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Founded in 2010, Bloosurf, LLC, is a local internet provider that specialized in engineering, construction, and operation of IP networks – both fiber and wireless.  They focus on the unserved and underserved communities, businesses and residences of Delmarva. They also provide phone services through VoIP - Voice over IP. This means anywhere that has an internet connection can use Bloosurf to save money on their phone bill. 

Join us to celebrate Bloosurf’s ten-year anniversary and ribbon cutting to:

• Meet the Bloosurf team
   
• Learn about alternative internet solutions and how VoIP can help you save on your phone bill
   
• See a VoIP demonstration that shows how easy it is to set up and use VoIP
   
• Win some Bloosurf swag
   
• Enjoy light fare and refreshments

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce presents a Cyber Security Workshop and Networking Event that all regional business and organizational leaders will want to attend.

In conjunction with the Maryland Cyber Security Association “Five Keys to Manage your Cyber Risk," presented by TELEWIRE,  is a comprehensive workshop highlighting five focus areas for businesses to allocate protective resources. 

Small and large businesses and organizations are at risk and this workshop will zero in on five areas to address focus.

• Protection
• Detection
• Identify
• Respond
• Recover

Join us to:

• learn what you can do to minimize the likelihood and impact of cybersecurity events
• receive actionable guidance in 5 key areas to help immediately improve your cyber risk management
• enjoy light fare and beverages  (sponsored by TELEWIRE) while networking with other SMB representatives

Expert panelists include:

Mike Volk, VP of Cyber Risk Solutions at PSA Insurance and Financial Services

Casey Corcoran, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Mark Sargent, Senior Sales Engineer, WatchGuard

David McGiffin, Telewire IT Administrator and Security Officer

FREE for Chamber members

$15 for Non-members

Introducing a NEW SACC Member Benefit: Chamber Connect!

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to launch Chamber Connect! This free program adds value to your Chamber membership as you can:

• increase your visibility in the business community
• engage other professionals through structured networking and exchanging warm referrals
• strengthen and enhance your business relationships
• stay current with SACC events and business news

Here’s how it works:

• Kickstart your work week with Business Before Hours (BBH). These gatherings occur on the first and third Mondays of each month from 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM on the second floor of the SVN - Miller Commercial Real Estate, 206 E. Main Street, Salisbury. 
• Business Before Hours meetings include structured member introductions, an exchange of business needs, and open networking activities.
• All current members and their guests are welcome to attend BBH. NO NEED TO RSVP.
• After attending BBH, you may want to connect with a SACC Lead Share group. These traditional referral networking groups offer exclusive access to other business professionals who may have the connection you are seeking.
• These groups meet weekly, at different times and days. We will help you join a group that suits your business category and schedule.

For more information about Chamber Connect, please contact: Ryan Bass rbass@woodforest.com; Aaron Guy aguy@pohankaofsalisbury.com or Greg Reddell greg.reddell.g7g7@statefarm.com. 

Comptroller Franchot and the State of Maryland are investing $150 million dollars in a new, state of the art, integrated tax system.

Once fully implemented, COMPASS will change the way taxpayers interact with the Comptroller’s Office. 

COMPASS, Maryland's new tax system upgrade, will be more secure, more efficient and more user-friendly than ever before. 

Business owners who may pay several different types of taxes – sales tax and corporate income taxes for example, in addition to personal income tax – will be able to track all their accounts through the same system.

Free for members

$10 for non-member

Presented by

D3's network of marketing specialists is vast both inside and outside of the company.  We are breathing new life into the marketing and media workshops by bringing in local and regional experts to provide insight on an industry that is constantly evolving to stay relevant with the times.  

Don't forget your notebooks when you attend these meetings as each speaker will have helpful take-a-ways for businesses of all types to take back to the office and use to enhance their own marketing strategies.

March Building a Firm Marketing Foundation

Join marketing expert, Alissa Carr to learn how to grow your business by first establishing a firm marketing foundation!

Effectively layering PR, Marketing, and Communications for best impact is essential.

- What’s the difference between the three? 

- How have they converged? 

Learn practical tactics that every organization can and should use to build awareness, generate interest, and fuel engagement.

Free for members
$10 for non-members

Are you interested in learning golf but been too nervous to try?

Are you an experienced player and want to play a quick 9 holes before attending Business After Hours? Now's your chance with this "fun for everyone" 9 hole par 3 golf event!

You can register as a team of 4 or individually! We will pair single players with FUN teamates!

Whether you're looking for a place to host your company party or meeting, play a round of golf, relax with friends or grab a bite to eat, Green Hill Country Club offers something for everyone!
 

A long-time tradition on the Eastern Shore, Green Hill Country Club offers exclusive member benefits while enabling you to enjoy their challenging 18-hole championship course, special events, waterside bar and restaurant. No matter what your lifestyle, Green Hill has something to offer. Their par 72 course, set along the scenic Wicomico River with towering pines, provides a great game for both experienced and casual golfers. Their social membership is suited to those seeking fun, year-round events and pool access.
 

