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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Join us in welcoming all the new Chamber members!
Know someone who could benefit by becoming a Chamber members?
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In Case You Missed It!
Cecil TV: 2020 Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum
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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...
Thursday, March 12, 12 PM at C3ntral Tavern -
FULL
Tuesday, March 24, 5 PM at Woody's Crab House -
FULL
Wednesday, April 8, 12 PM at Enzo's Waterfront Italian Dining -
FULL
Thursday, April 16, 8:30 AM at Well Homed Inc.
Wednesday, April 29, 5 PM at Asian Garden
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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Upcoming Events at a Glance - see detailed listings below!
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Click on event name to register!
Long-Term Care Roundtable
Thursday, March 19, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Laurelwood Care Center, 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
6th Annual Business Spotlight Luncheon
Thursday, March 26, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Chesapeake Inn Ballroom, Chesapeake City
Thursday, April 2, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: TBD
Monday, April 6, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chamber office, Elkton
Wednesday, April 15, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
La Quinta Inn & Suites, Elkton
Thursday, April 16, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Chamber office, Elkton
Legislative Wrap-up Breakfast
Monday, April 20, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Minker Banquet Hall, Perryville
33rd Annual Chamber Golf Classic
Thursday, May 7
Chesapeake Bay Golf Club, Rising Sun
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Long-Term Care Roundtable
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 Thursday, March 19, 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 Fair Hill Nature Center
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 Thursday, March 19, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Fair Hill Nature Center, Elkton
Network while enjoying spectacular views and some light fare.
The Fair Hill Nature Center connects children and adults to the environment by educating, engaging and exploring our local natural resources.
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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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6th Annual Business Spotlight Luncheon
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Thursday, March 26, 12:00 PM - 1:
30 PM
Chesapeake Inn Ballroom, Chesapeake City
Celebrating Our Members' Success!
Recognizing major milestones and achievements of Cecil County's Businesses
This recognition event honors Chamber members who are celebrating major milestones and accomplishments, such as:
New Business New Ownership
5th-year Anniversaries Expansion of Existing Facilities
Local Recognition of Local, State or National Awards
Local Recognition of State or National Elected Positions
Tell us about your achievements and get the recognition you deserve!
Deadline for submission is March 13!
Event Sponsors
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Network Marketing/Direct Sales Roundtable
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 Monday, April 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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Legislative Wrap- up Breakfast
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 Monday, April 20, 8:00 AM - 10:
00 AM
Minker Banquet Hall, Perryville
Learn what took place during the 2020 session of the MD General Assembly and meet your State representatives.
Event Sponsors
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33rd Annual Chamber Golf Classic
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 Thursday, May 7
Chesapeake Bay Golf Club, Rising Sun
Registration 8:00 AM
Shotgun Start 9:00 AM
Opportunities to Network, Volunteer, Sponsor, and MORE!
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Advertise in the Next Issue of Chamber e-News
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Important, Easy, and Safe!
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 3/18 Mon 3/23
Wed 4/1 Mon 4/6
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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WCHC is Seeking New Board Members!
WCHC, a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center, is seeking new board members! Located in Conowingo and Havre de Grace, WCHC provides healthcare services to all members of the community, regardless of ability to pay.
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Pour UP The Shore
Celebrate all the creativity that makes the Upper Eastern Shore so wonderful. The skills of local artists, artisans, craftspeople, breweriess, wineries, distilleries and more will be on display. Enjoy great food, music, rides and games as you discover the natural beauty and historic charm of this spectacular region. Proceeds benefit local first responders! For more information visit
https://www.pouruptheshore.com/
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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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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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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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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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