{SACC} News & Notes February 11, 2013 #226

Salisbury Area

Chamber of Commerce

News & Notes

February 11, 2013 Issue #226

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Salisbury Chamber to Hold Salisbury Election Debates

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Political Committee in cooperation with Salisbury University has scheduled candidate debates prior to upcoming City of Salisbury Elections.

The primary election in the City of Salisbury takes place Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

On February 19, 2013, the Salisbury Chamber and Salisbury University will hold a "City Council Debate" at Perdue Hall (Room 156) on the Salisbury University campus from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

On March 26, 2013, the Chamber/SU will hold a "Salisbury Elections Debate" in the Wicomico Room in Guerrieri University Center, Salisbury University Campus from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Candidates appearing at this debate will include the two mayoral candidates, incumbent Mayor Jim Ireton and businessman/blogger Joe Albero.

In addition to the two mayoral candidates, the top two vote getters from both District One and District Two will debate leading up to the General Election on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

The public is encouraged to submit questions for each debate via the Chamber's Facebook page or by e-mailing them to the Chamber (chamber@salisburyarea.com). Questions will be reviewed and a selection will be made and presented to the candidates during the debate as well as key questions pre-determined by the Chamber's Political Committee and Salisbury University. These debates are free and open to the public.

Chamber Hosts Record Keeping Workshop - February 19th

Date: Tuesday, February 19th

Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce

Cost: $10/person (Includes lunch)

Instructor: Pat Wirthlin, Human Resources Director at BBSI

There are more than two dozen regulations that govern some aspect of employer recordkeeping and retention. What should you keep, and not keep, in your employees' personnel files? How long are you required to maintain these records? What records should never be retained? What do you do when an employee demands to see and make a copy of their personnel file?

Hosted by the SACC, this lunch and learn will answer these questions and address the best practices of maintaining and retaining employee-related records such as applications, background checks, work history, disciplinary notices, payroll data, medical information, and workplace injury records, to name a few.

Pat Wirthlin is the Human Resources Director at BBSI. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Business from the University of Minnesota, over 20 years' experience in human resources, and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources through the Society for Human Resources Management.

Call the Chamber at 410-749-0144 to register.

Showcase Your Business at the Salisbury Festival!

Did you know you can have a display booth at the Salisbury Festival for only $125? And non-profit organizations can have an informational booth for free ($25 fee for non-profits if you plan to sell items)! Booths are set up from 10 am-4 pm Saturday, April 27, 2013 on East Main Street. Don't miss the opportunity to put your company or organization in front of thousands of festival goers for a minimal fee. Interested in sponsoring a portion of the festival? We have sponsorship opportunities that range from $100 and up! Contact Shannon at the Chamber today to sign up for a booth or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!

JOIN US FOR A CITY CLEANUP-SACC wants to give trash a two punch approach!

ONE: Spring is almost here! Let's get Salisbury ready for beautiful weather, visitors, and outdoor activities. We had a lot of wind over the last couple of months and litter and debris has been gathering in very visible areas. It's time to take action and clean it up! The SACC Beautification Committee is planning a CLEANUP DAY on Saturday, April 13, 2013. We need your help to talk it up with your friends, co-workers, neighborhood association, or club members and then form a team and volunteer to work together for 2-3 hours cleaning up an area of town. If we all pitch in, it would really make a beautiful difference in how our community and neighborhoods look. There is no cost to participate, just your time and enthusiasm. E-mail Donna Griffith at donnag@salisburyarea.com if you would like more details when they are available.

TWO: Also, on April 13th from 9 A.M. to 11:30 A.M., the Chamber's Eastern Shore Business Leadership Network is hosting the 4th Annual Able to Work Salisbury Zoo Spring Cleanup to raise awareness that people with disabilities can and want to work and give back to their community. Sponsored teams made up of people of all abilities work together in this labor of love for our community zoo. This fun filled morning will go on rain or shine. To ask about corporate sponsorship opportunities, call Jackie Gast at ESBLN 410-749-0144 or visit esbln.org. Space is limited!

