begun our efforts to work with the Hogan Administration and General Assembly in areas such as innovation, technology, entrepreneurship and education - areas that will help drive Maryland's economy and develop more and better jobs. Thank you to all our members whose support helped the Chamber ensure these discussions took center stage in this election.
The General Assembly also saw its share of changes:
- of the 188 members, 66 are new to their legislative seat
- there are 11 new Senators and 59 new Delegates
- the partisan make-up of the chambers has changed with 33 Democrats and 14 Republicans in the Senate and 91 Democrats and 50 Republicans in the House.
The Chamber has begun to reach out to new legislators, briefing them on the issues important to the business community and building on the work that has already been done to move Maryland toward a more competitive and employer friendly climate.
Election results also included the passage of ballot measure Question #1. As a driving force in the "Coalition to Protect Maryland's Transportation Funds", the Chamber is pleased that Maryland voters passed the constitutional amendment creating a lock box ensuring Maryland's dedicated transportation funds are used for transportation purposes only. Many thanks to all of our Coalition partners and sponsors for their support.
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is Maryland's statewide business advocacy organization. Our mission is to support our members and to advance Maryland as a national and global competitive leader. If you have any questions or we can be of service to you please contact our office 410-269-0642 or 301-261-285.
Brien Poffenberger
President/CEO
Maryland Chamber of Commerce
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Send Us News of Your Business and We Will Publish It for FREE!
You are invited to submit a FREE announcement about your business for each weekly Chamber NewsFlash. The content of your message should be about something that's happening in your business, announcement about an employee, an award that your business has won, etc. This space is not intended to be used for advertising. Please limit your message to 100 words or fewer. It's a great way to get your business noticed! Please note that your article may be edited for spelling, grammatical errors and/or length. Photos are welcomed. Submit your announcement to kentchamber@verizon.net.
Chamber NewsFlashes are published every Tuesday.
Deadline for submission is Friday to be included in the following Tuesday's NewsFlash.
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STEP UP TO THE MIC!
Don't miss out on this great new
marketing opportunity
Exclusively for Chamber Members!
Every Thursday morning at 8:40am a Chamber Member will be featured on WCTR Radio 1530 AM and 102.3 FM to talk about their business at NOCOST to the Chamber Member.
Please call or email Loretta at the Chamber office to set up a date today! 410-810-2968 OR kentchamber@verizon.net
WCTR - The Voice of Kent & Queen Anne's Counties
Listen to WCTR online: www.wctr.com
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Notary Service Now Available!
Notary services are now available free to our members at the Chamber by appointment. Please contact the Chamber office to schedule an appointment.
- E-Blasts - Broadcast E-Mail Service Available!
The Chamber 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 (Service Core of Retired Executives)
Invites retired executives to become counselors for new and existing local businesses. Contact Bill Noll at SCORE to get more information: wbnoll@yahoo.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.
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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.
For details about discounts offered by participating members, please contact them directly.
Don't miss out! Sign up for this program today!!
The following businesses are participating members.
Please support these businesses!
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