{SACC} News & Notes November 26, 2012 #222

Salisbury Area

Chamber of Commerce

News & Notes

November 26, 2012 Issue #222

"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.

December Luncheon: Eastern Shore Delegation

Reminder: SACC will host the Eastern Shore Delegation Pre-Session Forum during the December General Membership Luncheon.

Comcast Delmarva is sponsoring the event.

In preparation for the 90-day 2013 Maryland General Assembly Session, the Senators and Delegates representing the Lower Eastern Shore (Districts 37 & 38) will speak about key issues to be faced. Business leaders will have an opportunity to ask questions of our area representatives. The interaction is designed to help the legislators understand the interests of this segment of their constituency.

The forum will take place on Thursday, December 20, 2012, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Holiday Inn & Conference Center in Salisbury, Maryland. Lunch will be served at a cost of $15.00 per person, payable at the door. To place your reservation call the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce by Tuesday afternoon at 410 749-0144 or online at www.salisburyarea.com.

SACC Food Drive for Maryland Food Bank & Toys for Tots
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. There is also a Toys for Tots box in the lobby for new, unwrapped presents for deserving children.

Young Professionals Holiday Mixer

Join the Young Professionals Committee of SACC on Wednesday, December 5 at Aqua Italian Restaurant from 6-9pm for an evening of networking, light appetizers and drink specials. The YPs will be accepting monetary donations for the Community Foundation's Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund.

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!

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.

January Business Journal Theme - Fitness/Sports

The next edition of the Business Journal's theme is Fitness/Sports. Please email Sophia Smecker at sacc@salisburyarea.com 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 Salisbury 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 be on December 11 at 12pm at the Salisbury Chamber. Please RSVP to 410 546 9725 by December 10.

Salisbury Chamber Singers Concert

The Salisbury Chamber Singers will present their holiday concert, "Christmas Bells are Ringing" at the Wicomico Presbyterian Church in Salisbury on Friday, December 7th at 7:30 PM and Saturday, December 8th at 3:00 PM. The music will be centered around the theme of bells, featuring some beautiful sacred music and some well-known Christmas standards. Guest performers for the concert will be Tom Clark on percussion, and the Trinity United Methodist Church Hand Bell Choir. It will be a glorious celebration of the season.

Ticket prices are:

Seniors- $9 in advance, $10 at the door; Adults - $ 12 in advance, $ 15 at the door, and Students are Free. Call 410-749-8374 or email salisburychambersingers@gmail.com to order tickets. You may also purchase tickets at the Wicomico Presbyterian Church or Trinity United Methodist Church Office.

Celebrate the Holidays at the WY&CC - Adult and Family Gatherings Approaching

Breakfast with Santa (fun for the whole family)

Join Santa and his elves for Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 1 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. After enjoying a hot, all-you-care-to-eat breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, hash rounds, juice and coffee, you and your family can listen to a reading of The Christmas Hippo by author Lisa E. Williams. Each child will also have the opportunity to make a special Christmas craft, bounce around in our bounce house and most importantly - visit with Santa! The Christmas Hippo is an enchanting children's book that invites readers to join a bus driver in his journey to learn the importance of turning to God in heartfelt prayer. The story teaches children that God cares about even their smallest concerns. Copies of The Christmas Hippo will be available for purchase at the breakfast. Tickets for Breakfast with Santa are $10.75 for adults and $8.75 for children under 10. Get your tickets today at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office, by phone at 410-548-4911 or online at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org.
*Online / ticket mailing fees may apply. Ticket sales will end on Thursday, November 29 at 12:00pm.

The Holiday Jubilee at the WY&CC (perfect for small businesses & groups of friends)

The Holiday Jubilee at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center will celebrate the season with an evening of food, music, dancing, door prizes and fun on December 12, 2012. This event is perfect to entertain your small office, have a fun girl's night out or enjoy the holiday season with friends and family. Both individual tickets and tables can be purchased for the event. Ticket prices include food and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests are welcome to bring their own "spirits". Hors d'oreuvres will be served at 5:30pm and dinner will be served at 6:30pm. Tickets are $25 per person are on sale now at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (M-F, 8am-6pm), by phone at 410-548-4911 or online at www.wicomicociviccenter.org.

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 friendsofbennettbandboosters@gmail.com.

Hampton Inn - N. Salisbury, Toys for Tots Location

The Hampton Inn on E. Naylor Mill Rd is a drop off location for Toys for Tots. Please bring new and unwrapped toys to support those in need during the holidays. For any questions, call Tom Farina at 410-334-3080.

United Way Holiday Ball

This year's United Way Holiday Ball will be held on Saturday, December 1 at 6:30pm at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge. It will be an elegantly festive evening with fine dining and dancing with the magnificent brass & sounds of "Playlist." Black tie optional. RSVP online at www.unitedway4us.org or call United Way at 410-742-5143

Maryland Capital Enterprises Class

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

Wednesday December 5, 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

Centreville

Tuesday December 18, 2012, First Steps of Starting Your Own Business

Cost: Free

Instructor: Jessica Weber

Time: 5:30PM-7:30PM

One Stop Job Market

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the 2012 holiday season when it transforms the stage at the Wicomico Civic Center into a wonderland of fantasy and disbelief, Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 7:30pm. Cirque Dreams, an American theatrical production company, brings its critically acclaimed entertainment brand to Salisbury for one glorious holiday performances presented by Broadway in Salisbury. Created and directed by Neil Goldberg, creator of the groundbreaking Broadway hit CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZEis "so full of energy it could end our dependence on oil" according to the New York Daily News and "a delicious confection of charm, sparkle and talent by the sleigh load." Tickets are on sale now.

