Welcome to the Talbot Chamber Weekly Compass. This information is intended to keep you updated about Chamber events, issues affecting your business and community activities.
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PNC Renews It's Platinum Sponsorship
PNC is a highly diversified and growing financial services organization spanning the retail, business and corporate markets.
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Bridges Land Management, Inc. is Our Newest Silver Sponsor
The Talbot Chamber of Commerce welcomes Bridges Land Mangagement, Inc. as one of our newest members and thanks them for their Silver Sponsorship.
A family-owned business on the Eastern Shore since 1994, and a trusted resource for for landscaping, paving, lawn care, excavation, hauling and more. Bridges Land Management has a conveniently located contractors yard and garden center in St. Michaels, Maryland. To learn more visit their website at www.bridgeslandmanagement.com
Please Welcome Our Newest Members
N E Taylor Contractors Inc.
Guzman Services
Tammy's Children's Wear & Shoes
Wooters Home Improvement
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Save The Date
Chamber Annual Installation Dinner
Friday, February 26th, 6 p.m., $50.00
At Krystal Q, Easton |
Managing Self, Leading Others
Rescheduled Date: February 17, 2010
Time: 8:30 -10:30 AM
Location: Talbot County, Chamber of Commerce
101 Marlboro Avenue, Suite 53
Easton, MD 21601
Call: 410-822-4653 by Friday, February 12, 2010 to reserve a seat at this FREE workshop |
Mike Menzies Featured Speaker For Feb. Chamber Member Luncheon
The Talbot County Chamber is please to annouce that on Thursday, February, 18, 2010 at noon the Member Luncheon, sponsored by Mr. Go-Glass, will be held at the Waterview Grill located at the Easton Club.
Our featured speaker is R. Michaels S. Menzies, President and CEO of Easton Bank & Trust Company and the Chairman of the ICBA. More
Cost of the luncheon is $20 members, $25 non-members. Please make your reservation by contacting the Chamber office at 410-822-4653 or email info@talbotchamber.org. |
Networking Opportunities!
Ribbon Cutting
Friday, February 12th, 4:30 p.m.
Character Counts Mid Shore
108 Maryland Ave. Ste 103, Easton
Susan Luby , Executive Director
Phone: 410-819-0386
Business After Hours Mixer
Tuesday, February 16th, 5 to 7 p.m. The Dixon House - Independent & Assisted Living, 108 N. Higgins St., Easton
Lynn Ewing, Administrator Phone: 410-822-6661
To make reservations for any or all of these events please call the Chamber office at 410-822-4653 or e-mail info@talbotchamber.org |
 Senator Colburn Reports from Annapolis
Senator Richard F. Colburn (R. Eastern Shore) reported on events taking place in Annapolis. Senator Colburn stated, "Thursday, February 11 marks the 30th day of Session, which means that one-third of the Session is over. So far, about 600 Senate bills have been introduced and over 700 House bills. Friday, February 5 was originally the Senate deadline for introduction of Bills. That date was extended to February 10th due to inclement weather. More
 Delegate Haddaway Reports From Annapolis
Haddaway Escorts Senate to State of the State Address
The Governor delivered his annual State of the State Address this week in the House Chamber. It is customary for the Senate to visit the House Chamber for the duration of the speech. Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio and Delegate Bill Frick were selected for the second year in a row to escort the Senate into the House Chambers. Article II, Section 19 of Maryland's Constitution requires the Governor to". . . inform the Legislature of the condition of the State and recommend to their consideration such measures as he may judge necessary and expedient." As such, the Governor's address included details on his budget and an overview of his legislative initiatives for the year. More
 Delegate Eckardt Reports From Annapolis
This week HB111Charter Counties-Local Laws -Digital Copies was heard in the Environmental Matters Committee. This bill introduced at the request of the Dorchester County Council will not only provide easy access for legislators and citizens but also reduce the cost of local government through the electronic submission of local law changes as posted on the internet. More |
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Public Relations Seminar at Talbot County Chamber of Commerce
Public relations will be discussed Wednesday, Feb. 24, in a free seminar at the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce conference room. Steve Bailey, a former editor at top newspapers who now works in Talbot County as a communications consultant, will speak on what public relations can do, what it can't do, and how to earn media attention for an organization or business.
The seminar, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., will focus on how public relations can benefit non-profit organizations as well as businesses. Bailey, who also teaches journalism and public relations at Salisbury University, advises non-profits and small businesses on the Mid-Shore on how to reach various segments of the public.
"Good public relations - whether it's press releases, brochures or advice during a crisis - can give a business an edge," Bailey said, "and for non-profits, public relations can be the difference between thriving and closing down."
Space is limited. To reserve a seat, call the Chamber at 410-822-4653 or email info@talbotchamber.org. |
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Maryland Awarded Funding for Transportation Projects
Maryland has been awarded $69.4 million for high-speed rail projects in the Baltimore-Washington corridor through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding will help create jobs and improve transit in one of the busiest sections of highways and railways in the country. More
Frustration Over Stormwater Regulations
Many developers and local government representatives have raised concerns about new stormwater runoff regulations set to take effect in May 2010. More
Shift Breaks Bill Coming Soon
House Economic Matters Committee Chairman Dereck Davis (D-Dist. 25) is expected to introduce legislation that would mandate shift breaks for certain businesses with 50 or more employees. More
Chamber Opposes Credit Check Bill
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce opposes legislation, SB 312/HB 175, that would prohibit an employer from using an applicant's credit report or credit history when making hiring decisions unless there is a bona fide work-related purpose. More
Maryland's Priorities: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
Governor O'Malley's State of the State address focused on the economy and job creation.
