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The purpose of this webinar is to provide participants with the most up to date information to help lower your energy cost while protecting your facility and assets.

This month we will discuss:

• Being Sustainable Reduces Energy Costs

• How to Prepare for Summer

• Latest Market News

To REGISTER, send your name, company name and which day you would like to attend to joe@cqiassociates.com. Zoom log in details will be sent the morning of the event. 

The purpose of this webinar is to provide participants with the most up to date information to help lower your energy cost while protecting your facility and assets.

This month we will discuss:

• Being Sustainable Reduces Energy Costs

• How to Prepare for Summer

• Latest Market News

To REGISTER, send your name, company name and which day you would like to attend to joe@cqiassociates.com. Zoom log in details will be sent the morning of the event. 

Presented by DEA Washington Division Office, this presentation will introduce an overview of the DEA Preventive Digital Resources and the Operation Prevention Program, an award-winning opioid prevention curriculum jointly developed by the Drug Enforcement Administration and Discovery Education. 

Operation Prevention Workplace is a no-cost series of four self-paced, interactive modules, complete with a confidence rating assessment and employee certificate at the end of each module. 

Acknowledging the reality of opioid misuse in the workplace is a productive step for any business, and a benefit to every community. With the help of Operation Prevention, employers now have the opportunity to empower their staff and strengthen their organization with simple, no-cost workplace resources that give clarity to the opioid epidemic, including perspectives on science, health, society, and the legal system.

Become a leader who inspires personal progress and productivity with versatile learning resources that stress the importance of prevention. 

REGISTER HERE

Companies and organizations of all sizes have an important role promoting the health and safety of employees and managing risks in the workplace.  Share this event!!

For additional information, please contact: 

Lillianect (Anect) Rivas

Diversion Outreach Coordinator

703-336-3071

lillianect.rivas@usdoj.gov 

LaRisa McLennon

Demand Reduction Outreach Coordinator

202-816-0470

Larisa.p.mclennon@usdoj.gov

Join us for an exclusive chance to network and socialize with Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce AND Dorchester Chamber of Commerce members.

Enjoy great food, wine and live entertainment in a beautiful vineyard setting.

FREE for members and non-members. 

Sponsorships Are Available! 

Gold Sponsor - $500.00 Includes display space for your company (must supply table), speaking opportunity at the event and recognition on both Chamber’s websites.

Silver Sponsor - $250.00 Includes recognition as a sponsor at the event and recognition on both Chamber’s websites.

For more information contact:

Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce

410-749-0144 or email bchambers@salisburyarea.com

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce

410-228-3575 or email info@dorchesterchamber.org.

Join the Dorchester Young Professionals and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) Young Professionals virtually as we discuss the most relevant issues related to COVID-19.

Special guests will be Julia Glanz, Interim City of Salisbury Mayor, and Victoria Jackson-Stanley, Mayor of Cambridge.

Young professionals are having a bit of an identity moment right now. Some, newly graduated, and are facing down an economic recession paired with the vulnerabilities that come with being early in their careers. Some are back at home with family, caught between independence and dependence. And we are all more isolated than usual, trying to figure out how to continue shining at work when no one is physically in the office.

Whatever you are going through right now, your Young Professionals community is here for you. This is an opportunity to connect, receive and give support, and learn ways to thrive during this COVID-19 pandemic. Our moderators bring their experience to the table to support you. There will be time for questions and answers, followed by networking at the end for participants to continue conversations and make connections with other Chamber members.

Once registered, you will receive the Zoom meeting information. 

Covid Craziness stressing you out?  Join us for a socially-distanced, outdoor Business After Hours at Bull Lips Dock Bar!

• Check out this Eastern Shore gem - an easy drive from Salisbury
• Relax and network around the fire pit or along the water's edge 
• Enjoy complimentary lite fare, beer, and wine. The cash bar will be stocked for ice-cold crushes and cocktails.
• Need dinner? Try the crab cake sandwhich, jerk chicken tacos or Dock Bar Angus Burger
• Enter the drawing to win Red Roost swag or gift card.

To comply with COVID-19 safety requirements, please note the following changes in our BAH procedures:

• We encourage you to a wear face mask during the event except when you are eating and drinking.
• This event will be held outside - dress comfortably!
• Registration for this event will close at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 so we can confirm capacity

Getting There:

Drive to and park at The Red Roost. Take the shuttle or walk 10 minutes on a gravel lane to Bull Lips Dock Bar.

If it rains, we'll move the event inside to The Red Roost. 

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce September General Membership Luncheon will feature:

Jamie Dykes, Wicomico States Attorney

Mike Lewis Wicomico County Sheriff

Lori Brewster, Health Officer, Wicomico and Somerset Counties

Dr. Robert Coker, Medical Director for Hudson Behavioral Health Services 

Join us to learn about:

• the impact of COVID 19 pandemic on each department
• the opiod crisis on the lower shore
• co-honorary chairs Sheriff Lewis and State's Attorney Dykes discuss their involvement in the Wicomico Goes Purple initiative 

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

The luncheon will be socially distanced and face coverings are required upon entry and exit of the Henson Center and while not seated for the luncheon.

