{SACC} News & Notes April 22, 2013 #231

Salisbury Area

Chamber of Commerce

News & Notes

April 22, 2013 Issue #231

"Get Connected"

31st Annual Salisbury Festival

The 31st Annual Salisbury Festival is right around the corner on April 26-28, 2013! There will be something for everyone with live entertainment, local artisans, shopping, carnival rides and games, children's activities, delicious food, car show, flea market, farmer's market, and so much more!

An exciting addition to this year's festival is the International Beer Festival on Saturday, April 27th from 4-8 pm in Riverwalk Park. Sample some of the best beers from around the world and enjoy music by On The Edge. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. Visit www.salisburyfestival.com for more information on the Salisbury Festival and to purchase International Beer Festival tickets!

Presented by Toyota, Clear Channel Media & Entertainment, and the City of Salisbury

SF 2013

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June Edition of Business Journal
- Family Business

The June theme of the Business Journal is Family Business. Click here for a media kit. P

lease call either Sophia Smecker at 410-749-0144 or Greg English at 302-629-9788 or reply to this email if you are interested in advertising.

PD 101 - Parkinson's Disease Seminar

Learn about Parkinson's disease during National Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. With an estimated 7,000 cases on lower Delmarva, and up to 1.5 million cases in the United States, PD is second only to Alzheimer's in prevalence among neurodegenerative diseases. There is no cure; but there is help.

The Lower Shore Parkinson's Support Group is co-sponsoring a seminar entitled PD 101, to be presented by the Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center on Monday, April 29th, 10 am to 4 pm. Peninsula Regional Medical Center, also a co-sponsor, will host the event in the Hallowell Conference Center. The third co-sponsor, the Caregivers Resource Center at MAC, Inc., is handling the registration process and may be reached at (410)742-0505 Ext. 115. The cost is only $10 and includes lunch. The seminar agenda and registration form are also available at: www.PDLowerShore.org/Special-Events.html.

Maryland Capital Enterprises Classes

First Steps in Starting Your Own Business

April 30, 2013 5:30-7:30pm

Where: One Stop Job Market

Conf. Room #012

31901 Tri-County Way

Salisbury, MD 21804

Course Fee: FREE

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.

Owning Your Own Franchise Business

May 7, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Where:Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce

Course Fee: FREE

You can reduce your risk with a Franchise! Why work for someone else when business ownership is a viable and rewarding career alternative. Workshop presented by Richard Bock of FranNet. You will learn options for business ownership, the importance of small businesses, about franchising as the safest option & franchising costs and financing! FranNet will help you select the right franchise for your interests, goals & lifestyle with FREE no-cost guidance, consulting, information & support!

Pre-registration is required for these events. 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 & click on "MCE Training Academy"

Extension of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit IRS Notice 2013-14,
Date Sensitive

American Taxpayers Relief Act Section 309 extends the Work Opportunity Tax Credit ("WOTC") expiration date from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2013. To take advantage of the WOTC, the deadline to submit IRS Form 8850 is April 29, 2013.

The WOTC is a federal income tax credit of up to $2,400 for each qualified newly hired employee that falls into one of eight targeted groups.

These groups include members of families receiving benefits under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, designated community residents, vocational rehabilitation referrals (people with disabilities), qualified ex-felons, qualified summer youth employees, qualified food and nutrition recipients, qualified Supplemental Security Income recipients, and long-term family assistance recipients. Section 309 also extends through December 31, 2013 the WOTC available to businesses that hire qualified veterans. The maximum federal income tax credit amount for employers that hire qualified veterans ranges from $2,400 - $9,600 per qualified veteran hired.
Tax exempt employers that hire qualified veterans may claim this credit against Social Security taxes. A taxable employer that hires a member of a targeted group, other than a qualified veteran, on or after January 1, 2012, and on or before March 31, 2013, will be considered to have satisfied the requirements if it submits the completed Form 8850 to the DLA to request certification not later than April 29, 2013.

Thank you to Mac Bellamy, ADP District Manager, for bringing this to the ESBLN's attention. For more information, visit www.esbln.com/News.

FREE Diabetes Info Session at PRMC

Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) and its Diabetes Education Program invite anyone interested in learning more about living with diabetes to attend a free education event, "Living With Diabetes-Making It a Bit Easier," on Thursday, April 25, 2013.

The program, to be held in the auditorium of the Avery W. Hall Educational Center on the PRMC campus, will feature an educational presentation and exhibits from companies involved in diabetes care and services.

Regina Kundell, CRNP, BC-ADM, of Peninsula Regional Endocrinology in Salisbury, and who has treated patients with diabetes for nearly a decade, will discuss how to live well while tackling the day to day challenges of diabetes. She has had Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus herself for over 35 years and is a long-time user of the insulin pump and other diabetes technology. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

The "Living With Diabetes-Making It a Bit Easier," program begins at 6:00 p.m. with vendor displays until 7:00 p.m. Ms. Kundell's presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. and last approximately one hour.

An RSVP is required; please call the Diabetes Education Program at 410-543-7061. There is no cost to attend. Free parking will be provided at the Avery W. Hall Educational Center, located at the corner of Waverly Drive and Vine Street, in the parking lot directly across Vine Street or in the adjacent Garage B.

