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December 21, 2009
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.   
 
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Happy Holidays and best wishes for a prosperous 2010

The Talbot County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank

our 800 membership partners who help us accomplish our

important work for Talbot County.

 

 

·   Supporting and promoting economic vitality in Talbot County

·   Supporting the quality of life in Talbot County

·   Providing business attraction and retention for Talbot County

·   Sponsoring educational seminars and workshops

·   Partners in education programming with Talbot County Schools

·    Environmental stewardship and best practices in business

·    Advocating: The voice of business with government

·    Business resource and assistance

·    Promotion of new businesses

 

Remember to Shop local and support these fine businesses that support our community through their chamber membership. Please visit our website talbotchamber.org to find a listing of our member businesses and organizations.

 

 
"TRADEWINDS" 2010 Talbot County Chamber of Commerce Business & Community Directory will be going to print in late January 2010.  If you have made any changes to your membership information in the past year or contemplate any changes in early 2010, such as, business name, contact person, address, telephone #, e-mail address or web address, please notify Pat Jones at the Chamber Office at 410-822-4653, or e-mail pjones@talbotchamber.org by January 8, 2010.
 
Notice To Chamber Members
The Talbot County Chamber of Commerce office will be closed on December 24th & 25th for the Christmas Holiday.
 
 
 TALBOT CHAMBER REPORT   

Chamber Opposes UI Tax Proposal

SBA Guarranteed Loan Programs
 
Senators Want to Extend SBA Lending Programs 
 
IP and Copenhagen - Final Thoughts
 
Key Vote letter opposing the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act"
 
SBA Echoes U.S. Chamber Recommendation For More Small Business Exports
 
 
 
TALBOT COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR
 
December 20 - 23 "A Christmas Carol"
: 
Back by popular demand, this version of A Christmas Carol features a large ensemble cast of adults and children singing, dancing and filling the theatre with the spirit of the holidays.  An Easton-based theatre company, ArtHouse Live's production of Christmas Carol has earned praise from the Washington Post.  Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton, MD Tickets 410-822-7299.

December 31 - FIRST NIGHT TALBOT:  Join friends and neighbors for the Family-Friendly, alcohol-free Celebration of the  Arts and entertainment to welcome in the NEW YEAR in Downtown Easton.  Features outdoor "Crab Drop" countdown (9PM), all varieties of music, dance, crafts, magic, puppets and dramatic performances.  Decorations of journals for the 300th Anniversary of Easton.  Collectable buttons good for admission to all locations. Dance performances and dance lessons, comedy, puppet theatre, gospel choirs, live theatre competition, community mosaic, films old and new, lots of music & a moon bounce.  6PM to Midnight.  Various locations throughout Town Center including the Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover St., Easton, MD.  Admission by First Night Button  :  Adult $10.00/Children $5.00, (Children under 5 are FREE)   Call 410-820-8822 for information.

 

Come shop at the HOLIDAY SALE*at the Historical Society of Talbot County's Museum Store located at 25 S. Washington Street, Easton from 12/21 - 12/31.  The store and museum are open Mon-Sat 10am - 4pm.  On 12/24 and 12/31, HSTC will close at 2:30pm; HSTC will be closed 12/25 & 1/1)Happy Holidays!*Sale items priced 20% or more off w/ green tag (no combining w/ other discounts). Questions, call 410-822-0773.


  Talbot County Chamber of Commerce
101 Marlboro Ave., Suite 53 
Easton, MD 21601
Phone: 410-822-4653
Fax: 410-822-7922
Issue: 51
In This Issue
Chamber Office Closed For Christmas Holiday
Chamber Report
PLATINUM SPONSORS
 
 
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