Chamber Connection - Dorchester Chamber of Commerce

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Dorchester Winery
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CBL, BAHs
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Wings & Wheels
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Volunteers Needed
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Minority Business
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Healthy Business
Forum
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Golf Outing
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United Way of the
Lower Eastern
Shore Volunteer
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Chamber Connection
Leading Businesses ~ Leading Communities
www.dorchesterchamber.org
(410) 228-3575
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INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
My Perspective
2
New Members,
Anniversaries
3
Celebrate
Dorchester
4
5
Attention, Award
Winners
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7
Networking
Opportunities
812
Community
1314
Calendar of
Events
15
Chamber Events,
BOD & Staff
16
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My Perspective by Deborah Divins, Executive Director
May has been such a
whirlwind, and it has
led us right into the
start of the County’s
high tourism season.
Celebrate Dorchester took
advantage of the region’s ripening
fields and waters’ bounties by
bringing the harvests directly to our
talented chefs, who took full
advantage of the fresh flavors as
they outdid themselves with their
culinary treats. Our nearly 200
members and guests were able to
partake in these delights from
thirteen Dorchester County
restaurants, as well as tastings from
our local brewery and winery.
Congratulations to our Business
Excellence Award winners Snip
Tuck, Dorchester Banner,
Protenergy Natural Foods, Johnny
Shockley of Hooper’s Island Oyster
Aquaculture, Julia Barker of Quota
International, and Dr. William E.
Bair! Having sat in on the award
committee meetings, it was
heartwarming to see how many
incredible people and businesses
this region possesses. Selecting
winners from among our amazing
nominees was a difficult process, but
every winner was absolutely
deserving of the honor! (See page 7
for more information).
Another wonderful event this May
was the Five-County Upper Eastern
Shore After-Hours Mixer that was
held at Chesapeake Community
College in Wye Mills. The College
was kind enough to sponsor, and
cater, this event – and they did a
wonderful job! This annual mixer
touted about 150 attendees, and was
an excellent opportunity to network
with other Upper Shore businesses.
Speaker Mat Palmer, Senior Vice
President of Government Affairs for
the Maryland Chamber, presented
current legislative trends impacting
Maryland businesses – despite his
wife being ready to go into labor
with their first child. Talk about
commitment to the industry!
Development Office, Dorchester
County Office of Economic
Development and the Small
Business and Technology
Development Center). This team’s
“Business Building Blocks”
workshops, which began in May,
have been well received and will
continue on June 5, when we host
“Finding Your Financing,” a free
workshop for entrepreneurs and
existing business owners to help fill
the funding gaps that might
otherwise prevent a business startup, and to identify funding sources
for business expansions. Read
more about this great opportunity
as seen on the cover page!
As always, if you have any
business-related questions or
concerns, are seeking potential
resources, or just want to get to
know us better, feel free to visit,
call, or e-mail us. We will always
do our best to assist you.
Another commitment to our
businesses has come from the Local
Resource Group (comprised of the
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce,
City of Cambridge Economic
Dorchester Winery Exceeds Production Goals
In effort to diversify the family agronomic operation, Joe and Laura Layton, their son
William – a third generation farmer – and his wife Jennifer chose to start a vineyard.
Less than five years since uncorking that first bottle of Layton’s Chance wine, the
business continues to thrive, exceeding production and distribution goals in 2013.
More than ‘value-added’ agriculture, Layton’s – like many wineries throughout the country – has become a thriving
destination for tourists and residents alike. At least 30,000 people have visited the Vienna operation to purchase wine,
tour the vineyards or attend one of their many festivals and special events.
Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery is the first farm in Dorchester County to expand into a winery. They offer a
nature trail, picnic area with outdoor games, happy hours on Friday nights and a summer concert series. The winery
also features an event room for rental. Co-owner Jennifer Layton added, “Dorchester County is a great place to have a
business, especially a family business. Everyone is so friendly and they appreciate the wonderful quality of life. There
is so much to do in Dorchester; it makes for great conversation when guests visit the winery!”
In effort to attract businesses, market and unify the county, the Dorchester County Economic Development office
developed the “water moves us” marketing campaign. This serves as the department’s brand identity as well as a
multi-platform, cooperative marketing campaign to promote Dorchester’s assets and opportunities. For more information on Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery, please visit laytonschance.com and remember to “Like” them on
Facebook!
