Salisbury Area 
 Chamber of Commerce 
News & Notes 
    

 
 

November 12, 2012           Issue #221

 

   "Get Connected" 
   

Discover Tuscany with SACC & Oasis Travel

Oasis Travel is doing a Travel Night on December 4th from 6-8pm at the Captain's Table in Courtyard by Marriott on 15th Street and Baltimore Ave. One of the topics will be Salisbury Chamber's Discover Tuscany Trip on November 10-19, 2013. Please call Oasis Travel at 410-213-9330 to RSVP.

Chamber's Community Calendar Online  
Did you know you can post your community events in the community calendar online? Post fundraisers, volunteer opportunities and holiday events online. No password required!
SACC Food Drive for Maryland Food Bank
Bring your canned goods and non-perishable food items to the Chamber! The lobby is now a drop off location for the Maryland Food Bank. Some most needed items are: peanut butter, pasta, canned fruit, rice and oatmeal.
Discover Delmarva Relocation Magazine
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to create its Discover Delmarva relocation magazine. This publication is directly mailed to every chamber member, is included in relocation packets and placed in all high traffic areas throughout Wicomico County. Don't miss this great opportunity to reach thousands of potential customers. Click here for the media kit.

December Business Journal Theme - Holiday Happenings

The next edition of the Business Journal's theme is Holiday Happenings. Please email Sophia Smecker at [email protected] if you would like to submit any articles or news pieces. 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.

Oyster Replenishment Speaker at Green Team Meeting

Mike Carbone, Director of Waterman's Trust, will be speaking at the Salisbury Chamber's next Green Team meeting on November 27th at Noon at the chamber. He will be speaking about water restoration & oyster replenishment. For more information about Waterman's Trust, go to www.watermanstrust.org.

 

Pursuing a Tax Free Retirement 

A one hour workshop considering 

* The impact of increased tax brackets on retirement planning

*  How IRAs and other retirement plans present a "catch 22" at retirement

* How withdrawals from your retirement plans can subject your Social Security Benefits to taxation

* How tax free investment strategies can help answer these problems

 

The presentation will be made by Steve Smith of the Premier Planning Group

 

The workshop will begin at 7:30 a.m and end promptly at 8:30 on Thursday, November 15 at the Residence Inn by Marriott. A light breakfast will be provided. Please RSVP to 410 546 9725 by Nov 12.

25th Annual Christmas Boat Parade

The Wicomico Yacht Club's Annual Christmas Boat Parade is expected to feature over 20 decorated boats & plenty of holiday cheer. Boats will depart from the Yacht Club on Saturday, November 24 at 5:00pm, will arrive at the Upper Ferry at 6:00pm  and arrive at the Port of Salisbury at 7:00pm.

"Plan Your College/Career Pathway to Success" Night

Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset County Schools are collaborating to host a Tri-County "Plan Your College/Career Pathway to Success" night at WOR-WIC Community College.  It will be held on November 15, 2012 in the Workforce Development Center, Room 101 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM  The event is open to students and families in the Tri-County area.  Participants will be able to meet with and obtain information from local colleges such as WOR- WIC Community College, Salisbury University, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore.  We will also have military recruiters, local employers, apprenticeship programs and staff from the One Stop Job Market for Workforce Development opportunities. For more information, contact Barbara Bell at 410 677-4430.

 

Friends of the James M. Bennett Band Boosters Event

Come enjoy the Redskins vs Ravens game on December 9 from 1-4pm at the Evolution Public House on Eastern Shore Dr with food, music and beverages to support local kids and their band competition season. For more information contact Jodi Holland at [email protected]

PRMC FLU SHOTS ON NOVEMBER 19

 If you missed Peninsula Regional's Drive-Thru Flu Clinic in October and still need your seasonal flu shot, you're in luck.  The Medical Center will be providing flu vaccinations on Monday, November 19 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Frank B. Hanna Outpatient Center on the PRMC campus.

Participants may park in Garage B, which is just a short distance from the Hanna Outpatient Center.  PRMC is requesting a $10.00 donation per vaccination, cash only please, and a physician's order is not necessary.  Advance registration is not required.  Please wear a short sleeved shirt for easier access to the upper arm.  All walk ups are welcomed. If you have questions, please call 410-543-7139.

Wanted: Volunteer Community Mentors!

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the nation's premiere donor and volunteer-supported youth mentoring organization. We pair volunteer mentors with a children in the community that need extra positive attention.   We are currently in need of volunteers, especially males, to serve as mentors. All it takes is 2 or more visits per month for one year to make an impact, however, many times our mentoring matches stay together for much longer and stay in touch for a lifetime! Volunteering is fun, BIG time.  Being a Big Brother or Big Sisters is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you will ever do. Now is the time to START SOMETHING with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake! For more information you can go online to www.biglittle.org or call the office at 410-543-8032. 

