Issue 8, February 2017
Upcoming Events This Month
Thursday, February 9
Tuscany Trip “Documents Party,” 4:00 p.m.
Danube Cruise Information Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
44200 Airport Rd., California, MD
(Chamber office)
Saturday, February 11
Spirits of Maryland: Southern Maryland
3:00-6:00 p.m.
PAX River Naval Air Museum
See flyer in this newsletter
UPDATE
Monday, February 20
Presidents Day--Chamber Office closed
Legislative Breakfast 2017
Thursday, February 23
Southern Maryland Legislative Reception
See reception bus reservation flyer in this newsletter
Join us at the Chamber’s annual Legislative Breakfast on Monday, February 27th at
the Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown, MD.
Doors will open at 7:30 a.m.
All of the members of our Southern Maryland Delegation--State Senator Steve Waugh
and State Delegates Jerry Clark, Matt Morgan,
and Deb Rey--will be in attendance to hear
your views on issues of concern facing the
legislature in Annapolis this year that may
have an effect on your business.
The cost of the luncheon is $15.00, and
prepaid reservation is required. See the reservation flyer in this newsletter, or register and
pay on-line through PayPal at the Chamber’s
website: http://smcchamber.com
Our thanks to this year’s Legislative
Breakfast sponsors: Dugan, McKissick &
Longmore, LLC; KBRwyle; St. Mary’s County
Department of Economic Development; and
SMECO.
Wednesday, February 22
Business After Hours, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Hosted by Home2 Suites by Hilton
See flyer in this newsletter
Monday, February 27
Legislative Breakfast, 8:00 a.m.
Olde Breton Inn, Leonardtown
See reservation flyer in this newsletter
Hosted By
22175 FDR Blvd.
Lexington Park, MD
Join us for an evening of Mardi Gras
fun catered by Bailey’s! Door prizes,
50/50 raffle, and refreshments.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
RSVP to the Chamber Office by February 15th.
301-737-3001 or on-line at https://smcchamber.com
CHAMBER UPDATE, February 2017
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Welcome, New Member
Step by Step In Home Care, LLC
41660 Courthouse Drive
Suite 201B
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Point of Contact: Ebony Hutchins
301-690-9003
www.stepbystepinhomecare.com
Home Health Care
Thank You to Our
Renewing Members
AAMCO Transmission & Total Care Care
Accent Accounting Services, Inc.
Airtec, Inc.
Alarmsmith, Inc.
Amsoil-Independent Sales Carl Cioffi
The Arc of Southern Maryland
Askey, Askey and Associates, CPA, LLC
B&B Maintenance of Maryland, Inc.
Beautiful Kitchens & Bath
Bowles Farms, LLC/A Maze N Place
Breton Bay Recreation, Inc.
Brinsfield Funeral Home-Leonardtown
Brooks & Barbour,Century 21 New Millenium
Burch Oil Co., Inc.
Burroughs, Moreland & Mudd, CPA, P.A.
Cedar Point Federal Credit Union
The Center for Life Enrichment
Century 21 New Millenium, Mary Lynn Stone
Christmas in April, St. Mary’s County, Inc.
CMI General Contractors, Inc.
College of Southern Maryland
Community Bank of the Chesapeake
Companion Care Veterinary Hospital
Cullins Trucking, Inc.
Dean Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
Dominion Cove Point
The Dorsey Law Firm
Dyson Building Center
Enterprise/Tester Newspaper
Executive Inn-Park Avenue Hotel
Fitzgerald Realty & Auctioneers
Franzen Realtors, Inc.
G&H Jewelers
Great Mills Trading Post Co., Inc.
The Greenery
GTMR, Inc.
Guy Distributing Company, Inc.
Michael A. Guy, CPA, PA
Heidi’s Advanced European Skin Care
Heritage Chocolate Shop
Hickory Hills East/Raleigh Apt. Management
Holiday Inn Solomons
Howlin Concrete, Inc.
Insurance Solutions
KBRwyle
Kenny’s Flowers
Kessler Body & Equipment, LLC
Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy
Leonard Realty, Inc.