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BRETT DEAN AGENCY
443-225-5850
505 Maryland Avenue
Cambridge, MD 21613
FAX: 443-225-5769
Website: www.farmersagent.com/bdean
Email: [email protected]
Insurance: Home, Auto, Commercial &
Specialty Insurance—Aflac/Legal Shield
ELLIOTT’S BAKING COMPANY
443-827-3161
429 Race Street
Cambridge, MD 21613
Website: https://www.facebook.com/
ElliottsBakingCompany
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Baked Goods, Gourmet Coffees,
Sandwiches, Soups
VICTORIA JACKSON-STANLEY
INSPIRATION CENTER
443-225-6439
700 Greenwood Avenue
Cambridge, MD 21613
Email: [email protected]
Community Center
***CORRECTION***
ANDREWS, MILLER & ASSOC.
A DIVISION OF DAVIS, BOWEN &
FRIEDEL, INC.
410-770-4744
106 N. Washington Street
***Easton, MD 21601***
FAX: 410-770-4515
Website: www.dbfinc.com
Email: [email protected]
Engineering, Survey & Architecture
“Welcome
our New Members &
Congratulate
our Membership Anniversaries”
Membership Anniversaries
30 Years
15 Years
*Jess Jr’s & Sons
Body Shop
*Suicide Bridge
Restaurant
*Blue Heron
Mailing
Services, Inc.
*Val U Stone
25 Years
*Dorchester
County Public
Library
10 Years
*Jean J. Carlson,
DDS, PA
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Celebrate Dorchester 2014
The Chamber’s 5th Annual Celebrate Dorchester event was an evening of exceptional food, drink and
camaraderie. Regional producers were matched up with County restaurants to highlight both our local bounty
and talented chefs. The culinary adventure was joined by a silent auction and awards ceremony. Musician Pete
Baker provided the entertainment for the evening, treating attendees to his guitar-oriented early Rock and Roll
sound.
Preparer
Bay Country Bakery, Cambridge
Bison Sliders, Strawberry Shortcake
Purveyor
SB Farms, Inc., Hurlock -Bison
Bartenfelder Farms, Hurlock - Strawberries
Bistro Poplar, Cambridge
Bistro Crab Remoulade Salad
JM Claytons Seafood, Cambridge – Crab Meat
Les Simering, Cambridge - Crab Meat
Cambridge Eateries, Cambridge
Beer Battered Pickles
Realerevival Brewing, Cambridge - Beer
B & G Foods, Hurlock - Pickles
Emily’s Produce, Cambridge
Strawberry Salad
Emily’s Produce, Cambridge - Lettuce, Strawberries
High Spot Gastropub, Cambridge
Bangers-n-Mash
Simmons Center Market, Cambridge - Country Pork
Sausage Links
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, Cambridge
Eastern Shore Crab Risotto
JM Clayton’s, Cambridge - Crab Meat
Jimmie & Sook’s Raw Bar & Grill,
Cambridge - Pork BBQ
Great Expectations, Rhodesdale - Pork
Layton’s Chance Vineyard &
Winery, Vienna – Harvest Blush
Wine
Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery, Vienna –
Harvest Blush Wine
Ocean Odyssey, Cambridge
Blue Cornmeal Dusted, Flash-Fried
Oysters with Cajun Corn Hash
Hoopers Island Oyster Aquaculture, Fishing Creek Oysters
Pizza Ziya, Cambridge
Spinach Pizza
Emily’s Produce, Cambridge - Spinach
The menu of the
evening included:
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Portside Seafood Restaurant,
Cambridge - Fish Tacos
Realerevival Brewing, Cambridge
– Nantucket Nectar beer
Kool Ice Seafood, Cambridge - Filleted Perch
Squoze, Cambridge
Healthy Juices
Emily’s Produce, Cambridge - Asparagus
Bartenfelder Farms, Hurlock - Beets, Kale
Stoked Wood Fired Eatery, Cambridge - Tuscan Chicken Stew
Perdue Farms, Hurlock - Chicken
Cambridge Spice Co, Cambridge – Rubba Ya’ Spice
Verona Pizza, Cambridge
Bison Pizza
SB Farms, Hurlock - Bison
Realerevival Brewing, Cambridge – Nantucket Nectar
beer
Auction items were generously donated by:
Alan S. Bishop, Easton Eye Care
Breckenridge Farms
Clearwater Pool & Spa
Craig’s Drug Store
Dorchester Banner/Cambridge Extra
East Coast Underground
Florals Unique
High Spot Gastropub
J.M. Clayton Company
Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery
Murph’s Auto Body
Parts Wholesale
Peace of Mind Pet Boarding & Grooming
Sherwin Williams Paint Company
Simmons Center Market
Stoked Wood Fired Eatery
The Drug Store
Town of Hurlock-Celebrating Home
Advanced Auto Parts
Cambridge Family Eye Care
Crabi Gras
Creek Deli
Dragonfly Galleria
E&L Quik Freeze
Hastings Garage
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort
Jeff’s Service Center
Marvel’s on the Creek
Papa John’s Pizza
Pauls Subs
Pizza Ziya
Silver Salon
Squoze - A Healthy Carryout
Suicide Bridge Restaurant
The Kent Collection
Warwick Café
Auctions were followed by the 2014 Excellence Awards ceremony. Please see page 7 for a list of this
year’s winners.
