June 2008 - Frederick County Chamber of Commerce

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The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
June 2008
This page:
April 2008
Business Card
Exchange at
Buckingham’s
Choice
In this issue:
Page 2 Upcoming Events
Page 3 EXPO 2008 Info
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Golf Scramble Recap
Returning Members
Grand Openings
New Members
We are Trustees
PLATINUM SPONSORS MedImmune, Inc. • Morgan-Keller, Inc. • Rodgers Consulting • Routzahn’s Furniture
MISSION SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS Chevy Chase Bank Corporate Banking Group • Dillon Development Partners, LLC • First United Bank
CorpOHS
PNC Bank
SAIC-Frederick, Inc.
The Frederick News-Post
GOLD SPONSORS
BB&T
•
Frederick Magazine
•
The Plamondon Companies
•
Sovereign Bank
• Frederick County Bank • Indiggo Associates • Lafarge North America, Inc. • Keller Stonebraker Insurance, Inc. • M&T
Bank • Matan Companies • McLean Koehler Sparks & Hammond • Rager, Lehman,, & Houck, P.C. • Sandy Spring
Bank • Specialized Engineering • The Columbia Bank • The Gazette • Tyler-Donegan Real Estate • Woodsboro Bank
COPPER SPONSORS
Network
•
Audio-Video Group
•
Gregory A. Barford, CPA
Rogers Engraving & Stamps + Plus, LLC
Unlimited, Inc.
•
•
•
Northwestern Mutual Financial
Spectrum Federal Credit Union
The Law Offices of Jeanne F. Singer, P.A.
•
•
Support
Turning Point Commercial Real Estate
C H A M B E R
FREDERICK
Making connections.
OUR MISSION
Connecting Business and Community through Leadership, Advocacy, and Education.
CHAMBER STAFF
President & CEO
Ric Adams
radams@frederickchamber.org
301.662.4553
Vice
President
Bonnie Schultz
bschultz@frederickchamber.org
301.662.5150
Receptionist
Barbra Colandreo
info@frederickchamber.org
301.662.4164 x 201
Executive Assistant
Wendy Errera
werrera@frederickchamber.org
301.662.4553
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair
Dave Bufter
SAIC-Frederick
Vice Chair
Denise Jacoby
The Frederick News-Post
Treasurer
Barb Walker
McLean Koehler Sparks & Hammond
Immediate Past Chair
Dave Wiegand
Specialized Engineering
Members
Dr. Linda Burgee
Frederick County Public Schools
Col. Gina Deutsch
U.S. Army Garrison – Fort Detrick
Brian Duncan
Tyler-Donegan Real Estate
Mark Friis
Rodgers Consulting
Mark Gaver
GTI Federal
Darrell Guyton
Morgan-Keller, Inc.
April Jensen
Ben & Jerry’s
Thomas Kleinhanzl
Frederick Memorial Healthcare System
Tom Lynch
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Joseph McClintock
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Member Relations Coordinator
Betty Shively
bshively@frederickchamber.org
301.662.4164 x 216
Catherine Mock
Keller Stonebraker Insurance, Inc.
Don Schilling
CorpOHS
Executive Director,
Leadership Frederick County
Michele Waxman Johnson
leadership@frederickchamber.org
301.662.7962
Jeanne Singer
The Law Offices of Jeanne F. Singer, P.A.
Douglas Stauffer
Stauffer Funeral Homes P.A.
O. James Talbott III
PNC Bank
Chris Weaver
MacRo, Ltd.
Membership Director
Lori Friedman
lfriedman@frederickchamber.org
301.682.5133
Communications Director
Jessica Hibbard
jhibbard@frederickchamber.org
301.662.0745
Finance Officer
Kimberley Levine
klevine@frederickchamber.org
301.662.4905
Executive Director, Frederick County
Business Roundtable for Education
Dave Markoe
dmarkoe@frederickchamber.org
301.662.4164 x 212
Online edition – June 2008
Changes to the Connector
Thanks for reading the Chamber’s monthly newsletter! This
month’s edition is online-only for the first time ever, and
we’ve changed the format to make more space for photos.
What do you think? To share your feedback, drop us a line at
editor@frederickchamber.org. Our July 2008 issue will also
be online-only, and the print edition will return in August.
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JUNE 2008
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
JUNE 12, 2008 • 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lunch Exchange
Musket Ridge Golf Club
3555 Brethren Church Rd., Myersville
Sorry, registration for this event is closed.
JUNE 18, 2008 • 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Business Card Exchange
Hosted by The Frederick News-Post
351 Ballenger Center Dr., Frederick
FREE – Registration deadline: June 13th
JUNE 27, 2008 • 8 - 9 a.m.
