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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CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXER
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 5:30PM to 7:30PM
National Autism Association of MD - Eastern Shore
8614 Ocean Gateway (former Champion Nily Real Estate Bldg.)
Easton, MD 21601
410-820-9005
www.naaofmdes.org
Jaime Langdon, President
Manning Lee |
The Talbot County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Committee is pleased to announce that Chris Funk, Special Agent , United States Secret Service will be the guest speaker at the Thursday, January 21, 2010 Luncheon. Agent Funk will be explaining the function of the Secret Service and discussing Counterfeiting, crimes against the U.S. Treasury Department and the protection role of the Secret Service. Chris Funk is a Special Agent, at the Baltimore Field Office and has been an agent for 12 years. He has also been assigned to the following offices:
New York Field Office
Special Operations Division
Training Division
Washington Field Office
Baltimore Field Office
Agent Funk is a graduate of Salisbury 'State' University, 1996
The event will be held at Scossa Restaurant and Lounge, 8 N. Washington Street, Easton. To make a reservation please contact the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce at 410-822-0822, register online or email info@talbotchamber.org . The cost is $20 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members or guests. We require a 24 hour cancellation notice otherwise you will be invoiced.
The January Chamber Luncheon is being sponsored by Paradigm Associates, LLC. |
INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL
BY RITA HILL, MBA
Date: Tuesday,January 26, 2010
Location: Talbot Chamber Conference Room
101 Marlboro Ave., Suite 53, Easton, MD
Time: Session 1, 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon - Sold Out
Session 2, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - 3 Seats Remain
Cost: $99.00 per person (check or credit card)
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Tuesday Leads Group Seeks New Members
The Tuesday Leads Group at the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce is hosting an open house on January 19 as it looks for new members in a variety of professions. The open house will be 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the chamber's offices in Easton Plaza, 101 Marlboro Avenue, Suite 53, Easton, MD 21601..
Leads groups are organized to help members grow their businesses by exchanging referrals, tips and other information. Memberships are limited to one person from any particular profession or business.
The Tuesday Leads Group, headed by Anne Cassidy, an AFLAC insurance broker, meets at 8:30 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. At each meeting, one member presents an educational program and another member discusses his or her own business in some detail. Learning about each other's businesses enables members to offer better tips, leads and other help to each other.
The group is looking for new members from the following areas: commercial real estate, electrical contracting, plumbing, general contracting, handyman services, cleaning services, group benefits specialist, landscaping, information technology, auto mechanics and florist.
Besides Ms. Cassidy, current members include Jerry Newell, business consultant; Steven Hack, architect; Vance Morris, ChemDry; Megan Kemp, PNC Bank; Ted Huffman, East Coast Shredding; Rodney C. Renner, New York Life; Harris Marx, Lifelong Pets; Tom Orem, PNC Investments, financial advisor; Jonathan West, Pre-Paid Legal Services; J. Burgess Kegan, Eagle Nationwide Mortgage; Lou Ann Hill, Lighten Your Load Solutions; Steve Bailey, public relations; Elaine Phillips, Harbourtowne Resort; Mary Ellen Carter, Express Employment Professionals; Dr. Scott Thompson, Easton Veterinary Clinic; Martin C. Schwartz, certified public accountant; and Dale Hanlon, Benson and Mangold Real Estate. |
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TALBOT COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 21: Historical Society of Talbot County Bus Trip to Smithsonian - Historical Society of Talbot County, 25 S. Washington St. Easton, MD 410-822-0773 Call for more details.
January 21: Debby Boone - Reflections of Rosemary Clooney, Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover Street, Easton, MD 21601 Tickets. 410-822-7299.
January 21: Andy Friedman - 8 PM. NightCat (Formerly Coffee East), 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton, MD. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge $12.00. 443-786-2750. www.nightcatmusic.com
January 22: Yarn - 8 PM. NightCat (Formerly Coffee East), 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton, MD. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge $10.00. 443-786-2750. www.nightcatmusic.com
January 22 - 24: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Join Easton Middle School's Theatre Department this January as they bring Mark Twain's classic story to life in this toe-tappin', knee slappin' musical production. Directed by Richard A. Vitanovec, the Adventures of Tom Sawyer is written by Ken Ludwig with music and lyrics by Don Schlitz. Opening Night is Friday, January 22 at 7 PM at the Easton High School. Additional show dates in January 23, 29 and 30 at 7 PM and Sunday, January 24 and 31 at 3 PM. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Crackerjacks in Easton, Little Rascals in Easton, Reesers Pharmacy in St. Michaels and Easton Middle School. For more information, contact Richard Vitanovec at 443-298-0488, Marci Leach at 410-829-9811 or Luanne Satchell at 410-829-2049.
January 23: Trina Hamlin in SLR - Upbeat Blues. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover, Easton, MD Tickets 410-822-7299.
January 23: Danni Rosner - 8 PM. NightCat (formerly Coffee East), 5 Goldsborough Street, Easton. NightCat will be serving beer & wine. Lite fare menu and table service. Admission charge $15.00. 443-786-2750. www.nightcatmusic.com |
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H1N1 FLU CLINICS TO BE HELD JAN. 19 - 22
Free H1N1 Flu Clinics will be held from 8a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.19, through Friday, Jan. 22, at the Talbot County Health Department.
The department is located at 100 S. Hanson St. in Easton. It is important to wear short sleeves to the clinic. People may bring a completed H1N1 Consent and Record from www.talbothealth.org |
SU TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE AT EASTERN SHORE HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER
Representatives from Salisbury University will be available to meet with prospective students during the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center's open house 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20.
SU offers programs in elementary education, educational leadership, social work and business at the center, located on the campus of Chesapeake College in Wye Mills.
Dr. Amy Stephens Meekins represents the Elementary Education Program. For more information call 410-543-6391 or e-mail asmeekinssalisbury.edu.
Dr. Douglas DeWitt represents the Educational Leadership Program, which allows students to earn an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership or Administrator I certification. For more information call Dr. Theodore Gilkey at 410-677-5063 or e-mail trgilkeysalisbury.edu.
Cindy Wingate, LCSW-C, represents SU's satellite social work programs, which permit students to complete their bachelor's or master's degrees in their local communities. For more information call 410-603-2486 or e-mail clwingatesalisbury.edu.
Yvonne Downie represents the M.B.A. Program. For more information call 410-548-3983 or e-mail yxdowniesalisbury.edu.
Those planning on attending the open house should use the parking lot adjacent to the ESHEC and go in the main entrance. Attendees will be directed to rooms assigned to their specific program interest. For more information call Deborah Urry, ESHEC executive director, at 410-827-5761 or e-mail durrychesapeake.edu. |
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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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