Executive Women's Golf Association to Hold Networking Events at Chamber

If you're looking for an organization that helps you to easily learn, play and connect, you belong with EWGA! Founded in 1996, the Eastern Shore Chapter has 275 members, ranging from women who have never played before, social golfers, and competitive golfers, and represent all life stages and walks of life. It is part of a network of national chapters with 15,000 members throughout the United States. The February 13th event will be held from 5 - 7 p.m., and will give potential members an opportunity to learn about EWGA's organized golf events, leagues for all levels, "Nine & Dine" and other social events, business networking, mentoring programs, clinics, and tournaments.Please RSVP to Ruth Jones at 410-860-1494 to attend this event.

Lower Shore Workforce Alliance to Host Employer Forum

Lower Shore Workforce Alliance (LSWA) will host an Employers Former on March 21, 2013 from 11am - 2pm. The purpose of this forum is to engage local employers to participate in a Youth Employment Program. Employers are needed to provide Work Experience to local Youth ages 16 - 24. Employers interested in improving work ethics, productivity, economic stability, and employee morale should plan on attending. The event is brought to you by the Lower Shore Workforce Alliance, Wicomico County Public Schools, Somerset County Public Schools, Worcester County Public Schools, Telamon Corporation, and Manpower. Creating tomorrow's workforce starts today!

March Business Journal Theme -
Agri-Business

The next edition of the Business Journal's theme is Agri-Business. 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.

SHORE UP! Preparing Taxes for Free

Need help with your taxes but can't afford to pay for it? SHORE UP! Inc. is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site and offers free tax-preparation and e-filing for families making under $50,000/yr. Taxes are done by appointment, Jan. 23 - April 11, 2012, at no charge. Appointments are available at our two convenient locations in Wicomico and Somerset County. To make an appointment and find out what to bring, call 410-749-1142 during the week

Delmarva Zoological Society Basket/Bag Bingo

Come out on Thursday, February 21 from 5-10pm at the Moose

Lodge on Snow Hill Rd for a fun night of Bingo and to support the Delmarva Zoological Society who is working to Renew the Zoo. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Prizes include Longaberger and 31 bags filled with prizes. 50/50 and Chinese auction. Food available for purchase. For tickets, call (410) 742-3977 or visit www.RenewTheZoo.com.

Pursing a Tax Free Retirement

Steve Smith of Premier Planning Group will hold his "Pursuing a Tax Free Retirement" workshop on Feb 28 at Noon at the Chamber to discuss issues like how your social security benefits can be taxed, the impact of rising tax rates on your retirement lifestyleand how IRAs and 401ks provide a "Catch 22" for investors. A light lunch will be provided. Please email PremierPlanningGroup@comcast.net to RSVP.

Fruitland Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner

Join the Fruitland Lions Club for an all you can eat spaghetti dinner on Saturday February 23 from 4-7pm at St. John's United Methodist Church on East Main Street in Fruitland. Dinner includes salad, beverage and dessert. $8.50 adult dine in and carry out. $4 for children 4-10 and children under 4 eat for free.

MAC - Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

MAC Inc., Area Agency on Aging, is offering the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program beginning in February. This workshop was developed by Dr. Sandra LaFort at McGill University in Montreal and later in conjunction with Dr. Kate Lorig of Stanford University Patient Education Research Center.

If you have chronic pain that lasts for more than 3-6 months, varies in intensity, affects one or more areas and creates stress in your life, this workshop will benefit you. The workshop is facilitated by two master trainers, both of whom live with chronic pain. Those who successfully complete the program have more vitality, less pain, less dependence on others, improved mental health and are more involved in everyday activities.

This is a 6 week workshop that will begin Thursday, February 14 at MAC Inc. 909 Progress Circle in Salisbury, from 1-3:30PM. There is no charge for the workshop, unless you wish to purchase the workbook or Exercise CD.

Space is limited to 20 participants per workshop. For additional information or to make a reservation for yourself, please call 410-742-0505 ext. 137 or 144.

Networking Opportunities

Business After Hours:
Thursday, February 21
WMDT-47

5:00pm

202 Downtown Plaza

General Membership Luncheon

LOCATION CHANGE!

Thursday, February 21

Mister Paul's Legacy

12pm

1801 North Salisbury Blvd

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

UMES February Cultural Events

11 Opening Reception-Black History Month Exhibit. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Frederick Douglass Library, Jessie Cottman Smith Exhibit Room. 2 p.m. "UMES Drama Productions Through the Decades." Behind the scenes look at the history, the images and the props. Free. 410-651-7696.

