Welcome To Our Recent Mixers and Happenings Page!
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| The Meadows GM Bob Marietti holds the scissors to cut the celebratory ribbon with the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce attendees on a recent December 2011 evening. The Meadows Model example is located at the newest section of these beautifully appointed apartment homes for rent 5242 Woods Road, Cambridge, MD 21613 (410)228-3819 |
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| The Chamber Business Luncheon in December featured a Legislative Preview with Sen. Richard Colburn and Delegates Addie Eckardt and Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, giving us insight into what may be the 2012 Maryland General Assembly issues at hand. |
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| Keith Graffius, owner of Crabi Gras, happy to see Chamber Members attend his Business After Hours with the Dorchester Chamber in December. Here he is with Billy Marshall past Chamber President |
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| Crabi Gras is located at 432 Race St in Cambridge, MD 21613 www.crabigras.com 410-228-0108 |
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| Bruce Reed and Keith look over with a smile at the crowd attending the Business After Hours. |
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| This person had the winning number pulled for the Cambridge Basket donated to the Festival of Wreaths Tricky Tray held on December 1, 2011 CONGRATULATIONS! |
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| Suzie Deel of Joshua Tree Gardens presents Alice Mitchell a $50 gift certificate door prize at the Business After Hours with the Chamber that took place late in November. Attendees were treated with great "spoirits" good food and a wonderful display of Christmas decorations and gift ideas. |
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| Opportunities to network at Joshua Tree Gardens Business After Hours recently. Suzie Deel donated 10% of Christmas tree and decoration sales to the Chamber Scholarship fun. Thank you Suzie! |
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| School Superintendent Dr. Henry Wagner addressed the crowd that attended the Chamber Business Luncheon, that was provided by the DCTC Culinary Arts program. The department, headed by Chef Charlene Zinnel, accomplished an impressive feat, by preparing an excellent meal, even after a school two hour fog delay> The Dorchester County Technology Center is located next to Cambridge South Dorchester High School. |
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| Leaky Pete's Oyster & Wine Bar was the scene of much frivolity & gayety at a Business After Hours/ 1st Anniversary Celebratory Ribbon Cutting. All who attended were treated to a glass of champagne, steamed & freshly shucked Local Choptank Sweets Oysters & Mussels! Leaky Pete's Oyster & Wine Bar 404 Race St. Cambridge, MD 21613 (410)228-2245 |
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| New owner Sandeep Thakrar of the Comfort Inn & Suites here in Cambridge cut the Chamber Congratulations Ribbon to celebrate his new ownership/management. The rooms have also been nicely upgraded and painted |
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| Deep Harbour Model Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting was November 5, 2011. Along with a tour of this beautiful model home the attendees were treated to an array of seafood refreshments and beverages. The Deep Harbour Model is located at 401 N. Seaway Court Cambridge, MD 21613. Open daily 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 866-423-2937 To learn more go to www.Beazer.com |
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| Joy Staniforth expanded her retail space to include upstairs art studios recently. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot and Joy Staniforth cut the ribbon to officially open the recently renovated galleries over Joie De Vivre, which is located at 410 Race Street in Cambridge, Maryland |
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| Dorchester County & Cambridge ED officials teamed with DCC to hosted a Business after Hours at Safe Chain Solutions. The large group in attendance heard updates on economic development activities along with an overview of Safe Chain's buiness model and introductions of their team members. Food, fun and networking were in great supply. The door prizes were won by Robin Stanley and Bob Scott (UPS) |
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| High Spot Holds Ribbon Cutting and Officals from the City of Cambridge and Dorchester County joined representatives from the General Assemble and Our Chamber in a ribbon cutting for the High Spot in Downtown Cambridge, Maryland. |
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| The CREEK Deli under new ownership by Kathleen Dawson with a ribbon cutting to celebrate the One Year Anniversary treated the attendees to one of her delicious catered lunches complete with a cake. Over the past year Kathleen has added breakfast and popular choices for the health conscious while expanding great customer service! |
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| Jimmie and Sooks owner Amanda Bramble took the opportunity of a visit from Raymond Skinner, Secretary of MD Dept. of Housing and Community Development to hold a ribbon cutting at her newy renovated 528 Poplar St. Restaurnt. A portion of the renovation was done thanks to DMHCD's Be Smart Business Loan Program. |
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| ICS (Internet Colsulting Services, LLC. & the Holiday Inn Express teamed up for the Chamber Business Luncheon in October. |
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| Jackie Hall gave the presentation to inform the attendees that ICS can offer your business and your employees an alternative to the high costs of health insurance while giving you, the small business owner, a hassle free way to hire & pay employees without all the paperwork. ICS is located at 533 Race. St. Cambridge, MD 410-901-9700 |
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| Hooper Island Oyster Aquaculture Company Official Ribbon Cutting. Ricky Fitzhugh cuts the official ribbon as Johnny Shockley is aided by federal, state and local dignitaries in addition to Dorchester Chamber members and friends. |
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| Dorchester County & Cambridge Economic Development officials teamed with Dorchester Chamber of Commerce to host a Business after Hours at Safe Chain Solutions. The large group in attendance heard updates on economic development activites along with an overview of Safe Charin's business model and introductions of their team members. Food, fun and networking were in great supply. The door prizes were wone by Robin Stanley and Bob Scott (UPS) |
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2011 Dorchester Chamber Golf Tournament October 7, 2011
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| Capt. Willie Begins Dropping The Numbered Golf Balls From Chopper WBOC 16 |
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| The GolfPros measure the ball that landed closest to the pin |
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| And the winning number is...164 ! |
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| And the winner is MASON LITTLE of WELLS FARGO! CONGRATULATIONS! |
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| Putting Contest Winner Ron Brigerman |
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| Closest to the Pin Winner TOM BURN |
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| Congratulations Chuck Vogel! |
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| 1st Place Winners EASTERN LIFT Co. |
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| 2nd Place WELLS FARGO |
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| Longest Drive Winner TOM FILEWICZ |
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| 3rd Place winners DELMARVA POWER |
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| Chamber President David DeLuca thanks Dr. Barbara Viniar for speaking to the Business Development Luncheon Attendees |
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The President of Chesapeake College, Dr. Barbara Viniar, informed the attendees at our September Chamber Business Luncheon at Clearview at Horn's Point that the attempt to secure funding for the planned Center for Allied Health and Athletics on the Wye Mills campus is on hold for now. Though she said that she is confident the center will be built eventually, only Kent county has committed their 12 percent of the $8.5 million total in local funds ready to be split by all 5 counties to help build the center. Caroline and Dorchester would be responsible for 19 percent, Queen Anne's 28 percent and Talbot county 22 percent.
