the
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Volume XXXIV No. 10 Bell Tower Building • Cumberland, MD 21502 October 2016
Executive Director
Fall is here and temperatures are falling,
albeit ever so slowly. With fall comes a busy
October as always at the Chamber with
events ranging from networking/marketing
to legislative/political to member recognition.
On the networking front, the October
“Chamber After Hours” will be held on the
19th and hosted by Horizon Goodwill
Industries with Network & Win now up to
the highest level it’s been in over five years.
The last and only time the cash pot was this
high was in September of 2011 when we
gave away $3,500! You have to be there to
win, so don’t miss it. Thank you to ACRE
(Allegany Commercial Real Estate) Coworking for hosting the September “After
Hours”. The over 170 in attendance enjoyed
a beautiful summer evening of great hospitality and networking. In addition, Tuesday,
October 18th is prime time to showcase
Allegany County Chamber of Commerce
members to the public. Chamber Expo
2016: “GAME ON!” is rolling out the
fun at the Allegany College of Maryland
Gymnasium from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm. A
variety of member businesses, restaurants
and non-profit organizations will be showcasing their latest products and services.
With a sports and wellness theme vendors
will have the opportunity to use their
imagination to decorate their booth. First,
second and third place prizes will be awarded
for the best decorated booths and everyone
attending can vote for their favorite. There
will be no shortage of fun and prize drawings
for all who attend. Register at the event for
a chance to win a Fitbit Blaze courtesy of
Health Matters Urgent Care. Expo 2016
is proudly sponsored by U.S. Cellular and
is once again an event you don’t want to miss.
Only a few vendor opportunities remain
available so reserve your booth
space today. The Expo is free to
attend and open to the public.
The November 8th general election is quickly approaching.
While many are growing weary
of the political rhetoric and
grandstanding on the national
level, the fact that our right to
vote is one of the most precious
rights we have in our country can not be
diminished. In an effort to help voters make
informed election decisions, the Allegany
County Chamber of Commerce will again
be making local candidate forums available
to the public. Starting in early October the
Chamber will have candidate forums for
Cumberland City Council and the Allegany
County Board of Education available for
viewing on its website, www.alleganycounty
chamber.com, and its Facebook page. The
forums were recorded in the studios of
WFWM Radio at Frostburg State University
with video provided by Allegany College
of Maryland. The forums will also be made
available to all local media Chamber members. In this information age, the Chamber
strongly encourages voters to listen directly
to what our candidates have to say and take
advantage of all the opportunities to do so
throughout the community. If you have an
opinion, now is the time to make it count.
Early voting begins on October 27th. Get out
there and vote.
The Chamber’s 29th Annual Outstanding
Business Recognition Dinner will be held on
Tuesday, October 25th at the Frostburg State
University Lane Center. The awardees are
CBIZ, Business of the Year, Evergreen Heritage
Center Foundation, Entrepreneurial Spirit,
and Sean L. McCagh, MD, Community Service.
The 2016 Western Maryland Junior Chamber
of Commerce (Jaycees) Outstanding Young
Professional, Jeremy G. Irons, will also be
recognized at the dinner. Congratulations to
all the award winners! For more information
and to purchase tickets, contact the Chamber
at 301-722-2820. This annual recognition is
a reminder that there are indeed great people
and happenings in our community.
Stu Czapski
Executive Director
October Calendar
October 6
8:00 am
Membership Committee Mtg.
Chamber Boardroom
October 12
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Spirit Night – Expo Kick Off
Chick-fil-A in the
Country Club Mall
October 13
7:30 am
Education Committee Meeting
Chamber Boardroom
October 17
8:00 am Leadership Allegany!
Alumni Committee Meeting
Chamber Boardroom
October 18
11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Expo “Game On!”
Allegany College of Maryland Gymnasium
October 19
8:00 am
Economic Development
Committee Meeting
Chamber Boardroom
5:30 – 7:30 pm
“Chamber After Hours”
Horizon Goodwill Industries
October 24
8:00 am
Leadership Allegany!
