Community Calendar

The May General Membership Luncheon will feature Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse.

The Delaware Department of Agriculture strives to sustain and promote the viability of food, fiber, and agricultural industries in Delaware through quality services that protect and enhance the environment, health, and welfare of the general public.

Michael Scuse was reappointed in 2017 by Governor John C. Carney as Delaware Secretary of Agriculture. Scuse previously served with the U.S. Department of Agriculture as Acting U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Acting Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, and Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services. As Under Secretary, he oversaw USDA's Farm Service Agency, Risk Management Agency, and Foreign Agricultural Services. He served as Delaware Secretary of Agriculture from 2001-2008, and also served as Chief of Staff to former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner. 

Among the topics that will be covered are:

• agricultural competitiveness in the region
• similarities and differences of agriculture in Maryland and Delaware
• current challenges to agriculture 
• DDA's engagement with farmers
• programs to help farmers in the area
• agritourism

Registration is required.

Members - $35

Non-Members - $45

Hop in on the third Thursday of the month from 5-9:00pm for game night with the family. Board games, dominoes and cards will be available to sit and play with the kids. What a great way to spend some time together on a Thursday evening. For an extra special treat - get 4 kids cups for $20!

Reserve your family 4pack today! See cashier to get your cups!

It’s time for some froyo fun! Bring the kids in for some fun, prizes and sweetFrog. The kids will play THREE games of BINGO, 2 lines and 1 coverall. The prize for winning the coverall, a small plush of Scoop or Cookie!!

Finish off your fun with a kids cup of sweetFrog!

Tickets are $10 for each participant.

This is not a drop off event. Parents don’t have to play, but they do have to stay!

 Come celebrate with us!! There will be food, music, dancing, games and much more!!!! 

Hop in for a berry special art party at sweetFrog, where you can paint your own ceramic strawberry! Once you've added your artistic touch, celebrate your masterpiece with a delicious kid's cup of froyo—it's the sweetest way to indulge your creative side!

The event takes about 1 hour and costs $12 per participant. It includes all art supplies, instruction, assistance and then a kid's cup of sweetFrog!

Adults and children are welcome to participate!

This is not a drop off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to promoting a positive business environment and serving its members’ business interests through networking, education and advocacy.

Chamber 101, sponsored by Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions and effectv, invites new, not-so-new and future members to join us for networking and an interactive presentation on how to make the most of your Chamber investment. 

Who Should Attend? 

This orientation is open to ALL members. We encourage new members to attend, but “experienced” members needing a refresher are also welcome!

When Is Chamber 101?

Chamber 101 takes place on the last Monday of every other month from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. 

Where Is Chamber 101?

The lower level meeting room at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 E. Church Street, Salisbury, MD 21801 (park in the side lot)

What Should I Expect?

• A brief networking time  
• A welcome from Chamber 101 sponsor, Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions
• A presentation that helps you to:
  
  - Be informed: What we do and who's who at the Chamber?
  - Get connected: Ways to build relationships among Chamber members
  - Get involved: Participate in Chamber events to address your business goals
  - Build exposure: Marketing Opportunities through the Chamber
  - Work the website: Use the Chamber Website for your advantage  to provide an overview of all membership benefits, including some new opportunities 

• An opportunity to ASK QUESTIONS!  We are here to help you make the most of your investment!

Feel free to bring your own lunch. We will provide beverages and dessert for your enjoyment.

Looking to revolutionize your marketing strategy and drive tangible results for your business? Look no further than email marketing – the powerhouse tool that continues to reign supreme in the digital marketing landscape.    

In an era dominated by social media, SEO and other digital marketing channels, email marketing often gets overlooked but it remains one of the most effective methods for engaging with your audience, nurturing leads and driving conversions.    

Join us on Wednesday, May 22nd at noon for a Marketing & Media workshop dedicated to the importance of email marketing and how it can significantly impact your business’s bottom line.

Bring a brown bag lunch and join us!  Registration is required.

FREE - Members  |  $20 Non-Members

Hop in all day long with your scout or with your troop for a free scout craft. Make a Beaded Strawberry SWAPS for your next campfire! (While supplies last)

To guarantee your free craft simply reserve a ticket online today! Any craft kits not claimed by 5:30pm on the 28th will be handed to customers on a first come, first serve basis.

This is not a drop off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Playa Bowls is putting on our very first blood drive! The Blood Bank of Delmarva is bringing their Bloodmobile - mobile donation center, and parking it right here in the parking lot of Playa Bowls where after your donation you will get a free bowl to help re energize your body. One donation can save up to 3 lives, and you can register now at the link below. 

 Donor Portal - Blood Bank of Delmarva (bbd.org)

Join us for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their grand opening and:

- meet owner Lyndsey Hogue

- learn about servies including hypertension and diabetes management, routine check-ups, medication reconciliation, weight management and guided virtual personal training and much more!

- tour the new practice

- enter to win gift cards

- enjoy wine and cheese

Do you want your sales to dramatically increase? When you understand the difference between all the tools under the Marketing Umbrella and how you can effectively use them together, that will be your result.  

Advertising, Branding, Public Relations and other tools work in very different ways but are often confused as the same thing.

Come discover easy, proven tactics that save you time and money as your revenue grows.