Little Silences Rest, Inc.
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Mattingly Electrical Services, Inc.
Stephen D. Mattingly Ins., Inc.
McKay’s Food & Pharmacy
MetroCast Communications
Nationwide Insurance, Frank Goldbach Ins. Assoc. I
NAVMAR Applied Sciences Corp.
Park Veterinary Clinic
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity
The Patuxent Partnership
Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training
Phocus Video Communications
PJ’s Auto Body
Raley, Watts & O’Neill Insurance & Financial Services
Ripple Brothers Contractors
Ruddy Duck Seafood & Alehouse
St. Mary’s Campus Store
St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development
St. Mary’s County Fair Association
St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau, Inc.
St. Mary’s County Public Schools
St. Mary’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
St. Mary’s Ryken High School
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
Luke M. Morgan D.D.S. & Associates, LLC
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Nationwide Insurance, Frank Goldbach Ins. Assoc. I
North End Gallery
Old Line Bank
Pathways, Inc.
Servpro of St. Mary’s & Calvert
SMECO
Southern Maryland Oil
Stanley Martin Companies
Gordon Stellway/O’Brien Realty
Suburban Propane
The SURVICE Engineering Company
The Tackle Box
Bob Taylor Engineering, Inc.
J.F. Taylor, Inc.
Three Notch Veterinary Hospital
Tidewater Dental
Towne Florist
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland
W.M. Davis, Inc.
Wicomico Shores Golf Course & Clubhouse
Wildewood Group
CHAMBER UPDATE, February 2017
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From the President’s Desk
Signs, Signs, Signs & Sign Up
Two topics this month:
County Sign Ordinance (No. 2016-27)
Last summer St. Mary’s County adopted a new sign ordinance. In the last month or two
some aspects of that ordinance have begun to cause concern among a number of business
owners.
The ordinance allows most businesses to post three kinds of signs.
Functional signs are defined as signs with the name and address of the business, a
sign for security service, a sign announcing availability of property for sale or lease,
signs directing traffic and signs prohibiting trespassing, soliciting etc. There is no limit on the number of these
signs.
Event signs are signs that include ONLY notice of a single lawful event, including the date and place of the
event or directions to the location of the event. There is no limit to the number of events signs allowed BUT they
must be removed within 48 hours after the conclusion of the event.
Commercial signs include information concerning the availability or quality of a product or service that is
lawfully sold, leased or held for investment. Only one of these signs is permitted by the ordinance.
There are also rules about the size of the signs, how far from the property line they must be, and how a sign may
be illuminated. The ordinance prohibits putting a sign on the roof of a building.
For a copy of the ordinance, go to: http://www.stmarysmd.com/docs/Sign%20Ordinance.pdf
The Chamber is leading a Task Force to develop suggested changes to the Sign Ordinance. If you would like to
be involved or offer your input please call (301-737-3001) or email me ([email protected]).
Participate
A number of Chamber committees are looking for members to join in and lend a hand. Among the committees
that could take new volunteers are the Ambassadors Committee, the Business Showcase Committee, the Golf
Committee, the Government Affairs Committee and the Taste of St. Mary’s Committee. Please contact me if
you would like to participate. If there is a program that you would like to get involved in and it is not listed, let’s
talk!
Paul Junge
President/CEO
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CHAMBER UPDATE, February 2017
Success Story from The Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Southern Region of Maryland, is
reporting a success story about a St. Mary’s County Chamber member, Quality Street Kitchen
& Catering. Jennifer Purcell and her mother, Sharon Purcell, first connected with the SBDC
during an Oct 2010 SBDC seminar. Jennifer was exploring options about starting a business
or purchasing one. In mid-2012, Jennifer again connected with the SBDC as the then-owner
of Quality Street (an SBDC client of consultant Bill Hitte since starting that business) was
becoming more serious about selling.