Special thanks to event Chair, Patrick Fanning, and planning committee members, Nancy Budd,
Jennifer Layton, Bill Lee, Debbie Marvel, Jane Robinson, Carol Sandberg, and Dori Weber for making
this event such a success.
Photos on Page 12!
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May We Have Your Attention Please
Chamber Business Luncheon
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Lunch Choices:
#1: Tomato Stuffed w/Shrimp Salad
12:00 p.m.
#2: Chicken Chesapeake Sandwich
Speaker: Ed French, SCORE
#3: Fish Tacos
Location: Portside Seafood Restaurant,
#4: Shaved Prime-Rib Sandwich
201 Trenton Street, Cambridge, MD
#5: Veggie Stir Fry over Pasta w/Pesto Sauce
Please RSVP to [email protected]
or call (410) 228-3575.
Cost: $20.00 for members $25.00 non-members
Business After Hours
Business After Hours
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
5:30 p.m.
Shear Attitude
103 Maryland Avenue
Cambridge, MD 21613
410-228-0316
Please RSVP to [email protected]
or call (410) 228-3575!
Business After Hours
Thursday, June 26, 2014
5:30 p.m.
Dragonfly Galleria, LLC
3113 Ocean Gateway
Cambridge, MD 21613
410-409-2454
Please RSVP to [email protected]
or call (410) 228-3575!
CHAMBER
CONNECTION
Nanticoke Health Services
302 Collins Avenue
Hurlock, MD 21643
410-943-0846
Please RSVP to [email protected]
or call (410) 228-3575!
Cambridge Wings & Wheels
Saturday, June 21, 2014
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cambridge - Dorchester
Regional Airport
*Helicopter Rides *Distributors on Site
*Plane building seminars *Band: Blackwater
*Food by The High Spot
Proceeds to benefit: Habitat for Humanity
Choptank
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… and the Winners Are
Each year, the Chamber grants awards to exceptional businesses and business people. This year, we
additionally honored a medical field professional who has greatly impacted the local community.
Nominations were received from throughout the county. Congratulations to the winners of the of the
Year Excellence Awards; you all play a major role in making Dorchester County a great place to live
and work:
Large Business of the Year Award
sponsored by Cambridge Eateries and Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort:
Protenergy Natural Foods
Small Business of the Year Award
sponsored by Interstate Container:
Dorchester Banner
Nonprofit Organization of the Year Award
sponsored by Cambridge International and Delco Packaging:
Snip Tuck
Business Person of the Year Award
sponsored by Joie de Vivre Gallery and Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery:
Johnny Shockley, Hooper’s Island Oyster Aquaculture
Community Volunteer of the Year Award
sponsored by the Dorchester Banner:
Julia Barker, Quota International
“People’s Choice” Medical Field Professional of the Year Award
sponsored by Cambridge Family Eye Care and Delmarva Power:
Dr. William E. Bair
In addition to the Chamber’s award, each winner received official citations from the Maryland Senate, Maryland House
of Delegates, and Maryland Governor’s Office, as well as certificates from U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and U.S. Senator
Barbara Mikulski. A special thanks to Addie Eckert and Kirsten Strohmer for personally presenting the citations.
Ironman Eagleman 70.3 needs
Volunteers…..
Ironman 70.3 Eagleman is less than a
week away and they are still looking for help: Friday &
Saturday, June 6th & 7th at Sailwinds Park for
registration. Race Day is June 8th, volunteers are also
needed for several water stations on the run course.
Please contact Gerry Boyle at 443-786-0059.
