Community Calendar

Join the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals and Davis Strategic Development in their first in-person Cocktails & Conversations event since February! We are so excited to see everyone (socially distant, of course)!

Hear from Davis Strategic Development on exciting projects on the horizon for the Salisbury area!

Davis Strategic is sponsoring this Cocktails & Conversations event, and registered attendees (21+) will receive a drink ticket upon arrival.

Please register in advance and bring a paper or electronic copy for your registration to receive your drink ticket.

We look forward to meeting you!

SACC-YPs is designed for professionals ages 21-35. Masks are required.

The uncetainty and challenges of doing business during the COVID-19 pandemic have made the mission and benefits of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce more important than ever. We are the voice for business and here to serve our members on Eastern Shore. We are stronger together!

Find out how to make the most of your membership investment. Please join us for Chamber 101 to:

1. Be informed: Know all the info and opportunities the Chamber offers your business

2. Get connected: Build relationships within the Chamber to build your business value
 

3. Get involved: Webinars, Committees and Membership Events

4. Build exposure: Marketing and Sponsorship Opportunities
 

5. Exchange Info: Share your business news, needs and expectations

All new and veteran SACC member representatives and their guests are welcome to attend.  
 

For more information about Chamber 101, please contact Cathy Diekmann, Director of Membership Services at cdiekmann@salisburyarea.com

On October 1, 2020 at 11:30 AM, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate business and organizational excellence at the Annual Awards Luncheon at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Flanders Room.

This event recognizes and honors the achievements and efforts of outstanding leaders of the Delmarva area. This is an opportunity to network and celebrate the amazing achievements of our member businesses, community partners, and individuals.

Special guest Zach Parnes, Sports Director, WBOC, will emcee the luncheon. 

Award categories include:

- Member Volunteer of the Year

- Ambassador of the Year

- Small Business of the Year

- Medium Business of the Year

- Large Business of the Year

- Business Professional of the Year

- Environmental Service Award

- Agriculture Ambassador of the Year

- Non-Profit Organization of the Year

A full buffet lunch will be served. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and masks are required when not seated.

Advanced Registration is Required

$30 Members
$40 Non-Members
$300 Seating for 8

The 2020 Annual Awards Luncheon is sponsored by:

Wicomico Recreation, Parks, & Tourism
BEACON at Salisbury University
Pohanka Automotive Group
BBSI
Effectv
Tidal Health
Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development
Perdue Farms Delmarva Power

For more information or to sponsor the Annual Awards Luncheon, contact Bill Chambers at bchambers@salisburyarea.com or call 410-749-0144.

Covid crazies, financial market uncertainty, and the stress of navigating the “new normal” can cause priorities and well-intentioned plans to get blurry. The team at InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. helps their clients achieve (and maintain!) clarity as they prepare, manage, and invest for retirement.

Join us for an Open House and Ribbon Cutting to celebrate their new Salisbury office and:

• Meet the team of InFocus Financial Advisors
• Learn how they get people prepared to retire and stay retired
• Hear acoustic live music from Bryan Russo http://www.bryanrusso.com/
• Enjoy libations and light fare courtesy of MAC's Catering

To comply with COVID-19 safety requirements, please note the following:

• We encourage you to a wear face mask during the event except when eating and drinking.
   
• Weather permitting, this event will be held outside  Guests are also welcome to come to tour the office per allowable capacity.  

Quality songs that have become the soundtrack for American life are the foundation for ALABAMA’s stellar career. Alabama introduced rock style guitars, lights, pyrotechnics and sounds to the country audience that have inspired many of today's brightest country stars, including Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan.

While their music continues to stand the test of time, their numbers and stats are beyond compare. Fifty years since starting the band, Alabama has charted 43 #1 singles, including 21 #1 singles in a row, and have won over 179 CMA Awards, Grammy Awards and ACM Awards. They are members of the Country Music Hall of Fame and have their own star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They are also world-class philanthropists who have raised over 250 million dollars for charity.

We all worry about recessions and how they can affect our income, savings and financial plans. Certified financial planner and president of InFocus Financial Advisors Inc. in Salisbury will discuss what to expect and how to be better prepared whenever the next recession hits.

MAC’s Winter Institute features 12 days of entertaining and informative classes to be held Jan. 7-10, 14-17 and 21-24. MAC Inc. is located at 909 Progress Circle in Salisbury, off Snow Hill Road next to Holly Center. To register for classes, call 410-742-0505, ext. 100. For more information and a list of classes visit www.macinc.org. 

2020 Job and Career Fair

DOWNLOAD BOOTH REGISTRATION FORM

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lower Shore American Job Center are proud to host their annual regional Job and Career Fair every fall at the Centre at Salisbury.

