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Do you know all you need to know about the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) 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 which will address how to: 

• Be informed – How the Chamber Works for You
• Get Connected – Build Chamber Relationships
• Get Involved – SACC Committees, Networks and Opportunities
• Build Exposure – SACC Members-Only Marketing Options
• Work the Website – Use the SACC Website for Your Benefit

Join us on Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM PM for a chance to network and socialize with Salisbury Area AND Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce members.

We will be mixing it up at the casino for twice the fun! We will gather at Poseidon's Pub at Ocean Downs Casino for food, beverages, networking, and catching up. MUST be at least 21 and be prepared to show ID upon entry to the casino.

FREE for members. Registration is requested.

For more information contact Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce at 410-749-0144 or bchambers@salisburyarea.com or Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce (410) 641-5306 or kerrie@oceanpineschamber.org.

2021 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 7, 2021, 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.

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.

PRESENTED BY:

SPONSORED BY:

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 Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce website.

EMPLOYER BOOTH SPACE – $125

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

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.

NEW DATE TBD.

Join Justin Kelley, Founder & CEO, IMPACT Technology Group, and a panel of local cyber security experts as they explain:

Why Cybersecurity Is Important and You Can’t Ignore It

Dangers of Cyber Attacks and What Delmarva CEOs Must Do To Protect Themselves

The Bomb You Don’t Want to Discover In Your Network

How A Cyber Breach Happens

The Shocking Stats that Will Surprise You  What You Really Have to Lose?

What You Can Do

How to Minimize Risk

What You Must Do Now Before Too Late

Almost Every SMB can and should do more to protect themselves

Government Standards and Compliance You Need To Be Aware Of  True Cost of A Breach – What it Will Cost You

Take Away 3 Step Plan to Protect Yourself TODAY

Expert Panel to Answer Your Exact Questions

Lunch will be served. Free to Chamber Members.

Registration is required.

McCrone is a full-service civil and electrical engineering firm that delivers the latest advancements in site, storm water, and wastewater projects throughout the mid-Atlantic region. With more than 50 employees and 80 years of expertise, McCrone helps businesses, landowners, developers and government agencies design and build the best engineered projects to meet the client's profitability, sustainability and longevity goals.

Join the McCrone team at their new Salisbury office to:

• Meet their team of surveyors, engineers and designers
• Learn more about their new electrical engineering division, Hartwell Engineering
• Tour their new office space          
• Enjoy live entertainment by Cup of Joe
• Taste lite fare and libations provided by Market Street Inn      
• Take a guess at "How many “toilets are in the tank?” for a chance to win a gift basket of cheer
• Contribute to the 50/50 raffle to support the SACC/Wor-Wic scholarship fund  (Bring some cash!) 

Clearway Pain Solutions is a leading pain managment medical practice focused on relieving pain, restoring function, and renewing quality of life for their patients. They are driven by our compassion, respect, and concern for every patient they serve - from phone calls answered by a nice person, to physicians who treat their patients as a member of the Clearway family. They are excited to anounce their newest location in Salisbury, MD!

Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony and:

• Meet Dr. Robert Rankin, Clearway Senior Partner and Salisbury Medical Director;  Jacqueline Ardis, Salisbury Office Manager; and Britni Cullen, Senior Vice President
• Learn about Clearway's approach to treating chronic pain, services offered and Dr. Rankin's training and experience. 
• Tour their office and surgery center
• Take a chance a winning a Yeti cooler
• Enjoy appetizers and refreshments 

The SACC October General Membership Luncheon will feature the annual Delmarva Mayoral Forum.

Mayors from cities in Delaware, Virginia and Maryland will participate on a panel to address challenges and success stories from each of their respective jurisdictions.

This is a luncheon event and begins at 11:30 AM on October 21, 2021 at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury Maryland.

Tickets are $25 for members, $35 for future members

On Wednesday, October 27, 2021 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 . Wicomico Recreation Parks & Tourism will also present its Annual Tourism Awards.

The SACC Annual Awards 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.

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
• COVID Community Champion
   

2020-2021 was an unprecedented time and everyone was affected in one way or another. Still, through it all, some individuals, organizations, and businesses went above and beyond to support their fellow businesses, institutions, employees, and the community. 

The 2021 Awards will include an additional category - COVID Community Champion. This award will be given to an individual, organization, or business that championed significant impacts throughout the pandemic which contributed to assisting businesses, impacts on public health, safety, and education.

Advanced Registration is Required
$30 Members
$40 Non-Members
$300 Seating for 8

The 2021 Annual Awards Luncheon is sponsored by:

Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism

Franklin Perdue School of Business
Pohanka Automotive Group
BBSI
Effectv
TidalHealth
Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development
Perdue Farms
Delmarva Power
47ABC
Bancroft Construction Company

Wicomico County Education Foundation 

If your business is a current SACC member and you would like to nominate member businesses and individuals who have made a significant impact within various areas of the Chamber business community, contact Bill Chambers at bchambers@salisburyarea.com or call 410-749-0144, and a link to the survey will be provided.