In December 2012, Jennifer and Sharon met with Bill Hitte to have a general conversation
about the overall processes of buying and selling a business. They were advised that since Quality
Street is Bill Hitte's SBDC Client, any SBDC conflict of interest would have to be addressed
if they moved
forward with
a potential
purchase.
By mid-2013,
negotiations became increasingly
serious and the then-owner of Quality
Street requested continued general
business - and selling-a-business insights from Bill Hitte. With all in
agreement, Jennifer and Sharon were
connected with the then-Southern
Region SBDC Regional Director and
also the St Mary's SBDC Consultant,
By working together, we
Linda Craven.
Both Jennifer Purcell and
energize the whole community.
Sharon Purcell utilized SBDC to
prepare themselves for business
ownership and became educated
buyers by attending the basic SBDC
seminar, effectively using business
consulting, being very professional
when it came to understanding the
SBDC role and assistance given
the situation, and also by utilizing
a variety of appropriate 3rd party
professional resources.
All of this effort culminated
when the business was purchased in
July 2015.
ENERGIZING
progress
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CHAMBER UPDATE, February 2017
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Lexington Park Seeks Artist for First Public Mural 
Are you an artist who wants to see your work out in public? Do you think big? The St. Mary’s Community
Development Corp. (CDC) wants your design proposal for a mural in black and white plus one accent color to appear
on all or part of a 15-foot high and 50-foot wide cinderblock wall visible from a busy Lexington Park intersection.
With a grant from the Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium and the generous cooperation of Earley
Properties, the CDC will have the selected design reproduced onto Bank Square Building on South Shangri-La Drive
near its Great Mills Road intersection. 
To enter the competition, submit a detailed sketch depicting your answer to the theme: What Does Lexington
Park Mean to You? – Lexington Park Comes Alive! Submissions are due March 10, 2017 at the St. Mary’s CDC offices
in Suite 7 of Bank Square Building at 46940 S. Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park, MD 20653.  
No previous experience is necessary. A decision will be made by a jury and based on how well the sketch
depicts a community vision of a slice of life in Lexington Park. You may use one image or a series of images that are
cohesively incorporated into the design.
Competition, submission, and judging details are available at https://stmaryscdc.org/lexpark-alive-muralcompetition/  as well as instructions on submission delivery. All submissions become the property of St. Mary’s County
Community Development Corp. 
The winning design will be announced April 9 at the CDC’s ArtsPark Cherry Blossom Festival. This ArtsPark
Festival will celebrate public art during the April 8-9 weekend with a variety of events in addition to the public
presentation of all submissions to the mural competition and the announcement of the winner. 
 
The Cherry Blossom Festival seeks to raise funds to save the up to 200 flowering cherry trees still growing
along the crumbling roads in the old Lexington Manor neighborhood  surrounding the Three Notch Theatre.  
The mural design submissions should be no smaller than 9 inches by 12 inches and preferably larger. The sketch
should be in proportion to your vision and to the size of the wall. 
To contact CDC’s ArtsPark Project Manager in charge of the Lexington Park mural program, email LexingtonPark.
[email protected] or leave a voice mail message at 301-863-7700. 
The CDC, a non-profit formed in 1985, creates and administers plans and programs to address revitalization
and other county development needs, specifically in Lexington Park, Maryland. Until 2013, the CDC operated as
an adjunct agency of county government. The corporation no longer receives direct financial support from local
government.
Leonardtown Rotary Club Accepting Grant Applications
The Leonardtown Rotary Club is happy to announce that it is opening its call for grant applications for 2017
from St. Mary’s County non-profit programs and public services agencies. The deadline for this award period is
Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Awards will be announced in April.
A key element of “service above self” as practiced by the Leonardtown Rotary Club is providing grant funds to
local agencies and programs that provide humanitarian services, with a focus on health, education and well being, to
the citizens of St. Mary’s County. This is a competitive grant process and awards typically range between $250 and
$500 depending on the need expressed in the application and funding availability.
To be eligible for the 2017 award, applications must
be received on or before Wednesday, March 8, 2017. The
application is available on the Leonardtown Rotary website,
http://www.leonardtownrotary.org, or by contacting Lynn
Fitrell, Community Service Director, at [email protected].
