INSIDE THIS ISSUE: My Perspective 2 New Members, Anniversaries 3 GPC, Legislative Affairs 4 5 Attention, Con- gratulations 6 7 Out & About Networking 8 9 Luau, Farmer’s, Food for Profit 10 11 Thank You, Spon- sors, Leadership 12 13 Sponsor, Calendar of Events 14 15 Chamber Events BOD, Staff 16 Chamber Connection Leading Businesses ~ Leading Communities APRIL, 2012 www.dorchesterchamber.org 410-228-3575 SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: Chamber Business Luncheon Three BAH Willow—Featured Gold Sponsor Wall Street on Transquaking Lasagna Dinner RPS ISG—Featured Bronze Sponsor Native American Artifact Exhibit Administrative Professional Day OUR NEWSLETTER SPONSORS Cambridge International Celebrates Its Greatest Resource – Our People As Cambridge International embarks on a new century during its 101 st year in operation, the company continues its tradition of honoring long-time employees at the Annual Service Awards Banquet. Held this year on January 29, 2012 in an intimate setting overlooking Maryland’s Eastern Shore waters at the Yacht Club in Cambridge, the company celebrated 49 outstanding employees, whose loyalty and service has withstood the test of time, reaching five, ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five and thirty year benchmarks. Additionally, thirty-one of our team members have been with Cambridge International for twenty-five years or more and are honored at the banquet every year. Cambridge International, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of metal belting and wire cloth, is celebrating its 2 nd century in business. With a heritage that dates back to 1911, Cambridge International has built a thriving business on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, expanding to include three distinct divisions – Engineered Solutions, Architectural Mesh, and Environmental Technologies. Based in Cambridge, Md., with five manufacturing locations around the world, the company is recognized as a pioneer in engineering and manufacturing, supporting a diverse array of industries. Employing over 400 team members, Cambridge is actively growing and expanding as we continue to develop innovative product solutions to help customers and are thusly poised for growth and evolution into the next century. DIAMOND SPONSORS 35 Years – L – R: Willie Turner, Romie Jackson, Tracy Tyler, and Kent Elzey. Not Pictured: Pops Cannon, David Eskridge, Melvin Banks, Wayne Travers
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I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
My Perspective
2
New Members,
Anniversaries
3
GPC, Legislative
Affairs
4
5
Attention, Con-
gratulations
6
7
Out & About
Networking
8
9
Luau, Farmer’s,
Food for Profit
10
11
Thank You, Spon-
sors, Leadership
12
13
Sponsor, Calendar of Events
14
15
Chamber Events
BOD, Staff
16
Chamber Connection
Leading Businesses ~ Leading Communities A P R I L , 2 0 1 2 www.dorchesterchamber.org 410-228-3575
S P E C I A L
P O I N T S O F
I N T E R E S T :
Chamber Business
Luncheon
Three BAH
Willow—Featured
Gold Sponsor
Wall Street on
Transquaking
Lasagna Dinner
RPS ISG—Featured
Bronze Sponsor
Native American
Artifact Exhibit
Administrative
Professional Day
OUR NEWSLETTER SPONSORS
Cambridge International Celebrates Its
Greatest Resource – Our People
As Cambridge International embarks on a new century during its 101st year in operation, the
company continues its tradition of honoring long-time employees at the Annual Service
Awards Banquet. Held this year on January 29, 2012 in an intimate setting overlooking
Maryland’s Eastern Shore waters at the Yacht Club in Cambridge, the company celebrated 49
outstanding employees, whose loyalty and service has withstood the test of time, reaching five,
ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five and thirty year benchmarks. Additionally, thirty-one of our
team members have been with Cambridge International for twenty-five years or more and are
honored at the banquet every year.
Cambridge International, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of metal belting and wire cloth,
is celebrating its 2nd century in business. With a heritage that dates back to 1911, Cambridge
International has built a thriving business on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, expanding to include
three distinct divisions – Engineered Solutions, Architectural Mesh, and Environmental
Technologies. Based in Cambridge, Md., with five manufacturing locations around the world,
the company is recognized as a pioneer in engineering and manufacturing, supporting a diverse
array of industries. Employing over 400 team members, Cambridge is actively growing and
expanding as we continue to develop innovative product solutions to help customers and are
thusly poised for growth and evolution into the next century.
