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March 1, 2010
Dear member,
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.   
 
If you would like information published in the Chamber Compass please send content submissions to
asilver@talbotchamber.org.

Annual Dinner Rescheduled

We would appreciate any silent auction items that you would like to dontate.  Please drop them off at the Chamber Office. 
CHAMBER MEMBER SEMINARS
 
 
Small Business Tax Issues and Information
 
Presented by: H&R Block - More
Date:  March 3, 2010
Time:  12:00pm - 1:00pm (Lunch & Learn)
Cost:  Free to Chamber Members (Bring your own lunch & drink)
Location:  Talbot Chamber Conference Room
 
 
Principals and Practice of "World Class" Orgnizational Improvement Seminar
 
Presented by: Budd Babb & Associates
Date: March 9, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon 
Cost: Free to Chamber Members
Location: Talbot County Chamber Conference Room
 
 
Protecting Personal Information,
A Guide for Business
 
Presented by:  East Coast Shredding, LLC
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 
Time:  12:00 PM (Lunch and Learn)
Cost:  Free to Chamber Members (Lunch & drinks will be provided)
Location:  Talbot Chamber Conference Room
 
This seminar will cover how Identity Theft can affect your business or organization and the 5 key principles of a sound data security plan.
 
Seating is limited to 14.  To reserve a seat, call the Chamber by March 9th at 410-822-4653 or email info@talbotchamber.org.
 
 
  
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES 
 

Ribbon Cutting

Wednesday, March 3rd, 4:30PM

Canvasback Gallery / Gallery 26

26 West Dover St. (Former Cherry's Bldg)

Easton, MD  21601

Jen Wagner, Curator

Phone: 443-521-4084

Email: jwmosaics@ymail.com

 

Ribbon Cutting

Friday, March 5th, 4:00PM

Frugalicious, LLC

211 North Harrison Street

Easton, MD 21601

Brenda Stango, Owner

Phone: (410)708-5430

Email: bfrugalicious@aol.com

 

Ribbon Cutting

March 12th, 4:30PM

Character Counts - Mid Shore Inc

108 Maryland Ave   Ste 103

Easton, MD  21601

Susan Luby, Regional Manager

Phone: 410-819-0386

Web Site: www.charactercountsmidshore.org

Email: charactercountsmidshore@gmail.com

 

Business After Hours Mixer & Ribbon Cutting

March 12th, 5:30PM 

Veterinary Medical Center of Easton

28966 Information Lane

Easton, MD 21601

Cheryl Arnold, Practice Manager

Phone: 410-822-8505

Email: vmceaston@verizon.net

Web Site: www.vmceaston.com

 

Ribbon Cutting

March 16th, 12:00 Noon

Sugar Buns Airport CafĂ© & Bakery

29137 Newnam Rd

Easton, MD 21601

Susan Leonard, Owner

Phone: 410-903-0093

 

Ribbon Cutting & Open House

Friday, March 26th, 4:30PM

Bucher/Borges Group

10 N. Washington St. Ste A  (2nd story above Scossa Restaurant)

Easton, MD  21601

Ward Bucher, AIA , Owner

Phone: 410-770-9009

2010  LEGISLATIVE UPDATES 
 
Senator Colburn Senator Colburn Reports from Annapolis 
 
Senator Richard F. Colburn (R. Eastern Shore) reported on events that took place this week. Senator Colburn stated, "On Thursday, February 25, at 1:00, the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee heard Senate Bill 421 (Election Law - Delay in Replacement of Voting Machines). This bill would delay the date for replacing the state's direct-recording electronic (DRE) touchscreen voting system with a voter-verified paper record voting system until 2016. It would allow the state to continue using the touchscreen voting system for elections at least until payments for the touchscreen voting system are concluded. It would alter provisions relating to the certification of voting systems. Five reasons that I sponsored this legislation to delay the replacement are: More 
  
Delegate Haddaway Delegate Haddaway Reports From Annapolis
 
Republican Budget Proposal Unveiled
 
The Democrat leadership in Annapolis invited the House Republican Caucus to a meeting Tuesday to unveil their proposal for closing the State's $2 billion budget gap. The premise of the Republican plan is to reduce the tax burden on Maryland's citizens by rolling back the recent tax increases while reducing spending. The House Minority Leader and Minority Whip presented the plan in the Joint Hearing Room to fellow members of the Maryland General Assembly. Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio was in attendance. More 
 
Delegate Eckardt Delegate Eckardt Reports From Annapolis 

                                                

The House Republican Caucus presented an alternate budget vision to the House Appropriations Committee and the Senate Budget and Tax Committees this week. The fiscal vision presented includes a smaller, less intrusive government enterprise, reduced tax burden on Maryland citizens, state government that operates within its means, and a state financial system that escapes the chronic budget crisis. The plan proposes to achieve a balanced General Fund budget that is structurally balanced over the next five years without raising taxes, gradually reducing the tax burden on Maryland citizens. Specific items that further reduce the Governor's budget by $700million were included and will be deliberated in the budget committees.  More 

 

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 CHAMBER NEWS
 
Chamber Renews Contract with Profile Display
 
The Talbot County Chamber has renewed their contract with Profile Display to sell advertising for the custom built information display located in the chamber reception area. The display has been created specifically to allow member businesses to prominently get the word out to every person who walks through the chamber door - potential customers who are specifically seeking information, and are receptive to your message. These ads are the first thing they see when they enter - attractively showcased on the beautifully designed display. Potential customers not only see the ads, they can also pick up literature to keep on hand so they can contact you later.
 
Representatives from Profile Display will be contacting chamber members to offer them the opportunity to purchase an ad space.  
 
