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August 13, 2025

National Nonprofit Day is held annually on August 17, is a day dedicated to recognizing the efforts of nonprofit organizations and the impact they have on local communities. About 10% of Chamber members are nonprofits and each play a crucial role in meeting the unmet needs in our community.

Fundraising and marketing consultant Jayme Dingler, who created What’s Good Wednesdays, a social media newsletter that offers an in-depth look at local nonprofits, commented, “Here on the Mid-Shore, in our tiny little corner of the world, there are well over 1,000 nonprofit organizations whose work often goes unnoticed because they’re solving problems we may not even realize exist in our community.” She added, "Nonprofits touch just about every facet of our lives here on the Shore, and we may not even know it. They should be celebrated every day, but especially on Nonprofit Day!"

It's important to recognize National Nonprofit Day because nonprofits fill crucial gaps in services, providing support and resources to the community.If you would like to show your support on National Nonprofit Day, consider donating, volunteering, spreading awareness, partnering as business, organizing a fundraiser or joining a board or committee. For more information about What's Good Wednesdays email wednesday@bewhatsgood.com.

QAC CHAMBER SURVEY - To better serve the local business community, the Chamber would like to ask members to take this quick and easy survey about the programs and activities we offer. Your input will be invaluable in helping us to enhance our services in a continuously evolving business environment.

If you choose to include your company information, you will be automatically entered to win a FREE banner ad on our online directory (for 3 months). The drawing will be held on August 26. SURVEY

SHERIFF HOFMANN PRESENTS BUSINESS SCAMS TO MEMBERS - The Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Sheriff Gary Hofmann on July 30 as part of its ongoing seminar series, where he provided an in-depth look at the latest scams affecting businesses and individuals — and the steps they can take to protect themselves. Read the full Bay Times ARTICLE by Andrea Grabenstein.

CHAMBER SUMMER HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 4 PM & Friday 9 AM to NOON

AUGUST - ONGOING TRAINING EVENTS Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) REGISTER

AUGUST- ONGOING TRAINING EVENTS, SCORE REGISTER

AUGUST 14 - HOW TO INTEGRATE AI INTO YOUR ORGANIZATION: Speaker Dale Walls with the Digital Architects, Kent Island Library, 9 - 10 AM. Details below. REGISTER

AUGUST 20 - CHAMBER MIXER - TRAILER Save The Day Escape Rooms, Stevensville, 5-7 PM REGISTER

Artificial Intelligence is Changing How Businesses Operate,

But Many Leaders Still Don’t Know Where to Start

In this seminar, Dale Walls will deliver a straightforward, practical introduction to AI—what it is, how it works, and why it matters for business owners and decision-makers. Whether you’re completely new to AI or just trying to keep up, this session will give you a clear executive-level understanding of the technology and how to begin exploring its potential in your business.

What You’ll Learn:

What AI really is—and what it isn’t
Key terms and concepts (machine learning, generative AI, ChatGPT, etc.)
Examples of how AI is being used in small and medium businesses today
Risks, limitations, and ethical considerations
First steps: how to begin testing and using AI tools in your business

No tech background required. This session is designed for business owners, leaders, and professionals looking to understand the future—and start applying it.

MEMBER NEWS! - Get the inside scoop on exclusive updates, exciting achievements, and important announcements from our members. Whether it’s industry insights, special events, or success stories, you won’t want to miss what’s happening in our community. MEMBER NEWS

EVENTS CALENDAR - Do you have an upcoming event that you would like to publicize? Add it to the Chamber's COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR.

HIRING? - Are you a Chamber member who is hiring? Post your open positions on the Chamber's JOBS PAGE.

If you would like to share a story about how the QAC Chamber has helped your business or have a business tip to share please email Becky at rgroff@qacchamber.com.

Not a Queen Anne's County Chamber Member? Joining the Chamber of Commerce offers businesses a wealth of opportunities for growth, networking, and community engagement. For more information call 410-643-8530 or visit qacchamber.com.

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