{SACC} News & Notes March 11, 2013 #228

Salisbury Area

Chamber of Commerce

News & Notes

March 11, 2013 Issue #228

"Get Connected"

Career Day Orientation for Presenters

REMINDER: If you are presenter for Career Day, there will be an orientation on Wednesday, March 13. Orientation times to choose from are Noon and 5:30pm, both at the Chamber. Call 410-749-0144.

Discover Delmarva Relocation Magazine - Still Room!

The deadline is fast approaching for the Discover Delmarva relocation magazine but there is still room! This publication is directly mailed to every chamber member, is included in relocation packets and is 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. Please call either Sophia Smecker at 410-749-0144 or Greg English at 302-629-9788 or reply to this email for more details.

Annual Banquet Award Nominations

We are honoring members again this year as part of the 2013 Annual Banquet, scheduled for Thursday, April 18 at Black Diamond Catering. The Chamber is seeking nominations for the awards.

Click here for a list of awards and the nomination form

Deadline for nominations and sponsorship: March 23, 2012

Salisbury Chamber to Hold Salisbury Election Debate

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Political Committee in cooperation with Salisbury University has scheduled a candidate debate prior to the upcoming City of Salisbury election.

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. This debate is free and open to the public.

Sponsorship Opportunities at the Salisbury Festival!

The 31st Annual Salisbury Festival will take place on April 26-28, 2013 in Downtown Salisbury & Riverwalk Park. Various sponsorship & advertising opportunities are available starting at only $100. Don't miss this chance to reach the 25,000+ people that attend the festival each year! Can you afford to miss this opportunity to reach so many potential customers? Visit SalisburyFestival.com for more information or call Shannon at the Chamber today (410-749-0144).

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THE GREAT SALISBURY CLEANUP-Saturday, March 13, 2013

The SACC Beautification Committee is planning the GREAT SALISBURY CLEANUP for Saturday, April 13, 2013, from 9 a.m. to noon. We need individuals to participate and/or your help to form teams of your friends, co-workers, neighborhood association, or club members to volunteer to work together for 3 hours cleaning up an area of town. If we all pitch in, it will 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 a flyer or volunteer form.

In addition, on the same morning (April 13th from 9 A.M. to noon) 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. Only five team sponsorships are left. CALL TODAY!

"The Power of Leadership" Survey

Over the years, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce has been a strong supporter of research that examines important business and economic development trends in our region. Last year, our members helped us understand the Workforce Development needs of our region. This year, we are asking for about 10 minutes of your time to help us investigate the impact of various leadership practices in our region's business organizations.

Please take a few moments of your time to fill out this survey by clicking on the link below. Your responses will be held in the strictest confidence and responses will be analyzed in the aggregate only.

If you have any questions about this survey, please do not hesitate to contact SACC Vice-President Memo Diriker at mfdiriker@salisbury.edu or at 410-603-6622.

Survey Link: https://www.research.net/s/256JKCP

Advertise in the Business Journal for $35/month!

The Business Journal is now featuring business cards for only $35/month,

please call either Sophia Smecker at 410-749-0144 or Greg English at 302-629-9788 or reply to this email for more details and other ad rates.

MDOT Survey

MDOT is updating its 20 year plan - and the business community and all commuters need to speak up. Please share with your colleagues, family, friends and staff. Need a lot of input in order to meet our future needs. Help shape the future of transportation in Maryland - take the survey http://ow.ly/iAyZY

Evolution Revolution Ride

Evolution Brewery is hosting a 7 mile bike ride and family event on April 13th 2012. The event will be held at Evolution Brewery, 201 East Vine Street Salisbury, Maryland 21804. A bike swap will take place from 8 am - 11 am. Area vendors will be attending the event. Family games will be hosted and awards will be given for coolest bike, oldest bike ect. The bike ride will begin at 11:30 am and take place around the town of Salisbury. There will be an after party with live music at Evolution Brewry from 1 pm - 11 pm. Please register by March 10th. Registration is $30 for adults and $25 for kids. The registration fee includes an event t-shirt and sawg bag. Register online at www.bikerreg.com/net/18623 Please contact the brewry at events@southernboysconcepts.com or call 443-260-2337 for further information.

Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy Needs Your Help

How can reaching in your pockets put a smile on someone's face? The Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy, a two-day free adult dental clinic coming March 15th and 16th to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center is still in need of donations to bring free dental services to thousands of people in need. A little can go a long way when it comes to a bright & happy smile! Make someone's day with your dollars and donate to the Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy! Over $50,000 is still needed to help fund this event!

Ideas for raising money could include making a donation yourself, asking your employer to donate, have a fundraiser at your place of work, have a casual day and have your employees pay to participate, or come up with another creative way to raise money!

To make a donation & to learn more, visit www.easternshoremissionofmercy.org.

Job Fair - March 20 at Wor-Wic

The public is invited to attend a free job fair being offered by the career services office at Wor-Wic Community College on

More than 50 area employers have committed to participate in the fair, including Baxter Enterprises/McDonald's, Bel-Art Products, Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, Coach, Coastal Hospice and Palliative Care, Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dove Pointe, Embers Restaurant, Eastern Correctional Institution, Finnegan's Pub and Eatery, Go-Getters, Hall's Restaurant, Hampton Inn Salisbury, Holiday Inn Oceanfront Hotel, Maryland Natural Resources Police, Maryland State Police, Nurse Professionals Home Care, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Phillips Seafood Restaurant, Princess Bayside Beach Hotel, Sysco Eastern Maryland, Under Armour, the U.S. Air Force and Wicomico County.

Job seekers do not need to register to attend, but they should come dressed in interview attire and bring resumes to give to interested employers.

For more information, call (410) 334-2903.

Wednesday, March 20, from 2:30 to 6 p.m., in Guerrieri Hall at the college campus in Salisbury.

MAC Hosts 14th Annual St. Paddy's 5K Run/2K Walk

MAC Inc., Area Agency on Aging, is now making plans for the 14th Annual St. Paddy's 5K Run/2K Walk in Salisbury. The event will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Salisbury Elks. Check in begins at 2:00 p.m.; Race begins at 3:00 p.m. An "after party" begins immediately following the race.

The planning committee is also pleased to announce that local businessman Henry Hanna will serve as this year's Honorary Chairman.

To register for this event log on to www.macinc.org and click the link for the
St. Paddy's 5K Run. Updates can also be found on the race's new Facebook page "Racing for a Reason". Registration is $25.00/$35.00 the day of the event. Walker's registration is $25.00.

A packet pick-up party will be held the evening before the race, March 15, at the Greene Turtle in Salisbury. For more information call 410-742-0505 x 123.

Networking Opportunities

Business After Hours:
Thursday, March 14

TradeIt! Salisbury

2423 N Salisbury Blvd

5:00pm

Thursday, March 21

Chesapeake Massage & Body Work

547-A Riverside Dr

5:00pm

Ribbon Cuttings:

Thursday, March 14

Manpower

1406 South Salisbury Blvd, Suite C

12pm

Friday, March 15

Irish Penny Pub & Grill

1014 S. Salisbury Blvd. Suite F

4pm

Saturday, March 16

Walgreens

909 Mt Hermon Rd

6-8pm

General Membership Luncheon:

Thursday, March 21

Mister Paul's Legacy

1801 North Salisbury Blvd

12pm

Salisbury City Council & Mayoral Candidate Debate:

Tuesday, March 26

Salisbury University

Wicomico Room, Guerrieri Center

7pm

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

UMES March Cultural Events

29 Opening Reception-Art Exhibit. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Mosely Gallery. 4-6 p.m. "Face, Face." A curated show of five artists who use the representation of the head as a vehicle for expression. Show on display through April 12. Free. 410-651-7770.

