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Take Your Pick is a family operated restaurant, whose key recipe is cooking with LOVE, that specializes in Comfort Food cuisine.

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Please join the Salisbury Young Professionals of SACC for their Holiday Happy Hour at Adam’s Taphouse on Thursday, December 16^th from 5:30-7:30.

Holiday attire is encouraged and there will be festive games and prizes! 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 Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes all lower shore business owners to the 2022 Installation Luncheon on Tuesday, January 11 at 11:30 AM at the Courtyard By Marriott in Salisbury, Maryland.  

James “Bo” McAllister, Clerk of the Court for Wicomico County, will officiate the swearing in ceremony of the 2022 Board Members and Voting Council Members.

Join fellow business leaders as the Salisbury Area Chamber kicks off 2022 with a delicious luncheon and an afternoon of socially distanced networking!

Tickets are $25 for members and $40 for future members.

Sponsorships are available for $300 and include a reserved table for 8, recognition on signage, slide presentation, and on social media.

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

The January Business After Hours at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore has been RESCHEDULED to June 16, 2022.

For more information contact Sigrid Velez-Nelson at svelez@salisburyarea.com or call 410-749-0144.

The Eastern Shore Child Care Resource Center (ESCCRC) is grant-funded as a child care resource center by the Maryland Family Network. 

ESCCRC is an expansion of an earlier held grant housed at Salisbury University for almost 20 years that served the lower three counties of the Eastern Shore. 

The ESCCRC provides resources child care providers:
 

• a lending library, training opportunities, and coaching service
• to families: assistance locating child care
• to communities: by advocating for high-quality learning environments for children

The newly-acquired counties permit the ESCCRC to support child care providers, families, and the community in all eight counties of the peninsula.

Join us for a ribbon-cutting to:
 

• meet Salisbury University Dean of Seidel School, Administration, and staff at the Center
• learn about child care in our community and the extent of services which include professional development, coaching & mentoring, parents education, and collaborative efforts with other service providers in the area
• tour the center
• enjoy refreshments provided by the culinary team at SU

PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required as per Salisbury University COVID-19 Mask Policy.

The January General Membership Luncheon, previously scheduled for January 20, 2022 as an in-person event at the Cambria Hotel in Ocean City, MD, has been RESCHEDULED as a ZOOM meeting.

Please grab lunch and join keynote speaker Andrew Griffin, Vice President of Government Affairs with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, as he provides a comprehensive outlook on the 2022 Maryland General Assembly Session in Annapolis.

Mr. Griffin will outline a number of critical pieces of proposed legislation and policy matters that could have potentially damaging impacts on Maryland’s business environment and competitiveness.

Once registered, you will receive a Zoom meeting link.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you have already registered to attend the January GML at the Cambria Hotel, you will receive a credit to attend a future General Membership Luncheon. Please contact Debbie Bounds at dbounds@salisburyarea.com or call 410-749-0144 for more information.

February is the perfect month to LOVE Downtown Salisbury and get acquainted with the new offices of Business After Hours host Anthenelli, Phoebus & Hickmann, LLC, a boutique litigation firm that limits its practice to criminal defense, family law and personal injury cases.   
 

Anthenelli, Phoebus & Hickmann, LLC has represented thousands of individuals, litigated numerous high-profile cases and have experience as former prosecutors. They are fully equipped and qualified to handle a wide variety of legal matters including criminal defense, DUI, family law, and personal injury cases.

Join us Thursday, February 10th to:
 

- Meet partners John Phoebus and Kristy Hickman

- Learn about the services their law firm provides and the types of cases they handle

- Tour their "Zoom Room"

- Have a chance to win a pint of oysters or gift cards from Downtown Salisbury restaurants - just in time for Valentine's Day!

- Enjoy beer, wine, and appetizers

Wicomico County State's Attorney Jamie Dykes will be the featured speaker at the SACC February 17, 2022 General Membership Luncheon.

Join State's Attorney Dykes as she provides insight into the work of and strides made by the Prosecution Integrity Unit. The Prosecution Integrity Unit ensures integrity at every stage of the criminal justice system. Working closely with prosecutors and law enforcement, they prevent, identify, and remedy false convictions. 

From ethical obligation training to developing internal checks and balances systems, the unit was created to be proactive in the prevention of misconduct and ensure every community member’s safety and confidence in our criminal justice system.

State's Attorney Dykes will also discuss the ongoing challenges with the pandemic and the courts, the latest information on trends in local crime, prosecutions, and her collaborative efforts with state and federal law enforcement agencies.    

The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to promoting a positive business environment and serving its members’ business interests through networking, education and advocacy.

Chamber 101 invites new, not-so-new and future members to join us for networking and an interactive presentation on how to make the most of your Chamber investment.

Who Should Attend? 

This orientation is open to ALL members. We encourage new members to attend, but “experienced” members needing a refresher are also welcome!

When Is Chamber 101?

Chamber 101 takes place on the last Monday of every other month from 12:00 - 1:00 PM.

Where Is Chamber 101?

The lower level meeting room at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 E. Church Street, Salisbury, MD 21801 (park in the side lot)

What Should I Expect?