First time applicants please include a copy of your IRS nonprofit
designation form.
Leonardtown Rotary Club is a participating club in
Rotary International. As defined, “Rotary is an organization of
business and professional persons united worldwide who provide
humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all
vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world.”
CHAMBER UPDATE, February 2017
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Join Us on Saturday, February 11th
for “Spirits of Maryland: Southern Maryland”
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
3:00-6:00 p.m.
Join the Maryland Distillers Guild at the PAX River Naval Air Museum for an afternoon
of Maryland heritage and innovation. Sample Maryland Spirits amidst a grand collection
of historic Naval aircraft carriers. Event will feature full access to the museum, live music,
and light appetizers. Hosted by the Maryland Distillers Guild, in partnership with the St.
Mary’s Chamber of Commerce & St. Mary’s Tourism.
General Admission $45 ($50 at gate): Maryland Spirits Tasting Pass includes samples
from attending distilleries & a signature MDG glass.
VIP Pass, $55 (60 at gate): Maryland Spirits Tasting + Exclusive Distiller Chats &
Seminars Pass includes samples from all attending distilleries & a signature MDG glass
along with exclusive chats and seminars lead by the distilleries themselves throughout the afternoon! Passes are
extremely limited!
Attending distilleries include: Lost Ark Distilling Co., Lyon Distilling Company; McClintock Distilling;
MISCellaneous Distillery; Old Line Spirits; Tenth Ward Distilling Company; The Baltimore Whiskey Company;
Tobacco Barn Distillery; and Twin Valley Distillers.
For more information and to purchase tickets, go to: http://marylandspirits.org/event/spiritsmaryland-southern-md/ THERE IS A $5.00 DISCOUNT FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS--SCROLL DOWN
TO “THE TICKET STUFF,” CLICK ON “ENTER PROMOTIONAL CODE,” AND TYPE “CHAMBER.”
eTrepid, Inc. Presents “Lunch and Learn: Best Practices for Protecting Your
Business from Cyberattacks”
Don’t just be aware. Be CyberAware. Small businesses cannot afford to lose when it comes to cyber security,
and it’s more important than ever to be protected as the number of data breaches continues to increase dramatically.
A study done by Ponemon Institute indicates that a shocking 62% of all cyberattacks target small businesses, and
that number is expected to go up. Protect your business now because it’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when.
Three sessions are being offered in Southern Maryland. Join us at one of them to learn best practices you can
implement today to further safeguard your business from cyberattacks.
Seating is limited. Reserve your spot today at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/etrepid-inc-8344431989 or by
going to the Chamber’s website: http://smcchamber.com. We hope to see you there!
February 7, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Charles County Chamber
of Commerce
101 Centennial St., Suite A
La Plata, MD 20646
February 15, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s County
Chamber of Commerce
44200 Airport Rd.
California, MD 20619
February 24, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Keep It Simple Computer Training
230 W. Dares Beach Rd., Suite 105
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
CHAMBER UPDATE, February 2017
Step by Step In Home Care, LLC Ribbon Cutting,
January 6, 2017
41660 Courthouse Drive, Suite 201B, Leonardtown, MD
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Corinthian Yacht Club
Donates to RVFD
Pictured left to right are Fire Chief Ray
Mercure, Commodore Harriet Bean and
RVFD Board President Charlie Bradburn.
At the January 2017 Board
meeting of the Ridge Volunteer Fire
Department (RVFD), Corinthian
Yacht Club’s Commodore Harriet
Bean presented a check in the
amount of $1,000 to RVFD Board
President Charlie Bradburn and Fire
Chief Ray Mercure. The money was
collected at CYC’s annual Christmas
Brunch. The Ridge Volunteer
Fire Department serves the local
communities in southern St. Mary’s
County. The donation will help
defray the cost of new equipment.
Giving back
is my way
of saying
“Thank you.”