Thank You in Advance for volunteering!!
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The 24th Annual ACES Program Project
Presentation & Dinner Meeting
We extend heartfelt thank you to the participating
businesses: UMCES Horn Point Laboratory, Delmarva
Community Services, UMSMC at Dorchester, Eastern
Shore AHEC, Provident State Bank and Cambridge
International. Thank you also to the teachers and staff who
participated in this year’s program, we are so glad that you
felt it was worthwhile. The presentations done expressed
wonderful ideas to better equip our students for a future in
the business community. The presentations were followed
by a delicious meal catered by DCTC.
Pictured from L-R First Row: Stephen Williams, Susan Todd (Provident State Bank), Phil Albert, Dirk Bayer, and Clark
Simms (Provident State Bank), Second Row: John Prekrel, Mary Handley (Delmarva Community Service), Cyndi
Slacum (Eastern Shore AHEC), Kermit Hines, Third Row: George Ames (Ambassador, Dorchester Chamber of
Commerce), Renee’ Hesson, Sarah Childress, Sheila North, and Sarah Tomey. Present, but not pictured were Stacey
Smith and Dave Morrissette.
The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce was host to this year’s 5 Chamber Regional
Mixer at Chesapeake College’s Caroline Building at Wye Mills. The event was attended by nearly 150 people from
Dorchester, Talbot, Caroline, Queen Anne’s and Kent Counties’ Chambers of Commerce. This was a wonderful
networking opportunity providing people with the chance to broaden their business horizon by opening up to contacts in
other communities. This year’s speaker was Matthew Palmer, from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce (who took
time to be with us even though he and his wife are expecting their first child at any moment). The college provided Hors
d’oeuvre’s, sodas, water, wine and beer. There were door prizes given, and a 50/50 raffle which benefitted Chesapeake
College. Pictured top right are winners from the Comfort Inn & Suites in Cambridge.
Trying to help get our community on the road to better health,
Chef Patrick Fanning, Jamie & Brett Summers opened
SQUOZE-A Healthy Carryout at 513 Gay Street, in the same
building with Bliss Jewelry. Official Grand Opening was
marked with a ribbon cutting on Friday, May 30th.
Squoze offers a menu full of natural, organic & healthy
alternative products, providing customers with made-to-order
juices, smoothies, shakes & more – ALL healthy. Well, except
the delicious orange cake from Elliott’s Baking Company that
was offered to all in attendance for the ribbon cutting. Squoze
opens at 8 am, 6 days each week, & offers happy hour specials
from 5-6 p.m.
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Recent Networking Opportunities
May 1st marked the Season Opening of the Cambridge Main Street’s Farmer’s Market, celebrated
again this year with a ribbon cutting. The weather threatened the opening, but cleared out just in time to
set up and get going. After the cutting, people browsed through the market offering locally grown meats,
produce, honey, flowers and more. Knives can be sharpened, crafts, and all while enjoying live music by
the JohnE Wa2C band.
HAPPY 1ST ANNIVERSARY TO STOKED Wood Fired Eatery!!!
On May 1st, Chef Patrick Fanning & Jamie Summers invited the Dorchester Chamber of
Commerce & business community to a Business After Hours to celebrate the 1 year
anniversary of being open at STOKED Wood Fired Eatery. Everyone at the wellattended event enjoyed some of STOKED’s delicious House Pizza & Wings, plus cake
from Bay Country Bakery. Stoked offers a menu of contemporary Italian cuisine with
fresh selections of LOCALLY grown foods. Try them at 413 Muir Street, Cambridge,
MD. Menu can be seen at www.stokedwoodfiredeatery.com
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Recent Networking Opportunities
Mr. Rich Loeffler from Maryland Small Business and Technology Center was our guest speaker at the Chamber's May 14th
Chamber Business Luncheon. He told attendees how the SBTDC can help small businesses or start up businesses to be
successful. Mr. Loeffler can be reached at 410-228-8191, [email protected], or see the MD SBTDC on the web at
www.salisbury.edu/SBDC/
Lunch was held at RAR Brewing with meal provided by Mantra, choices of Mini Crab Cakes using JM Clayton crab,
Cheeseburger Sliders using Simmons Center Market ground beef, Fish Tacos, or a Veggie Wraps, all with a garden salad and a
home-made chocolate chip cookie.
