2019-2020
Board of Directors
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Executive Committee
Beth Creek
Vice Chair
Jason Lim
Past Chair
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Malini Ganvir
Ryan Geracimos
John Gonzalez
Josh Huegel
John Mettee, IV
Sharon Pelham
Gianluca Santinelli
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IT Partner 
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NEW NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY!
6 Top Mingles!
6-Top Mingles are small, intimate meetings where 6 chamber members, all in non-competing industries, have a chance to network, speak about their business and services, and make connections with other people in the business community.
Upcoming Mingles...
Wednesday, February 26, 5:30 PM at Elk Brewing Co. -
FULL
Tuesday, March 3, 8:30 AM at Rise 'N Grind Cafe
Thursday, March 12, 12 PM at C3ntral Tavern -
FULL
Tuesday, March 24, 5 PM at Woody's Crab House
REGISTER by logging in to your
Member Portal. Click on Events, Pick Mingle, check the Who's Going tab and if there is not a competing industry already registered, REGISTER!
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Join us in welcoming all the new Chamber members!
Know someone who could benefit by becoming a Chamber members?
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Join the Chamber Energy Purchasing Cooperative
The Chamber of Commerce has partnered with energy management experts, CQI Associates, to administer and manage the Chamber Energy Purchasing Cooperative. The increased purchasing power of the Chamber Purchasing Cooperative has allowed members to receive lower rates than they could typically attain on their own.
On average, since 2004, the Cooperative electricity rates have been lower than both market rates and the weighted annual utility standard offer service rates. During our recent fall campaign participants saw a
combined savings of $889,600.
Natural gas rates have also been lowered on average than market rates and utility monthly winter peak indexed rates.
Presidential elections, erratic weather conditions and global tensions are making the energy market volatile. If you would like to stabilize your utility rates you should join the cooperative by participating in this next round of competitive supplier pricing.
The current campaign begins February 3, 2020 for both new participants and renewal members who have contract renewal dates through to December 2020.
TO ENROLL IN THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE:
1. Complete and sign the attached Letter of Authorization
2. Provide one copy of your most recent Utility bill(s), all pages, for all electricity and or natural gas accounts you are enrolling
3. Scan and email copies of the above documents to Jennie Anderson at
4. Send the original documents to the Chamber
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APPLICATION DEADLINE IS February 28, 2020
If you have any questions or require
additional details, please
contact Joe Tabeling with CQI Associates at
joe@cqiassociates.com
or 443-472-3870.
To learn more about the purchasing cooperative, market rate projections, Renewable Portfolio Standards Regulations, and recent changes in law, you can attend one of the following Information Webinars:
To participate, select date above (Ctrl + Click) and continue to registration page.
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Reserve Your Space Now!
The 2020 edition of the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce Business Directory & Community Guide
will be published in April 2020.
Our annual Directory is proven to be the "go to" book for business-to-business commerce in Cecil County, plus the popular Community Guide serves as an important year-long ready reference of area information for local residents, businesses, visitors and newcomers.
The exclusive wide-ranging, year-long distribution of the 2020 Directory will include all of our influential business members and other area professionals, and will also saturate most large and small Cecil County institutions such as libraries, healthcare facilities, banks, real estate offices, hotels and restaurants. The Chamber Directory also reaches thousands more throughout the year with its unique online "E-Edition" prominently displayed on the Chamber's home page.
Exclusive Advertising Opportunity for Chamber Members.
Reserve Your Space Now!
Call 610-869-5553 ext 22
Published by AdPro, Inc., in cooperation with the
Cecil County Chamber of Commerce.
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Upcoming Events at a Glance - see detailed listings below!
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Click on event name to register!
Morning Business Card Exchange
Tuesday, February 18, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Donaldson Brown Center, Port Deposit
Wednesday, February 26, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Susquehanna Workforce Network, Elkton
Thursday, February 27, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Milburn Stone Theatre, Cecil College
Monday, March 2, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chamber office, Elkton
Thursday, March 19, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Fair Hill Nature Center, Elkton
Chamber 101
Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Chamber office, Elkton
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Business Card Exchange at Donaldson Brown Center
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 Monday, February 18, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Donaldson Brown Center, Port Deposit
Start your day networking!
Hosted by Donaldson Brown Center
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Wednesday, February 26, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Susquehanna Workforce Network, Elkton
Topics & Presenters
Volunteer Cecil - Cecil Cares Day
Krista Gilmore, Cecil County Dept. of Community Services
Services the Library can offer to Nonprofits
Laura Metzler & Ellie Yeatman, Cecil County Public Library
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Cecil County Primary Election Forum
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Thursday, February 27, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College
The Forum will include candidates for the following:
Cecil County Executive
Cecil County Council
Cecil County Board of Education
Free and Open to the Public
Sponsored by Cecil County Classroom Teachers' Association, Business Education Partnership Advisory Council,
and the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce
Government Relations Committee
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Direct Sales/Network Marketing Roundtable
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 Monday, March 2, 10:00 AM - 12:
00 PM
Cecil County Chamber Office, Elkton
A FREE informational meeting for serious-minded
direct sales/network marketing professionals.
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Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 AM - 10:
30 AM
Cecil County Chamber Office, Elkton
Want to know what's new at the Chamber?
Are you a new Chamber member?
Do you have a new employee?
Join us for the next Chamber 101!