Business Outlook Seminar
Holiday Inn Ft. Detrick
999 W. Patrick St., Frederick
FREE – Registration deadline: June 24th
Featuring Secretary Gary Maynard of the Maryland
Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, and
Yariela Kerr-Donovan, Director of the REACH program at
Johns Hopkins University. Their presentation will focus
on workforce development issues, including successful
strategies for helping ex-offenders find career opportunities
in Maryland industries.
JULY 10, 2008 • 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
General Membership Breakfast
Holiday Inn & Conference Center
5400 Holiday Dr., Frederick
$15 members only – Registration deadline: July 3rd
A cure for the networking blues! July is National Blueberry
Month – Help us celebrate with a blueberry-themed breakfast
and a special seminar on networking tips.
JULY 16, 2008 • 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Business Card Exchange
Hosted by The Plamondon Companies at the Frederick Marriott
5220 Westview Dr., Frederick
FREE – Registration deadline: July 11th
JULY 25, 2008 • 8 - 9 A.M.
Business Outlook Seminar
Holiday Inn Ft. Detrick
999 W. Patrick St., Frederick
FREE – Registration deadline: July 22nd
Featuring a presentation on Arts & Entertainment Districts.
How do they impact economic development in Frederick and
the entire State of Maryland?
TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS:
Call 301.662.4164 or visit frederickchamber.org.
Space is limited, and RSVP is required for all events unless
otherwise noted. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations.
Not a member of the Chamber? You may attend two events
as a non-member. Please join us!
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
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B2b Connection Luncheon
Morning Networking
May 16, 2008 • Ceresville Mansion
With the Mount Airy Chamber
May 29, 2008 • Costco Wholesale
Thank you to our
presenters from
Lockheed Martin,
SAIC-Frederick, and
Frederick County
Government.
Thank you to our hosts,
Costco Wholesale, and
our presenting partner,
the Greater Mount Airy
Chamber of Commerce.
Ever wish your business card was a little bit bigger?
... How about 80 square feet?
improve
your
business!
SAMPLE NEW
PRODUCTS!
discover
new
careers!
ENTER
CONTESTS &
WIN PRIZES!
meet new
clients!
find
local
suppliers!
SAMPLE THE
AREA’S FINEST
CUISINE!
meet the
movers & the
shakers!
discuss
community
issues!
DEMO NEW
SERVICES!
This is not your average networking event – Each 8x10 booth at EXPO 2008 offers a different interactive experience.
This regional business showcase, presented by the Frederick County Chamber of
Commerce, is the place smart professionals go to get things done. Join us at the
Holiday Inn & Conference Center in Frederick on Tuesday, September 30th. For
more information, or to request a booth registration packet, call 301.662.4164 or
visit frederickchamber.org.
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Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
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Calling all experts:
Share your knowledge at
the Chamber Academy!
Congratulations
The Chamber is now accepting seminar
proposals for the 2008-2009 season.
MAryland Chamber SBOTY Award Finalists:
Maryland Chamber SBOTY Award Winner:
Specialized Enginnering
Talon Construction & Murray Financial Group
Over the past two years, the Chamber Academy has
presented high-quality, affordable professional development
seminars on the topics of Leadership, Sales, Marketing,
and Human Resources. Are you an expert in your field?
Consider sharing your knowledge with the Frederick
business community!
These are just a few suggested presentation topics –
Presentations on any topic will be considered:
Marketing – Print advertising; Media panel (newspaper,
magazine, radio, cable tv, outdoor, web); Effective &
affordable direct mail; Pricing for results; Guerilla
marketing techniques
Sales – Cold calling; Lead generation; Soft selling; Closing
the sale; Using technology to maximize your selling
effectiveness
Leadership – Time management for leaders; Non-financial
incentives for employee performance; When to do and when
to delegate
Human Resources – Dealing with problem employees; How
to find good employees; Legal issues for hiring & firing;
Health insurance options for small businesses; Working
with your spouse
At the Maryland Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards luncheon on
June 6, 2008. Seated, left to right: Sandy Henningsen (Specialized Engineering),
Bob DeIuliis (Talon Construction), Ric Adams (Frederick County Chamber of
Commerce), Dave Wiegand (Specialized Engineering), Chris Murray (Murray
Financial Group), Janice DeIuliis (Talon Construction). Standing, left to right:
David Schultz and Charlie Mitchell (Specialized Engineering)
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is pleased to be your host for the
Frederick Chamber of Commerce
Business Card Exchange
Special Joint Chamber Networking Event with these Partner Organizations:
Proposals must be received by 12:00 noon on Tuesday,
June 24th. Contact Jessica Hibbard at 301.662.0745 or
jhibbard@frederickchamber.org for a proposal form.
