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Dec 03December 2019 Chamber Connection
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Nov 08Maryland Business Roundtable for Education's (MBRT)
Nearly 150 Next Generation Scholars Participated in National Association for College Admission Counseling’s (NACAC) National College Fair in Baltimore CityEleventh grade students represented Allegany, Caroline, Dorchester, Kent and Wicomico Counties Nearly 150 eleventh grade students from Maryland Business Roundtable for Education’s (MBRT) Next Generation Scholars program participated in Baltimore’s National College Fair, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) at the
Oct 16Energy Co-Op – Does it work?
As a member of the Chamber, you are eligible to participate in an exclusive program that could easily reduce your energy costs. The CQI energy purchasing cooperative fall campaign just concluded and the combined savings for participants was $889,600 annually when compared to the utility standard offer service rates! Many of your fellow Chamber members are taking advantage of this Chamber-sponsored free program; are you? For more information, call Joe Tabeling with CQI Associates, LLC, at 443-472-3870, or
Oct 10Risk Placement Services Sets New Fundraising Record to Support United Way’s Imagination Library
Risk Placement Services (RPS) recently held their 8th Annual Disc Golf Tournament raising a record-breaking $24,080 to benefit United Way’s Imagination Library Program. Now the largest disc golf tournament in the State of Maryland, 55 teams competed at Schumaker Pond Park in Salisbury, MD to raise funds for the program which provides free, home-delivered books each month to local children from birth to age five. Event sponsors included RPS, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., AXIS Capital, Hanover Insurance
Oct 10Gillis Gilkerson Completes Easton Office Renovation for iFrog Digital
Gillis Gilkerson, one of the most stable and trusted Construction Management, General Contracting and Development firms on Delmarva, announced the completion of renovations to iFrog Digital offices on Bay Street in Easton, Maryland. “Dave and Peggy Wilson had a vision to revitalize this facility and trusted our team to bring it to life,” said Dwight Miller, president, Gillis Gilkerson. “They have been a great partner to work with and we are excited their team has new spaces to deliver to clients and
Oct 108 Financial Tips for College Freshmen
For many young adults, college is the first time they are in control of the majority of their finances. As freshmen across the country embark on their first semester, Shore United Bank has highlighted eight tips to help ease their transition to financial independence. “Striking the balance between spending and saving can be particularly hard when you are focused on everything else that comes with college life, but it is important to keep a close watch on your spending habits from day one,” said Laura
Oct 10New MCE Online Programs
Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) would like to introduce our new online program and it would be great if you could take a look at the program description and spread the word to your stakeholders, clients, and constituents. Thanks to a USDA grant, over the last year we have set up an online course entitled “First Steps of Starting a Business” which uses our popular in-person program as a foundation. The course features a series of lecture videos and assignments that are reviewed by an MCE Business
Oct 10Dorchester Celebrates 350th Anniversary
More than 200 people gathered on the Dorchester Courthouse lawn on Sept. 22 to celebrate the County's 350th Anniversary. The event included a heritage village; student essay and art awards; proclamations from elected officials, including Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford; distribution of a commemorative medallion; and the opening of a 50-year-old-time capsule. The time capsule contained more than 100 letters and packages, addressed to elected officials, clubs and individuals. The Dorchester County Tourism Office
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Sep 10Wellness Made Easy Library Collection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2019 (Salisbury, MD) United Way, PRMC & Wicomico Public Library Reveal Wellness Made Easy Library Collections Wellness Made Easy is a health literacy collaboration between Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC), Salisbury University’s Business Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON), United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) and Wicomico Public Libraries aimed to help access, process and understand health information so individuals can make informed health
Sep 10Celebrate Dorchester County's 350th Sept. 22
Dorchester County will celebrate its 350th Anniversary on Sept. 22 during the annual Dorchester Arts Showcase with reenactments spotlighting Dorchester heritage, historical displays, art and essay contest awards and the opening of a 50-year-old time capsule. The activities and programming will be centered in a “heritage village” on and around the lawn at the Dorchester County Courthouse. A few highlights:Harriet Tubman reenactor Millicent SparksAnnie Oakley reenactor Mary HandleyNative American
Jul 23Dorchester County Saves Residents Money on Flood Insurance Premiums
Dorchester County Saves Residents Money on Flood Insurance Premiums Date: July 15, 2019 R3-19-NR-021 News Desk: (215) 931-5597FEMAR3NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov PHILADELPHIA – Residents of Dorchester County, Maryland now have lower flood insurance premiums as a result of Dorchester’s initiative to implement better floodplain management measures encouraged by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). These measures have reduced the risk of flooding and resulted in a decrease in insurance premiums for
Jun 06CPS, Affiliate Company of Tri Gas & Oil, Receives 2019 President's Award from Carrier
Comfort Plus Services, Affiliate Company of Tri Gas & Oil, Receives 2019 President’s Award from Carrier for Quality and Leadership Excellence Comfort Plus Services, Affiliate Company of Tri Gas & Oil, was recently named a recipient of the prestigious 2019 President’s Award from Carrier. The award provides recognition for outstanding dealers in the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry. Dealers were honored at a ceremony held in Huntington Beach, California on March 15. Tri Gas &
Jun 03June 2019 Chamber Connection
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