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October 2019

IMPORTANT DATES

410-228-3575 www.dorchesterchamber.org

2020 Corporate Sponsors

Now is the time to sign up to be a 2020 Dorchester Chamber of

Commerce Corporate Sponsor

A Corporate Sponsorship is a great way to show your support for the

growth of a strong business community while saving money on

Chamber services.

Deadline for sign-up is December 6th but if you sign-up before November 1st we will add 2

additional eBlast to your package

Options are: Diamond—$4,000

Gold—$2,000 Silver—$1,000 Bronze—$500

Visit our website

www.dorchesterchamber.org or Call 410-228-3575 for more details

The theme for the 2020 Business

and Community Resource Directory is Health and Wellness

If you have a photo you believe is cover worthy please email it to

RobinMarie @dorchesterchamber.org

Thank You ALL of our 2019 Corporate Sponsors Please see the back page for our Bronze Sponsors

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Chamber Perspective

It is hard to believe it is October already, where has 2019 gone, just 3 months remaining in the year.

September was a busy month for the Chamber and the County as a whole.

September was Dorchester Goes Purple month. We kicked off the program with a concert at the Sailwinds Amphitheater and closed it out with the Purple Boat Parade on the Choptank River. Students are currently working on the Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest and hopefully we will announce the winner by the end of October.

September was busy with many Member events.

We held another Member Orientation Session that was well attended and had great sharing of information.

We teamed up with Angie Hengst, IRONMAN Race Director to offer a session to help businesses prepare for Race Week.

The Ribbon Cutting at Anahata Yoga was well attended and informative. We even had a Delegate from Baltimore join just for the event.

Interim Superintendent of Schools Dave Bromwell gave an inspiring presentation on the direction of our public schools.

The Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament had the best weather and great golfers making for a fantastic event.

A huge crowd turned out for the Business After Hours and Ribbon cutting for Bed and Biscuit, the new boarding kennel at Cabin Creek Animal Hospital.

We were also able to fit in a very productive Past President’s Meeting and 2019 Strategic Planning Session.

There was also a little event called IRONMAN Maryland. 64 Countries were represented. The 64 Country Flags were carried at the opening ceremony by select students from DCPS. The Maple Elementary Band blew the roof off the Hyatt after Darlene Holiday brought tears to everyone’s eyes with an a cappella version of the National Anthem. The US Flag flown over the US Capital in honor of Gerry Boyle was presented to Angie Hengst to be flown at Long Wharf during the race. Turns out October is not a month for resting and catching our breath.

On Saturday, October 5th we will be working with the Dorchester County International Council (DCIC) on the 2019 Crabtoberfest.

We will be at the Hurlock Fall Festival with Purple materials on October 5.

On Wednesday, October 9, Al Redmer, Maryland Insurance Commissioner will be our speaker for the October Business Lunch.

On October 17th Harvesting Hope Youth and Family Wellness will be celebrating 3 years in business.

On October 25th Minty’s Place will be hosting a BAH and Ribbon Cutting celebrating their opening.

On October 29th we will be at the Packing House to celebrate the completion of the smoke stacks renovation.

On October 30 the first Cruise Ship for the fall will be docking.

As stated on the cover, now is the time to sign up to be a Chamber Corporate Sponsor. Our ability to execute on our strategic objectives is directly related to support from our members. Corporate Sponsorships are one great way to support the Chamber. It allows you to lock in low cost advertising and to reduce your costs for Chamber events for 2020. We offer a 10-month payment plan for corporate sponsorships which allows you to lock in the lower rates and pay over the course of the year in 10 equal monthly payments. You can find Corporate Sponsorship forms on the Chamber Website: www.DorchesterChamber.org. Please take a few minutes to review the options and consider signing up to be a Corporate and/or Event Sponsor for 2020. As always, thank you for your support of the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce. If you have any business-related questions or concerns, 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. Bill, Robin and Robin

Officers:

Joel Bunde, Chairman Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort

Lori Nagel, Immediate Past Chairman

Whitten Insurance Services

Jeff Hubbard, Vice Chairman

Lane Engineering

Max Fryer, Treasurer Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas

Sarah Baugh, Vice Chairman

McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker

Directors:

Jermaine Anderson Liv Again

Scott Dorsey JEDI Engineering

Kevin Hill

Hill-Kimmel Contracting

Omeaka Jackson

Harvesting Hope Youth & Family Wellness

John “Eddie” James

Koski Enterprises

Denny Jones President Chanber Foundation

Atlantic Tractor

Jennifer Layton Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery

Marty Mullaney, Jr Mullaney Insurance

Adam Shellhamer BDK, Inc. IT Solutions

Sharon Spedden Sharon Real Estate

Tracy Tyler TILT Business Advisors LLC

Staff:

Bill Christopher, President/CEO bill@dorchesterchamber.org

Robin Burton, Members Services Mgr. robinmarie@dorchesterchamber.org

Robin Stanley, Member Services Mgr. robin@dorchesterchamber.org

“To Advance Dorchester County through educating, promoting and growing a strong business community”

2019 Board of Directors

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On August 30, 2019, we held the Dorchester Goes Purple Kickoff Concert in partnership with Concert at the Sail at Sailwinds Amphitheatre. Key people spoke about how important Opioid Awareness is to the community. Those in attendance enjoyed the band Uprizing as they played a mixture of funk and R&B classics combined with modern Top 40 hits with a splash of reggae.

BBQ was available and prepared by Alex and Lisa Green. It was beautiful weather and a great day to sit on the lawn, enjoying great music and celebrating a great cause. Visit www.dorchestergoespurple.org for more information.

On September 7th a Ribbon Cutting was held at the Harriet Tubman Mural “Take My Hand” painted by local artist Michal Rosato. Adrian Holmes and Jermaine Anderson of Alpha Genesis led the effort for The Day of Resilience: Return, Reconcile, Reunite, Rejoice-The 400th Anniversary Commemoration of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The program for the day was a joint effort of the Maryland State Arts Council, Dorchester Center for the Arts, Harvesting Hope Youth and Family Wellness, City of Cambridge, Sunburst Pharm, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad and the Chamber. Ambassador Frederic Edem Hegbe, Embassy of the Republic of Togo and a Ambassador Mahamadou Nimaga, Embassy of the Republic of Mali joined in the festivities. A day full of drumming led by Baba Dennis, dancing, singing, live music, and a town hall meeting with guest speaker Dr. Julius Garvey (son of Marcus Garvey). Pictures provided by Andrew Todd.

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On September 13, 2019, we celebrated at Anahata Yoga with a Ribbon Cutting. Cavin Moore invited those in attendance with a welcome smile, calming atmosphere and goodies to please your spirit and palate.

Delegate Johnny Mautz invited Delegate Ben Brooks from Baltimore County to be a part of the Ribbon Cutting.

Anahata Yoga offers multiple classes that incorporate Yoga, Piyo, Pilates, Barre, etc. Visit them at 212 Dorchester Avenue, Cambridge, MD, call (443) 521-7137 or visit their Facebook page.

Our Chamber Business Luncheon was held on September 17th at Dorchester Career and Technology Center (DCTC). The guest speaker was Dave Bromwell, Dorchester County Public Schools, Interim Superintendent. He discussed plans for the school system in Dorchester County. He focused on four points: Instruction, Safety, Communication and Fiscal Responsibility. Mr. Bromwell presented a power point highlighting things that are working and will continue and things that are being implemented to build the school system. A tour of DCTC was giving by Kermit Hines, Principal of DCTC. Those in attendance enjoyed a meal prepared by Chef Zinnel, Teacher of the Year from DCTC.

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On September 20, the Chamber held its Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament. Thank you to our Event Sponsors: Chesapeake Painting & Home Improvements, Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas, and Mullaney Insurance Inc. Special thank you to the Hyatt for all they did to make this event so successful.

Congratulants to Catalyst Investment Advisors - First Place Foursome, Lane Engineering - Second Place Foursome and Whitten Insurance Services - Third Place Foursome.

Thank you to all the Volunteers and ALL of the golfers that participated to make this a special event. The weather was perfect and everyone had a great time.