The Education Committee will review proposals at its June
meeting, and a 2008-2009 Chamber Academy schedule
will be available later this summer.
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JUNE 2008
African American Chamber of Commerce • Greater Brunswick Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce • Middletown Valley Business Association
Wednesday, June 18th 4:30pm-6:30pm
351 Ballenger Center Drive • Frederick, MD 21703
Light refreshments will be served • Cash Bar • Door Prizes
To register, please call 301-662-4164 before June 13th
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
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Thank you
to the following members, who helped make
this year’s golf scramble a huge success!
2008
Golf Scramble Winners
BUFFET BREAKFAST PROVIDED BY:
BUFFET LUNCH PROVIDED BY:
1st Place: BB&T
DOOR PRIZES: A Touch of Class Limousines • BB’s Bagels & Bread • Chick-fil-A • City
of Frederick DED • Costco Wholesale • Dutch’s Daughter • Flying Dog Brewery • Frederick
Magazine • Glade Valley Golf Club • Glory Days Grill • Holiday Inn & Conference Center •
Hollow Creek Golf Club • Holly Hills Golf Club • Liberty Road Seafood • Manpower •
Maryland Ensemble Theatre • Maryland National Golf Club • Musket Ridge Golf Club •
2nd Place: Specialized Engineering
PB Dye Golf Club • Quynn’s Attic • River & Trail Outfitters • Romano’s Macaroni Grill •
Sam’s Club • Starbucks Coffee Co. – Rt. 85 • Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard • The Links at
Gettysburg • United Way of Frederick County • Worthington Manor
GOODY BAG ITEMS:
Chiro Care of Frederick • Citi • First Call Office Products • Frederick
County Bank • Giant Eagle • Glory Days Grill • Rita’s • The Mark Agency • Wal-Mart Supercenter
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Tracey Black (CorpOHS) • Betsy Hassett (The Plamondon
Companies) • Chris Moore (Golf Frederick) • Stephanie Sullivan (Avant-Garde Concepts) •
Chris Winkler (First Call Office Products)
EVENT VOLUNTEERS:
Stephanie Harry (First Call Office Products) • Betsy Hassett (The
Plamondon Companies) • Edith Koleszar (Holiday Inn & Conference Center) • John McKeever
(Manpower) • Lynn Mitri (Holiday Inn & Conference Center) • Cynthia Palmer (Sandy Spring
Bank) • Michelle Rankin (Aflac) • Yvonne Reeder (Frederick County Bank) • Wanda Shade
(Frederick County Bank) • Niki Thrash (Frederick Red Cross) • Chris Winkler (First Call
Office Products) • Massage therapists from Chiro Care of Frederick
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3rd Place: Dillon Development Partners
& Boggs Environmental Consultants
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
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Renewing Members
Acela Technologies, Inc.
Alicia L Sportswear
Allied Resource Management LLC
Amber Hill Physical Therapy, Inc.
Autobody Dimensions of Frederick
GRAND openings
Chamber members who have opened a new business, relocated, expanded, or changed ownership within
the past 12 months may receive assistance with scheduling and promoting a grand opening & ribbon cutting
ceremony. For more information, email Wendy Errera at werrera@frederickchamber.org or call 301.662.4553.
Cafe 611
Canam Steel Corporation
Canapes, Incorporated
Cintas Corporation
Clara L. Winch , CPA
Comfort Inn Red Horse-Frederick
Corporate Occupational
Health Solutions (CorpOHS)
Danielle’s Italian & American Cuisine
Dave’s Lock and Key LLC
eEndUSA
Ellin & Tucker, Chartered
FiberNet Communications
Mason-Dixon Interiors • April 30th
The Mark Agency • May 1st
Quynn’s Attic • May 6th
Moore Wealth, Inc. • May 9th
Gaver Holdings • May 9th
Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal • May 13th
M&T Bank • May 14th
UMUC at Ft. Detrick • May 14th
Fountain Rock
Management Corporation
Francis Scott Key Mall
Frederick County
Office of Economic Development
Frederick Shopping Center
C/O JBG/Rosenfeld
Frederick Towne Mall
Frontline Healthcare Workers
Safety Foundation,Ltd.
Hollow Creek Golf Course
Insurance Brokers of Maryland
Labor Ready
Little Sparkie Electric
Mackintosh, Inc. Realtors
Manpower Professional
McLean Koehler Sparks & Hammond
Mountain Glen Apartments
Murray Financial Group, Inc.
