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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 Dear Chamber Members,
Happy New Year! We look forward to working together as we continue to connect and grow in 2020.
We also want to take this opportunity to send a big thank you to all our Chamber Corporate Partners. These are the organizations in our community who have partnered with the Chamber to demonstrate their commitment to the value that the Chamber provides to all businesses.
Our Partners understand, and promote, that together we can accomplish what no one business can do alone.
Our Partners support the Chamber through their involvement in our many events, in our advocacy work, and in recognizing those in our community who give of their time and resources to make Cecil County a better place to live, work, and play.
Our Partners make it possible for the Chamber to fulfill its mission of advocating for a strong, viable, economic environment in Cecil County.
Thank you valued Partners!
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Annual Trip to the Capitol!
Cecil Night in Annapolis
DON'T MISS IT!
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The Cecil County Chamber of Commerce
Government Relations Committee
invites you to participate in Cecil Night in Annapolis - the annual General Assembly session kick-off in Annapolis!
We are excited that this year's event will be held
"where the decisions are made"
in the Miller Senate Office Building, Conference Center West.
Seize this opportunity on the second day of session
to meet elected leaders in Annapolis!
Bus will be provided.
Afternoon Session
1:00 Bus Departs from Cecil County (leaving from Elkton)
2:30 Bus Arrives at Miller Senate Office Building - West
3:00-5:00 Afternoon Session with Special Guests,
Afternoon Session is sponsored by W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Evening Reception
5:30 Networking - Miller Senate Office Building - West
6:00 Cecil Night in Annapolis Reception - Miller Senate Office Building - West
8:15 Bus Departs for Cecil County
To register for the event and/or the bus
Event Sponsors
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Cecil County Chamber is excited to announce our partnership 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 new affiliate program with Metro.
It's a win - win!
We chose to partner with Metro Merchant Services to provide our members with electronic payment processing because they focus on their customer needs in the same way we do. We know that you will be in good hands with them. Please feel to visit them on our website
by
clicking here.
Metro has been providing electronic payment processing services to the business community for many years and understands the needs for companies to keep costs minimized.
They offer 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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Join us in welcoming all the new Chamber members!
(Referred to by John Hassiepen, Fulton Bank)
(Referred to by Jason Lim, Edward Jones
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(Referred to by Rob Massimiano,
Tidewater Tattoo)
Know someone who could benefit by becoming a Chamber members?
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Upcoming Events at a Glance - see detailed listings below!
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Click on event name to register!
Direct Sales/Network Marketing Roundtable
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Miller Senate Office Building, Annapolis
Thursday, January 16, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Laurelwood Care Center, Elkton
Thursday, January 16, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
West Street Village, North East
Wednesday, January 22, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Chamber office, Elkton
Monday, January 27, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Schaefer's Ballroom, Chesapeake City
Click here to sign up for alerts of upcoming events!
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Advertise in the Next Issue of Chamber e-News
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Direct Sales/Network Marketing Roundtable
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Monday, January 6, 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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Long-Term Care Roundtable
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Thursday, January 16, 2:00 PM - 3:
00 PM
Laurelwood Care Center, Elkton
This is an opportunity to bring like-minded professionals together
to share best practices, information, and resources to the benefit of all.
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Business Card Exchange at West Street Village
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 Thursday, January 16, 4:30 PM - 6:
00 PM
West Street Village, North East
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Wednesday, January 22, 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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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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Chamber - CQI Energy Cooperative
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CQI Associates Offers Budget Stability for Businesses
Commercial Energy CO-OP
When commercial energy purchasing was deregulated in Maryland in 2002, the Cecil County Chamber partnered with CQI Associates to establish a Commercial Energy Purchasing Cooperative for its members. Since then, the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce - CQI Energy Cooperative has helped hundreds of area businesses realize long-term budget stability.
Benefits of the Cecil County Chamber Commercial Energy Cooperative:
* Increased Purchasing Power in procuring electric and natural gas at competitive rates to businesses
* Eliminates the need to 'go through it alone'
* Historically, the average co-op member saves about the equivalent of their July electrical bill and/or their February natural gas bill. When compared to utility S.O.S. rates
* Budget Stability (no more 'roller coaster costs') by offering Fixed Rate energy supply costs
* Assistance in being proactive in fulfilling energy buying needs
* We offer the opportunity for businesses to share in the valuable energy expertise that the cooperative provides.
This program offers FREE informational seminars and webinars about energy deregulation and valuable insight into energy procurement options. CQI manages the member education and bid phases of the program, oversees the transition of the members' energy accounts, and offers continuing technical expertise to members throughout the term of the energy contracts.
Learn how your business can benefit from joining the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce - CQI Commercial Energy Purchasing Cooperative by visiting www.cqiassociates.com or calling 443-472-3870 for more information.
Residential Energy CO-OP
In addition to commercial energy procurement, CQI Associates is also a leader in the Chamber's
Residential Energy Purchasing Cooperative. CQI offers competitive fixed supply rates to the Chamber's residential energy cooperative members. To learn more or to sign up, go to
www.cqiassociates.com/residential.
When signing up, please designate the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce.
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Chamber Members Doing Business with Chamber Members!
Hot Deals generate traffic to your business!
$50 Off Tax Prep
Simply mention coupon code ECC and save $50 on income tax preparation!
Member to Member Special
Reach Northeastern Maryland's Affluent Adult Audience.
WHGM Gold is offering a special deal for Cecil County Chamber of Commerce Members to reach Northeastern Maryland just in time for Holiday shopping.
Sign up for alerts when new offers post!
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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 1/8 Mon 1/13
Wed 1/22 Mon 1/27
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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Support Choptank Electric's Rural Broadband Initiative
In January, the members of the Eastern Shore delegation will introduce a bill to allow Choptank Electric Cooperative to become "member regulated," like 83% of electric cooperatives across the United States. This will allow the Board of Directors you elected at Choptank Electric, rather than a regulatory body in Baltimore, to make the final decisions on rates and services.
The Choptank Electric Board could deliver the services you, our members, want and need. As part of the timeline to pass this bill, we are asking supporters to contact the Delegates and Senators from the Eastern Shore in December. Give them the constituent stories they need to convince the General Assembly to pass our bill. Let them know that access to Rural Broadband is essential to our families, small businesses, farmers, educators and healthcare providers.
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North East MD Chamber of Commerce Award Winners:
Congratulations!
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Bry Overhead Door Service in 2019 Cecil County Christmas Parade!
"We made a life size gingerbread house where ten people rode inside the float through the parade. We covered it with "crab paper" and a lot of spray foam. It took us exactly 1 month from start to finish. Now it's going to be used for our wood shed. We're already thinking of ideas for next year"
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Member-to-Member Specials
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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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