On May 14th, the Victoria Jackson-Stanley
Inspiration Center invited the Dorchester Chamber of
Commerce, the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore,
and many from the community to share their official
opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, which was
accompanied by a live band and tours of their
facility. The Inspiration Center, located at 700
Greenwood Ave, Cambridge, offers a place for children
and youth to receive free tutoring, Cub Scouts & Boy
Scouts to meet, a library of books to read, and
computers and guidance for homework help. A
wonderful program to have in our community, we wish
them many blessings. For more information on how you
can help, either stop by, or contact them at
443-225-6439 or [email protected]
Their mission is to empower the youth and adults of the
community with the necessary skills that will enable
them to handle life situations in a positive and
appropriate manner. They use professionally-supported
material and trained individuals to educate the
community. They have social programs involving small
groups and one on one interaction.
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Recent Networking Opportunities
With a Community Party, Sherwood 99 Auto Outlet’s Grand Opening got started on Saturday, May 17th with TWO
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce ribbon cuttings, then going straight into barbequed hot dogs, raffles, and more fun things to
do. Of course, there were many beautiful, quality cars offered for viewing. Stop by and see the friendly staff of Sherwood’s at
3132 Airey’s Road Spur, Cambridge, fronting on US Rt. 50 or call them at 410-225-5650
The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with
Cambridge Economic Development, Dorchester County Economic
Development, MD SBTDC and Cambridge Main Street, began
educational offerings “Business Building Blocks”, for Entrepreneurs
and Existing Business Owners. The first workshop was held on May
6th, “Marketing for Summer Sizzle”. This workshop focused on how
to drive sales, new trends, Coopetition (how competing businesses can
actually help each other), how to review to make the upcoming season
profitable, quick indicators for success and green techniques.
2 sessions were offered at Chesapeake College’s Cambridge
Center. Watch for Future Workshops.
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Minority Business Enterprises
Thursday, June 5, 2014
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Talbot County Library
100 West Dover Street, Easton, MD
This class is a comprehensive review of the
certification process that is administered by the Maryland
Department of Transportation’s MDOT Office of Minority
Business Enterprise (OMBE) to ensure that only bona fide
minority and women-owned firms receive this certification.
There are more thank 5,500 certified firms in the State’s
program. Participants who attend the workshop will be well
positioned to move through the certification process with
confidence.
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Healthy Business Forum
Healthiest Maryland Businesses/
Mid-Atlantic Business Group on Health
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Tidewater Inn
101 E. Dover Street, Easton
An interactive conference designed for small and medium
sized businesses on the Mid-Shore looking to start or enhance
health promotion programs. Business Case Study: See how
one local business implemented a successful wellness
program! It's 2014! Get caught up on the Affordable Care Act
deadlines. Learn how to structure your wellness program to
meet ACA requirements. Hear from Industry Experts on how
to engage and motivate your employees. Connect to free and
low cost resources to support your wellness initiatives.
Network with businesses and share what works. Get insider
information on the CDC's Work@Health Program!
Contact Nicole Morris @ 410-778-2533
[email protected]
To register (free): www.marylandcapital.org/trainigs or
contact Lisa Twilley at 410-546-1900 or
Golf Outing
Friday, June 13, 2014
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf
Resort, Spa & Marina
(River Marsh Golf)
Registration is $150/golfer or $600/foursome
Format: Captain’s Choice (Scramble)
*Great prizes *Mulligans
Fee includes lunch, cart/green fees, morning refreshments
and cookout with cash bar at the awards reception. Guest
can join the golfers for the cookout at a cost of $25/person.
8:00 a.m. Registration & Refreshments
9:00 a.m. Tee Off
1:30 p.m. Awards & Cookout
To register your team or become a sponsor please call
410-476-3204 or [email protected]
Free to attendees. Please limit to 2 people per company.
Continental breakfast served.
Lower Shore Volunteer Fair
June 21, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wor-Wic Community College
32000 Campus Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore are excited to
announce the Lower Shore Volunteer Fair.
The Purpose of the event is to connect people who are
interested in volunteering with local nonprofit
organizations. Organizations from across the Lower
Eastern Shore are invited to participate and highlight
programs and ways for the community to get involved.
This event will be offered free to the public and will
include two chairs, and refreshments. Space is limited to 50
exhibitors is open to all 501 (c)3 organizations. Vendors
are welcome.
Please contact Pam Gregory, 410-742-5143 or
Heather Towers, 410-742-9911.
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A Big THANK YOU to all Our Members who Recently Renewed Their Membership!