Petersen’s Carpet and Flooring
Sam’s Club
SD Hosiery, LLC
SERVICEMASTER Heavy Cleaning
Specialists
SJF Interiors
Sleep Inn
Sovereign Bank
Special Olympics Maryland –
Frederick County
Sugarloaf Creative
Sylvana Institute
for Medical Aesthetics
Synthesis Professional Services, Inc.
The Alternative Board (TAB)
of Central Maryland
The Main Event, Inc
Travelodge of Frederick
Volunteer Frederick
Wyndcrest LLC
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Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
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NEW members
12 West Main St
David Price
PO Box 564
New Market, MD 21774
301-865-1212
12westmain.com
Arts/Crafts Companies
Domino’s Pizza Circus Inc.
Bennet Kaufman
1100 W. Patrick St., Unit E
Frederick, MD 21703
301-865-1432
dominospizzafrederick.com
Restaurants/Cafes
Profit-Tell of Central Maryland
Roberta Biese
3010 Green Valley Rd.
Ijamsville, MD 21754
202-409-8113
profit-tell.com
Advertising
3G Contractors, Inc.
John Giannini
1519 W. Patrick St., Ste. A-10
Frederick, MD 21702
301-620-9388
3gcontractors.com
Construction/General Contractors
Elite Home Improvements of
Elite Custom Theaters, LLC
Terry Anderson
3740 Maplecrest Dr.
Knoxville, MD 21758
301-834-3838
goelite.biz
Home Improvements
Rico Service Corporation
Ricardo Vera
P.O. Box 58
New Market, MD 21774
301-358-2657
ricoservice.com
Computers/Internet
Angela Jordan
Angela Jordan
6319 New Haven Ct.
Frederick, MD 21703
240-586-0423
endlesstravelplusperks.com
Travel Agencies
Battelle National
Biodefense Institute
Brian Gaudet
110 Thomas Johnson Dr.
Frederick, MD 21702
301-957-4323
bnbi.org
Non-Profit Organizations
Fairway Vista Apartments
Kathy Kalina
1201 Riverwalk Pl.
Frederick, MD 21701
301-631-1555
villagedev.com
Apartments
Maui Wowi
Stacey Riska
5500 Buckeystown Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
301-620-1420
kapotrading.com
Restaurants/Cafes
CM3 Solutions
Mark Perry
905 W. 7th St., #287
Frederick, MD 21701
888-430-7692
cm3solutions.com
Web Design
Mutual of Omaha – Hoffman
Mark Hoffman
5737 Windsong Ct.
New Market, MD 21774
301-693-6098
mutualofomaha.com
Insurance Agencies/ Brokers
Creekside Suites &
Conference Center
Cindy Wrenn
50 Citizens Way, Ste. 303
Frederick, MD 21701
301-673-2400
cspscc.com
Conference/Meeting Facilities
National Academy of
Professional Development
Jane Panjehshahi
50 Citizens Way, Ste. 301
Frederick, MD 21701
301-695-0530
NAPDforsuccess.com
Career Services
Dinner’s On!
Personal Chef Service
Joyce Summers
8203 Glen Heather Dr.
Frederick, MD 21702
301-606-8007
dinnersonnow.com
Cooking Services/Instruction
Patrick’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
Anne Rowley
16–18 E. Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701
443-909-0986
patrickspubs.com
Restaurants/Cafes
River & Trail Outfitters
Jodi Jones
604 Valley Rd.
Knoxville, MD 21758
301-695-5177
rivertrail.com
Outdoor Recreation
Solutrea
Bob Yaple
5210 Chairman’s Ct., Ste. 3B
Frederick, MD 21703
301-606-7175
Advertising
State Farm Insurance – Williams
Carrie Williams
1003B W. Seventh St.
Frederick, MD 21701
301-922-2452
statefarm.com
Insurance Agencies/ Brokers
TM Design, Inc.
Tina Cardosi
5807 Underwood Ct.
Adamstown, MD 21710
301-831-1114
tmdesigninc.com
Graphic Arts/Design
Washington Laboratories, LTD
Christopher Dao
4840 Winchester Blvd.
Frederick, MD 21703
301-417-0220
wll.com
Engineering Services
May 2008
AMBASSADOR
of the month
Jill Martin
Valpak
Your Chamber
Connection
The next Your Chamber
Connection event will be
in September. For more
information, or to register,
call 301.662.4164.
Thank you
to our May 2008 host
for Your Chamber
Connection: Maryland
Ensemble Theatre.
Food was generously
provided by Cafe Nola.
Refreshments for our
June 2008 Your Chamber
Connection were provided
by The Greene Turtle.
Would you like to learn more about joining the Chamber?
Call Lori Friedman at 301.682.5133.
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