27 Jazz Ensemble Concert. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts. 7 p.m. Guest musician is legendary saxophonist Jimmy Heath. $10 general admission. $3 students with ID. 410-651-6571

Bowl For Kids' Sake St. Patty's Bowl

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake is hosting its annual fundraiser Bowl for Kids Sake in Salisbury on Wednesday, March 13th from 6:00-8:00 pm at Cherokee Lanes. This year the event is a St. Patrick's Day theme with prizes given to the person dressed in the most St. Patrick's attire, as well as the bowler with the highest scoring first game, and individual with the highest amount fundraised. Participants will receive a t-shirt, 2 games of bowling, shoe rentals, and refreshments of pizza and soda. Register a team of 5 people with your friends, family, or coworkers or sign up individually. Each individual bowler is asked to raise $50 or collectively raise $250 as a team in the form of tax deductible pledges. Sign up online at www.biglittle.org, select events and go to Bowl for Kids' Sake or call 410-543-2447 x225.

Wicomico Humane Society Events

The Humane Society of Wicomico County would like to announce three upcoming events to help our animals!

Take part in the Wicomico Humane Society's Avon Fundraiser! From now until March 18th we will be having a fundraiser selling Avon, pick-ups at our shelter will be on March 30th. Please check out our website if you would like to purchase something www.wicomicohumane.org and contact Kayla Christiano 443-366-5455. We get a percent back on all sales! Also, if you would like forms to distribute please contact Kayla, it is similar to school fundraisers; you simply get the sheets from us, sell, and then bring money back to us!

Join the 2nd Annual Irish Block Party March 17th, 2-8pm starting at Mojo's. Get your Irish Passport stamped at Market Street Inn and Mojo's. Collect all 4 stamps and enter our Pot 'O Gold Grand Prize Drawing. Wear your craziest St. Patty's Day gear for our "Best Irish Spirit" contest and enter to win a $50 gift card. Pre-register at Market Street Inn or Mojo's for $25. Includes 4 passport drinks, commemorative t-shirt and a donation to the Humane Society. Www.wicomicohumane.org for more info.

Save the Date!! The annual Cause for Paws Walk is on May 11th at our shelter, 5130 Citation Drive Salisbury MD 21804.

5th Annual Kim Scott Memorial Benefit at Breaktime Sports Grill & Pub

This benefit will be held on Thursday, March 21st at 7pm. Tickets are $25 and includes all you can eat with a cash bar, auction and music by "Transfusion." All proceeds benefit Women Supporting Women. For more information please call 410-548-7880.

MHIC - How to Obtain a Home Improvement License

When: March 26, 2013 10:00am - 12noon

Location: Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce

144 E. Main Street

Salisbury, MD 21801

Instructor: Alvin White

Registration: Pre-registration is required.

To pre-register or for more information regarding this course or other general inquiries, please contact Jennifer, Executive Assistant of Maryland Capital Enterprises by telephone: 410-546-1900 or via email:

jcurrie@marylandcapital.org. Sign up online at www.marylandcapital.org

Cost: $15.00

Course Descript: This workshop is for anyone who is interested in obtaining a MHIC license for contractors, subcontractors, & salespersons. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the exam, the requirements for each license, & the process for applying for a MHIC license. This workshop is open to building contractors, individuals desiring to start a home improvement or landscaping business, those presently working within a construction trade field & all other interested persons.

Poplar Hill Mansion Events

Sat March 16, 1:00-5:00, come out and support our local home businesses and artists at our Spring Spruce up Sale. Kim Carey's Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, 31 Bags, Photography and more by Rita Tiso, Glass and Ceramic Art by Amused Studios, Spring and Easter Candy by Golda, 3 Sisters Rugs to Riches crocheted art, jewelry and more! Shop away your winter blues and enjoy the afternoon at Poplar Hill!

Help feed the hungry and bring a non-perishable food item to support Joseph House!

Adult Easter Social

Want to be a kid again this Easter? Grab your basket and come to Wicomico Recreation's Adult Easter Social on Thursday, March 28 for an evening of "grown-up" Easter fun. The Adult Easter Social will be held at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex from 8:00-10:00pm. The evening will kick off with a "grown-up" egg hunt starting promptly at 8:15pm where participants will search for 1,000 eggs filled with raffle tickets and instant prizes. Bring your own basket and a flashlight, the more eggs you find, the better chance you have of winning a prize. After the hunt, enjoy craft beer, light fare and live music from Clayton Perry while prizes are raffled off throughout the night. The grand prize will be an IPad!

