QAC Chamber Coffee With Superintendent Dr. Patricia Saelens | |
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On March 21st, Queen Anne's County Chamber of Commerce hosted coffee, with guest speaker Dr. Patrica Saelens, Superintendent of QAC Public Schools at the Holiday Inn Express. Dr. Saelens spoke about the current financial status of QACPS and Blueprint for Maryland's Future, legislation passed in 2021, that includes comprehensive changes to nearly every aspect of Maryland's public education system.
For more information:
Blueprint for Maryland's Future visit www.blueprint.marylandpublicschools.org
Queen Anne's County Public Schools www.qacps.org
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Pictured Above (left to right):
Photo 1: Linda Friday, President of QAC Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Patricia Saelens, Superintendent of QACPS; and Louis Costanzo, QAC Chamber of Commerce BOD Chair.
Photo 2: Linda Prochaska, The Arc of the Chesapeake; Scott Evans, Benedictine; and Debra Langseth, Chesterwye Center.
Photo 3: Judy Wolgast and Bob Sullivan, Sullivan Financial and Eva Stoops, QAC Chamber of Commerce Board Member.
Photo 4: Jenny Cernak, Kent School; Colleen Williams, Giving Edge Foundation; and Augie Lankford, Pecometh Camp and Retreat.
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Business Scam Alert - The Office of the Attorney General warns businesses in Maryland that some are receiving a letter entitled “2023 Certificate of Good Standing Request Form” that requests a fee in exchange for a letter of good standing with an “official seal of the Secretary of State.” This letter is a SCAM. Read full alert here. | |
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Grant – ExportMD Program helps offset some of the costs of marketing internationally for Maryland's small and mid-sized companies. Recipients are eligible for $5,000 in reimbursement for expenses associated with an international marketing project. Many companies apply the funds to tradeshows. For more information:
https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/exportmd-program.
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Plans are underway for the Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce's 36th Annual Golf Tournament. We ask members to show their support by registering to golf, being an event sponsor, and/or donating one or more gift items as door prizes.
This annual tournament is one of our major fundraisers, and all proceeds will go towards Chamber community programs emphasizing youth and education.
If you would like more information, please click the link below.
Your support is greatly appreciated!
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APRIL 6, 2023 - Queenstown Landing Peep Show Happy Hour 4 to 5 p.m. Winners from the Inaugural Peep Show contest will be announced. In person voting April 1 - 6. 120 Shoreway Drive, Queenstown, MD. For more info Peep Show Flyer.
APRIL 12, 2023 - QAC Chamber Mixer held at Yo Java from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
800B Abruzzi Drive, Chester, MD 21619. For more info: CLICK HERE
MAY 4, 2023 - Ribbon Cutting Easton Dermatology Associates, 4:00 p.m.
411 Thompson Creek Road, Stevensville, MD 21666. For more information:
CLICK HERE
MAY 11, 2023 - Job Fair, Chesapeake College, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
1000 College Circle, Wye Mills, 21679, HPAC Multi-purpose Room
For more information: Chesapeake College Job Fair.
MAY 18, 2023 - QAC Chamber Mixer, Four Seasons Clubhouse, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Four Seasons Blvd., Chester, MD. For more information CLICK HERE
MAY 19, 2023 - Ribbon Cutting/Open House Bay Area Association of Realtors, 4:30 p.m. 1712 Main St, Ste 100, Chester, MD. More info to come.
If you would like to submit an event, email rgroff@qacchamber.com.
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One of the many QAC Chamber benefits is the opportunity to display your company's banner ad on our website. If you're looking for extra exposure*, you can run your ad for only $80 for 3 months. No ad? No problem! We can design the ad for you for $150 for 3 months. If interested, contact Becky Groff at rgroff@qacchamber.com.
*QAC Chamber's website averages 1,000 to 1,900 page views per week.
Learn About More Benefits by Clicking:
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NEW MEMBERS Since Jan 1:
38th Avenue Photography
Abay Palace
Bay Crossing Consulting Services LLC
Bayside Pools
Cross Country Mortgage
Easton Dermatology Associates
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Hyatt Place Kent Narrows & Marina
Maryland CPR and Safety
McCartin Financial Svcs (MFS)
Pecometh Camp And Retreat Ministries
Rosin Creek Collaborative
Volunteer - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
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RENEWALS Jan 1 - Feb15:
Avery Hall Insurance Group
Avon Dixon Insurance Agency an Alera Group Co.
Bay Carpets, Cabinets and Floors
Benson and Mangold, LLC
BSC Group, LLC
Central Sod Farms Inc.
Chaney Enterprises
Charmtree Jewelry Studio, LLC
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage-
DeeDee McCracken
Comfort Keepers
Corsica Technologies
Cross Street Realtors
Crowley Construction Inc.
Delmarva Printing Inc.
Denison Landscaping, Inc.
DiDonato Property Management
Digital Curve Marketing
Eastern Shore Dental Care
Economy Tree Service
Federal Resources Supply Company
Fence and Deck Connection
First National Bank
Harborview Farms
Harris Marine Financing, Inc.
Haven Ministries, Inc.
Horizon Farm Credit
Impressive Printing Co., Inc.
Island Eyecare
JTW Building Services LLC
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Kent Island American Legion Post 278
Kent Island Martial Arts Center
Kent Island True Value
Kodiak Charters LLC
Kram, McCarthy, Ayers & Frost, LLC
Lions Guide, LLC
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc.
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
Maryland Residential Management Co
McCrone
Mid Shore Behavioral Health
Minuteman Press of Kent Island
New Vertical Technologies
Paquin Design/Build Inc.
Public Security LLC
Shore Sign Company
Smokehouse Grill, LLC
Sparkle Pools, Inc.
SpotOn
Stevens, Palmer, LLC
The CGMA Group LLC
TheMDRealEstateMan, LLC
Tidewater Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Assoc. P.A.
T-Mobile
Unity Church Hill Nursery, LLC
Unity Landscape Design Build Inc.
What's Up? Media
Willow Construction, LLC
Wye River Upper School
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2023 Chamber Board of Directors
Louis Costanzo, Chair, Mid-Atlantic Facility Services
Heather Bacher, Vice-Chair, Shore United Bank
Marc LaCoste, Treasurer, Best Western
Bill Caughey, CFP, Secretary, Edward Jones
Brad Lundberg, Past Chair, Lundberg Builders, Inc.
Jenny Bowie, Directors, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
Clifford Coppersmith, Director, Chesapeake College
Ryan Eber, Director, The Atlantic Title Group
Greg Edwards, Director, Bay Tech Team
Eric Johnson, Director, Queenstown Bank
Eva Stoops, Director, Chesapeake Environmental Lab
Susan Vianna, Director, Fishergate Graphic Design
Robert Woolley, Director, The Edge Training Academy
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