February 2025 Newsletter

Board Chair Update


We are the little engine that CAN! Thanks to you, our partners who have supported us and helped us grow. We are 355 partners strong and growing each day.


Our Power Hour Breakfasts and Lunch and Learn platforms are optimal networking opportunities! Please contact the Chamber dynamic duo if you have any news or topics that our region needs to know!


Volunteers wanted! Would you like to be an Ambassador? Be in the know, assist with events, and help recruit new partners! Let us know if you are interested and we'll put you to work! Not really--it's fun and fulfilling and the time commitment is up to you.


Our latest staff addition, Alieen has been an incredible asset to all of us.She is managing the welcome center and asks that you stop by to ensure your marketing collateral is displayed. The best times to capture her smiling face are 10 am -3 pm, Monday -Thursday. Read more about Aileen below.


We are scheduling our anchor events for this year! The exciting Mini Golf tournament is open for registrations and sponsorships. Check out the website for everything you need to know! 2025, is the year to Engage, Empower, and Partner!


See you around!

Donna Frankowski, Chair

2025 Board of Directors             


Donna Frankowski, Chair

ERA Martin/Shamrock Division     

                    

Don Boger, Vice Chair

Home Instead

                             

Ashley Haldeman, Secretary

PAM Health Rehabilitation



Kayleigh Yarris, Treasurer

Taylor Bank


Derrick Elzey Past Chair

Derrick Elzey State Farm Insurance


Rich Cropper

Cropper Services, LLC


Bianca Deacon

Shore Thing Promotional Products


Dan Erb

Brennan Title Company


Nicole Fillis

OC Tax Service


Stephanie Gamm

Wor-Wic Community College


Tylor Lennox

Coastal Wealth Management


Gina Shaffer

Shaffer Law Offices


Kim Shanahan

Gifts Fulfilled


February

5 - Power Hour Breakfast - The Pines Cafe, 9-10 am

6 - Ribbon Cutting - Heard For Life, Salisbury, 4:00 pm

13 - Chamber Connections Meeting

14 - PAM Health Open House, Georgetown

20 - Business After Hours - Forgotten 50, 5 -7 pm

21 - Board of Directors Meeting

27 - Chamber Connections Meeting


March



7 - Ribbon Cutting - Farmers Bank of Willards, 10:00 am

13 - Chamber Connections Meeting

18 - Lunch and Learn - TBD

20 - Business After Hours - TBD

21 - Board of Directors Meeting

27 - Chamber Connections Meeting

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President's Update

... just keeping you in the loop ....

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I look forward to continued service to our county and local community. Cheers to a bold, beautiful, and bright 2025!


Your friend,

Amity

Welcome Aileen Price



Greetings! I am the new Partner and Event Specialist.

In addition to my work at the Chamber, I am a leadership and team coach certified through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). I am an author too. My second book will be published soon!


I am a Philadelphian and a native Spanish speaker. 

Penn State is my alma mater. I studied Advertising/Public Relations and Psychology with a minor in French. After college, my husband Chris and I lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he worked for a tax software development company (and still does remotely). I worked in healthcare and biotech before embarking on coach training.


Being an East Coast girl at heart, we returned to the greater Philadelphia area to start a family. After our son was born, we decided to move for a better school district and to be closer to my in-laws who had retired to Ocean Pines. We love the Pines and all our region has to offer. 

Amity and I are here to serve and support your businesses. Please stop by the Chamber office and introduce yourself and of course I will see you at one of our fabulous events!

This Month's Features

Register

Business After Hours. Thursday, February 20th. 5pm-7pm


You are invited! Please let us know if you plan to attend and register by Monday, February 17th. The more the merrier.

Corporate Sponsors

Not a Partner yet? Become one today! We receive several inquiries every week from county residents who need services and resources that they can trust! As a Chamber Partner, we act as another arm of your marketing efforts--with a personal touch. Learn more

Contact Amity Aldrich to secure your spot!

Do you know about the Connections Group? It is the most engaging and active networking group in our region. Check out our Facebook page to learn more! We welcome new members. If you are interested, please email Amity Aldrich

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