"There is no government program as important or as empowering as a job. Therefore, progress requires that we focus the energies of this session on three primary actions: creating jobs, saving jobs and protecting jobs." More
Chamber Supports Job Creation Tax Credit
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce joined a number of other business groups today in supporting Governor Martin O'Malley's legislation to provide a tax credit to Maryland employers who hire an unemployed Maryland resident during 2010. More |
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TALBOT COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Feb. 8: Spaghetti Dinner - Oxford Volunteer Fire Dept.. will host a fund raising dinner from 5-7 PM at the Firehouse, 300 Oxford Rd., Oxford. www.oxfordfireco.com
Feb 10: Informal Modeling - The Inn At Perry Cabin. We are presenting informal modeling during lunch on Wednesdays from 12-1:30 PM, February 10 and 24 / March 3 and 24. Reservations suggested. Sherwood's Landing - 410-745-2200, ext. 213. www.perrycabin.com/
Feb. 10: 13th Annual Bay To Ocean Writers Conference, 2010- The 13th Annual Bay to Ocean Writers Conference, to be held February 20, 2010 at Chesapeake College, Todd Performing Arts Center, in Wye Mills, Maryland, will feature 20 speakers on topics ranging from writing craft to publishing. This year's conference will feature the second Bay to Ocean Writing Contest. www.easternshorewriters.org
Feb. 10: Trivia At Nightcat - CoffeeCat / NightCat ~ NightCat Trivia is held each Wednesday at 7 PM. (next to Coffee Cat) 5 Goldsborough Street. 410-690-4544.
Feb 11: Jam Session - Eastern Shore Brewing Co. - Jam Session, 6:00pm to 9:00pm / 410-745-8010
605 South Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663. Musicians bring your gear and come out and jam!! Everybody else come enjoy our Fresh Craft Brewed Beer!! 410-745-8010.
Feb 11-15: Romance Your Loved One For Valentine's Day,- Harbour Inn is offering the perfect Valentine`s special. Indulge in a 4 course dinner with a bottle of house Champagne or Wine. Waterfront Room/Suite* - Pkg $319. Jacuzzi Room/Suite* - Pkg $389 *based on availability. For more information or to make reservations: Call 800-955-9001 or visit their website www.HarbourInn.com
Feb 12: Benefit For Haiti - DJ Spacekace, Chakot will spin at Carpenter Street Saloon in St. Michaels from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Feb. 12. He is donating his talent and Carpenter Street will donate 20 percent of their profit for the night plus the money they would have paid to hire a DJ. "We'll also be passing the hat, doing what we can on a Friday to help the people of Haiti," said Diana Mautz, owner of Carpenter Street Saloon. " 410
Feb 12: Jekyll andHyde - St. Michaels Middle High School Presents Jekyll and Hyde ~ Music/Arts - Performance. Friday, February 12, 2010 at 7:00pm. St. Michaels Middle High School.
Feb 12,13,14: Tred Avon Players - Seven Keys to Baldpate, By George M. Cohan Directed by Zack Schlag. A comedy/mystery/farce that will have you have you laughing and guessing until the final moment. Thieves, scoundrels, con-men and mysterious ladies confound a gullible author in a web of crime in an old mansion. Or do they? The whole family will love this Cohan classic. Oxford Community Center, Oxford. 410-226-0061. www.tredavonplayers.org
Feb 13: - Vagina Monologues - The Avalon Theatre, 8pm - Benefiting For All Seasons / $15. 410-822-7299. www.forallseasonsinc.org
Feb 13: Salute To A Local Cause - The St. Michaels Winery will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Benevolence Fund for St. Michaels Elementary School. There will be a wine tasting (paired with food donated by local caterers/restaurants), a silent auction, and a wine demonstration ("The Simple Facts You Already Know"). For more information, please call us at 410-745-0808.
Feb 13: Valentine Dinner Dance - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Kappa Theta Omega Chapter will sponsor a Valentine's Dinner Dance from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Krystal Q in Easton. Music will be provided by Comfort Zone. Tickets are $55 per person and the deadline is Jan. 21, 2010. Proceeds benefit the Kappa Theta Omega Scholarship Fund. For tickets, contact Mary Taylor-Acree at 410-819-0124 or Katima Wilson at 410-827-0039 or Deborah Wooden at 410-476-4380 or Katrena Bailey at 410-943-4807.
Feb: Valentines Day Pancake Breakfast - "Treat your sweetie" - What could be better than pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash brown potatoes, coffee, juice and more - served to you on a Sunday morning. Come visit Oxford`s Volunteer Fire Department - Oxford, Road (Route 333). www.oxfordfireco.com |
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Talbot County Chamber of Commerce
101 Marlboro Ave, Suite 53
Easton, Maryland 21601
Phone: 410-822-4653
Fax: 410-822-7922
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GOLD SPONSORS
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Chamber Calendar
SCORE Counseling
410-822-4653 ext 310
Leads Group 1
Every Thursday - 8:30 a.m. Chamber office
Leads Group 2
Tuesday - twice a month - 8:30 a.m.
Chamber Office
Executive Board
Wednesday, February 10th, 3:30 p.m.
Chamber Office
Gov't & Regulatory Committee
Thursday, February 11th, 11:30 p.m.
Chamber Office
Ambassador Committee
Monday, December 14th, 12 Noon
Chamber Office
Board of Directors
Thursday, February 18th, 4:30 p.m.
Chamber Office
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