Thank you to the following for their sponsorship and support of the Chamber Challenge:

Golf Balls - Cambridge Marketplace LLC Hole-In-One - Preston Automotive Group Lunch Sponsors - Chesapeake College & Whitten Insurance Services Beverage Carts - 1880 Bank Closet to Pin - Cambridge Family Eye Care Longest Drive - Cambridge Marketplace LLC Oasis Sponsors - Bay Country Communications, Ecolab & Hill-Kimmel Contracting Hole Sponsors - Accounting Strategies Group LLC, AROCON Roofing and Construction, Avery Hall Insurance Group, BDK, Inc. IT Solutions, Blue Point Provision, Blue Ruin, Care & Share Fund, Inc., Catalyst Investment Advisors, Charles C. Powell, Inc. Realtors, Craig’s Institutional Pharmacy, LLC, Delmarva Power, Easton Eye Care/Cambridge Family Eye Care, George Jackson Plumbing, GKD USA, Inc., Haddaway’s Service, Inc., Hyatt Regency, Jeff’s Service Center, Layton’s Chance, Lindy’s Seafood, Michelle Barnes, Attorney, Mid-Shore Graphics, LLC, Oyster Mortgage Company, Inc., Peninsula Pawn, RAR, Roy Bradshaw Body Shop, Solar Energy Service, Inc., Sport Clips Haircuts, and State Farm Insurance-Megan Holotik, Agent.

1st Place 2nd Place

3rd Place

Longest Drive

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On September 25, 2019, Cabin Creek Animal Hospital hosted a Business After Hours celebrating their new “Room and Board” addition, BED and BISCUIT, to their facility. Dr. Donna Flaggs and staff were excited to see everyone come out and show their support and love. Mayor Caroline Cline, Senator Addie Eckardt and County Councilman Lenny Pfeffer gave words of encouragement and praises to Dr. Flaggs. Goodies, treats and tours were giving to those in attendance. You can reach them at 8 Cambridge Avenue, East New Market, MD, call 410-943-8387 or visit their website at www.cabincreekanimalhospital.com.

On September 24th we held our Annual Past Presidents Meeting and then the Past Presidents joined the current Board of Directors for the 2019 Strategic Planning Session. Our Hyatt facilitator led the impressive team of local business leaders through exercises that generated close to 200 ideas on how to continue moving the Dorchester County business community forward. That list was then filtered down to 9 that we will work on to further define and create action plans for in the coming months. Key themes for the session included advocacy, workforce development, education, engaging younger members, marketing and technology. The work of defining the action plans will be done by the various Chamber Committees. One of our key objectives is to continue to increase participation of Chamber members on our committees. If you would like to serve on any of the Committees, please reach out to Bill Christopher via email at bill@dorchesterchamber.org or by phone at 410-228-3575. Or contact any Chamber Board Member.

No Matter What. . . You Matter Campaign Targets Suicide

Prevention

Suicide does not discriminate, affecting people of all genders, ages, and ethnicities. Many different factors may contribute to someone making a suicide attempt, depression being one of the lead reasons. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34, and the fourth leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 35 and 54.

This fall, to help create awareness about this community mental health issue, For All Seasons kicks off its 3rd Annual NO MATTER WHAT . . . YOU MATTER Suicide Prevention Campaign the week of October 4 through 12, 2019. The Campaign kicks off on Friday, October 4, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Bartlett Pear Inn at 28 South Harrison Street in Easton. The free event will include champagne, hors d’oeuvres and live music. The event is part of the First Friday stroll through the local galleries and shops in Easton and provides the opportunity to learn more about what For All Seasons is doing to help those in crisis. Local artist Josepha Price will create chalk art on Harrison Street as part of the international “Let’s chalk about mental health movement (#letschalkaboutmentalhealth),” which aims to raise awareness for suicide prevention and reduce stigma by encouraging the public to write messages of hope in chalk to let others know they are not alone.

In 2018, the campaign raised $20,000 from 21 participating Easton businesses which helped to support same-day mental health crisis appointments offered by the agency. This year, 24 Easton businesses are participating in the weeklong event, donating a portion of sales on specific dates during the campaign week, along with 26 business sponsors.

This year there are 26 business sponsors of the Suicide Prevention Campaign. Visit the website for a list of names.

For All Seasons hopes that by discussing the signs and symptoms associated with suicide that it can raise awareness about the issue in our community. Because

family and friends are often the first to recognize the warning signs of suicide, they can be critical to helping an individual find treatment with a provider who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), for every suicide, 25 suicide attempts are made. For All Seasons wants people to know that if they think a friend or family member is considering suicide, they should reach out and start a conversation. Talking openly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can save a life. The following are three steps to help people begin the conversation: 1) Ask directly - “Are you having suicidal thoughts?” – Let them know you care. 2) Stay and Listen – Let them share their thoughts and feelings. 3) Get help – Connect them with a friend, family member or a therapist at For All Seasons.