Member Since
Bartlett, Griffin & Vermilye, Inc.
Baywater Animal Rescue
Blue Heron Mailing Services, Inc.
Branden A. Spear Construction
C. Edmund Connelly, DDS, MAGD
Calgaz, LLC - Div. of Air Liquide Advanced
Cedar Meadows Rod & Gun Club, Inc.
Dorchester Soil Conservation District
Garden & Garnish, Inc.
Hill’s Electric Motor Service, Inc.
Hilyard’s Business Solutions
Hoopers Island Oyster Aquaculture, LLC
Interstate Container
Jimmie & Sook’s Raw Bar and Grill
Joie de Vivre Gallery
Krombolz—Sheets Insurance
05/13/09
04/27/00
06/24/99
02/17/05
11/11/05
01/01/90
03/13/13
04/10/85
06/01/06
05/04/05
05/20/11
05/24/11
02/13/96
02/02/09
09/28/00
05/14/08
Member Since
Lewis General Store/University Restaurant
MAC Incorporated, Area Agency on Aging
Mallard Bay Care Center
Marshall Property Management
Mid-Shore Board of Realtors
Morris & Ritchie Associates, LLC
Phyllis James & Associates, LLC
Pine Street Committee, Inc.
Protenergy Natural Foods, Inc.
SCORE (Mid-Shore Chapter)
Shufelt Sand & Gravel
Snip Tuck, Inc.
Swann Insurance, Inc.
The Hale-Miller Group at Merrill Lynch
What’s Up? Inc.
11/25/04
05/23/03
07/01/94
11/06/12
05/01/03
04/27/04
10/25/00
05/20/13
02/13/12
01/24/07
08/08/96
04/09/12
10/25/01
08/23/10
12/13/07
Comfort Keepers is hitting the Streets in Style!
Comfort Keepers, Easton's premier Home Care Company has recently acquired a new
advertising tool. It’s new wrapped Kia Soul has hit the streets, traveling around town
and throughout the 5 Mid-Shore counties helping young adults and seniors maintain
optimal levels of independence in the comforts of their own home.
Habitat for Humanity Choptank Women Build Week was a Success!
Many thanks to all who participated in our 2014 Women Build Week Activities! It
was a full week indeed and so much was accomplished!
On Tuesday, May 7th the ladies from the Garden Club applied their knowledge and
skills to the home at 707 Wright St., Cambridge belonging to Nora Skiver.
On Wednesday, May 8th they enjoyed a lovely garden party & plant exchange social
thanks to the gracious hospitality of Mrs. Susan Granville. They assembled a
splendid assortment of appetizers and beverages, and relished the lovely view,
surroundings and fellowship. It was truly a memorable evening.
On Friday and Saturday, May 9th and 10th nearly 50 hardworking, determined women
rolled up their sleeves, took a leap outside their comfort zones, and went to work
transforming their first Cambridge rehab home on Rigby Ave. Rhodana Fields,
Project Supervisor is thrilled with how much we accomplished...all interior flooring,
cabinets and appliances were removed, fencing was installed and the whole exterior
of the home was power washed. WOW!
Their foundation blocks fundraiser is off to a great start with 28 blocks sold. If you would like to buy a foundation block
to honor someone and support the Women Build house, you may send a check to the Habitat Office or make your gift
through the website: http://www.habitatchoptank.org/donate-online.php.