Reservations and advance payment are required.

Tickets are $25 for Members $35 for Future Members

The Barefoot Baby Boutique, owned by Martha Ogburn, RN, MS, is so much more than booties and bonnets.  It's a local resource for obtaining information and products that soothe, nurture and nourish newborns, babies, toddlers and their moms! 

Join us for a socially-distanced ribbon cutting and:

• Check out the store - developmentally appropriate toys and books, "Mom Stuff" such as natural skin care, nuring essentials and cool gear for birth and beyond"
   
• Learn about their new Baby Registry Program  
   
• Register as a Mom-to-Be and obtain a Barefoot Baby giftbag which includes a custom designed baby bib, baby socks, organic skin care samples, and Eric Carle board book and more ($25 value)  
   
• Hear about their FREE "Chat with an Expert" series - learn from and ask questions including doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consultants and doctors.  
   
• Enjoy light refreshments 
   

To comply with COVID-19 safety requirements, please note the following:

• We encourage you to a wear face mask during the event except when eating and drinking.
   
• Weather permitting, this event will be held outside - though you are welcome to come in the store to browse and shop - per allowable capacity.
  
• Please register by 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 so we can confirm capacity.

Download SPONSORSHIP and REGISTRATION FORMS

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce 2020 Golf Classic, presented by Spicer Bros. Construction, will be held on September 25, 2020, at Hyatt River Marsh Golf Club, in Cambridge, MD.

The SACC Golf Classic is the premier networking event of the year. Business experts and community leaders from all over Delmarva gather for a tournament truly like no other.

The day's festivities will begin with registration and breakfast starting at 8:00 AM, followed by a 50/50 Ball Drop on the driving range, sponsored by WBOC. Shot gun start is at 9:00 AM. 

Members can sponsor "interactive holes," granting an opportunity to showcase and promote their business in a fun, creative, dynamic way. The options are endless: signature cocktails, games, signage, tables, tents, small competitions, and more. 

You can even try your luck at the Hole-In-One contest, sponsored by Pohanka Automotive of Salisbury! 

Sponsorship at all levels includes promotion through all Chamber marketing outlets.

Registration (foursomes or single player) includes greens fees, golf cart fees, breakfast, beverages, a goody bag, and range balls. Teams also receive group photographs after the event. Mulligan packages are available for $30 and include three chances for the 50/50 Ball Drop Raffle.

After eighteen holes of fun, top teams will be recognized at the Awards Luncheon. Visit www.salisburyarea.com for more information.

If your business would like to donate items for the golf goody bag, contact Bill Chambers at bchambers@salisburyarea.com or call 410-749-0144. 

Join the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals and Davis Strategic Development in their first in-person Cocktails & Conversations event since February! We are so excited to see everyone (socially distant, of course)!

Hear from Davis Strategic Development on exciting projects on the horizon for the Salisbury area!

Davis Strategic is sponsoring this Cocktails & Conversations event, and registered attendees (21+) will receive a drink ticket upon arrival.

Please register in advance and bring a paper or electronic copy for your registration to receive your drink ticket.

We look forward to meeting you!

SACC-YPs is designed for professionals ages 21-35. Masks are required.

The uncetainty and challenges of doing business during the COVID-19 pandemic have made the mission and benefits of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce more important than ever. We are the voice for business and here to serve our members on Eastern Shore. We are stronger together!

Find out how to make the most of your membership investment. Please join us for Chamber 101 to:

1. Be informed: Know all the info and opportunities the Chamber offers your business

2. Get connected: Build relationships within the Chamber to build your business value
 

3. Get involved: Webinars, Committees and Membership Events

4. Build exposure: Marketing and Sponsorship Opportunities
 

5. Exchange Info: Share your business news, needs and expectations

All new and veteran SACC member representatives and their guests are welcome to attend.  
 

For more information about Chamber 101, please contact Cathy Diekmann, Director of Membership Services at cdiekmann@salisburyarea.com

On October 1, 2020 at 11:30 AM, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate business and organizational excellence at the Annual Awards Luncheon at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Flanders Room.

This event recognizes and honors the achievements and efforts of outstanding leaders of the Delmarva area. This is an opportunity to network and celebrate the amazing achievements of our member businesses, community partners, and individuals.

Special guest Zach Parnes, Sports Director, WBOC, will emcee the luncheon. 

Award categories include:

- Member Volunteer of the Year

- Ambassador of the Year

- Small Business of the Year

- Medium Business of the Year

- Large Business of the Year

- Business Professional of the Year

- Environmental Service Award

- Agriculture Ambassador of the Year

- Non-Profit Organization of the Year

A full buffet lunch will be served. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and masks are required when not seated.