Join us for Business After Hours to:
 

• Meet Golf Pro Rob McDonald and Event Planner Angie Smythe
   
• Enjoy libations and delicious light fare, expertly prepared by the Green Hill culinary team
   
• Tour their clubhouse and event spaces that offer breathtaking views of the Wicomico River and timeless character of pitched ceilings, original wood beams and fireplaces
   
• Learn about their membership options, event venues and fun programs
   
• Hear pianist Gilly Foultz at the piano playing a variety of music genres (He takes requests!)
   
• Win one of two door prizes: a $30 Green Hill Country Club gift certificate and a free round of golf at Green Hill

Thanks to SACC member generosity, a Wor-Wic Community College student benefitted from a $1,050 scholarship!
 

** We’ve reset the goal for 2020 so come with some cash in hand to take a chance on the 50/50 drawing which supports the SACC Wor-Wic Community College Scholarship**

Are you interested in learning golf but been too nervous to try? Are you an experienced player and want to play a quick 9 holes before attending Business After Hours?

CANCELLED

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce March General Membership Luncheon will feature Wicomico States Attorney Jaime Dykes.

The mission of the Office of the State's Attorney is to ensure public safety through fair and professional prosecution of those who violate the laws of the State of Maryland.

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

 CANCELLED

Join fellow Chamber members from Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and Ocean Pines Chamber in a Ribbon Cutting for Go Glass at their new location at 10736 Ocean Gateway (Route 50) in Berlin, MD.

Go Glass has combined their Salisbury and Ocean Pines stores into one super showroom location to serve all residential and commercial glass needs throughout the Eastern Shore.

There will be great food, give-aways, special offers and more!

NO RSVP NECESSARY! 

 CANCELLED

New name, same location and caring staff!

Community Farmacy – The Hemp Health (formerly Community Pharmacy) is dedicated to your wellness needs. 

The business you know and trust has evolved into Community Farmacy – The Hemp Health. They now help people live a healthy life by offering a full spectrum of high-quality hemp oil (CBD) products and continue to carry the top brands in vitamins, herbal products, essential oils and other over-the counter items. 

  Join us for a ribbon cutting to:

• Meet Jeff Farace, RPh/President, and his caring staff, Jo and Teresa, your Delmarva CBD experts
• Learn how CBD and other natural products can address stress, anxiety, insomnia, muscle/joint pain, migraines, diabetes and ADHD

• Sample their best-selling products

• Save 10% throughout the store (event day only)

• Enjoy light refreshments and networking.

"Getting Ahead of the Wave" Part 2-Examining and Planning for Post-Pandemic Fiscal and Financial Scenarios 

Join us for PART 2 of a three part series brought to you by BEACON at Salisbury University and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce as we explore strategies and mechanisms to weather the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Memo Diriker will share his perspective on what businesses and organizations should focus on during this crisis and what the "new normal" for our Shore economy may look like as the recovery begins. Joining the discussion will be colleagues Dr. Ying Wu and Dr. Leonard Arvi.

Dr. Ying Wu
Professor of Economics, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business

Dr. Ying Wu is a Professor of Economics at the Franklin P. Perdue School, Salisbury University. His teaching and research focuses are macroeconomics and monetary economics. Dr. Wu served as a U.S. Fulbright Lecturer in the 2010-2011 academic year.

 Dr. Leonard Arvi
Associate Professor of Finance, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business

Dr. Leonard Arvi is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, Salisbury University with research interests in real estate, risk management in currency markets. He has graduate degrees in Finance, Computer Science and undergraduate degree in Chemistry. He is serial entrepreneur with two current ventures in real estate development and business consulting.

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• Mike Dunn, President & CEO, Greater Salisbury Committee

• Bill Chambers, President & CEO, Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce

• Dave Ryan, Executive Director, Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development

• Steve Leonard, CEO, Peninsula Regional Medical Center

• Wayne Strausburg, Director of Administration, Wicomico County

• Laura Soper, Director of Business Development, City of Salisbury

• Brent Miller, Executive Director, SVN - Miller Commercial Real Estate

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YOUTUBE http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUCdd_5nMZq9kIfCuaDXUmg

REGISTER AT :   https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16196

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In the midst of COVID chaos, we are all hyperaware of our businesses and performance.  We are all working even harder now, but our focus has changed.  Maybe our days are filled with filling out loan applications, staffing issues, finances and remote workforces – but one thing we have more of is TIME.  Time is the silver lining in the current crisis. 

We have more time to think about how habits and behaviors are changing, about how to target the most profitable areas of our businesses and optimize our customer base.  Time to create content, add a new service, work on continuing education, review policies and internal processes.  We have time to prepare to compete!

Join in on a conversation with a panel of four D3 marketing experts as they share "ID3AS" on how to market in the moment, retain customers and plan ahead for post COVID-19. 

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