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The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, Evolution Craft Brewing Co. and Southern Boys Concepts are pleased to announce that the 15th Annual Taste of the Town with Delmarva Eats will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Dove Pointe in Salisbury, MD.

This “Iron Chef Competition" features restaurants from all across Delmarva, who will present samplings of their best dishes in one of three categories:
 

Simple Tastes - represents casual, light fare

Signature Tastes - represents upscale, more refined dishes

Delectable Dessert - represents the creme de la creme of Delmarva desserts

Attendees have tickets used to cast their vote in each category. The participant with the most votes wins their category and is presented with a commemorative plaque, cash prize, and recognition in the media and on Chamber websites.

Music will be provided by DJ Randy Potter, Revive Sound Productions, LLC. 

Participating restaurants include:

Brew River

Dinner Express

Evolution Craft Brewing Co.

Guido's Pizza & Brew

Krave. A Gluten Free Shoppe 

Market Street Inn

Playa Bowls Salisbury

Roadie Joe's Bar & Grill

Sobo's Wine Beerstro

Sub Runners 

The Ugly Pie 

RESTAURANT REGISTRATION FORM

Participation is FREE to all Delmarva Restaurants!
Spaces are limited, registration is open until May 17, 2024 or until spaces are full.

SPONSORSHIPS PACKAGES

 
Gold Plate Sponsor $500

Six Taste of the Town Tickets
Two drink tickets per guest
Recognition on all print, social media, and signage at the event

Silver Plate Sponsor $250

Four Taste of the Town Tickets
One drink ticket per guest
Recognition on signage at the event

TICKETS

Includes unlimited food samples and one drink ticket.  

Advance Purchase Tickets
(must be purchased by June 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM)

   Members - $25  |  Non-Members - $35    

Pay at the door - $45

Sponsored by:   

Music Provided by:

MORE INFO TO COME!

Instructors Hank and Sharyn Yuloff bring a unique perspective to their workshops. Hank has a 35+ year background in advertising and public relations; Sharyn is an online marketing and human resources expert.

Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions, (www.YuloffCreative.com), is your small business coaching firm, offering both traditional and technology-based marketing plans. They have been called “a marketing incubator, helping small business owners create a marketing path, then guiding them along that road to success.”

They run marketing bootcamp intensives for small groups of businesses owners, also working individually with sole proprietors and partner-owned firms. They’ve authored 7 business books on topics ranging from marketing to Human Resources to sales (the 8th is due out on October 6), the Yuloffs were selected "America's #1 Coaching Team for Small Business Marketing!"

Lunch will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required.

FREE to Members

$20 - Non-Members 

The June General Membership Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 8:00 AM on the campus of UMES in the Henson Center Ballroom. The event is presented by Absolute Security Group, Inc.

Leaders from police agencies across Delmarva will gather for the first annual Law Enforcement Leaders of Delmarva Forum and Breakfast, sharing challenges and opportunities facing their respective departments.

Panelists include:

• Salisbury Maryland Chief of Police – David Meinshein
• Maryland State Police Salisbury Barracks Commander – John Revel
• Wicomico County Maryland Sheriff – Mike Lewis
• Worcester County Maryland Sheriff – Matt Crisafulli
• Somerset County Maryland Sheriff – Ronald Howard
• City of Cambridge Maryland Police Chief – Justin Todd
• Fruitland Maryland Police Chief -  Krah Plunkert
• Exmore Virginia Police Chief – Angelo DiMartino
• Dover Police Department - Chief Thomas A. Johnson, Jr.

Topics that will be discussed include juvenile crime, how each agency is adapting to the changing political landscape, staffing challenges and what future opportunities and obstacles lie ahead.

Sponsorships are available.

Presenting Sponsor 

Sponsor 

Wicomico County Education Foundation (WCEF) is proud to advocate and promote excellence and opportunity for all public-school students through partnerships with the community.

WCEF is delighted to host the SACC’s June 2024 Business After Hours to network with other members and be able to share the mission of what the Foundation does for our public schools.

Join us for Business After Hours to: 

- meet Michelle Wright, WCEF Chair, and Mike Dunn, President/CEO, Greater Salsibruy Committee GSC 

- tour the Perdue Henson Junior Achievement Center

- enter to win door prizes

- enjoy light appetizers and beverages

- contribute to a 50/50 raffle and support the SACC Foundation Wor-Wic Scholarship Fund (bring some cash and your business cards!)

REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 20th!
Space is limited! In order to register, you must be a member of one or more participating Chamber of Commerce. 

The Lower Shore Chambers of Commerce welcome you to a unique opportunity to meet and network with our neighboring Chamber of Commerce members at the beautiful Bordeleau Vineyards & Winery.

Participating Chambers of Commerce include:

• Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce
• Crisfield Chamber of Commerce
• Eastern Shore Virginia Chamber
• Fruitland Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce
• Pocomoke City Chamber
• Princess Anne Chamber of Commerce
• The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce
• Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce
• Worcester Chamber of Commerce
• Wicomico East Side Chamber of Commerce

Come enjoy a glass of one of the many Bordeleau wines, meet new friends, and take in the beautiful scenery!