It's a chance to meet the Chamber team, learn more about how to put the Chamber to work for you and your business, and, of course, network with others!
Open to all new members, long-time members and future members!
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Advertise in the Next Issue of Chamber e-News
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Help make sure Cecil County gets an accurate count! A low response rate could result in the loss of federal and state funds which support a variety of programs, including school funding, Medicaid, SNAP, WIC and the Children's Health Insurance Plan.
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Chamber Members Doing Business with Chamber Members!
Hot Deals generate traffic to your business!
 FREE 45 minute Lunch & Learn - Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
Business Gifts
Independent Consultant - Gail
Business Gifts are a great idea not just during the holidays, but throughout the whole year. Why? Because folks tend to expect gifts more during the holidays. Giving gifts throughout the year sends the message you care.
$50 Off Tax Prep
Simply mention coupon code ECC and save $50 on income tax preparation!
Sign up for alerts when new offers post!
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Calling Chamber Champions!
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Are YOU a Chamber Champion?
Who are they?
The Party People, The Fun Crowd, The Welcome Crew! The Folks in the know, the Smart Salespeople, The eyes, ears, arms and legs of the Chamber!
Why do they do it?
For networking and professional relationships, to make new business connections, for recognition, and because they believe in the value of the Chamber and want to share that value with the community.
What do they do?
They make everyone feel welcome, they introduce guests to members, they attend and help out at events, they help with member outreach.
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Spreading the News through our Members' Newsletters
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Many of our members produce periodic newsletters filled with useful information.
Click on the links below to see full versions. If you like what you see,
subscribe
to their online publications-just one example of
members
supporting
members!
Take a look at the following Members' newsletters!
If you would like to share your business newsletter,
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Share Your Business News!
You are invited to submit a FREE announcement about your business for each issue of Chamber e-News. The content of your message should be about something that's happening in your business, an announcement about an employee, an award that your business has won, etc. This space is not intended to be used for advertising. Please limit your message to 100 words or fewer. It's a great way to get your business noticed! Please note that your article may be edited for spelling, grammatical errors and/or length. Photos are welcomed. Submit your announcement to Katie at klewis@cecilchamber.com.
Chamber e-News is published every other Monday.
Publication deadlines are as follows:
Deadline: Published
Wed 2/19 Mon 2/24
Wed 3/4 Mon 3/9
Post business notices on your
FREE Member Page on the Chamber website!
Post your public events on the Chamber's Community Calendar
here!
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WCS wins Best of Accounting Award
WCS has won Best of Accounting Award for providing superior service to their clients! ClearlyRated's Best of Accounting Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by our clients. Read more about the award
here and take a look at our
ClearlyRated Profile Page!
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Martin Marietta Donates 300 Tons of Gravel
County Secures Access To Elderly Resident
Appreciation and recognition are extended to Martin Marietta and their North East Quarry crew for the recent, and very generous donation of 300 tons of crusher run gravel, which was used to assist the Cecil County Department of Public Works in repairing a local access road. The collaboration helped secure a safe passage to an elderly citizen to accommodate emergency services, electric utility and fuel delivery vehicles to the residence.
"Martin Marietta is a wonderful community partner," said County Executive Alan McCarthy. "Their generous donation allowed us to not only restore safe and adequate access to the individual, but provides a sense of comfort to the family, our first responders and other local agencies, as well."
Martin Marietta, Inc. is an American-based company and a leading supplier of building materials, including aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete and asphalt. Martin Marietta is committed to being a responsible neighbor and supporting their local communities.
Media Contact:
Jennifer Lyall
Public Information Officer
Cecil County Government
410-996-8454
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Member-to-Member Specials
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New affiliate program with Metro Merchant Services!
As a Chamber member, you will receive the best rates in the industry as well as support the Cecil Chamber through this affiliate program with Metro.
It's a win - win!
Metro Merchant Services offers a wide range of credit / debit card processing products and services such point-of-sale systems for restaurant and retail businesses, mobile processing, virtual terminals, ecommerce processing, website design, and payroll services.
Why Pay MORE??? Take the Metro Merchant Services Rate Challenge by sending them your most recent merchant account processing statement so we can put the savings back in your pocket and not your processors! On average, Metro saves their merchants from 12 to 35% on their processing fees from what their competitors charge.
You can reach out to Metro via email or a phone call or simply fill out the form on their
website. We would encourage you to take a moment to explore what Metro has to offer.
Check out their website and see all the services they offer!
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Looking for Bids?
The Chamber's
no-cost online Request For Proposal Service is for government agencies, businesses and individuals who want to do business with Chamber members.
Click here.
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Dental Discount Plan
Exclusively for Our Members, Their Employees
and Immediate Family Members
Plan is for patients
without Dental Insurance
No cost for Cecil County Chamber of Commerce members to participate
Chamber members, their employees and immediate family members are eligible
To schedule an appointment, call 410-398-9500
Discount(s) provided at time of service
Plan can be used as often as necessary with no restrictions
For questions, or to sign up for the Dental Discount Program, contact
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Chamber Members:
- Get pre-pay discounts of up to 25% on Email Marketing, Online Survey, and Event Marketing tools.
- Members who already have a Constant Contact account are also eligible for the discount program...click below to get started!
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Looking for a new way to promote your business?
Advertise in "Cecil County Life Magazine" and reach tens of thousands
of Cecil County print and online customers.
Inquire about
Cecil County
Chamber
member-only rates
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