CHAMBER UPDATE, February 2017
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December 15, 2016
Philip C Riehl Ins Agcy Inc
Phil Riehl, Agent
23131 Three Notch Road
California, MD 20619
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden
and Arts Center
Askey, Askey & Associates,
CPA, LLC
Bob Taylor Engineering
DKFoster Services, LLC
Dylan Schneider Orthodontics
Energy Select
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
Lexington Park
Foundation 4 Heroes
Gateau Physical Therapy
& Medically Oriented Gym
The Good Earth Natural Foods Co.
Hilton Garden Inn Solomons
Home2 Suites by Hilton
Mid-Atlantic Skin Surgery Institute
Olde Town Pub
St. Mary’s County Government
The 50/50 Raffle was won by
Susan Tennyson, Servpro of St.
Mary’s & Calvert
Door Prizes Won By:
Carl Cioffi, Amsoil
Mike Batson, Mike Batson Photograpy
Denise Foster, DKFoster Services, LLC
Bonnie Gateau, Gateau Physical
Therapy
Bill Higgs, Little Silences Rest, Inc.
Dick Huff
Anita Kriner, Florida Institute
of Technology
Lisa Milliken, Maryland DORS
Pat Mudd, Mudd Engineering, LLC
Christopher Perlick, Rotary District
7620
Dennis Phillips, Maryland DORS
Andrew Ponti, SMC Division
of Tourism
Ella Reeves, Fairfield Inn by Marriott
Sherrita Rose, UMD UAS Test Site
Scott Sanders, Tobacco Barn Distillery
Barbara Saylor, Community Bank of the
Chesapeake
Frank Taylor, Taylor Gas Co.
Joseph Taylor, Bob Taylor
Engineering, Inc.
George Verghese, Mid-Atlantic Skin
Surgery Institute
Troy Weatherly, Avian LLC
Lisa Yates, County First Bank
CHAMBER UPDATE, February 2017
February Calendar of Events
Thursday, February 9
Tuscany Trip “Documents Party,” 4:00 p.m.
Danube Cruise Information Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
44200 Airport Rd., California, MD
(Chamber office)
Saturday, February 11
Spirits of Maryland: Southern Maryland
3:00-6:00 p.m.
PAX River Naval Air Museum
See flyer in this newsletter
Monday, February 20
Presidents Day--Chamber Office closed
Wednesday, February 22
Business After Hours, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Hosted by Home2 Suites by Hilton
See flyer in this newsletter
Thursday, February 23
Southern Maryland Legislative Reception
See reception bus reservation flyer in this newsletter
Monday, February 27
Legislative Breakfast, 8:00 a.m.
Olde Breton Inn, Leonardtown
See reservation flyer in this newsletter
Upcoming Events Next Month
Wednesday, March 22
Business After Hours, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Hosted by PNC Bank
Leadership Southern Maryland Class of 2018
Informational Breakfast
February 15, 2017 8:30 am - 9:30 am
College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus
This event is free, but pre-registration by email
([email protected]) is requested.
For more info, email [email protected]
or call 240-725-5469
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CHAMBER UPDATE, February 2017
The Southern Maryland Higher Education Center Proudly Presents
“Bridges to the World,” an International Film Festival
River Otter Live Cam Up and Running at Calvert Marine Museum
Want to see what’s really going on with our North American river otters, Chumley and Chessie-Grace? Now you
can visit behind the scenes in their indoor habitat with our newly installed otter cam: http://www.calvertmarinemuseum.
com/375/River-Otter-Live-Cam. Experience remotely what is happening with these museum favorites 24 hours a
day, seven days a week. The otter cam was made possible through generous donations from Marianne Harms and
the N.M. Morris Family Foundation.
The indoor otter holding area where the otters reside has undergone extensive renovation. A joint public/
private campaign raised funds to provide these animals with updated living conditions. The project was completed in
July 2016 and accommodations now include nesting dens, play yards, an infinity pool, and LED lighting. Sponsorship
and funding of this area was provided by the Benning Endowment, Calvert County Government, Nancy Wieck, The
Bildman and Clark-Romero Family, and Liz Halvosa. Behind the scenes, otter toys and a new washer and dryer were
installed thanks to John and Wendy Peters.