TALBOT COUNTY
 COMMUNITY EVENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restaurant Week
Buy your tickets for Restaurant Week
 at the Chamber Office Today!
 
 
 
Rotary Wine Tasting
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
 
Shouldn't Recycling Be Easier Than Driving to St. Michaels? 
 
This Wednesday, March 3, Phillips Wharf Environmental Center is sponsoring a discussion on recycling, beginning at 7 p.m. at Two If By Sea cafe, 5776 Tilghman Island Road.   At present, Tilghman and Bay Hundred residents have to transport their recyclables to St. Michaels, the closest recycling station.   
 
Speakers and panelists will include Ray Clarke and Derick Brummell of Talbot County government, James Wood of the Mid-Shore Recycling Program, and Ford Schuman of Infinity Recycling.  This is an opportunity for Tilghman and Bay Hundred residents to find out first-hand what's involved in setting up a recycling center or arranging pickup for recyclables.  
 
Doors open around 6, and Chef Henry Miller of Two If By Sea says that light fare -- salads, sandwiches and such -- will be available for anyone who comes hungry.  If you haven't eaten at Two If By Sea yet, this is your chance. Find out why your neighbors are eating here.  
 
       
The 4-H of Talbot County has a new Science, Engineering, Technology & Robotics initiative to increase science learning.
 
 
New science clubs are forming throughout Talbot County, including Oxford, for boys and girls between 5-18 years old.  Adult volunteers are needed especially those with a science and/or engineering background.  For further information please contact Lisa Johnson at sailoft@gmail.com or (410)226-0340.
 
 
 
BayRunner Shuttle's Launches Cruise Direct, Connecting The Eastern Shore to the Port of Baltimore For the First Time
 
Salisbury, MD.  BayRunner Shuttle announced that it has begun scheduled shuttle service to the CruiseMaryland  super port at Baltimore's Locust Point. Aptly named BayRunner Cruise Direct, the new service continues the BayRunner tradition of consumer innovation, and pursuit of eco-friendly policy. BayRunner Shuttle is the only scheduled airport ground transportation provider from the Eastern Shore to BWI Thurgood Marshall.
 

Chem-Dry On The Shore Earns Platinum Level Distinction from the Carpet and Rug Institute
 
Chem-Dry On The Shore has been designated a Platinum Level Service Provider by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).  The Platinum Level Seal is the highest certification from the CRI and identifies cleaning companies that distinguish themselves by committing to a high standard of service and customer satisfaction. More
 
New Agent Transfers to EXiT Latham Realty
Sandy Dunker, Associate Broker
 
Easton, MD (Grassroots Newswire) February 25, 2010 -- EXiT Latham Realty of Easton, MD is proud to announce the association of Sandy Dunker as an Associate Broker with their firm. Sandy brings many years of experience from real estate sales, management and training with her. She has worked for three other national companies during her real estate career; during which time she earned three distinctive designations: GRI (Graduate of Real Estate), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and CRB (Certified Residential Broker).
 
Mrs. Dunker has been an instructor for national companies where she taught the Principles and Practices of Real Estate for pre-licensing students. Many of those students are active agents today. In addition she has taught Continuing Education classes for agents which included Fair Housing, Ethics and Predatory Lending. She enjoys giving and receiving referrals from past students and clients. 
 
She is a member of National Association of Realtors, Maryland Association of Board Realtors and the Mid-Shore Board of Realtors. 
Sandy and her husband, Dave, are residents of Easton, MD. They relocated here from North Carolina seven years ago. Sandy and Dave are both active with their church where they participate in many activities and committees. 
 
Sandy is a full time agent with EXiT Realty and takes pride in her relationships with her customers and clients. It all begins with trust and continues with good communication and follow up during and after the transaction.  Please feel welcome to contact Sandy and EXiT Latham Realty, 29 E. Dover Street, Easton, MD 410-822-2152, 410-829-2670 sandy@exitlathamrealty.com; www.exitlathamrealty.com  
For more information about EXiT Latham Realty, please call 410-822-2152. EXiT Latham Realty is located at 29 E. Dover St., Easton, MD 21601.
 
 
 Chesapeake Helps! Obtains National Accreditation
 
Chesapeake Helps! has successfully completed the national accreditation requirements set by the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems.  There are 122 total accredited sites in the United States and Canada and only two in the state of Maryland.
More 
 
 
Adkins Arboretum 2010 Art Competition Exhibit On View Through March 26-Discovering The Native Landscapes Of Maryland's Eastern Shore
 
An invigorating mix of traditional landscapes and inventive ways of looking at the Eastern Shore is on view through March 26 in the 2010 Art Competition at Adkins Arboretum. The public is invited to a reception to meet the artists Sat., Feb. 27 from 3 to 5 p.m.  
More
 
 
16th Annual Oxford Day to be Held April 24th More
 
 
Fitness Demonstrations to Benefit Talbot Hospice Foundation 
 
Lorri Wilson-Clarke, owner of BodyWatts, a lifestyle studio for women, has announced a free fitness and beauty expo on February 27 from 9 am to 1 pm. Open to the public, participants should come dressed for fitness and ready to join the fun. More 
 
 
2010 Harvest For The Hungry USPS Food Drive More
Pick up bags at the Chamber Office!
 

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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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

 
 
Ambassadors Committee
Every 2nd Monday 
12 p.m.
Chamber Office
 
 

Executive Committee
Every 2nd Wednesday
3 p.m.
Chamber Office
 
 
Chamber Board Meeting
Every 3rd Thursday
4:30 p.m.
Chamber Office 
 
 
Chamber Luncheons
Every 3rd Thursday
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Location Varies
 
 
Young Professionals Luncheons
Every 4th Thursday
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Location Varies
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- Alfred A. Montapert
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