Registration: Registration Open Now
Program Fee: $25 Per Person. Limited to 200 people.
Age Group: Ages 21 & Up
Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013
Time: 8:00-10:00pm
Location: Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex, 711 Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, MD 21801
Details: Egg hunt, live music, prizes, complimentary food and drinks

Wicomico Civic Center Events

You can find more info on the web http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/

Sunday, March 23, 2013 10am - 5pm - Faith Filled Women presents GLOW 2013 Faith Filled Women presents GLOW 2013, a Christian women's conference on March 23, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury, MD. This one-day conference is for all Christian women who want to live life with faith and purpose.

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Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 2:00pm - Dancing for Healing This event will benefit Women Supporting Women (a local breast cancer support center) and is being presented by UnSpoken Words Ministry. The event will entail praise and worship, two keynote speakers, and refreshments. Stopy by Women Supporting Women to purchase tickets or call Tamyra at 410.330.3151 for additional information.

EWGA Kickoff Event

The EWGA Eastern Shore chapter is holding a golf and lunch event at Glen Riddle Golf Club, Route 50 Berlin, Maryland. The event will take place Sunday, April 7th , 2013. Registration starts at 11am, lunch and a 9 hole shotgun round or a new golfers clinic will follow. Tickets are $55 all inclusive or $25 for lunch only. Reservations must be recived by Saturday, March 30th. Reservations can be made at www.ewgaeasternshore.com and click on "Kickoff Registration". Please contact Jackie Mack at 410-456-4151 or smack122@gmail.com with any questions.

Kidney Walk Kickoff

The Green Turtle will be hosting a kickoff celebration for the 2013 Salisbury Kidney Walk. The event will be hosted on Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 6 pm-8 pm. Participants will be able to register for the walk and pick up supplies for the 2013 Salisbury Kidney Walk. Contact Lydia Foxwell at 443-235-8407 or lfoxwell@kidneymd.org for more information.

Attention Lower Shore Employers:

Creating tomorrow's workforce STARTS TODAY!

We need YOU to Put Our Youth to WORK

Please join us to learn more about the

Lower Shore Workforce Alliance's Youth Program!

Location: One Stop Job Market

31901 Tri County Way, Salisbury

Brought to you by the Lower Shore Workforce Alliance and Partners

Date & Time: March 21, 2013

11:00am - 2:00pm

LUNCH SERVED - Reserve your seat by 3/10

Eileen Cross - 410.341.3835 / ecross@LSWA.org

Location: One Stop Job Market

31901 Tri County Way, Salisbury

Brought to you by the Lower Shore Workforce Alliance and Partners

- We need employers that want to be part of improvement:

- Improvement in work ethic

- Improvement in morale & attitudes

- Improvement in production

- Improvement in economic stability

- Improvement in someone's life

Join us to find out what you can do and be part of a positive change in the community. Today's YOUTH are tomorrow's EMPLOYEES let's get them ready for the job

Downtown Salisbury Easter Egg Hunt

The Remedy Church of Salisbury is hosting an Easter egg hunt in downtown Salisbury. The egg hunt will be held on Saturday, March 30 at 2 pm. The event will be held on the plaza located on East Main Street. Please contact egghunt@remedychurch.me if you would like to get involved.

First Steps in Starting Your Own Business

When: March 26, 2013 5:30-7:30pm

Where: One- Stop Job Market

31901 Tri-County Way

Salisbury, MD 21804

Conf. Room #012

Registration: Pre-registration is required. To pre-register or

for moreinformation regarding this course or other general inquiries, please contact Jennifer, Executive Assistant of Maryland Capital Enterprises by telephone: 410-546-1900 or via email: jcurrie@marylandcapital.org. Sign up Online at www.marylandcapital.org

Course Fee: FREE

Course Description: 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.