Beth Anne Langrell, Director of For All Seasons, comments, “For All Seasons hopes through this campaign to engage the community in ways that it can help with suicide prevention. This year, our campaign coincides with a new community offering by our staff – our Mental Health First Aid training. This community training prepares individuals to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis.”

Starting October 1, For All Seasons staff will provide an eight-hour training course which provides the tools for members of the community to identify when someone might be struggling with a mental health or substance use problem and connect them with the appropriate care. The training is available to churches, businesses, coaches, and civic organizations.

Just as CPR helps even those without clinical training assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. A 5-step action plan guides them through the process of reaching out and offering appropriate support. In just 10 years, Mental Health First Aid has become a full-blown movement in the United States – more than one million people are certified Mental Health First Aides.

Throughout the year, For All Seasons brings awareness to the community about such issues as suicide, sexual assault, trauma, human trafficking, and mental health needs. To find out how to get involved with the NO MATTER WHAT . . . YOU MATTER Suicide Prevention Campaign contact Denae Spiering at 410-822-1018, email dspiering@forallseasonsinc.org. To request Mental Health First Aid training through the For All Seasons Center for Learning, contact Katie Pittsinger at 410-822-1018, email kpittsinger@forallseasonsinc.org. For further information about participating businesses in the Shop and Dine event, visit forallseasonsinc.org/youmatter.

For All Seasons serves Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne, and Talbot counties. For All Seasons Rape Crisis Center offers certified sexual assault victim advocates; counseling and support groups, free and confidential services in English and Spanish, support in the hospital, police department, and court, and referrals to social and legal services. For All Seasons English Hotline is 1-800-310-RAPE (7273) and Spanish Hotline is 410-829-6143.

SWMS Saturday: Society for Women in Marine Science (SWMS) Outreach Event for Young Women

at Horn Point Laboratory

The Society for Women in Marine Science (SWMS) chapter at Horn Point Laboratory (HPL) invited young women in grades 6th-12th to join them for SWMS Saturday: Supporting Future Women Scientists. Participants was exposed to STEM resources, role models, and inspiring activities. SWMS Saturday was a free 3 ½ hour event at Horn Point Laboratory on Saturday, September 14 from 8:30-12pm. Girls rotated through activities led by local researchers throughout the morning, with each activity representing a different STEM field. The event was an opportunity to develop mentorships with female scientists and help prepare girls for futures in STEM. Questions can also be

addressed to Anna Windle (443-907-0498 or hplswms@umces.edu).

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Blackwater NWR Announces 2019-20 Waterfowl Hunt and Addition of New Hunt Units

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) has released details for hunting waterfowl on the refuge during the 2019-2020 season. Designated hunt units at the refuge can be reserved each week of the hunt via phone on a first come, first served basis. Waterfowl hunting on the refuge will take place only on Wednesdays and Saturdays, October 12 –19, November 16- 27, and December 18, 2019 – January 29, 2020. Complete details concerning the waterfowl hunt, including a regulation/instructional brochure, FAQs, hunt maps and boat access photos, must be obtained through the refuge’s website at: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater/visit/hunting.html.

This year, Blackwater NWR is pleased to announce the opening of new waterfowl hunt units along the Nanticoke River and Marshyhope Creek. A total of seven (7) hunt units may be reserved for hunting on all available dates October through January. Two (2) units are located on Marshyhope Creek just north of Brookview, while five (5) units are located on the Nanticoke River just south of the confluence of the Nanticoke and Marshyhope Creek.

As in past years, seven (7) hunt units will be available for hunting only during the early season in October and November: three (3) units on the Blackwater River west of Route 335, two (2) units at Beaver Dam Creek, and two (2) units at Goose Dam Creek. A total of six (6) hunt units will be available only during the late season (December and January): two (2) each at Barren Island, Spring Island, and Bishop’s Head in the Chesapeake Bay.

All hunt units are only accessible by boat. Retriever dogs are permitted during the hunt. Hunters are encouraged to make a scouting trip to their desired unit prior to hunting. Scouting is permitted only during specified days as outlined in the hunt brochure.

