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• There have been significant changes to the Maryland minimum wage in the 2019 legislative session
• Minimum wage rates will increase beginning January 2020
• Changes to exemptions went into effect June 1, 2019
• Restaurant with tipped employees Changes to exemptions went into effect June 1, 2019 will have changes to the way wages are reported on pay stubs

Summer may be over, but you can still enjoy a little get-away to Ocean City!  General Manager, Chelsey Jones and the exceptional hospitality team at the Hampton Inn & Suites Bayfront and Convention Center have planned a party especially for Chamber of Commerce members – aka Business After Hours. (Yes, it will be worth the drive!)

Come and Jive on “Island Time” includes:

• Live Reggae music and networking with a beautiful Sunset View over the Isle of Wight 
• Light fare catered by Dinner Express
• Complimentary beer and wine plus cash bar cocktails at the Tiki Bar
• Property tours every 30 minutes
• Fabulous Door Prizes – 10,000 Hilton Honors Points (also redeemable on Amazon) and One (free night!) Certificate to their property
   

Why Not Stay the Night?!

Click this link to VIP Chamber Rate of only $59! (Rate good for October 3, 2019 only)

Room Booking Link

https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/hp/reservation/book.htm?inputModule=HOTEL&ctyhocn=OCEBSHX&spec_plan=CHHSAC&arrival=20191003&departure=20191004&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

** Remember to bring some cash to support the 50/50 drawing to fund the SACC/Wor-Wic Community College Scholarship**

The future of Maryland’s public education system will be addressed at a public event on October 8th. Dr. William "Brit" Kirwan, Chair of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education will be speaking and the event will highlight significant education policies and funding reform affecting Maryland schools.

In 2016, the Maryland General Assembly and Governor Hogan established the Kirwan Commission to review and recommend any changes needed for the current public education funding formulas (known as Thornton Formulas). In addition, the Commission is tasked with making policy recommendations will enable Maryland’s K-12 public schools to perform at the level of one of the best preforming systems in the world.

William E. "Brit" Kirwan retired as the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland in 2015, a position he held since 2002.  Dr. Kirwan also served as President of the University of Maryland from 1989-1998, after teaching at the university for 34 years. He was President of the Ohio State University from 1998-2002.

The event is being sponsored by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Greater Salisbury Committee, Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, Salisbury University, Somerset County Public Schools, Wicomico County Public Schools, and Wor-Wic Community College, Worcester County Public Schools.

For additional event information visit http://bit.ly/KirwanES or contact Heather Mahler at hmahler@cfes.org.

Fisher Architecture, LLC takes great pride in providing high quality architectural solutions to developers, building professionals, medical professionals, commercial realtors, government agencies and homeowners.

With over ten years of experience, the firm brings keen insight into the unique requirements of each design and construction.

Committed to responsive customer service, Fisher Architecture strives to ultimately benefit entire communities surrounding each Fisher project.

Join us to celebrate Fisher Architecture’s 10 years in business and:

* Meet Keith and Caitlin Fisher, owners of Fisher Architecture, LLC

* Learn how their unique vision, local knowledge and expertise results in a responsive design package that delivers value and respects each client’s project goals

* Tour Fisher Architecture’s office

* Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beverages and local entertainment

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

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

This year’s fair is presented by Quality Staffing Services and will be held on Friday, October 11 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Over 65 employers participate in the Job & Career Fair and approximately 2000 job seekers attend the event. Booths are set up throughout the main corridors of the mall. The event is open to any business seeking employees in the Lower Shore area.

EMPLOYERS – The Job & Career Fair is open to any business seeking employees in the Lower Shore Area. Tens of thousands of people visit the mall each day, so this is an excellent opportunity for employers to meet face-to-face with potential employees.

JOB SEEKERS – There will be hundreds of job openings in a wide range of industries. Bring multiple copies of your resume and don’t forget to dress for success! Resume assistance will be available.

DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION & SPONSORSHIP PACKET

SPONSORSHIPS ARE 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, SBYbiz & Chamber websites.

EMPLOYER BOOTH SPACE – $125

For more information contact LeVita Bragdon at 410-749-0144 or lbragdon@salisburyarea.com

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Using Offers to Drive Business – October 16, 2019

Learn how to craft the perfect offer for your business with clear, compelling value proposition. Often, companies focus their marketing efforts on features and functions rather than value. The right offer, with well formed value-centric marketing messages can improve marketing and sales results by as much as 47%.

How to Buy and Sell a Business 101 – November 20, 2019

Learn some insider strategies on how to scale your business to maximize its worth and how to identify the best businesses to purchase.