12 Live Black History Month Museum. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Student Services Center Rotunda. 12:30 p.m. History comes to life as students impersonate important people and moments in black history. Free. 410-651-6434.

Lady's Night Out CPR Training

Only 45 minutes and you're CPR trained! Join us on Wednesday February 13 at The Bridal Center at City Center downtown at 5:30. Cost is $30. To register call Patti Miller at 443-880-7795.

Wicomico Humane Society Events

LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE TICKETS, (Tuesday Feb 12th 5:00pm)! Have a special sweetheart this Valentine's Day? Looking for a girl's night out?

Join us for the Gala Valentine's Day Cotillion for Animal Lovers to Benefit the Wicomico Humane Society. Activities for the night include a silent auction, dinner, dancing and more! Silent auction items include Shorebirds package, Kuhn's Jewelers, Ocean City resort stay and more! At 7:30pm enjoy a complimentary ballroom dance lesson with Ballroom Made Simple. The event will be held at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in the DaNang room from 6-10pm on Saturday, February 16th. Tickets are $35/person and are discounted if you reserve a table of eight. Contact Kayla Christiano for tickets or for more information at

events@wicomicohumane.org or 443-366-5455. A special thank you to our sponsor Aerosports in Delmar!

Join our giveback nights!

Enjoy some great food, all donate a portion of their sales to our animals.

Ruby Tuesday at Centre(mall)-3rd Thursday every month(Feb 21st) 11am to 8pm. Please download the form from our events calendar and present to your server.

Salisbury Five Guys Burgers and Fries February 12th 5pm-8pm Wendy's-College Avenue-2nd Wednesday every month (Feb 13th) 5pm to 8pm-Dine in and drive thru Sub Runners February 25th 10:30am-Midnight dine in, take out, delivery No flyer needed, tell the cashier you are there for the Humane Society

www.wicomicohumane.org

Ballroom Made Simple

Ballroom Made Simple celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2013!

Coming Up:
Beginner East Coast Swing group class - perfect for the newcomer!
6 week series: Thursday Nights: February 7 - March 14

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $66 per person for the whole series

325 Snow Hill Road in Salisbury (across from Pepsi)
Advance registration by 2/5: Call Pam at 443-783-3060

or via email at pam@ballroommadesimple.com

"Making Sense of the American Civil War"

In commemoration of the 150th anniversary, Wicomico Public Library is hosting a free reading, discussion and event series: "Making Sense of the American Civil War."

Additional programs and displays are planned to encourage local awareness and discussion about the impact of the Civil War. All events are free and open to the public. The public is invited to participate in the entire series or to drop in for individual events. A list of events may be found here.

Wicomico Public Library is one of the four sites in Maryland to host the series, developed by the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional support provided by the Maryland Humanities Council. Call 410-749-3612 or visit www.wicomicolibrary.org for more information.

MAC Hosts "Wellness Day" for the 50+ Adult

MAC Incorporated, the Area Agency on Aging, presents a 50+ Adult "Wellness Day" on Friday, March 1st from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. It will be held at the Richard A. Henson Wellness Center inside the Salisbury Wicomico Senior Center (909 Progress Circle, behind the Holly Center in Salisbury).

Vendor displays and activities include Evidence Based programs (Matter of Balance, Chronic Disease and Chronic Pain), Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Table, local pharmacies, fitness demonstrations, Fitness Testing and more. The Henson Wellness Center classes and programs target the 50+ adult with all levels of fitness.

For more information call Lea at 410-742-0505 extension 130 or email wellness@macinc.org.

Harlem Globetrotters - February 26th

Known as innovators of the game of basketball for decades, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters are again introducing something unparalleled in the history of sports and family entertainment, taking kid participation and fun to a whole new level when the Globetrotters come to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 7:00pm. For group tickets please contact Jackie Vravman at 602.258.5925. Learn more at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org.

Networking Is Not Selling Seminar CANCELLED

The Networking is Not Selling Seminar scheduled for this week is cancelled. Please be on the look out in your email for a reschedule.

Discover Delmarva Relocation Magazine - New Rates

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to create its Discover Delmarva relocation magazine and has recently adjusted its rates. 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 updated media kit.