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CALENDAR OF MEMBERS’ EVENTS
For more details about the following events please go to our
website at www.dorchesterchamber.org or call 410-228-3575
THE MONTH OF JUNE 2014
June 1 - *W.T. Ruark Fishing Tournament
June 2 - *SBS Small Business Resource Seminar
*Doing Business w/Federal Government Seminar
June 2-4 -
June 12 - *Blood Donation Drive in Cambridge
*BAH - Nanticoke Family Practice
June 13 - *Golf Outing - Habitat Choptank
*Steak Dinner
*Artist Robert Liberace Workshop
June 13, 14 -
June 3 - *Horn Point Laboratory Tours
*BAH/Ribbon Cutting - Shear Attitude
*DorCo Republican Central Committee Meeting
June 3, 10, 17, 24 - *BINGO @Elks
June 4 - *Social Media Marketing for Business –The Basics
*Spaghetti Dinner
*Veteran’s Recognition Committee Meeting
*Learn Way of Olden Days
*Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad
Conference
June 14 - *Book Sale
*Crabi Gras Frog Leg, Key Lime & Conch
Fritter Fest
*2nd Saturday in Downtown Cambridge
*Concerts in the Country
June 16 - *AARP Maryland Community Conversations
June 17 - *AARP Maryland Community Conversations
June 4, 11, 18, 25 - *Snapshots in Oil
June 18 - *AARP Maryland Community Conversations
June 5 - *Finding Your Financing
*Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Seminar
*MBE/DBE Application Assistance Workshop
June 5, 12, 19, 26 - *Cambridge Farmers Market
June 6 - *Literacy Lunchbox
*Dinner @Hurlock Legion
*DCHS Annual Banquet & Meeting
*Karaoke Happy Hour
*Square Dancing Club
June 6, 13 -
*Free Blood Pressure Screenings
*Elks Dinner & Music
June 7 - *WECA Spring Yard Sale
*Clean the Bay Day
*12th Annual Youth Fishing Day
*Horn Point Laboratory Tours
*Spaghetti Dinner
*Opening Night-The Adirondack Chairs
*Fireworks at the Shorebirds Game
June 20 - *Mid-Shore Pro Bono Legal Clinic
*Fireworks at Shorebirds Game
June 21 - *Crab Cake & Soft Crab Sandwich Sale
*Wings & Wheels
*Fireworks at Shorebirds Game
June 22 - *Grape Bloom Festival
June 24 - *2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election
June 26 - *Chamber Ambassadors Committee
*Understanding Financial Statements
*Ready, Set, Go Seminar
*BAH - Dragonfly Galleria
June 27 - *Shrimp & Fish Dinners
June 28 - *Concerts in the Country
June 29 - *447 Presents: 1916
June 7, 14, 21, 28 - *Cambridge Historic Walking Tours
June 7, 14, 15, 21, 28 - *Sail on Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester
June 8 - *Ironman 70.3 Eagleman Triathlon
June 10 - *CAREGIVER’s Happy Hour Lunch-N-Learn
June 11 - *Chamber Business Luncheon
June 11, 25 - *Choptank Writers Group
**If you have an event you’d like to include, send to
[email protected]**
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Dorchester Chamber of Commerce
528 Poplar Street
Cambridge, MD 21613
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Chamber Events
June 3 -
Business After Hours
Location: Shear Attitude
103 Maryland Avenue, Cambridge
5:30 p.m.
June 12 - Business After Hours
Location: Nanticoke Health Services
302 Collins Avenue, Hurlock
5:30 p.m.
June 5 -
Educational Workshop
Finding Your Financing
Location: Chesapeake College, Cambridge Center
416 Race Street, Cambridge
1:30 p.m.
June 18 - Chamber Board Meeting
Location: Chamber Office
7:45 a.m.
June 11 - Executive Committee Meeting
Location: Chamber Office
7:45 am.
June 11 - Chamber Business Luncheon
Location: Portside Seafood Restaurant
201 Trenton Street, Cambridge
Speaker: Ed French, SCORE (Mid-Shore Chapter)
12:00 p.m.
June 26 - Business After Hours
Location: Dragonfly Galleria
3113 Ocean Gateway, Cambridge
5:30 p.m.
**Business After Hours, Ribbon Cutting and Chamber Business
Luncheons are a great way for members to network
and to receive referrals.
All members are encouraged to attend.**
Board of Directors
Staff
Jennifer Layton, President
Dr. Paul Brant, Past President
Layton’s Chance Vineyard
Cambridge Family Eye Care
Deborah Divins
Bill Burnette, VP
Dean Goodwin, VP
Executive Director
Burnette Companies
RPS ISG International
Kelly Hurley, Treasurer
[email protected]
Robin Burton
Interstate Container
Administration
David DeLuca
Steve Disharoon
Philicia Drayton
Delco Packaging Products, Inc.
The Drug Store
5 9 Tags & Titles
[email protected]
Patrick Fanning
Sharon Johnston
Ted Kanatas
Robin Stanley
Cambridge Eateries
Sharon Real Estate
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Mike LeMire
Kim Liddell
Nikki Mothersell
Miles & Stockbridge
National Bank of Cambridge
BB&T
Marty Mullaney
Gary Newcomb
Tracy Tyler
Mullaney Insurance
Newcomb & Collins Funeral Home
Cambridge International
Administration
[email protected]
“To Advance Dorchester County through educating, promoting and growing a strong business community”