Hunters wishing to reserve a hunt unit must follow the refuge’s call-in procedure. Reservations will be taken each Monday from 8:00am to 9:00am for hunt days available that week. In the hunt brochure, please note call-in date

exceptions due to holidays. Hunters must call the refuge’s reservation line at 410-221-8155. Only the individual with the reservation, and up to three additional individuals, will be allowed to hunt each unit. Each hunter must possess a signed waterfowl hunt permit.

There is no fee for waterfowl hunting on the refuge. All hunting will follow Maryland State regulations and bag limits. In addition to a refuge waterfowl hunting permit, a hunter must be in possession of a valid Maryland State waterfowl hunting license, Federal Migratory Hunting and Conservation (Duck) Stamp, Maryland State Waterfowl Stamp, and government issued photo identification. If you have any questions about the hunt, please call 410-228-2677.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, protects over 29,000 acres of rich tidal marsh, mixed hardwoods and pine forest, managed freshwater wetlands and cropland for a diversity of wildlife. To learn more, visit our website at www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater or Facebook @BlackwaterNWR. The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.

Grand National Waterfowl Association Makes $10,000

Donation Benefiting Dorchester County Undergraduate Students

The Grand National Waterfowl Association (GNWA) presented a $10,000 donation to the Grand National Educational Trust (GNWET) to provide scholarships to qualified Dorchester County undergraduate students. “The fourteen students currently receiving four year scholarships and the Trustees of Educational Trust want to

express our sincere thanks to the Grand National Waterfowl Association for their generous donation to the scholarship fund,” said Don Reise, Chairman of the GNWET. “The fund has provided over $270,000 to deserving Dorchester County high school graduates.”

The GNWET, since established in 2001, has awarded scholarships to assist qualified Dorchester County undergraduate students studying at accredited colleges and universities. Preference is given to those students pursuing courses of study in the biological sciences, environment education, agriculture and other compatible studies. The GNWET encourages a better understand of habitat preservation and wildfowl management. The GNWET is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization with no salaried executives, will all its funding dedicated to tax-exempt educational programs. The GNWA was chartered in 1983 as a private non-profit organization dedicated to ornithological research and redevelopment of wildlife habitat on both private and public lands to help assure the future of migratory waterfowl, while encouraging the skill and enjoyment of our hunting heritage with specific concentration in Dorchester County, Maryland, located in the area known as the “Eastern Shore.” Each year, the GNWA and its members underwrite several wildlife and waterfowl programs along with an invitational Waterfowl Hunt. This three-day affair draws a field of representatives from industry, sports, public affairs, government and entertainment. The 37th Annual Hunt Week is scheduled for November 21st – 23rd. The Grandtastic Jamboree, always a community favorite event for a fun evening with live entertainment and local food, will be held on Friday, November 22nd at Sailwinds in Cambridge, MD. Tickets will be available at www.grandnationalwaterfowl.com.

Tracie Whiteley, 2018 GNWA President presenting donation to

Don Reise, GNWET Chairman

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore Recognizes those

Making a Big Impact

Eastern Shore-Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore, Inc (BBBSES) held its annual Big Celebration on Tuesday August 20th at the Delmarva Shorebirds Stadium in the Executive Suite. The Big Celebration is an annual affair that celebrates the hard working, committed volunteers, families, and supporters of the Agency. Chesapeake Insurance Company, and the Delmarva Shorebirds sponsored the Big Celebration. Everyone enjoyed watching the Delmarva Shorebirds take on the Greensboro Grasshoppers!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore's Executive Director, Jessica Mimms, was excited to present this year's Eastern Shore Big Brother of the Year to Patrick Cupp of Caroline County and the Big Sister of the Year Award to Sharon Fincher of Wicomico County. These prestigious awards recognizes excellence and selflessness in mentoring. Both of these Bigs have been matched with their mentees for over two years and have both shown dedication to their mentee (Little).

This year's Partner of the Year Award was presented to Island Creamery. The award recognizes one entity's outstanding contributions to the Agency. Island Creamery has provided an in-kind donation of free ice cream to our newly made mentoring matches to help their relationships get off to a sweet start.

A new award this year, called the Defender of Potential Award, recognizes an individual or entity who promotes and bolsters potential in Eastern Shore youth. Edit Downtown Salon in Salisbury, after hosting numerous Princess Day events for girls facing adversity in our program and beyond was recognized for their caring and compassionate contributions.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore's Board Member of the Year was presented to Sally Rankin. BBBSES recognized Rankin for her outstanding amount of volunteer hours to the agency. Her professionalism and support have helped the agency grow tremendously in the past year.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore's mission, updated in 2019, is to

create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and potential of youth.