Delmarva Education Foundation Holiday Gift Wrapping

Come spread some holiday cheer and support the Delmarva Education Foundation. Volunteers are needed for DEF's annual Holiday Gift Wrapping event at Barnes and Noble in Salisbury on Sunday, Dec. 9 and Friday, Dec. 21. Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts purchased at Barnes and Noble, working in three-hour shifts between 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Barnes and Noble customers bring the items they have purchased at the store to the Delmarva Education Foundation's table to be gift wrapped. There is no charge for the gift wrapping, but we can accept donations and spread the word about our wonderful organization. Call the Delmarva Education Foundation at 410-219-3336 or email def@delmarvaed.org volunteer or for more information. The Delmarva Education is a nonprofit organization that helps residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties find money to continue their education.

Salisbury Jaycees December Events

Sunday 12/2

Salisbury Jaycees Christmas Parade

Hosted for 66 years by the Salisbury Jaycees

Lineup: Civic Ave in the old mall parking lot

Be there behind Twiley Center by 1pm!!!

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

Judges Stand: City Park by Public Works on the river side

End: Ward Street after Wi-Middle

Contact PARADE@salisburyjc.com

Monday 12/17

Membership Meeting

Salisbury Chamber of Commerce

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

Cookie Exchange! Contact Jess@salisburyjc.com

Atlantic General Hospital 19th Annual Penguin Swim

When: New Year's Day 2013 Registration 11:30 am/Swim at 1:00 pm

Where: Princess Royale Hotel, 91st Street and the Ocean

Description: A fun, annual event to raise funds to support our not-for-profit hospital. Your fundraising efforts will enable AGH to continue to provide quality care for the community.

For more information contact:

Laura Stearns

AGH Development Coordinator

Phone: 410-641-9671

email: Penguinswim@atlanticgeneral.org

Wicomico Humane Society Events

Wendy's Giveback

5pm-8pm December 12th

1101 S. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD

Ruby Tuesday's Giveback

11am-10pm 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.

Feeling in the Holiday Spirit? The Wicomico Humane Society is having a Holiday Party! Bring the whole family (even the furry ones) to our shelter located at 5130 Citation Drive Salisbury, MD 21804 on December 15th from 12pm-3pm and enjoy light refreshments. As always, donations and holiday gifts for our pets are accepted. Can't wait to see you there!

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 27

Atria Senior Living

5:00-7:00 PM

(1110 Healthway Dr)

Thursday, December 6

Schwartz Orthodontics

5:00-7:00 PM

(31454 Winterplace Parkway)

General Membership Luncheon

Thursday, December 20

Eastern Shore Delegation

11:30am - 1:30pm - Holiday Inn Downtown

Ribbon Cuttings:

Tuesday, December 4

PASCO

11:30am

(101 E Cedar Ln, Fruitland)

Tuesday, December 11

Trade It!

11:30am

2423 N. Salisbury Blvd

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

Decorating Delmarva Holiday Festival of Lights

Everyone loves driving around local neighborhoods during the holiday season to see the beautiful lights and decorations. This year, in Delmar, DE, visitors can experience Decorating Delmarva - a self-driven tour with holiday displays designed by local organizations. This 36-night holiday event features a 2-mile drive through an animated tour of the North Pole, including holiday lights and displays. Decorating Delmarva will take place at the Delaware International Speedway and US 13 Dragway on US-13 in Delmar, DE from November 15 until January 5.

The North Pole Tour will take visitors to places like Dasher's Diner and Rudolph's Raceway. Make sure you remember which display was your favorite! At the end of the tour, cast your North Pole ballot to help your favorites win a top prize of $5,000 for their organization! The final stop of the tour is Santa's Village complete with arts and crafts vendors, souvenirs, a food court, and even the opportunity to have pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. On New Year's Eve, the festival will have extended hours for a family-friendly outdoor party! For more information, visit www.decoratingdelmarva.com.

UMES Jazz Groups Concert

If music speaks to your soul, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a pre-holiday treat in store for Delmarva. Jazz aficionados won't want to miss a Dec. 3 concert when two of the university's acclaimed groups, the Jazz Ensemble and the Jazz Combo, perform a bevy of selections from the 100-year-old U.S. art form.The "Big Band"-the ensemble, under the direction of Dr. John R. Lamkin, opens the concert. It will perform "an array of jazz favorites" including "Caravan" by Duke Ellington and "Doodlin" by Horace Silver, Lamkin said. Vocalist Chelsea Corpening, a senior graduating in December, will sing "a beautiful rendition of Gershwin's 'Embraceable You' and an up tempo version of the old jazz gem, 'Mack the Knife' by Kurt Weill." The Jazz Combo performs under the direction of Brian Perez, lecturer of woodwinds at UMES. "We'll be playing selections from the Hard Bop era through modern day," Perez said. Musical compositions performed will range from "The Kicker" by the late jazz tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, to pieces written by UMES faculty and students. The Combo will play senior music education major Lloyd Griffith's "Bop-De-Bop" and Perez's piece, "Refrane." The concert is free and takes place at 7 p.m. in the Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts. Call 410-651-6571 for more information.

UMES Arts & Entertainment November Events

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.