Instructors Hank and Sharyn Yuloff bring a unique perspective to their workshops. Hank has a 35+ year background in advertising and public relations; Sharyn is an online marketing and human resources expert.

Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions, (www.YuloffCreative.com), is your small business coaching firm, offering both traditional and technology-based marketing plans. They have been called “a marketing incubator, helping small business owners create a marketing path, then guiding them along that road to success.”

They run marketing bootcamp intensives for small groups of businesses owners, also working individually with sole proprietors and partner-owned firms. They’ve authored 7 business books on topics ranging from marketing to Human Resources to sales (the 8th is due out on October 6), the Yuloffs were selected "America's #1 Coaching Team for Small Business Marketing!"

Lunch will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required.

FREE to Members

$20 - Non-Members 

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, Evolution Craft Brewing Co. and Southern Boys Concepts are pleased to announce that the 15th Annual Taste of the Town with Delmarva Eats will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Dove Pointe in Salisbury, MD.

This "Iron Chef Competition" features restaurants from all across Delmarva, who will present samplings of their best dishes in one of three categories:
 

Simple Tastes - represents casual, light fare

Signature Tastes - represents upscale, more refined dishes

Delectable Dessert - represents the creme de la creme of Delmarva desserts

Attendees have tickets used to cast their vote in each category. The participant with the most votes wins their category and is presented with a commemorative plaque, cash prize, and recognition in the media and on Chamber websites.

Music will be provided by DJ Randy Potter, Revive Sound Productions, LLC. 

Participating restaurants include:

Brew River

Dinner Express

Evolution Craft Brewing Co.

Krave. A Gluten Free Shoppe 

Market Street Inn

Playa Bowls Salisbury

Roadies Joe's Bar & Grill

Sobo's Wine Beerstro

Sub Runners 

The Ugly Pie 

RESTAURANT REGISTRATION FORM

Participation is FREE to all Delmarva Restaurants!
Spaces are limited, registration is open until May 24, 2024 or until spaces are full.

SPONSORSHIPS PACKAGES

 
Gold Plate Sponsor $500

Six Taste of the Town Tickets
Two drink tickets per guest
Recognition on all print, social media, and signage at the event

Silver Plate Sponsor $250

Four Taste of the Town Tickets
One drink ticket per guest
Recognition on signage at the event

TICKETS

Includes unlimited food samples and one drink ticket.  

Advance Purchase Tickets
(must be purchased by June 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM)

   Members - $25  |  Non-Members - $35    

Pay at the door - $45

Sponsored by:   

Music Provided by:

The June General Membership Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 8:00 AM on the campus of UMES in the Henson Center Ballroom. The event is presented by Absolute Security Group, Inc.

Leaders from police agencies across Delmarva will gather for the first annual Law Enforcement Leaders of Delmarva Forum and Breakfast, sharing challenges and opportunities facing their respective departments.

Panelists include:

• Salisbury Maryland Chief of Police – David Meienschein
• Maryland State Police Salisbury Barracks Commander – John Revel
• Wicomico County Maryland Sheriff – Mike Lewis
• Worcester County Maryland Sheriff – Matt Crisafulli
• Somerset County Maryland Sheriff – Ronald Howard
• City of Cambridge Maryland Police Chief – Justin Todd
• Fruitland Maryland Police Chief -  Krah Plunkert
• Exmore Virginia Police Chief – Angelo DiMartino
• Dover Police Department - Chief Thomas A. Johnson, Jr.

Topics that will be discussed include juvenile crime, how each agency is adapting to the changing political landscape, staffing challenges and what future opportunities and obstacles lie ahead. Wicomico County States Attorney Jamie Dykes will moderate the forum.

Sponsorships are available.

Presenting Sponsor 

Sponsor 

Wicomico County Education Foundation (WCEF) is proud to advocate and promote excellence and opportunity for all public-school students through partnerships with the community.

WCEF is delighted to host the SACC’s June 2024 Business After Hours to network with other members and be able to share the mission of what the Foundation does for our public schools.

Join us for Business After Hours to: 

- meet Michelle Wright, WCEF Chair, and Mike Dunn, President/CEO, Greater Salisbury Committee

- tour the Perdue Henson Junior Achievement Center

- enter to win door prizes

- enjoy light appetizers and beverages

- contribute to a 50/50 raffle and support the SACC Foundation Wor-Wic Scholarship Fund (bring some cash and your business cards!)

For over 67 years, visitors and locals alike spend the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend strolling down Church Street in Selbyville to take in a display of classic cars. Fun for all ages: enjoy live music, outdoor beer garden, delicious food, & children’s activities! 

Please join us for a ribbon cutting celebration of the newly flagged and renovated Wingate by Wyndham Salisbury.          

Wingate Salisbury, a locally owned franchised hotel is delighted to share that after 24 years they have changed their name and are now operating under the Wyndham flag.  Over the last five months the hotel has undergone major renovations, and the Wingate team is ready to showcase all they have to offer the local and visiting community.        

Join in the celebration and:        

- Meet owner Nilesh Patel and General Manager Ray Harrell  

- see the newly renovated sleeping rooms and lobby area  

- tour the hotel (available on request)  

- enter to win Wyndham points that can be redeemed at any location  

- enjoy light fare and libations