Community Calendar

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

REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 20th!
Space is limited! In order to register, you must be a member of one or more participating Chamber of Commerce. 

The Lower Shore Chambers of Commerce welcome you to a unique opportunity to meet and network with our neighboring Chamber of Commerce members at the beautiful Bordeleau Vineyards & Winery.

Participating Chambers of Commerce include:

• Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce
• Crisfield Chamber of Commerce
• Eastern Shore Virginia Chamber
• Fruitland Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce
• Pocomoke City Chamber
• Princess Anne Chamber of Commerce
• The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce
• Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce
• Worcester Chamber of Commerce
• Wicomico East Side Chamber of Commerce

Come enjoy a glass of one of the many Bordeleau wines, meet new friends, and take in the beautiful scenery!

Be sure to bring your business cards and enter to win one of the many gift baskets donated by businesses from each Chamber of Commerce.

For more information contact the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce at 410-749-0144 or contact your local Chamber of Commerce.

Join Sindy Seraphin, owner of Mind Body Changes for a ribbon cutting of this new store that is packed with energizing ideas to help you in your wellness journey. 

At Mind Body Changes, we believe in the extraordinary power of the mind to transform the body. From refreshing and nutritious juices, wholesome breakfast options, and soothing massage therapy to comprehensive diet kits, detox programs, and more – our commitment is to provide you with the tools and support needed to achieve your wellness goals.

Join us for a ribbon cutting to:

- meet owner Sindy E Seraphin

- learn how delicious custom-blended juices, ready-made diet kits, healthy bites, and detox programs with massages are like magic for your body and soul

- tour the new store

- enter to win door prizes

- enjoy delightful samples of yogurt parfaits, natural juices and fruits

John B. Parsons Assisted Living Community is delighted to host SACC’s July Business After Hours.

John B. Parsons Assisted Living Community, a Harrison Senior Living community, is recognized as one of the leading senior living communities on the Eastern Shore of Maryland providing gracious living and professional care for over 100 years. Residents continue their independent lifestyle in a safe and supportive environment providing superb care and peace of mind.

Join us for Business After Hours to:

• meet Joe Laque, Executive Director and his team
• learn about assisted living, memory care and volunteer opportunities
• learn how the building has served and impacted the community
• tour the mansion, show room, and facilities
• enjoy the rich architecture and beautifully preserved buildings, and relax in the beautiful garden
• enter to win one of 4 various themed raffle baskets
• enjoy a signature 1900s cocktail and delicious array of appetizers prepared by John B. Parons' award-winning chef
• contribute to a 50/50 raffle and support the SACC Foundation Wor-Wic Scholarship Fund (bring some cash and your business cards!)

Eastern Shore Pediatric Dentistry is a brand-new, privately owned, specialty pediatric dental practice that provides comprehensive and compassionate dental care for infants, children, and teens.

Join us for a ribbon cutting and: 

- meet Dr. Matt Asermely, DDS, aka "Dr. Matt",  and our new team members

- Learn about our new practice, treatment philosophies, and the impact we will strive to make in this community

- tour the new practice

- receive free toothbrushes, prizes, and swag

- SACC members may enter to win special raffles!

- enjoy lite fare and beverages

More info to come!

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