The full cost is $36 million. A 20 year bond for $27 million would be issued on behalf of the five counties which would start in fiscal 2014. The $8.5 million already waiting would make up the difference.
"The building is really important" She said. "The counties need to make a commitment to that, it would be such a great benefit to our students and our future students" As more people will be retiring by the time the center is finished, those jobs will need to be filled as well as the need to educate for the nursing opportunities that will become available.
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GRAND OPENING/RIBBON CUTTING FOR PORTSIDE'S "SPORTSIDE SPORTS PUB"!
At the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at "Sportside Sports Pub" at Portside Seafood Restaurant, The Dorchester Chamber assisted Marcia Christopher in welcoming the community to the newly renovated "Sportside Sports Pub" located on the first floor at Portside Seafood Restaurant located at 201 Trenton St. Cambridge, MD. www.portsideseafood.com 410-228-9007
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OUR AUGUST CHAMBER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LUNCHEON
WAS HELD AT The High Spot Gastropub
305 High St.
Cambridge, MD 21613
Our Speakers were
Sandy McAllister and Ryan Showalter of
Miles & Stockridge, P.C.
They discussed pending shore line erosion control
and Critical Area buffer planting regulations,
Implementation of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL "pollution diet",
and potential limitations on future septic system development.
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS ON August 9, 2011
On August 9, 2011 was with Choptank Community Health System and Comcast Spotlight. The location was 503 A Muir St. Cambridge, MD (the address of The Choptank Community Health System). A nice evening was enjoyed by everyone, especially those who won the door prizes given away every 1/2 hour!
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GRAND RE-OPENING OF THEIR NEW LOCATION: FLORALS UNIQUE!
We happily welcomed Florals Unique's new location at 710 Cambridge Plaza, Cambridge, MD
410-221-2884 www.cambridgefloralsunique email: floralsunique@gmail.com
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, members, City and State officals joined in Owner Mike Bramlbe, of Florals Unique in cutting the ribbon to his new location. After many years in the business, Mike took a brave step and opened his own flower shop in July 2009. In two years he relocated to a larger shop. Open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Call for special HOLIDAY hours.
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HOT SPOT COOL EATS GRAND OPENING & OPEN HOUSE
Located on U.S. Rt. 50 (about 1 mile east of Hyatt Regency) held its grand opening Wednesday, July 13, 2011 surrounded by the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce members and local officials such as Cambridge Mayor Victoria Jackson-Stanley, Sen. Richard F. Colburn (R-37), Delegate Adelaide C. “Addie” Eckardt (R-37B), and County Councilman Rick Price, owners Eric Ploeg, Heather Brown and their son Hadden Ploeg, along with Keasha Haythe and John Mason of the Dorchester County Economic Development and many others. We were treated to delicious all beef hot dogs, original Smith Island Cake, locally made cheese, and hand popped Kettle Corn. Hot Spot Cool Eats is open 7 days a week is the home of “The Shore Gourmet” that consists entirely of locally grown, produced and packaged specialty foods.
3028 Ocean Gateway
Cambridge, MD 21613
443-225-5225
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Advance Auto Parts ribbon cutting and grand opening
took place Thursday June 23, 2011 at
602 Sunburst Highway,Shoal Creek Mall
We celebrated another new business coming to Dorchester County!
Advance Auto is ready to serve you
Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
and 9 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Sunday
(410)228-8075
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June 2011 Dorchester Chamber Business Development Luncheon
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| Jay Newcomb, Dorchester County Council President & Owner of Old Salty's Restaurant On Hoopers Island Rd, in Fishing Creek, MD addressed the attendees to this month's Chamber Business Luncheon. The venue was the elegant Dorchester Center for the Arts and The subject was "State of the County & 2012 Budget which was further enchanced by his powerpoint presentation and question and answer period and amazing food! |
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| Old Salty's Catering crew puts the final touches on our buffet lunch which included crab imperial, soft shell nuggets, pineapple caserole, fresh tossed salad, cucumber and onion salad, stringbeans, redskinned potatoes along with lemon or chocolate meringue pie for dessert. YUM! |
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| Much networking goes on during our Chamber lunches. The price is reasonable, too. But remember, they're by RSVP only as we have to give a head count well in advance so be sure to call the Chamber at 410-228-3575 as soon as you know you'd like to attend! |
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