Maryland Capital Enterprises Class 

   

Tuesday November 13, 2012, Linked In

LinkedIn turns your 'rolodex' into a powerful networking tool. While it's simple to join, it takes a bit of thought and a strategy to make it work. Learn why LinkedIn is a must have tool for business functions and take home a step-by-step plan on using this powerful tool to prospect for clients, recruit top-performing employees and keep an eye on your competitors.

Cost: $29

Instructor: Ira Wolfe

Time: 11:30AM-1:00PM

Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street Berlin, MD  21811

 

Wednesday November 14, 2012, MBE Certification

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.

Cost: FREE

Instructor: Allison Tavik

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce

 

November 19th & 26th 2012, IPad 201

Cost: $39

Instructor: Janet Park

Time: 5:30PM-7:30PM

Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce - Middle Room

 

Wednesday November 28, 2012, First Steps 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, why a business plan is needed.

Cost: Free

Instructor: Jessica Weber

Time: 5:30PM-7:30PM

One Stop Job Market

Wicomico Library Used Book Sale

The Friends of Wicomico Public Library book sale will be held on  Friday, November 16 and Saturday November 17 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library in downtown Salisbury.  The sale is held on the lower level.  No strollers please, for safety's sake.

 

Hard cover books will be $2.00 and paper backs will be $1.00.  Proceeds will benefit the library's collections, programs and services.  Audio visual materials will also be available for sale.

On Friday November 16th a Business Before Hours will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The Friends Early Bird Book Sale will from 9 until 10 a.m. where selected items will be half price. Membership required.

 

Salisbury Jaycees Events 

Thursday 11/22

All Christmas Parade Registration forms are due.

Must be postmarked by Thanksgiving Day.

Mail registraion and check to: P.O. Box 404. Salisbury, MD 21803

Questions? Contact [email protected]

 

Monday 11/19 

Membership Meeting

Salisbury Chamber of Commerce

7:00 Social Time, 7:30 Meetings, $1 Tacos afterward

Discussing the Parade! Contact [email protected]

 

Looking ahead into 2013, the chapter is always interested in new members. Membership meetings are 7:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Business Center, 144 E. Main St. Other activities are listed on the chapter's Web site at www.salisburyjc.com.

 

For more information, or to sign up for the Jaycees' weekly e-newsletter, e-mail Membership Development Vice President Jess Kling at [email protected].

 Salisbury Jaycees Christmas Parade

SUPERHERO CHRISTMAS

Sunday * December 2 * 2012 * 1pm

Hosted for 66 years by your Salisbury Jaycees Volunteers

Lineup: Civic Ave in the old mall parking lot

Staging: Enter Civic Ave. from the South End ONLY (near the Civic Center)

Starts: 2pm step off from Civic Ave & Mt. Hermon Road

Judges Stand: East Main Street at public works fountain in the City Park

End: East Main and Ward Street after Wi-Middle

 

DOWNLOAD AN ENTRY FORM TODAY

at our website www.SalisburyJC.com

All entry forms must be postmarked by Thanksgiving Day.

 

Questions? Email: [email protected]
 

 

Pemberton Park's Turkey Trek 5K

Gear up for your Thanksgiving feast at Pemberton Park's 4th Annual Turkey Trek 5K on Thursday, November 22. The race will begin promptly at 9:00am and wind through Pemberton's beautiful forests, meadows and wetlands. The course is mostly flat, with one or two small hills - a perfect run (or walk) for participants of all levels.  

 

Gift certificates and awards will be given to top-finishing males and females in seven different age groups. A prize will also be awarded to the participant dressed  in the best Thanksgiving costume. Participants can enjoy healthy refreshments as well as pie and ice cream afterwards - it is Thanksgiving after all!

 

The registration fee for the Turkey Trek is $20 per person. Online registration is available at http://www.pembertonpark.org/annual-turkey-trek.html. (Online registration closes November 21 at 8pm.) On-site registration will also be available the morning of the event beginning at 7:30am.

 

All proceeds from the race will go towards Pemberton Historical Park's Environmental Education Programs.

Humane Society Restaurant Givebacks

Wendy's Giveback

5pm-8pm November 14th & December 12th

1101 S. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD

 

Ruby Tuesday's Giveback

11am-10pm November 15th & December 20th

Centre at Salisbury Mall

 

11am-8pm December 6th

413 Fruitland Blvd Salisbury, MD

 

Download Ruby Tuesday flyers needed to show your server from our website www.wicomicohumane.org under our events.

