The latest Chamber news for you

January 28, 2025

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 QAC CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Deputy Clerk Julie Darling from the QAC Circuit Court swore in the 2025 Chamber Board Members on January 21 in Centreville. From left to right: Greg Edwards with Bay Tech Team; Chris Williams with Kram, McCarthy, Ayers & Frost; Past Chair Heather Bacher with Burke and Herbert Bank; Ryan Eber with the Atlantic Title Group; Tricia Wilson with Wilson Realty and Staging; Chair Eric Johnson with Queenstown Bank; Crystal Richard with the Law Offices of Crystal S. Richard; Treasurer Mary Grace Hensell with Shore Regional Health; and Vice Chair Cliff Coppersmith with Chesapeake College. Not pictured: Secretary Chad Alvarez with Digital Curve Media and Marketing; Bill Caughey with Edward Jones; Jenn Cavallaro with Queenstown Harbor; and Louis Costanzo with Mid-Atlantic Facility Services

The Chamber is grateful for your dedication and looking forward to a prosperous year!

JANUARY MIXER - On Wednesday evening, Chamber Members braved the frigid weather to join Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home for their fun-filled, Taylor Swift Era's Tour themed Mixer. Members enjoyed appetizers from Chesapeake Chef Services, door prizes, giveaways and great conversations. A special thanks to Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home for hosting in their spacious venue and to Bob Gosselin Photography for capturing the fun.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Make a difference in the career pathways of students in Queen Anne's County! Businesses and community volunteers are needed to assist with our 2025 Sophomore Career Awareness Event on February 7th and 21st, 2025, which will expose sophomores to local opportunities and training in trades, health, technology, and other career fields. Students will travel in small groups and have the opportunity to explore potential career fields so they can make well informed career pathway decisions. For more information or to sign up CLICK HERE

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

FEBRUARY - ONGOING TRAINING EVENTS, SCORE REGISTER

FEBRUARY 12 - CHAMBER MIXER Hosted by Big Brother Big Sister at Ten Eyck Brewing from 5-7 PM. REGISTER

FEBRUARY 17 - PRESIDENT'S DAY - Chamber office closed.

FEBRUARY 19 - CHAMBER 101 - Member Orientation, Kent Island Library, Stevensville from 9 to 11 AM REGISTER

Join the QAC Chamber for our annual Business and Home Expo! This event will showcase over 30 local businesses and is open and free to the public. We are offering QAC Chamber members discounted rates. Space is limited.

MORE INFO

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

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

QAC CHAMBER MEMBER TESTIMONY

"Thank you so much for the warm reception at the mixer. It was a great experience for me and it started as soon as I walked in the door. I’m already looking forward to the next meeting."

Will Piasecki

President

BTS Enterprises, Inc

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.