Mark your calendars for our October SACC YP Happy Hour Event on Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 5:30-7:00 PM at Market Street in Salisbury.  

October’s Happy Hour Event will be sponsored by our friends at Willow Construction.

We will gather indoors, on the bar side of the restaurant in back section (closest to the water).  Fingers crossed for some sun so we can make use of the river front deck as well.

We can’t wait to see you!

The Young Professionals are committed to facilitating impactful networking opportunities to the Salisbury Area Community.

Throughout 2021 Cocktail & Conversation events will be held at area businesses and organizations, broadening your exposure to the business community.

SACC-YPs is designed for professionals ages 21-35.

The City of Salisbury Mayor and Council are the elected executive and legislative leaders of the Capital of the Eastern Shore. As representatives of the fastest growing job market in the northeast United States, they are excited to welcome the region's business community into their offices for an evening of fellowship, celebration and discussion. 

Since 2015, their offices have featured the works of local photographers and artists. See what's new in the collection and what makes the Salisbury area a great place to live. 

Join us for Business After Hours and

• meet Mayor Jake Day and the executive office staff
• enjoy Iite fare and libations provided by Roadie Joe's Bar & Grill
• have a chance at winning City of Salisbury swag bags
• contribute to the 50/50 raffle to support the SACC/Wor-Wic scholarship fund  (Bring some cash!)
• network with Chamber members before the holiday season busyness kicks in 

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore and The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to join us on November 11, 2021 for “A Salute to our Veterans Gala.”

This event will celebrate and recognize the military men and women who have served our nation. It will also benefit the Silver Star Scholarship Fund at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). The Silver Star Scholarship Fund was created to thank and acknowledge the many UMES students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends who have served our nation.

The scholarship benefits honorably discharged veterans of one of the United States Military branches of services, a child of a veteran, or a child of a service member killed in action. The Scholarship is specifically focused on an incoming freshman or transfer student pursuing their first undergraduate degree at UMES.

As in past years, this year’s gala will be held in the Richard A. Henson Conference Center Ballroom with the meal prepared by Thompson Hospitality and served by students in the UMES Hospitality and Tourism Management Program. The celebration will begin with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. with dinner following at 7:00 p.m.

Military Formal Attire is encouraged for service personnel and business attire for other guests.

Please contact Ms. Chenita Reddick at (410) 651-8045 or via email at crreddick@umes.edu if you have any questions. 

TICKETS & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

If your schedule will not permit your participation this year, we sincerely thank you for your consideration and invite you to support the Silver Star Scholarship Fund by contributing to the UMES Foundation. You may do so by visiting https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/VetUMES2021.

We hope you will be able to join us on November 11th. We promise you a wonderful time for a worthy cause!

UMES’ COVID Protocol - All Guests will be required to wear a mask indoors when not eating or drinking. Please consider your health and wellness before coming to campus and if you hav any symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, congestion, sore throat), please stay at home. The university may do additional symptom surveillance at any campus event.

The Patch Lady Co. is a new SACC member and your one-stop shop for screen printing, embroidery, and patches to promote your business, commemorate a special occasion, or celebrate a family event. They also offer a wide variety of promotional items that can be customized to fit almost any need or budget. No project is too big or too small.

Join us for ribbon cutting to:

• Meet "The Patch Lady," and business owner, Malena Harmon
• Learn how her process works: you provide the image; The Patch Lady Co. brings your project to life
• Enjoy finger foods  

The SACC welcomes Joseph Bartenfelder, Secretary of Agriculture, as the featured speaker at the November 18, 2021 General Membership Luncheon.

Governor Larry Hogan appointed Joseph Bartenfelder to serve as Secretary of Agriculture on December 23, 2014. He was approved by the Senate and sworn in to office in March 2015. 

Mr. Bartenfelder grew up on a farm, and has been a full-time farmer and small businessman since graduating Towson University with a bachelor's degree in business. His family lives on the home farm in Caroline County, and also owns and operates two other farms in Dorchester County.

Bartenfelder served as a member of the Baltimore County Council, chaired the Baltimore County Spending Affordability Committee, and served as a member of the House of Delegates from 1983-94, representing District 8 (Baltimore County).

The luncheon will take place at Salisbury University, in the Guerrreri Academic Commons 4th Floor Assembly Hall and begin at 11:30AM.    Seating is limited and tickets must be reserved in advance.

Tickets are $25 for members, $35 for future members

Join the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals and the UWLES Emerging Leaders for a Guest Bartending Night at The Brick Room!

All money raised will benefit the UWLES Christmas Gift Program serving families in our communities.

We can’t wait to see you! Be sure to bring CASH or CHECK so you can tip our bartenders and bring Christmas to homes around Delmarva!!! 