Antique Appraisal Day

Saturday, April 27, 2013

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

James M. Bennett High School Cafeteria

300 East College Ave, Salisbury, MD

Charlene Upham and Steve Blumenauer

will appraise your antiques and treasures.

Tickets: $10-one item, $15.00 - two items, $20-three items

Benefiting the

Wicomico Mentoring Project

Call for tickets: 410-677-4423

Wicomico Humane Society Events

Save the Date!! The 19th Annual Cause for Paws Walk is on May 11th from 10am-1pm at our shelter, 5130 Citation Drive Salisbury MD 21804.

Enjoy food, craft vendors, pet contests, raffles, K-9 and Salisbury Kennel Club demonstrations, & more!

Help support the 1000's of animals that come through our door every year, walk with your friends or a team from work. Collect donations to help a great cause (pledge sheets available on our website)! Walk with or without a pet.

Interested in having a vendor table? Please call Kayla 410-749-7603.

http://www.wicomicohumane.org/walkforanimals.asp for more information!

Join our giveback events! Enjoy some great food, will donate a portion of their sales to our animals.

Fruitland Ruby Tuesday May 2 11am to 8pm. Please download the form from our events calendar or pick one up inside Ruby Tuesday from 12-7pm and present to your server.

Boy Scout Troop 176 'All You Can Eat' SPAGHETTI DINNER

Saturday, May 11th, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Rotary Scout House, 1715 Riverside Drive, Salisbury. Adults $7, Children 3-6yrs $3, under 3yrs free. Baked goods will also be available for purchase. Your support will help local boy scouts go camping! Tickets available at the door, or in advance. Call Linda, 443-783-3345 for tickets or more information.Our scouts appreciate your support and thank you for your generosity!

Lower Shore Career Development Center Celebrates 15th Year Anniversary

Monday - May 6^th

Local Business - Hiring Process Presentations 10:00 am - 12:noon

Nutrition Demonstration @ 1:30 pm ~ Avon Presentation 2:00 pm

Tuesday - May 7^th

Community Donation Kick-Off! Make a donation to the retail store , bring us your receipt and your name will be entered into a drawing for some "special" prizes.

Wednesday, May 8^th

Stop by and say "Hi" to our staff and students who will be manning a table at the retail store. Check out our slide show - and pick up a Goodwill "thank you" gift.

Thursday, May 9^th

Anniversary Celebration Ceremony

10:00 am - 12:noon - Various speakers and presenters, as well as staff and participant recognition

OPEN HOUSE! And refreshments available

Friday, May 10^th

Final activities to include presentations from Health Department, Priority Partners and others

Networking Opportunities

Business After Hours:

Wednesday, April 24
Personal Wellness Center

106 Milford Street, Suite 701
5pm

Ribbon Cuttings:

Wednesday, April 24

Cedar Commons

733 Wye Oak Drive, Fruitland

10am

General Membership Luncheon:

Thursday, April 25

Mister Paul's Legacy

1801 North Salisbury Blvd

12pm

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

Upcoming Rock and Roll Jamboree Benefits MAC Inc.

Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury will play host to the "Rock and Roll Jamboree" on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission to this fundraiser is free. Monies raised from bake sale and white elephant tables and other family-friendly activities will benefit local senior programs at MAC Inc., Area Agency on Aging.

DJ Austin Vestal will be playing tunes from the rock and roll era. Poodle skirts and bobby socks are welcome!

For more information call 410-742-8896.

UMES Upcoming Events

April

25 Jazz Combo Recital. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts. 4 p.m. Free. 410-651-6571.

26 Springfest. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Cappy Anderson Stadium. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. UMES open house and carnival. 410-651-6434.

May
3 Opening Reception-Art Exhibit. Mosely Gallery. "Graduating Senior Show." 4-6pm. 410-651-7770
4 Gospel Choir Spring Concert. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts. 410-651-6575.

United Way May 4th Ramp Project

Volunteers are needed to build a wheelchair ramp for a very deserving person in need near Salisbury. Two shifts are available: 8am-noon and noon- 4pm. Participants will receive the exact location of the project prior to the event. Pizza lunch and snacks will be provided onsite.

Basic Safety will be discussed before the work begins: Anyone needing specific training on the use of tools is encouraged to ask. No carpentry experience is necessary... there is something for everyone to to, no matter your skill level!

All participants must sign a "Participant Agreement and Liability Wavier" prior to working. This, and further detailed information, will be emailed to participants one week prior to the project event date. Must be 18 years or older.

For more information call 410-742-5143 or email amy@unitedway4us.org.

What to Bring: Tools: bring any carpentry hand tools you know how to use: post hole diggers, shovels, drills, saw horses, power saws, framing squares, levels, string line level. Tools will also be provided at the site. You may elect to bring a hammer, nail pocket and glasses/goggles or other eye protection. There will be a few of those onsite as needed.

Clothing: Jeans, work shoes, gloves, appropriate shirts and a

head covering/sunscreen. Dress for the weather!