Be sure to bring your business cards and enter to win one of the many gift baskets donated by businesses from each Chamber of Commerce.

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

Join Sindy Seraphin, owner of Mind Body Changes for a ribbon cutting of this new store that is packed with energizing ideas to help you in your wellness journey. 

At Mind Body Changes, we believe in the extraordinary power of the mind to transform the body. From refreshing and nutritious juices, wholesome breakfast options, and soothing massage therapy to comprehensive diet kits, detox programs, and more – our commitment is to provide you with the tools and support needed to achieve your wellness goals.

Join us for a ribbon cutting to:

- meet owner Sindy E Seraphin

- learn how delicious custom-blended juices, ready-made diet kits, healthy bites, and detox programs with massages are like magic for your body and soul

- tour the new store

- enter to win door prizes

- enjoy delightful samples of yogurt parfaits, natural juices and fruits

John B. Parsons Assisted Living Community is delighted to host SACC’s July Business After Hours.

John B. Parsons Assisted Living Community, a Harrison Senior Living community, is recognized as one of the leading senior living communities on the Eastern Shore of Maryland providing gracious living and professional care for over 100 years. Residents continue their independent lifestyle in a safe and supportive environment providing superb care and peace of mind.

Join us for Business After Hours to:

• meet Joe Laque, Executive Director and his team
• learn about assisted living, memory care and volunteer opportunities
• learn how the building has served and impacted the community
• tour the mansion, show room, and facilities
• enjoy the rich architecture and beautifully preserved buildings, and relax in the beautiful garden
• enter to win one of 4 various themed raffle baskets
• enjoy a signature 1900s cocktail and delicious array of appetizers prepared by John B. Parons' award-winning chef
• contribute to a 50/50 raffle and support the SACC Foundation Wor-Wic Scholarship Fund (bring some cash and your business cards!)

Eastern Shore Pediatric Dentistry is a brand-new, privately owned, specialty pediatric dental practice that provides comprehensive and compassionate dental care for infants, children, and teens.

Join us for a ribbon cutting and: 

- meet Dr. Matt Asermely, DDS, aka "Dr. Matt",  and our new team members

- Learn about our new practice, treatment philosophies, and the impact we will strive to make in this community

- tour the new practice

- receive free toothbrushes, prizes, and swag

- SACC members may enter to win special raffles!

- enjoy lite fare and beverages

More info to come!

Bring a brown bag lunch and join us!  Registration is required.

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, sponsored by Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions, 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 welcome from Chamber 101 sponsor, Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions
• 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  to provide 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.

We encourage creativity that inspires everyone to pursue their DREAM. Participate in a group endeavor where your individual contribution forms a group mosaic.

QSS supports company's goals to recruit the best talent possible. They offer confidential searches for both the clients and candidates and specialize in direct hire professional placements, and recruit talent across various industries and professions, from entry-level to executive positions.

Whether partnering with community members, municipalities, non-profits, or local artists, the unwavering goal of We Are Limitless remains consistent: to craft art that resonates profoundly and leaves a lasting imprint. Through close collaboration with their clients, they grasp visions and objectives and bring them to life in ways that are both memorable and visually striking.

Come dressed in your most comfortable summer attire, join us for an End of the Summer BBQ and Business After Hours, and:

• meet QSS owners Ken and Maria Waller and We Are Limitless Studios owners and artists Brandon Bell and Deserea Martin 
• see the mural installation completed by We Are Limitless Studios and tour the Salisbury office of QSS
• enter to win one of three gift baskets including a Grand Prize BBQ basket
• enjoy great food and beverages

MORE INFO TO COME!

Instructors Hank and Sharyn Yuloff bring a unique perspective to their workshops. Hank has a 35+ year background in advertising and public relations; Sharyn is an online marketing and human resources expert.

Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions, (www.YuloffCreative.com), is your small business coaching firm, offering both traditional and technology-based marketing plans. They have been called “a marketing incubator, helping small business owners create a marketing path, then guiding them along that road to success.”

They run marketing bootcamp intensives for small groups of businesses owners, also working individually with sole proprietors and partner-owned firms. They’ve authored 7 business books on topics ranging from marketing to Human Resources to sales (the 8th is due out on October 6), the Yuloffs were selected "America's #1 Coaching Team for Small Business Marketing!"

Lunch will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required.

FREE to Members

$20 - Non-Members 

Inspiration Health Services is celebrating their 5th Anniversary and their new building in Fruitland and is inviting the community to join them!

At Inspiration Health Services, our role is not limited to just providing medications, but also to actively assist our patients in the process of becoming inspired to be better. Our mission is built on four fundamental principles: Engage, Emerge, Engulf, Energize.

Join us for a ribbon cutting to:

- meet Provider/Owner, Paul E. Klaverweiden Jr., providers, therapists, and team members

- learn about the services we provide to our patients

- tour the new building

- enter to win door prizes

- enjoy light fare and beverages

Join us on Thursday August 22, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the beautiful Layton's Chance Winery for the 7th annual Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and Dorchester Chamber of Commerce Joint Mixer.