DIAMOND SPONSORS
35 Years – L – R: Willie Turner, Romie Jackson, Tracy Tyler, and Kent Elzey. Not Pictured: Pops Cannon, David Eskridge, Melvin
Banks, Wayne Travers
P A G E 2
Recently a comment was
overheard likening a person’s
attitude as “if a dog was on a
bone”. I sort of feel that way
toward repairing the fountain –
something long overdue. In
addition to honoring those
making the ultimate sacrifice
the fountain has been a great
source of enjoyment for many
a child growing up around
Cambridge. If that is not
enough, the fountain has be-
come an icon for our water-
front with its beauty, especial-
ly in the evening when lit,
encouraging folks to make that
right turn onto Maryland Ave.
With proceeds from the
Chamber’s Annual Meeting
and Rotary’s Oyster Roast
progress has been made in
raising the funds needed to
turn the fountain on Memorial
Day. Our push is to see the
additional repairs done along
with some beautification of
Long Wharf. We view the foun-
tain repair and the Choptank
River Light House Project as
Economic Development invest-
ments in our community. These
two projects will attract visitors
to our community. They make a
statement as to the vitality of
this beautiful waterfront town.
If you have not already done
so, there still is time to make
your tax deductible contribu-
tion. Contact us and we will
gladly help you do so.
On Friday May 4th the 12th
Chick-fil-A Leadercast will
simulcast live from Atlanta to
Chesapeake College. A top
rated leadership event featuring
10 internationally renowned
speakers including John Max-
well, Tim Tebow and Soledad
O’Brien. The day will begin with
breakfast at registration. The pro-
gram beginning at 9 am carries
through until 4:30. Thanks to an
arrangement with Talbot Cham-
ber we are able to offer this out-
standing event for only $99 for
Chamber members and $119 for
non-members. Call the Dorches-
ter Chamber to reserve your seat.
Eight DCPS teachers are
participating in this year’s Ameri-
cans for the Competitive Enter-
prise System (ACES) Program.
The program will run for 10
weeks with visits to local busi-
nesses and wrapping up with the
teachers presenting their project
on May 15th wrap up session. The
next ACES program is being tar-
geted for the fall of 2012. If you
are interested in your company
participating call the Chamber
office.
My Perspective by Allen Nelson
C H A M B E R C O N N E C T I O N
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The road form the Bucktown crossroads to the Bestpitch ferry was known as “Wall Street” a century ago, receiving its name form Jesse B. Wall and his wealth as owner of the Bestpitch store and much of the land around it. John Phil Hesser when he traces the life and fortunes of Jesse Wall, heir to the Bestpicth lands from an uncertain youth to a prosper-ous life as “postmaster, real estate agent, grocer and
P A G E 1 2 W W W . D O R C H E S T E R C H A M B E R . O R G
A Big THANK YOU to all Our Members who Recently Renewed Their Membership! Member Since Member Since
Associate Member - Jim Adkins 02/02/07
Associate Member - Ellen Mousin 04/21/10
BarMar Construction 03/15/11
Bay County Bakery 03/22/01
Bennett Waste 11/30/09
Benson & Mangold—Craig Linthicum 06/24/06
BesTemps/Blue Hen Staffing Inc. 01/10/97
Best Buy Supply 02/01/91
COMANCO, Inc. 06/16/06
Cabin Creek Animal Hospital, Inc. 04/19/04
Cambridge Lions Club 03/21/06
Cambridge Motorsports, Inc. 06/01/98
Cambridge Powerboat Association 01/27/94
Chesapeake & Potomac Audio Visual Service 03/01/98
Complete Bookkeeping Services, LLC 03/15/11
Crystal Prints, Inc. 10/20/05
Dorchester County Rep. Central Committee 02/01/90
East New Market VFD 10/03/07
Eastern Shore Dance Academy 10/21/04
Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center 01/09/09
Gateway Marina & Ship’s Store 04/01/91
Gemcraft Homes, Inc. 09/26/01
Glenn P. Ruark, Inc. 08/28/85
Green Street Solar 09/16/09
Harvest Drive Greenhouses 03/25/03
Immanuel Untied Church of Christ 03/16/04
Jacobs & Barney 05/08/97
Kool’s Car Wash & Carry-Out 03/02/05
Koski Enterprises, Inc. 03/21/11
Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery 04/20/09
Lois A. Narr, D.O. LLC 07/19/00
Magic Bail Bonds, LLC 01/25/11
Maryland Capital Enterprises 04/19/01
Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc. 04/27/04
Oxford Commercial, LLC 08/22/07
Phyllis James & Associates, LLC 10/05/00
Pizza Palace Greek & Italian Family Restaurant 06/01/95
Quota International of Cambridge 03/26/98
Ransome’s Chesapeake Retreats 03/26/98
Russell paving Co., Inc. 04/15/11
The Arc of the Central Chesapeake Region, Inc. 07/14/08
The Drug Store 10/11/83
The Hill’s Point Gang 03/19/04
The Shore Life, LLC 04/28/11
Tire World 04/13/11
Wright’s Art & Framing 05/06/02
RPS ISG International Employees Pass CISR Tests
RPS ISG International employees congratulated Liz McLeod and Jennifer Shaw
who recently passed the second part of the five-part CISR (Certified Insurance Ser-
vice Representative) designation course.