• A brief networking time 

• A presentation that helps you to:

- Be informed: What we do and who's who at the Chamber?
- Get connected: Ways to build relationships among Chamber members
- Get involved: Participate in Chamber events to address your business goals
- Build exposure: Marketing Opportunities through the Chamber
- Work the website: Use the Chamber Website for your advantage An overview of all membership benefits, including some new opportunities 

• An opportunity to ASK QUESTIONS!  We are here to help you make the most of your investment!

Feel free to bring your own lunch. We will provide beverages and dessert for your enjoyment.

2022 will be a year of celebration for MAC, Your Area Agency on Aging, as the agency marks half a century of providing programs and services to help Lower Shore seniors age safely and independently in their homes. One of the five oldest Area Agencies on Aging in the nation, MAC’s mission is helping older adults live with dignity and thrive in their home and community.

• Come learn about all MAC has to offer: from Meals on Wheels, fitness and wellness programs, Aging into Medicare classes, to the Life Bridge Dementia Day Program, support for caregivers and a technology learning center featuring every day devices to specialized technology adaptive devices that help seniors tackle activities of daily living. 
• Meet many members of the MAC team who possess a real passion for making a difference in the lives of older persons.  
• Members of the sandwich generation (those raising children and also caring for elderly parents) will learn strategies for coping with day-to-day stresses. Visitors also will learn about the full slate of programs MAC offers to help local seniors live as safely and independently in their homes as possible. 
• Tour the beautiful MAC facility, including the Caregiver Resource Center’s Technology Center, Education Wing, Fitness Center, Life Bridges Dementia Day Program wing and other spacious rooms where senior center Connections activities are held and many community organizations hold events and meetings. 
• Enjoy beverages, light fare and passed hors d’ouevres
   

There is plenty of free parking on site. All visitors to the MAC building are asked to wear masks.

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting as we congratulate The Angry Axe & Rage Room, LLC on their 1st Year Anniversary!

The Angry Axe & Rage Room, LLC is the only place on the Eastern Shore where you can go to throw axes & break stuff all under one roof!  It's the place to go for teachers, nurses, doctors, moms, dads, kids or anyone that needs to de-stress in a safe, controlled environment. 

It's a unique, fun place to book your birthday party, divorce party, bachelor or bachelorette party, corporate parties and more.  

Axe throwing is a great family activity to get out of the house and off the couch & off the phones & video games to get families to do things together!

All safety gear and supplies are provided.

Join us for a ribbon cutting to:

• check out the rage rooms & axe throwing areas
• enter a raffle to win gift certificates for axe throwing and t-shirts 
• enjoy light fare and finger foods

The March General Membership Luncheon will feature Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot.

Comptroller Franchot will provide Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce members with updates on the 2022 Maryland tax season as well as the current fiscal health of the state’s economy. In addition, he will share his thoughts on how to best use Maryland’s $6 Billion state surplus.

Those updates will include:

• Extending the Maryland tax deadline to July 15 and the reasons behind this decision
• How Maryland ended up with a $6 Billion surplus
• How Maryland can use that surplus to provide immediate help to people struggling after COVID-19 devastated the economy while also ensuring the state’s overall fiscal health is sound for years to come

Galleria Boutique Salon is a full service boutique style salon, located in the heart of Salisbury, MD.

The salon is a modern chic sanctuary with casual glamour and relaxed vibe providing services for women, men and children, including the latest hairstyling trends, advanced coloring, highlighting, glazing, balayage, cutting, extensions, wedding/event styling and the best in the industry selection of hair retail and skincare products. 

Galleria Boutique Salon invites guests to experience unparalleled beauty pampering while relaxing in the beautiful salon atmosphere, and let their passionate and highly skilled stylist experts make you look stunning and feel your best.

Join us for a ribbon cutting to:

• meet salon staff and owner/hair designer Inna Jevdokusina
• see the new custom built salon, completed by chamber member Gladden Construction
• enter a raffle to win fabulous door prizes 
• enjoy scrumptious appetizers and beverages 

The SACC and the SACC Education Committee present a Community Forum on education and related areas that impact the public and private education institutions in our region.

This ninety-minute forum will feature two panels to include educators, institutional representatives, healthcare experts, business leaders. Salisbury Mayor Jacob Day will be the keynote speaker.  

NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

The SACC and the SACC Education Committee present a Community Forum on education and related areas that impact the public and private education institutions in our region.

This ninety-minute forum will feature two panels to include educators, institutional representatives, healthcare experts, business leaders. Salisbury Mayor Jacob Day will be the keynote speaker.  

NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

• meet the team members Kateri and Willy Hall
• tour the laundromat and learn about the Wash It N' Fold It service
• enter to win gift baskets, gift certificates, free automatic car washes, or a Visa gift card
• enjoy delicious Mission BBQ eats and beer or wine

The April General Membership Luncheon will feature a Maryland State Comptroller Candidate Forum.

The candidates for Maryland State Comptroller have been invited to attend a Q&A session where they will address a series of questions from a panel representing The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Salisbury Committee, and PACE at Salisbury University.

The panels will include candidates City of Bowie Mayor Tim Adams, Delegate Brooke Lierman, and Harford County Executive Barry Glassman.

Join us as we hear:

• the candidate's views on how Maryland's tax structure helps or hurts the business climate Statewide

• about the role the Comptroller plays as one of the three members of the State Board of Public Works

• what changes each candidate will make, if elected, in order to keep Maryland competitive

• answers to additional audience questions 

   

This will be a moderated event.