BBBSES is a local affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, which ensures that these children achieve measurable outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships. This mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has been the cornerstone of the organization's 113-year history. With over 300 affiliates across the country, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has served more than 2 million children ("Littles") in the past 10 years.

For information on how to become

involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore, Inc. please call 410-543-2447 or visit them at www.shorebiglittle.org.

UWLES 75th Anniversary Campaign Kickoff

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently held the 75th Anniversary Campaign Kickoff luncheon to launch the 2019-2020 campaign. Hosted by Salisbury University, the event brought together over 230 business and community leaders to hear about the impact that UWLES has made over the last 75 years, and how they plan to continue.

Led by Roger Follebout of Peninsula Regional Medical Center as the Master of Ceremonies, the event began with a warm welcome from Dr. Charles Wight, President of Salisbury University along with the presentations of colors by Salisbury University’s ROTC. After lunch, Beth Reid, Chairperson of United Way’s Board of Directors introduced the Co-Chairs for the 75th Anniversary Campaign: Marty Neat of First Shore Federal and Chris Perdue of Perdue Farms, and recognized the 75th

Anniversary sponsor, Perdue Farms, and the Campaign Sponsors Avery Hall Insurance, PNC Bank and First Shore Federal. Anniversary Co-Chair Marty Neat shared about the history of our local United Way, starting with the agency’s founding as the Community Chest of Wicomico County in 1944, and also shared about his personal involvement

with UWLES since the early 1980s. The program then featured speakers from the

audience who shared about United Way’s impact throughout the Eastern Shore, as well as perspective from United Way Worldwide’s Vice President of Corporate Relations Chris Preston, who shared how United Way is a global movement with local impact focused on meeting local needs with local solutions. Additional speakers included: Denise Eberspeaker, Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay, Heather Mahler, Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor, Mary Handley, Delmarva Community Services, Wynnette Curtis and Bobbi Jo Peck, Wicomico Public Libraries, Linda Hutchinson, UWLES Donor and WOMEN UNITED Volunteer, Kevin Hayes, Avery Hall Insurance Group and Ashley Clevenger, Bank of Delmarva. Anniversary Co-Chair Chris Perdue closed the program by sharing about Perdue’s legacy of community support and encouraged attendees to be part of the the next 75 years of impact with UWLES.

The agency also unveiled a historical exhibit, highlighting how UWLES has grown and expanded its impact over the decades. This exhibit will travel throughout the regional for community members to enjoy all year long, and was sponsored by a grant from Maryland Humanities. UWLES will also feature shapshots from the last seven decades in a ’75 Days of LIVE UNITED’ social media campaign on Facebook (@uwles) and Instagram (@unitedwayles). Pam Gregory, President and CEO of UWLES, shared, “We are thrilled to share our United Way’s history with the community. This is a local organization founded by local visionaries, and we have been 100% locally focused since 1944. We are here because of, and in service to, our Lower Shore community and this 75th celebratory year is something we want to share with all of our neighbors.”

Community organizations who are interested in featuring the United Way’s historical exhibit should contact Claire Otterbein (Claire@uwles.org).

For more information on United Way or to help make a difference, visit www.uwles.org, www.ShoreGetConnected.org, or on Facebook @uwles.

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Welcome to our New Members Delmarva Power Energy Savings for

Business Program Karen Bresnahan

700 King Farm Blvd., 3rd Floor A Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: 443-856-9150

Website: www.delmarva.com/ServiceProviderNetwork

Email: karen.a.bresnahan@lmco.com Utilities

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BesTemps/Blue Hen Staffing Inc. Betsey Harrington Bookkeeping Services Black Water Bakery Blackwater Adventures Channel Marker, Inc. Comfort Inn & Suites CQI Associates

Craig's Institutional Pharmacy, LLC Dov's Cleaning Service Downtown Frame of Mine Eastern Shore Properties, Inc. (ESP Inc.) Hoopers Island Volunteer Fire Company Nabb Real Estate, Inc. Safe Chain Solutions, LLC

A Big THANK YOU to all our Members who recently Renewed Their Membership!