This year’s fair, presented by Quality Staffing Services, will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020, from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

The regional Job and Career Fair is FREE for attendees and open to the community.

Over 65 employers participate in the Job & Career Fair, and approximately 2000 job seekers attend the event. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, extra safety measures will be implemented as outlined below.

Any business seeking employees in the Lower Shore region is encouraged to participate, regardless of company size. The Job & Career Fair is an excellent opportunity for employers to meet face-to-face with prospective employees. Booths will be safely distanced throughout the main corridors of the mall, providing maximum exposure for businesses to all mall visitors and potential employees.

Job seekers will have direct access to hundreds of job openings in a wide range of industries.  Participants are encouraged to come dressed for success and bring multiple copies of their resumé for distribution to prospective employers. Resumé assistance will be available at the event, without charge.

Premium sponsorships are available for $500, and booth space is available for $125.

SAFETY MEASURES

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, new safety measures have been implemented by the Centre at Salisbury to help ensure the health and safety for all who enter the Mall, including hand-sanitizing stations, touch-free interactions, frequent and intense cleanings, social distancing directions and a new filtered air system that captures airborne viruses.

In addition, as required by state or local mandate and to keep our community safe, face coverings are required (with certain exceptions) upon entering the Mall.  Signage of the face coverings requirement has been posted to all public entry doors. The Centre at Salisbury is working diligently to provide a safe, clean environment where people feel comfortable.

Additionally, the following amenities will be unavailable until further notice: valet services, play areas, stroller rentals, and mall-operated carousels. For a more detailed list of all current security measures, visit the Centre at Salisbury Safety Page.

For more information or to register visit www.salisburyarea.com/chamber-events/job-fair/ or contact Bill Chambers at 410-749-0144 or bchambers@salisburyarea.com.

SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! – $500
Receive the highest level of exposure to all attending vendors and attendees
with a PREMIUM BOOTH LOCATION, your company logo on signage, print
materials, social media posts, press releases, the Slaibsur & Chamber websites.

EMPLOYER BOOTH SPACE – $125

For more information contact Bill Chambers at 410-749-0144 or bchambers@salisburyarea.com.

The beautiful, new Pohanka Volkswagen of Salisbury showroom is open for business! Whether you are looking for the latest model, a customized vehicle with your preferred accessories, or a certified pre-owned VW, Pohanka Volkswagen of Salisbury has you covered. Their #1 goal is to provide an exemplary experience for purchasing a new ride you will love. 

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours to: 

• Celebrate the opening of their brand new showroom! The Ribbon Cutting will occur at 5:30 PM.
   
• Meet Sandy Fitzgerald-Angello, Dan Fitzgerald, Cassie Ullrich, and the rest of their award-winning team of automobile experts.
   
• See their extensive selection of vehicles and state of the art showroom.

• Learn about how they make purchasing a vehicle enjoyable with low prices, on-site service, extensive financing options, and a commitment to community service through the Pohanka Pays It Forward program.
   
• Have fun with games, contests, and business networking
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• Take your chance at winning wonderful prizes - gift baskets from Angello’s Scoops and Unique Gifts. 
   
• Enjoy lite fare from Vittles, Cake Art cupcakes and Bordeleau wines.

The EL's are committed to facilitating impactful philanthropic and volunteer opportunities that directly benefit the children of Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, and Dorchester counties. We will be discussing fundraising efforts to support our Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas gift programs during this meeting.

To register and learn more about the United Way of the Eastern Shore’s Emerging Leaders group please email info@uwles.org

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce presents “The Mayors of Delmarva,” a special panel discussion and luncheon featuring the Chief Executive Officers from many of Delmarva’s cities and towns. 

The mayors will discuss how their jurisdictions have fared with the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic impacts their cities have endured, impacts on tourism, and what initiatives and projects are planned for their respective jurisdictions in 2021 and beyond.

This is a socially distanced event and masks are required.

The annual golf tournament raises funds for our youth and their families. All funds raised help the youth and their families at The Salvation Army Lower Eastern Shore in Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester counties. The funds will help offset or cover costs for children participating in our programs such as after-school care, summer camps, sports activities and snacks.

Sponsorships are available starting at $100. Teams are now forming or you can play as an individual. Registration starts at 8am and play begins at 9am with a shotgun start. This is a rain or shine event.

Google Ads - There are so many businesses that don't realize the potential a Google Ad strategy can have on leads. They are flexible, targeted and can put brands at the top of people's searches. It's all about being found!

ROI from Google Ads:

- What are they?

- How do they work?

- What are common mistakes people make with their Google Ad campaigns?

- What components make up a winning strategy?

Take your lunch break at noon on October 21 and join D3’s team of marketing specialists to learn more about reaching more customers with Google Ads. 

A Zoom meeting link will be provided once you register.