All are welcome & please bring a friend!!

The Young Professionals are committed to facilitating impactful networking opportunities to the Salisbury Area Community.

Throughout 2021 Cocktail & Conversation events will be held at area businesses and organizations, broadening your exposure to the business community.

SACC-YPs is designed for professionals ages 21-35.

The 34^thAnnual Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast will be held at 7:30 AM on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Salisbury University, in the Guerrieri Academic Commons.

The Eastern Shore Delegation Luncheon will follow at 12:30 PM.

Presented by Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce , BEACON at Salisbury University, and the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, the event is an unparalleled opportunity to hear first-hand what leading regional economists and business leaders believe to be the biggest achievements and challenges ahead.

The 2022 Economic Forecast curriculum includes regional economists and business leaders who will analyze the challenges facing the regional, national, and global economies.

Economic Development Directors
What’s Next! The Southern Delmarva Economy

Dave Ryan, Wicomico County
Melanie Pursel, Worcester County
Susan Banks, Dorchester County
Daniel Thompson, Somerset County
William Pfaff, Sussex County, Delaware
Rich Morrison, Accomack County, Virginia

2022 Economic Forecast Speakers

Emerging Delmarva Industries: Timber, Wellness, Broadband and Wind

Steve Leonard, President & CEO, TidalHealth

Matt Drew, Onshore Infrastructure Construction Manager, Ørsted

Beth Hill, Executive Director, Maryland Forest Association

Neil Stegman, Operations Manager, Bloosurf

On the Horizon: Future of Aviation and Space

David Pierce, Director, NASA Wallops Island

Bob Bryant, Airport Manager, Delaware Coastal Airport

Recovery of the Restaurant and Tourism Industries

Marshall Weston, President, Restaurant Association of Maryland

Tom Perlozzo, Director, Ocean City Tourism and Business Development

The State of The Building Trades

Ron Morgan, President, Becker Morgan Group

Dwight Miller, President, Gillis Gilkerson

2022 Maryland General Assembly Session Preview

Following the Forecast, the Lower Shore Legislative Delegation will be on hand to answer questions on the upcoming 2022 General Assembly Session and the business legislation that is set to become law. The panel has a moderator overseeing the Q & A.

Senator Mary Beth Carozza

Senator Addie Eckhardt

Speaker Pro Tem Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes

Delegate Christopher Adams

Delegate Johnny Mautz

Delegate Carl Anderton

Delegate Wayne Hartman

Delegate Charles Otto

Full event registration is $75 for members and $100 for future members.

SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE 

The 2022 Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast
is presented by:    

BEACON

Franklin P. Perdue School of Business    

Media Sponsor
WBOC

CEO Level Sponsors 

Global Play Network
Orsted
Pohanka of Salisbury
The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce 

Chairman Level Sponsors
Avery Hall Insurance
D3 Corp.
Delmarva Power
Effectv
M&T Bank
Perdue Farms
Salisbury Regional Airport
SBTS Group
TidalHealth
The Voice Radio Network
University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Board Level Sponsors
Alarm Engineering
Associated Builders & Contractors Chesapeake Shores
BBSI
Chaney Enterprises
Chesapeake Utilities
Coastal Association of REALTORS
Delmarva Veteran Builders
Greg Reddell State Farm Insurance Agency
Hebron Savings Bank
Mountaire Farms
Peninsula Roofing Company, Inc.
PKS & Company, PA
Provident State Bank
Maryland Small Business Development Center Eastern Region
SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate
W.R. McCain & Associates

Supporter Level Sponsors
Bancroft Construction
Bank of Delmarva
Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc.
Gillis Gilkerson
Minuteman Press
NAI Coastal
Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development
Tim Sherman Consultant, Small Business Development Center          

December's BAH is brought to you by TidalHealth, proud of their 123 history of keeping our community well and being better together.  

TidalHealth is anchored by two award-winning hospitals: TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke. In addition, TidalHealth includes an expansive physician network with more than 250 primary and specialty care providers in 22 specialties across 29 locations, TidalHealth McCready Pavilion, a free-standing medical facility, the TidalHealth Richard A. Henson Research Institute which is an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Network and the National Cancer Institute, a newly formed graduate medical education residency program, an accountable care organization, the Tawes Nursing Home, Chesapeake Cove Assisted Living facility and partnerships with multiple joint ventures across Delmarva.                

Join us for Business After Hours and...

• meet the Steve Leonard, CEO and the Executive Team Members
• learn about TidalHealth's exciting vision  
• enjoy the special venue, Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, home of our Delmarva Shorebirds
• enjoy appetizers and beverages provided by Perdue Stadium
• have a chance at winning TidalHealth swags
• contribute to the 50/50 raffle to support the SACC/Wor-Wic scholarship fund  (Bring some cash!)
• start celebrating the holiday season by networking with SACC Chamber members at this great event