Santa Shuffle 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Walk

 On December 8, Holly Community will be holding a run/walk to benefit individuals with disabilities. Registration is from 8-9am and the start time is 9:30am. Registration is $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event. Leashed pets are welcome and the course is handicap accessible. For race registration call 443-260-0822.

Big Brother Big Sister Santa's Open Charity Golf Tournament 

The Twentieth Annual Santa's Open Charity Golf Tournament will be Saturday, December 1, 2012, at the River Run Golf Club, 11605 Masters Lane, Berlin, Maryland. Generously presented by East Coast Underground, Inc. and G&S Technologies, Santa's Open has become a proud Ocean City tradition hosted by River Run Golf Club since its beginning 20 years ago.  Contests, prizes and friendly competition are planned again for this years' charity golf tournament which benefits local youth.  Co-chairs for the tournament are Jimmy Sweet of the Delmarva Shorebirds, and John Allen, Jr. of Delmarva Power. The tournament fee of $75.00, plus a new unwrapped gift for a child, provides each player with breakfast, golf fees, cart, dinner, contests and prizes.  Registration will begin at 10 A.M. and players should bring a toy, book, game or other unwrapped gift for a boy or girl, ages 7-17 to check-in. Tee off time will be at 11:00 A.M.  The Player's Club Restaurant will host a reception after the participants complete the course.  For those unable to attend the day of the event, gift donations may be dropped off at the Golf Pro Shop of River Run Golf Club.  Financial contributions may also be made online at www.biglittle.org. Sponsorship opportunities are still available!

For more information about Santa's Open, or to reserve your space by November 29th, please go online to santasopen.kintera.org, or call 410-543-2447 x225.

Networking Opportunities

 

Business After Hours: 

Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Sobo's Wine Bistro
5:00-7:00 PM
(1015 Eastern Shore Dr)

Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Atria Senior Living
5:00-7:00 PM
(1110 Healthway Dr)

Business Before Hours:
Friday, November 16, 2012
Wicomico Public Library
7:30 AM
(122 S. Division St)

 

 

General Membership Luncheon
Thursday, November 15

Noon - Holiday Inn Downtown

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holly Community Basket Bingo

The annual Basket Bingo will be held on Saturday, November 17 at the Salisbury Moose Lodge #654 on Snow Hill Rd. Doors open at 5pm and games begin at 7pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call 443-260-0822 for tickets. 

Women Supporting Women Hope Dinner 

Friday, November 16

Black Diamond Lodge, Fruitland

Doors open at 4:30 PM

Dinner starts at 6:00 PM

$65 ticket includes: dinner, silent auction, $25 coupon for your choice of event vendors from Longaberter, Pampered Chef, Premier Designs Jewelry, Scentsy, and Thirty-One Gifts

Limited seating available - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Registration is available online at  

or through our office. For more information call 410-548-7880.

UMES Arts & Entertainment November Events

14 Wind Ensemble Fall Concert - 7pm. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts 410-651-6571

17 Music Recital - 4pm. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts 410-651-6571. Michael Dykes, a senior music major, performs on saxophone

27 & 29 Dept. of Fine Arts Music Recitals 11am. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts 410-651-6571

28 & 29 Gospel Choir Fall Revival Nights - 7pm. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts 410-651-6571. Guest musical performances and inspirational speakers.

December Poplar Hill Mansion Events

Ring in the holidays at Poplar Hill Mansion, celebrating it's 207th Christmas ! Start the season with our Yuletide Open House free event on Sunday Dec. 2, from 1-4. Come admire the beautiful holiday floral decorations of the Four Seasons Garden Club, enjoy refreshments and sing along with traditional Christmas music. Bring your friends and enjoy the start of the Christmas season in traditional style and absorb the spirit of many Christmases past. You may even find a special handmade gift, or book by local authors

Andy Nunez and Gianni de Vincent Hayes.

 

On Saturday, Dec. 8th, from 1-4, Poplar Hill Mansion hosts our annual children's Tea With Santa. Bring the kiddies and family for a children's tea of sweets, punch, and peppermint tea, time to sit on Santa's lap and whisper holiday wishes . Each child will receive a beautiful photo with Santa. Christmas music, Santa, holiday treats and love make this a very special family tradition your children will treasure forever. Cost is $5.00 per child, no cost for adults. This year we will feature specially priced jewelry for children from $1.-- and $5.00 for adult jewelry by Shari Barrows, "Adorned by Paparazzi" This is a great affordable way for children to buy special gifts for their loved ones, and experience the joy of giving.

 

Bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to Joseph House Food Bank and make someone's holiday meal extra special.

       
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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
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Donna Griffith
Finance

  

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Media & Public Relations

 

 

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