This important insurance designation recognizes the importance of insurance
knowledge, customer service, minimizing E&O claims and understanding and ana-
lyzing risks and exposures. The five sections of the course include Insuring Com-
mercial Property, Agency Operations, Insuring Commercial Casualty Exposures, Insuring Personal Auto Exposures and
Insuring Personal Residential Property. The CISR curriculum totals 40 hours of both classroom and online study.
Both Account Managers have successfully completed the Agency Operations and Property sections. McLeod has also
passed the Casualty part.
“I’m thrilled to have completed another section, but I have to remain focused in order to earn my CISR designation. I’m
not quite done yet!” said McLeod.
“Agreed,” Shaw claimed. “It feels great to have two parts down, yet I still have to remain committed because this is an
important step in my career.”
RPS ISG International provides commercial and personal Property & Casualty Insurance, Employee Benefits and
Human Resources Consulting to businesses throughout Maryland and the Eastern Shore. ISG has been honored as the
“Business of the Year” by the Maryland State Chamber of Commerce and recognized by National Underwriter
Magazine as one of the “Top Five Sales Agencies in the U.S.”
For more information about RPS ISG International for business, or personal insurance, and employee benefits and
human resources consulting, visit www.isgintl.com or call toll-free 800.336.5656. Dean Goodwin, Marketing Manager
of RPS ISG International: [email protected] or call the number above.
BRONZE SPONSORS
P A G E 1 3
C H A M B E R C O N N E C T I O N
Cambridge Family Eye Care, LLC continues a downtown Cambridge tradition that
began in 1936. Our practice serves Dorchester and surrounding counties and our office
hours include convenient evening and Saturday appointments. It is our mission to provide
comprehensive, professional eye care services and top quality eyewear in a comfortable,
friendly setting. Our highly experienced and caring staff uses state of the art technology
to provide our patients with the spectacle and contact lens solutions that best meet your
needs. We fit a wide variety of contact lens designs and our optical has more than 1000
frames to ensure a wide range of fashion choices. Preservation of eye health is at the core
of our practice philosophy and thorough eye health evaluation and management of
disease conditions of the eye are mainstays of our practice. Dr Brant and Dr Willey are
accepting new patients and they encourage you to give your eyes the care they deserve.
Call us at 410-228-0500 or visit our website at cambridgefamilyeyecare.com
CAMBRIDGE FAMILY EYE CARE, LLC
Leadership Conference for Women Seeks to Bring Joy to Leadership
Learning about having joy in leadership is what the “Leadership for Women Conference” will offer women on Friday,
April 27, 2012 at the Academy Art Museum in Easton, MD. This day-long conference will be keynoted by Shar
McBee, nationally-known motivational speaker and author of two bestselling books: “To Lead is to Serve” and “Joy of
Leadership.” Participants will meet other inspiring successful women leaders and have the opportunity to make lasting
connections through networking sessions. Included will be an “on the town” luncheon which offers participants four
dining options for lunch at the Bartlett Pear Inn, Mason’s, Out of the Fire, and the Tidewater Inn. A “wine and windup”
at South Street Gallery will round out the networking day.
Registration for the conference is $99 through March 26, 2012 and $115 after March 26, 2012. Lunch is included
and participants will receive a complimentary copy of the inspiring book, “To Lead is to Serve.” Proceeds from the
conference benefit the Eventful Giving Fund of the Mid Shore Community Foundation and the Academy Art Museum.
Space is limited. Register online at www.leadershipforwomenconference.com or further information, email in-