Isn’t it AWESOME?!? We’re GROWING! Membership benefits allow you to have 4 inserts per year in this Chamber Connection newsletter. If you provide the copies, please bring us 520 no later

than the 25th of the month and send us a digital version to post on our website. Contact us about making copies for you.

Harriett's House Julie Crain

409 Muir Street Mailing Address: P.O. Box 586

Cambridge, MD 21613 Phone: 443-786-1843

Website: www.harriettshouse.org Email: julie@harriettshouse.org

Family & Child Services

Midshore Marble & Granite, Inc. Dawn Stivers

201 Green Street Cambridge, MD 21613 Phone: 410-228-8030

Website: www.midshoregranite.com Email: Info@midshoregranite.com Construction/Home Improvement

Aledak Metalworks, Inc. Stephanie Robbins 330 Shipyard Drive

Cambridge, MD 21613-2460 Phone: 443-205-0031

Email: robbinss@dcpsmd.org Construction

Susan Lynch - State Farm Susan Lynch

325 N Main Street Federalsburg, MD 21632

Phone: 410-754-8995 Website: www.susanlynchinsurance.com Email: susan@susanlynchinsurance.com

Insurance

Nichols Lawn & Landscape Jamie Nichols

700 Front Street Cambridge, MD 21613 Phone: 410-463-1036

Email: jnichols6691@gmail.com Landscaping & Lawn Care

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Visit the Events tab at www.dorchesterchamber.org for Event Details

October 1, 2019 GED Prep

October 2, 2019 Light Fare-Hurlock Legion

October 3, 2019 Cambridge Farmers Market Four Coasters, Cloth Bag, and 2 Tea Towels Workshop GED Prep

October 4, 2019 Dinner & Music at Hurlock Legion Karaoke Happy Hour

October 5, 2019 Hurlock Fall Fest and Train Rides Youth Reading Social Language & Literacy Learning Parties East New Market Fall Cash Bash Sail on a Skipjack End of Season Crab Feast Crabtoberfest Concert with Flutist Ashley Watkins Sunset Cruise on a Skipjack

October 6, 2019 Language & Literacy Learning Parties FREE Kid Craft - Make a Scarecrow Artist’s Board with Paintable Transfer Workshop

October 7, 2019 Golf for Athletic Scholarships

October 8, 2019 GED Prep 2019 Fall Rabies Clinic National External Diploma Program Info. Bible Study-Moses

October 9, 2019 Solar 101: Fundamentals of Solar Energy Artist’s Board with Paintable Transfer Workshop Light Fare-Hurlock Legion

October 10, 2019 Cambridge Farmers Market GED Prep

October 11, 2019 Dinner & Music at Hurlock Legion

October 12, 2019 Book Sale 2019 Fall Rabies Clinic 2nd Saturday in Downtown Cambridge Accessibility Awareness Fair Open House at the Horn Point Lab 10th Annual Harvest Festival Sail on a Skipjack 22nd Annual FOP Crab Feast

October 13, 2019 Hooper’s Island Gun Bash FREE Paint a Pumpkin Day

October 14, 2019 Annual Plein Air Golf Tournament & Artist Showcase

October 15, 2019 GED Prep

October 16, 2019 Free Elder Law Clinic RFL Spaghetti Dinner Light Fare-Hurlock Legion Delmarva Minority Business Alliance

October 17, 2019 Cambridge Farmers Market GED Prep Cambridge Ukelele Club James Michener Book Discussion

October 18, 2019 Tricky Tray & Oyster Fritter Sandwiches Dinner & Music at Hurlock Legion

October 19, 2019 Beckwith Apple Festival Ladies Prayer Breakfast Guided Kayak on Little Blackwater River Water/Ways Exhibit 1880 Shred Day Dank Day Beer Festival Awaken Fall Christian Concert 2019 Oktoberfest Dinner 2019 Father Daughter Dance Bingo for Hearing

October 20, 2019 FREE Kid Craft - Make a Scarecrow Painted Lazy Susan Workshop

October 22, 2019 GED Prep Water/Ways Exhibit

October 23, 2019 Water/Ways Exhibit Painted Lazy Susan Workshop Light Fare-Hurlock Legion Dorchester Young Professionals Meeting Zion UMC Soup Day

October 24, 2019 Water/Ways Exhibit Cambridge Farmers Market GED Prep Cambridge PD Trunk or Treat