Attendees will enjoy live music, light fare, and the beautiful vineyard setting while mingling and networking with many business people from both counties.

Of course, a great selection of wines at Layton's Chance Winery will be available!

Registration is required. 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.   

The Payne Team of RE/MAX Advantage Realty is hosting a Ribbon Cutting in celebration of the one-year anniversary of their Salisbury office. It's been a year filled with growth, achievements, and the joy of helping clients sell or buy the home of their dreams.

A local real estate firm serviced by RE/MAX® agents, the Payne Team will guide you through the nuances of our local market. With access to top listings, a worldwide network, exceptional marketing strategies and cutting-edge technology, they work hard to make your real estate experience memorable and enjoyable. 

They invite you to a ribbon-cutting event as they celebrate and show gratitude for the hard work, dedication, and the wonderful relationships they've built here on the Eastern Shore. 

Join us for a ribbon-cutting and:

- meet Team Lead Rob and Angela Payne, REALTORS, and the Payne Team of RE/MAX® REALTORS

- learn about the dynamic world of real estate and the latest market trends

- tour the office

- enjoy live music, light fare, delicious desserts

- enter to win door prizes

The March 26th General Membership Luncheon featuring Maryland Secretary of Commerce Kevin Anderson has been RESCHEDULED to SEPTEMBER 19 at 11:30 AM.

Anderson was the Founder & CEO of Cardinal Atlantic Holdings, an economic and community development firm targeting scaled social impact and investment in urban centers. With specializations in real estate and education technology, CAH advises funds, corporations and governments on economic and community development strategy and projects. 

As the state’s primary economic development agency, the Department of Commerce stimulates private investment and job creation by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion of existing companies, and providing workforce training and financial assistance to Maryland Companies.

Secretary Anderson will discuss new department initiatives, the State of Mayland's economy, and the outlook for Maryland’s businesses moving forward.

More info to come!

Bring a brown bag lunch and join us!  Registration is required.

The 2024 Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic, presented by Spicer Brothers Construction, will be held on September 27, 2024 at Green Hill Country Club in Quantico, MD.

This is the SACC premier networking event of the year, where business experts and community leaders from all over Delmarva gather for a golf tournament like no other.  

Participants say this tournament is unique, enjoyable, and a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and make new connections!

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.

The shotgun start is at 9:00 AM. Registration for foursomes or single-player includes:

• greens fees, golf cart fees, breakfast, beverages, a goody bag, and range balls
• group photographs after the event
• awards luncheon after the tournament

Mulligan packages are available for $30 and include three chances for the 50/50 Ball Drop Raffle.

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

Sonsorship packages are available at all levels, many of which include promotion through all Chamber marketing outlets.

Platinum Sponsor - $2,000

Includes two foursome teams, one interactive hole, greens fees, golf cart fees, breakfast, lunch, beverages, a goody bag, range balls, and group photographs, banner placement on golf course, two tee signs, sponsor board, social media, SBYBiz, & media recognition

Ball Sponsor - $1,500

Includes company logo printed on tournament balls (1 sleeve to each player and 12 dozen to sponsor) Two tee signs, sponsor board, social media, SBYBiz, & media recognition

Gold Sponsor - $1,000

Includes one foursome team, one interactive hole, one tee sign, greens fees, golf cart fees, breakfast, lunch, beverages, a goody bag, range balls, group photographs, sponsor board, social media, SBYBiz, & media recognition

Luncheon Sponsor - $500

Includes one tee sign, sponsor board, social media, SBYBiz, & media recognition

Putting Green Sponsor - $500

Feature your business with fun interactive games or prize giveaways. Includes one tee sign, bring table and/or tent            

Pin Flag Sponsor - $300

Includes logo printed on pin flag, (yours to keep after the tournament), sponsor board, social media, SBYBiz, & media recognition

Foursome with a Tee Sign - $675

Includes one foursome team, one tee sign, greens fees, golf cart fees, breakfast, lunch, beverages, a goody bag, range balls, and group photographs*

Foursome - $600

Includes one foursome team, greens fees, golf cart fees, breakfast, lunch, beverages, a goody bag, range balls, and group photographs*

Individual Player - $175

Includes greens fees, golf cart fees, breakfast, lunch, beverages, a goody bag, range balls, and group photographs

Tee Sign Sponsor - $125

Includes logo printed on tee sign to be placed on course during tournament

Mulligan Package - $30

Includes three chances for the 50/50 Ball Drop Raffle    

After eighteen holes of fun, top teams will be recognized at the Awards Luncheon.

To register to play or to sponsor the 2024 SACC Golf Classic, use the link below, or contact Cindy Morgan Chambers at 410-749-0144 x 102 or amorgan@salisburyarea.com.   *

If player info is not yet available, please forward names and handicaps no later than September 20, 2024.

Thank you to the 2023 SACC Golf Classic Sponsors!

PRESENTING SPONSORS

  
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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, sponsored by Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions and effectv, 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 welcome from Chamber 101 sponsor, Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions
• 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  to provide 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.