Advanced Registration is Required

$30 Members
$40 Non-Members
$300 Seating for 8

The 2020 Annual Awards Luncheon is sponsored by:

Wicomico Recreation, Parks, & Tourism
BEACON at Salisbury University
Pohanka Automotive Group
BBSI
Effectv
Tidal Health
Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development
Perdue Farms Delmarva Power

For more information or to sponsor the Annual Awards Luncheon, contact Bill Chambers at bchambers@salisburyarea.com or call 410-749-0144.

Covid crazies, financial market uncertainty, and the stress of navigating the “new normal” can cause priorities and well-intentioned plans to get blurry. The team at InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. helps their clients achieve (and maintain!) clarity as they prepare, manage, and invest for retirement.

Join us for an Open House and Ribbon Cutting to celebrate their new Salisbury office and:

• Meet the team of InFocus Financial Advisors
• Learn how they get people prepared to retire and stay retired
• Hear acoustic live music from Bryan Russo http://www.bryanrusso.com/
• Enjoy libations and light fare courtesy of MAC's Catering

To comply with COVID-19 safety requirements, please note the following:

• We encourage you to a wear face mask during the event except when eating and drinking.
   
• Weather permitting, this event will be held outside  Guests are also welcome to come to tour the office per allowable capacity.  

2020 Job and Career Fair

DOWNLOAD BOOTH REGISTRATION FORM

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

This year’s fair, presented by Quality Staffing Services, will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020, from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

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

Over 65 employers participate in the Job & Career Fair, and approximately 2000 job seekers attend the event. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, extra safety measures will be implemented as outlined below.

Any business seeking employees in the Lower Shore region is encouraged to participate, regardless of company size. The Job & Career Fair is an excellent opportunity for employers to meet face-to-face with prospective employees. Booths will be safely distanced throughout the main corridors of the mall, providing maximum exposure for businesses to all mall visitors and potential employees.

Job seekers will have direct access to hundreds of job openings in a wide range of industries.  Participants are encouraged to come dressed for success and bring multiple copies of their resumé for distribution to prospective employers. Resumé assistance will be available at the event, without charge.

Premium sponsorships are available for $500, and booth space is available for $125.

SAFETY MEASURES

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, new safety measures have been implemented by the Centre at Salisbury to help ensure the health and safety for all who enter the Mall, including hand-sanitizing stations, touch-free interactions, frequent and intense cleanings, social distancing directions and a new filtered air system that captures airborne viruses.

In addition, as required by state or local mandate and to keep our community safe, face coverings are required (with certain exceptions) upon entering the Mall.  Signage of the face coverings requirement has been posted to all public entry doors. The Centre at Salisbury is working diligently to provide a safe, clean environment where people feel comfortable.

Additionally, the following amenities will be unavailable until further notice: valet services, play areas, stroller rentals, and mall-operated carousels. For a more detailed list of all current security measures, visit the Centre at Salisbury Safety Page.

For more information or to register visit www.salisburyarea.com/chamber-events/job-fair/ or contact Bill Chambers at 410-749-0144 or bchambers@salisburyarea.com.

SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW 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, the Slaibsur & Chamber websites.

EMPLOYER BOOTH SPACE – $125

For more information contact Bill Chambers at 410-749-0144 or bchambers@salisburyarea.com.

The beautiful, new Pohanka Volkswagen of Salisbury showroom is open for business! Whether you are looking for the latest model, a customized vehicle with your preferred accessories, or a certified pre-owned VW, Pohanka Volkswagen of Salisbury has you covered. Their #1 goal is to provide an exemplary experience for purchasing a new ride you will love. 

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours to: 

• Celebrate the opening of their brand new showroom! The Ribbon Cutting will occur at 5:30 PM.
   
• Meet Sandy Fitzgerald-Angello, Dan Fitzgerald, Cassie Ullrich, and the rest of their award-winning team of automobile experts.
   
• See their extensive selection of vehicles and state of the art showroom.

• Learn about how they make purchasing a vehicle enjoyable with low prices, on-site service, extensive financing options, and a commitment to community service through the Pohanka Pays It Forward program.
   
• Have fun with games, contests, and business networking
   .
• Take your chance at winning wonderful prizes - gift baskets from Angello’s Scoops and Unique Gifts. 
   
• Enjoy lite fare from Vittles, Cake Art cupcakes and Bordeleau wines.

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce presents “The Mayors of Delmarva,” a special panel discussion and luncheon featuring the Chief Executive Officers from many of Delmarva’s cities and towns. 

The mayors will discuss how their jurisdictions have fared with the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic impacts their cities have endured, impacts on tourism, and what initiatives and projects are planned for their respective jurisdictions in 2021 and beyond.

This is a socially distanced event and masks are required.

Google Ads - There are so many businesses that don't realize the potential a Google Ad strategy can have on leads. They are flexible, targeted and can put brands at the top of people's searches. It's all about being found!

ROI from Google Ads:

- What are they?

- How do they work?

- What are common mistakes people make with their Google Ad campaigns?

- What components make up a winning strategy?

Take your lunch break at noon on October 21 and join D3’s team of marketing specialists to learn more about reaching more customers with Google Ads. 

A Zoom meeting link will be provided once you register.