“Visiting in person is always best, as the new lodging area includes a feeding panel which allows guests to get
face-to-face with the otters while they dine,” said Dave Moyer, Curator of Estuarine Biology. Moyer adds, “When you
need to get your otter fix, remember a great time to view the cam is during feeding times at 9:30 – 10 a.m., 1 p.m. –
1:30 p.m., and 3:45 – 4:15 p.m.”
CHAMBER UPDATE, February 2017
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Florida Institute of
Technology Offers
Doctorate Program
in Business
Administration
Florida Tech is pleased to
announce that the Doctor of Business
Administration (DBA) program will
be offered at the Southern Maryland
Higher Education Center (SMHEC),
starting Fall 2017. FIT is currently
accepting applications for the DBA
program. This Southern Maryland
program is the only face-to-face
program of its type in Maryland,
Washington DC, and most of
Virginia.
The DBA is a professional
doctorate degree that prepares
students with the advanced
knowledge necessary to manage
complex corporate environments.
The Florida Tech DBA is a 42-credit
residential cohort program that meets
one weekend per month (8-5 Friday
and Saturday) with completion in just
under three years. Our program is for
professionals with at least five years
of managerial experience interested
in becoming leaders following a
curriculum to include strategic
planning, organizational behavior,
human resources management,
financial management, innovation
and entrepreneurship, quantitative
research and more.
An Information Session
is scheduled to be held Saturday,
February 18, 2017 10:00am-noon
at College of Southern Maryland
Leonardtown Campus Building C
Room C206.
To RSVP or for additional
information please contact Ms.
Taylor Weaver at [email protected] or
256-971-9353.
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CHAMBER UPDATE, February 2017
Community Bank of Chesapeake Supports CSM Scholarships for Both Credit,
Workforce Development Students
The Community Bank of the Chesapeake has presented $100,000
to the College of Southern Maryland Foundation as part of a five-year
pledge of funding for a permanent endowment fund and an annual
scholarship fund that supports both credit and workforce development
students at the college.
The college will recognize Community Bank’s gift by naming a
conference room (Room 202) in the Business Building (BU) at the
La Plata Campus and the lobby in the Center for Trades and Energy
Training at the Regional Hughesville Campus in the bank’s honor.
Presenting the check were William Pasenelli, chief executive
officer of CBTC; Gregory Cockerham, executive vice president and
chief lending officer at the bank; and James Di Misa, executive vice
president chief operating officer at the bank. Cockerham is a director emeritus of the CSM Foundation board; Di Misa
is a current member of the foundation’s board.
Headquartered in Waldorf, Community Bank of the Chesapeake is a full-service commercial bank, with assets
over $1 billion. Through its 12 banking centers and five dedicated commercial lending centers, Community Bank of
the Chesapeake offers a broad range of financial products and services to individuals and businesses.
“We are honored to continue our longstanding support of the College of Southern Maryland. Working with the
college for over 30 years, Community Bank aims to help provide financial resources that serve the need for student
and workforce development in the Southern Maryland area. We value the educational opportunities this partnership
brings to the students and families in our community and hope that this donation can help the college in their continued
efforts for academic outreach,” Cockerham said.
Scholarships will be distributed by the CSM Foundation. To be eligible, a credit student must reside in Calvert,
Charles or St. Mary’s County, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have and maintain at 2.5 cumulative grade
point average and be studying in the field of business administration. A non-credit student must reside in the tri-county
area, have a high school diploma or its equivalent and be enrolled in a career development program. Preference will
be given to students who demonstrate financial need.
For more information about giving opportunities, contact Chelsea Brown in the Development Department at
301-934-7649 or [email protected].
