The 33rd Annual Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 28, 2021, beginning at 7:30 AM, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. The Eastern Shore Delegation Luncheon will follow at 12:30 PM.
This decision was made in the safety and health interests of our generous sponsors, attendees and panelists given the rapidly changing situation with State-imposed mandates governing COVID -19 and pubic events.
The April 28, 2021 Economic Forecast curriculum will remain the same; regional economists and business leaders will analyze the challenges facing the regional, national, and global economy. Additionally, our full Lower Shore Legislative Delegation will be on hand to answer questions from the recently completed 2021 General Assembly Session on business legislation that is set to become law.
Presented by Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and BEACON at Salisbury University, the event is an unparalleled opportunity to hear first-hand what leading regional economists and business leaders believe to be the biggest achievements and challenges ahead.
What’s Next? A National and Regional Economic Outlook - 8:00 AM
- Dr. Memo Diriker, Director, The Business, Economic, and Community Outreach Network at Salisbury University
- Dr. Dustin Chambers, Professor of Economics, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University
Our Economic Development Directors - 9:00 AM
- Dave Ryan, Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development
- Melanie Pursel, Worcester County Economic Development, Office of Tourism
- Susan Banks, Dorchester County Economic Development
- Danny Thompson, Somerset County Economic Development
- William Pfaff, Sussex County Delaware Economic Development
- Rich Morrison, Accomack County Virginia Economic Development
Rural Broadband - 10:15 AM
- Brian Pettyjohn, Delaware State Senator
- Robert Bridgham, Executive Director, Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority
- Valerie Connelly, VP of Government Affairs & Public Relations, Choptank Electric
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Jason Clarke, Delaware Chief Information Officer
Fit, Fun & Grow - 11:15 AM
- Steve Leonard, President & CEO, TidalHealth
- Richard Willey, President, Perdue Agribusiness – Perdue Farms
- Susan Jones, Executive Director, Ocean City Maryland Hotel, Motel, Restaurant Association
Offshore Wind Update - 12:15 PM
Lower Shore Legislative Delegation - 12:50 PM
- Senator Mary Beth Carozza
- Senator Addie Eckhardt
- Speaker Pro Tem Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes
- Delegate Christopher Adams
- Delegate Johnny Mautz
- Delegate Carl Anderton
- Delegate Wayne Hartman
- Delegate Charles Otto
SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
Six (6) complete Forecast tickets, reserved seating, exhibition sponsor table, logo on all signage at event, recognition as CEO level sponsor on screen at event, logo and recognition on Chamber website, social media, & SBY Business online publication, access to attendee list
Option for display table extra $125
Four (4) complete Forecast tickets, reserved seating, logo on all signage at event, recognition as Chairman level sponsor on screen at event
Two (2) complete Forecast tickets, logo on all signage at event, recognition as Board level sponsor on screen at event
One (1) complete Forecast ticket, logo on all signage at event, recognition as Supporter sponsor on screen at event
One (1) 6 ft table for you to display and market your business
Presenting Sponsor
Media Sponsor
CEO Level Sponsor
Chairman Level Sponsors
Board Level Sponsors
Allen & Shariff Engineering, LLC
Associated Building Contractors Chesapeake Shore
Baxter Enterprises
BBSI
Chesapeake Utilities
Coastal
Association of Realtors
Delmarva Power
Delmarva Veteran Builders
Fairfield Properties
Gillis Gilkerson
Greg Reddell State Farm Insurance Agency
Veronica James, Realtor®ERA Martin Associates
Mountaire Farms
Patriot
PKS & Company, P.A.
Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development
Shore Transit
SVN Miller Commercial Real Estate
Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland
Worcester County Economic Development
Maryland Small Business Development Center at Salisbury University
Supporter Level Sponsor
Bancroft Construction
Bank of Delmarva
Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc.
Davis Strategic Development
Hebron Savings Bank
Minuteman Press Salisbury
NAI Coastal
Provident State Bank
W.R. McCain & Associates