October 25, 2019 Water/Ways Exhibit Dinner & Music at Hurlock Legion Friday Night Live: Coffeehouse Open Mic

October 26, 2019 Water/Ways Exhibit Scarecrow Contest & Festival Sail on a Skipjack

October 27, 2019 Guided Birding at Blackwater Kite Festival at Sailwinds Park FREE Paint a Pumpkin Day

October 29, 2019 GED Prep Water/Ways Exhibit

October 30, 2019 Water/Ways Exhibit American Cruise Lines Docking Light Fare-Hurlock Legion Medicare Open Enrollment Event

October 31, 2019 Halloween Water/Ways Exhibit GED Prep

CHAMBER EVENTS October 5, 2019 3:00 p.m. Crabtoberfest Governor’s Hall-Sailwinds Park 200 Byrn Street, Cambridge, MD October 9, 2019 7:45 a.m. Chamber Executive Committee Chamber Office October 9, 2019 12:00 p.m. Chamber Business Luncheon Delmarva Community Services 2450 Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge, MD Speaker: Al Redmer Jr., MD Insurance Administration October 16, 2019 7:45 a.m. Chamber Board Meeting Chamber Office October 17, 2019 5:30 p.m. Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting Harvesting Hope Youth and Family Wellness, Inc. 204 Cedar Street, Suite 102, Cambridge, MD October 18, 2019 8:30 a.m. Ambassador Committee Meeting Chamber Office October 25, 2019 5:30 p.m. Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting Minty’s Place 824 Locust Street, Cambridge, MD October 29, 2019 4:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting Phillips Packing House 415 Dorchester Avenue, Cambridge, MD

Thank You to our 2019 Bronze Sponsors

Craig Linthi-

Megan Holotik, Agent

We hope to see you at one or more of these exciting events in

October!

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce Chamber Business Luncheon Commissioner Alfred Redmer, Jr.,

Maryland Insurance Administration

October 9, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.

Delmarva Community Services 2450 Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge, MD 21613

Join us in welcoming Commissioner Redmer as he provides a current and prospective overview of insurance regulations in the State of Maryland.

Please Register by October 3rd at 5:00 p.m. - $20 for members and $25 for non-members. As of October 4th: $25 members and $30 non-members

Call to reserve your seat now at 410-228-3575 or reserve your seat online at www.dorchesterchamber.org.

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce 528 Poplar Street Cambridge, MD 21613

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Crabtoberfest Saturday, October 5, 2019 - 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Governor’s Hall-Sailwinds Park 200 Byrn Street, Cambridge, MD

Oktoberfest with an Eastern Shore twist! Join us for the party

again this year! There will be plenty of German beer, some wine, and more! And great FOOD! Restaurants will have both German and Eastern Shore fare available – including crab dishes. Kids

Activities - Balloons, Face Painting, Schultüte, Kids Tattoos & more!

Tickets: $10 Adults

$5 Kids ~ 3-12 Under 3 is FREE

www.Crabtoberfest.com

Ribbon Cutting Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

Phillips Packing House Smoke Stacks 415 Dorchester Avenue, Cambridge, MD

Call to reserve your spot now at 410-228-3575 or reserve your spot online at www.dorchesterchamber.org.

Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting Friday, October 25, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

Minty’s Place 824 Locust Street, Cambridge, MD

Join us as we celebrate Minty’s Place with a Ribbon Cutting. Enjoy some great appetizers, drinks and atmosphere.

Minty’s named in honor of Harriet “Minty” Tubman, is Southern

Rustic Style Family-Friendly restaurant in historic Cambridge, where Hyser’s used to be in 1930s.

Call to reserve your spot now at 410-228-3575 or reserve your spot online

at www.dorchesterchamber.org.

Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

Harvesting Hope Youth and Family Wellness, Inc.

204 Cedar Street, Suite 102, Cambridge, MD

Join us as we help Harvesting Hope LLC celebrate 5 years as a Behavioral Health Agency and 3 years for HHYFW. HHYFW is

a youth and family services program sowing seeds of hope in the community. They provide behavioral services, mentoring, and literacy support. Their mission is to uplift the community

by working in the community. They believe youth are our greatest asset.

Call to reserve your spot now at 410-228-3575 or reserve your spot online at www.dorchesterchamber.org.