Photo: From left are James Di Misa, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Community Bank of the Chesapeake; Chelsea
Brown, CSM director of development; William Pasenelli, chief executive officer of CBTC; Dr. Brad Gottfried, CSM president; Karen Smith
Hupp, assistant vice president of the community relations department; and Gregory C. Cockerham, executive vice president and chief lending
officer of CBTC.
Save the Date for the 2017 Business Showcase
The Chamber’s annual Business Awards Luncheon and Business Showcase will be held this year on Wednesday,
May 10th at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. This is the Chamber’s premier event at which 60 exhibitors will showcase their businesses.
Showcase flyers and exhibitor forms will be mailed at the end of February. Exhibit space is first-come, firstserved, so be sure to watch the mail and get your reservation in early!
The Business Awards Luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. followed by the Showcase at 1:30 p.m. As always, there will
be four free business seminars that afternoon. The Showcase is open to the public, and there is no admission fee.
Please help us publicize this event among your friends and co-workers. The exhibits are open from 1:30-6:00 p.m.,
and there is a free reception from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to serve on the Business Showcase Committee. The committee meets at the
Chamber office on the second Tuesday of each month from February through April at 4:00 p.m. We especially need
people who are willing to help with set up and tear down. If you’d like to help, please contact the Chamber office.
CHAMBER UPDATE, February 2017
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St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce Invites Chamber and Community
Members to Cruise Along the Danube River
The St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce will be
taking part in an exclusive Amazing Danube River Cruise on
September 28, 2017 and is inviting Chamber members and
family and friends of Chamber members to join them on this
once-in-a-lifetime experience.
With miles and miles of stunning scenery, the Danube
River is the setting for this breathtaking journey. Enjoy a tenday journey along this majestic river where you will explore
many countries, including Germany, Austria, Slovakia and
Hungary. As one of the most popular river cruise destinations
in the world, find yourself enjoying the beautiful city of Vienna,
or sight-seeing in Budapest. On this remarkable trip you will also encounter the city of Passau and make your way
to Bratislava. The charming towns of Linz and Melk are other destinations that will make this an unforgettable
experience.
This is truly an amazing opportunity to participate in an international journey down the irresistible Danube
River, where program participants can experience the culture and make new friends.
Space is limited, so act fast. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take part in this amazing Danube River
Cruise, exchange ideas with local business representatives, make new friends, and build new memories.
For more information about this trip, see the flyer in this newsletter. The full brochure is posted on the
Chamber’s website, http://smcchamber.com. For any additional questions, please call the St. Mary's County Chamber
of Commerce at (301) 737-3001.
There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, February 9th, 5:00 p.m. at the Chamber
office. A representative from Chamber Discoveries will be available to answer all questions for those
interested in going on the cruise. Please RSVP to the Chamber office if you plan to attend.
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CHAMBER UPDATE, February 2017
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Love is in the Air at the Jewelry Trunk Show
February 10 – 12 at the Calvert Marine Museum
Jewelry and Chocolate ~ a winning combination! The Jewelry Trunk Show is back by popular demand at the
Calvert Marine Museum Store. Treat yourself or someone you love Friday, February 10 – Sunday, February 12 from
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The show is presenting an exquisite selection of jewelry that highlights both new artists and perennial
favorites. Guests can enjoy a free box of sea salt caramels with a $50 or more jewelry purchase. New this year is
special guest, Black Point Chocolatier, on hand with delectable samples of handcrafted chocolates and confections.
Chocolates are available for sale.
See new designs from favorite artist Michelle Pressler, and her modern heirloom jewelry. These elegant,
handmade pieces are inspired by nature, architecture, historic details, and modern design, affordable keepsakes that
can be worn every day. Angela Colasanti, of VIELÄ® Jewelry returns with new sterling silver favorites. Take a first
look at new artisan, Robin Goodfellow Designs with her stunning collection of freshwater pearls and glass, made in
the USA. Individually hand painted pendants by Krista Sheldon are delicate, unique and tiny works of art. The Trunk
Show will offer something for all jewelry enthusiasts.