Emyth Workshop – January 2020 (TBD)

Join guest speaker, Eben Ostergaard – Former CEO of Emyth and Emyth Certified Business Coach, and learn How to Systemize Your Business to Maximize Your Time, Resources, and Life.

Systems are your stake in the ground. They are what allow your company to deliver consistent “wow” experiences to customers, reduce your dependency on individual people, and give you the control and freedom every business owner wants. Learn how to use systems to finally design your business the way YOU want it (and actually keep it that way.)

Build your business and make the most of your Chamber membership by getting involved in the NEW Lead Exchange Networking Group.

This exciting new group will help businesses grow through networking and referrals – the most productive form of business prospecting.

Each group is limited to one representative of any given business category. There will be no competitors to inhibit the sharing of leads and market information. 

Why Join the Lead Exchange Networking Group?

* develop strategic business partners committed to helping each other grow their business
 

* learn how to pass and receive leads

* develop opportunities to increase profit

* share business news, warm leads, and referrals

* gain exposure to like-minded professionals

* develop motivation, credibility and accountability

* add value to your Chamber membership at NO ADDITIONAL COST!!

Attend the first informational meeting!

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chambers Government and Business Affairs Committee will host a General Membership Luncheon and forum featuring the candidates running for seats on the Salisbury City Council. 

This luncheon is open to all Chamber members and the general public.

The candidates will present their campaign platforms and outline their goals if elected to serve as a member of the City Council for the next four years.

The Luncheon and forum will be held at 11:30 AM on October 17, 2019 at Salisbury University in the Worcester Room at the Commons Dining Hall. You may enter through Guerrieri Student Union and continue through to the Commons Dining Hall.

Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with The Greater Salisbury Committee and PACE at Salisbury University are hosting a forum between Mayor Jake Day and Mayoral challenger Wayne King.

This forum is open to the public and will begin at 6:00PM on Wednesday, October 23rd at Salisbury University, in the Guerrieri Student Union, Wicomico Room.

Admission is free and the public is invited. Seating is on a first come first serve basis.

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

Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 12th Annual Taste of the Town, co-hosted by the Young Professionals.

Taste of the Town is one of the most highly attended Chamber events of the year and is open to Chamber members and the public.

All Lower Shore restaurants are invited to participate in this “Iron Chef” style competition, and have a choice of entering in one of two categories.

The Simple Tastes category represents casual, light fare, and Signature Tastes is geared towards upscale, more refined dishes. Prizes will be awarded in each category.

Winners will receive a commemorative plaque, recognition in the media, a cash prize.

 2019 Participating Restaurants include: 

Chuar | Brew River | Market Street Inn | Mojo’s  |  Evolution Craft Brewing Company | Vittles Catering  |  Taco Bliss | Boonie’s | Moore Pizza | The Dinner Express  |  Adam’s Ribs/Black Diamond Catering  |  The Mad Hatter Cafe

Sponsorship are $250 and include:

• four event tickets
• a table to promote your business, recognition on signage, and mentions during the event
• exposure on Chamber social media, on Salisburyarea.com and SBYbiz.org websites, in press releases and on member e-blasts

Tickets to attend are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Purchase price includes unlimited food samples, one voting ticket, and one drink ticket.

DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP FORM

DOWNLOAD RESTAURANT REGISTRATION FORM

For more information on participating or to sponsor Taste of the Town, contact LeVita Bragdon at lbragdon@salisburyarea.com or 410-749-0144.

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Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 12th Annual Taste of the Town, co-hosted by the Young Professionals.

Taste of the Town is one of the most highly attended Chamber events of the year and is open to Chamber members and the public.

All Lower Shore restaurants are invited to participate in this “Iron Chef” style competition, and have a choice of entering in one of two categories.

The Simple Tastes category represents casual, light fare, and Signature Tastes is geared towards upscale, more refined dishes. Prizes will be awarded in each category.

Winners will receive a commemorative plaque, recognition in the media, a cash prize.

 2019 Participating Restaurants include: 

Chuar | Brew River | Market Street Inn | Mojo’s  |  Evolution Craft Brewing Company | Vittles Catering  |  Taco Bliss | Boonie’s | Moore Pizza | The Dinner Express  |  Adam’s Ribs/Black Diamond Catering  |  The Mad Hatter Cafe

Sponsorship are $250 and include:

• four event tickets
• a table to promote your business, recognition on signage, and mentions during the event
• exposure on Chamber social media, on Salisburyarea.com and SBYbiz.org websites, in press releases and on member e-blasts

Tickets to attend are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Purchase price includes unlimited food samples, one voting ticket, and one drink ticket.

DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP FORM

DOWNLOAD RESTAURANT REGISTRATION FORM

For more information on participating or to sponsor Taste of the Town, contact LeVita Bragdon at lbragdon@salisburyarea.com or 410-749-0144.

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Do you know all you need to know about the Chamber of Commerce and how to make the most of your (dues) investment? If you answer, “No,” or “I’m not sure,” then please join us for: Chamber 101!

New and not-so-new member representatives are welcome to join us for this FREE interactive session during which you will learn how to:

• Be informed – How the Chamber Works for You
• Get Connected – Building Chamber Relationships
• Get Involved – Committees, Networks and Opportunities
• Build Exposure – Marketing Opportunities
• Work the Website – How to Use the SACC Website for Your Benefit
• Questions and Answers

Presented By:

Jaime West
Investment Adviser

What baby boomers need to know to help maximize retirement income.

Learn the answers to your questions:

• Will Social Security be there for me?

• How much can I expect to receive?

• When should I apply for Social Security?

• How can I maximize my benefits?

• Will Social Security be enough to live on in retirement?

FREE to Chamber members
$10 for non members 

For more information please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 410-749-0144 or

Jaime West
Investment Adviser Representative
240-485-1505 x 203
jaime.west@ceterainvestors.com
8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 405
Silver Spring, MD 20910 

Founded in 2018, Peninsula Physical Therapy, LLC (formerly ACL Physical Therapy) has a new name and location.

They treat hip, knee, ankle, and foot disorders; address balance and gait issues to improve mobility; treat work-related and sports injuries; provide vestibular, stroke, neck and back rehabilitation; and provide pre- and post-operative joint replacement care. In all instances, Peninsula Physical Therapy strives to help their patients recover to the fullest capability possible.

As a locally owned and operated clinic, they offer one-to-one therapist-patient care.

Join us for a ribbon cutting to:

Meet their caring staff and highly experienced Physical Therapists – Jennifer Gonzales, DPT; Rod Filart, PT; and Jay Reynoso, PT

Check out our new clinic

• See demonstrations to address typical neck, low-back and other work-related complaints
• Learn about their work-friendly accommodations including after-work appointments and free transportation within a 10-mile radius of their clinic
• Schedule a free screening to address your physical therapy needs
• Enjoy light refreshments and networking

The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) is celebrating 75 years of serving all communities in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. 

A few fun facts about UWLES:

• They were established in 1944 by six local community leaders and were first known as The Community Chest of Wicomico County
• Today, their Board of Directors is comprised of 35 local leaders from all four Lower Shore counties
• They first supported seven partners (and now 40!) including several who have been with them since the beginning
• Engaging with individual donors through workplace giving started in the 1940’s and remains the strong base by which they help one in three neighbors every year

Please join us to celebrate the collective impact of the past 75 years and to:

• Learn more about United Way’s work today.  
• View a unique historical exhibit to learn more about the first 75 years of UWLES (United Way’s history is your community’s history!) 
• Unveil the Perdue Community Conference Room and the Avery Hall Meeting Room! 
• Enjoy networking, light fare and libations

NAI Coastal is a locally-owned company born and bred on the Delmarva Peninsula, serving the needs of investors, owners and occupiers throughout the Delmarva Peninsula.

Outperforming expectations since 1989, the NAI Global affiliation allows them to reach beyond the local market to provide the best services to clients wherever they have a need.

The NAI Coastal team specializes in buyer and tenant representation and the sale of income producing investment properties, focusing on the hospitality, multifamily, medical, office, retail and industrial industries.

NAI Coastal also works in conjunction with Gillis Gilkerson, an established and reputable construction and development company on the Shore.

In addition to brokerage and development, NAI Coastal rounds out their service offerings with consulting, which covers leasing, assemblage, acquisition, and sale and investment advising.

NAI Coastal offers the expertise to combine talent, skills and tools to exceed expectations, dedicating the same level of care to every client, large or small.

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting and Open House to:

* meet the NAI Coastal team
* tour the new NAI Coastal office
* enjoy the great tastes of Market Street Inn
* join in a CHEERS to the future success of NAI Coastal!  

• Dr. Christy Weer, Dean of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business
• Dr. Memo Diriker, Director of BEACON at Salisbury University
• John Hickman, Regional Director, Eastern Region, Maryland Small Business Development Center
• William Burke, Director of Salisbury University Shore Hatchery and Executive Director of Economic Development 

This luncheon is open to all Chamber members and the general public.