Established in Coastal Maine in 1926, Black Point Chocolatier continues a family heritage of fine confections
here in Southern Maryland. Nicole Heisey is third generation Chocolatier-owner creating classic and modern favorites
with the highest quality ingredients. Samples of sea salt caramels, toffees, turtles, nuts and brittles, peanut butter cups
and powdered caramels are sure to sweeten the experience before purchasing gifts for that special chocolate lover.
The Museum Store has operated for over forty years and is open daily from 10:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. It offers
a wide range of merchandise including home décor, jewelry, wearables, specialty food items, books, toys, etc. that
please all ages and tastes. Museum members save 10% off in the store every day and 20% off on the 20th of every
month. For more information, contact the Museum Store at 410-326-2750.
Natural Science & Mathematics Colloquium
“From Sports to Science: JUMP!”
Sponsored by KBRwyle
Jump at the chance to join John Drazan, biomedial engineer and doctoral candidate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
of Troy, New York, for a discussion and Q&A session on how to measure forces and pressures within the body to
understand the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
AUERBACH AUDITORIUM OF ST. MARY’S HALL
ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
CHAMBER UPDATE, February 2017
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2016-17 Board of Directors
Officers:
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP IN THE
ST. MARY’S COUNTY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE AND STAY PLUGGED
INTO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY!
The Chamber’s Member Discount Program
Thank you to our Chamber members listed below who are already participating
in the Member Discount Program. If your company would like to participate,
please contact the Chamber office at 301-737-3001 or send us an email to info@
smcchamber.com. Current available discounts are listed on the Chamber’s website:
http://smcchamber.com.
Participating Chamber Member Businesses
Air Corps Embroidery; Alexander Chiropractic Center; BalanceLogic, LLC; Barefoot
Graphics; T.N. Bowes Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.; Cecil’s Mill Self Storage;
Cedar Point Federal Credit Union; Country Inn & Suites Lexington Park; Cube
Smart LP; Custom H2Oh!; Extra Space Storage #8338; Great Lakes Radiant &
Industrials, Inc.; Heidi’s Advanced European Skin Care; Heritage Printing & Graphics; Hilltop Signs & Graphics; Lifesjourney Life Coaching, LLC; Medically Oriented
Gym at Gateau Physical Therapy; Mid-Atlantic Skin Surgery Institute; Mike’s Big
Green Egg Store; Oasis Grafx; Printing Press, Inc.; Dylan Schneider, DDS, MS,
LLC Orthodontics; Servpro of St. Mary’s & Calvert; Scott’s Lawn Service; Timeless
Gifts and Baskets
Board Chair, Ernie Williams,
Community Bank of the Chesapeake
Chair Elect, Pat Mudd,
Mudd Engineering, LLC
1st Vice Chair, Dr. Tracy Harris,
College of Southern Maryland
2nd Vice Chair, Robbie Loker,
Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
Treasurer, Jenny Wamsley,
Murray, Wamsley & Schrader, LLC
Immediate Past Chair,
Glen Ives,
Sabre Systems, Inc.
Board Members:
Joy Bowes, T.N. Bowes Heating
& Air Conditioning, Inc.
Austin Davis, W.M. Davis, Inc.
Dan Dawson, Wyle
Ray Dodson, Old Line Bank
Jeffrey Flick, Stepping Stone
Michael Guy, Guy Financial Services
Stacey Hill, SMECO
Maria Icaza, Dunkin’ Donuts/
The Java Group, LLC
Matthew Jones, County First Bank
Chris King, Raley, Watts & O’Neill
Insurance & Financial Services
Barbara Saylor, Community Bank
of the Chesapeake
Scott Sanders, Ausley Associates
Scott Taylor, Taylor Gas Co., Inc.
Community Representatives:
Dan Burris, Mayor of Leonardtown
Chris Kaselemis, Director,
St. Mary’s County Department of
Economic Development
J. Scott Smith, Superintendent,
St. Mary’s County Public Schools
Capt. Scott Starkey, NAS Patuxent River
Staff:
Paul Junge, President/CEO
Barbara Kane, Donna Lange
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