Steering Committee Meeting
Chamber Boardroom
October 25
6:00 pm
Annual Business Recognition Dinner
Frostburg State University Lane Center
October 27
Noon
Board of Directors Meeting
Chamber Boardroom
November 2
Noon
Member Orientation
Chamber Boardroom
EXPO 2016: “GAME ON!”
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Allegany College of Maryland Gymnasium
Join us for Expo 2016:“GAME ON!” sponsored by
U. S. Cellular with over 30 local businesses, restaurants and non-profit organizations
showcasing their latest products and services.
Local Chamber member restaurants will be providing a “sampling” of their finest cuisine
throughout the day. OPEN to the public. Admission is FREE, lots of door prizes, and giveaways.
Participate in Minute to Win It Games.
Register to win a Fit Bit Blaze, courtesy of Health Matters Urgent Care.
World Champion Sponsor
National Champion Sponsors:
M & T Bank
Orbital ATK
Planet Fitness
Potomac Edison
Rocky Gap Casino Resort
Regional Champion Sponsors:
First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union
Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University – CES
Western Maryland Health System
Open to the Public — FREE Admission,
Lots of Giveaways, Door Prizes,
Minute To Win It Games AND a
Chance to Win a FitBit Blaze
(courtesy of Health Matters Urgent Care).
Where else can you go and get all of this? See you there!!
Other participating vendors at
Expo 2016:“GAME ON!” include:
AHEC West
Allegany College of Maryland
Allegany County Chamber of Commerce
Allegany County HRDC/Willow Creek & Georges Creek Adult
Care Centers
Allegany County Habitat for Humanity
American Cancer Society
Chick-fil-A in the Country Club Mall
Edward Jones Investment
Evergreen Heritage Center Foundation
Health Matters Urgent Care
Horizon Goodwill Industries
Mountain Maryland Trails
Ray of Hope, Inc.
Roy Rogers Family Restaurant
ServiceMaster of Allegany County
Shooter’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
WEPCO Federal Credit Union
Western Maryland Building & Construction Trades
Western Maryland Food Bank
Member
Profile: Ironworkers Local 568
119 South Centre Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-7433
301-777-5086 fax
www.ironworkers568.com
Mr. Cliff Wendricks, Business Manager
The International Association of Bridge,
Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing
Ironworkers, otherwise known as Ironworkers
Local 568, has been a professional based
labor union building in the Cumberland
skyline since being chartered on September
29, 1937. The organization has been a strong
partner of development and remains an
advocate representing blue collar working
class men and women since its inception.
This organization supports continued
growth to the region and positive partnerships with the business community.
Ironworkers Local 568 represents a special
group of workers maintaining the highest
standard of professionalism and safety,
ensuring all workers are treated fair and
remain safe. In turn, they live by the creed
of “a fair days work for a fair days pay.”
Their training remains their largest asset
and their contractors realize the value of
a trained workforce to ensure projects are
completed effectively and come in on time
and under budget. This training provides
college credits towards a Construction
Management degree or an Associate of
Applied Science in Industrial Technology.
An important aspect to their trade and a
noteworthy mention includes funding of
these programs. All training, retirement,
and health and welfare are provided by
employer contributions and are mutually
agreed to through the collective bargaining
process between the union and the employers. This funding provides a highly valuable
resource without burden to the taxpayer
or the general public. They rely on their
reputation and expertise to provide a self
motivating system under which the hardworking men and women of the industry
thrive.
Much like others in the community, you
will find their members to be a valuable
resource providing volunteer based support
including coaches to our kids, volunteers
to our community and mentors to those
wishing to pursue a career in the industry.
Some of the most recent sizable projects
that display the work of Ironworkers include
I68 Bridges, Western MD Hospital, AES
Power Station, Wind Turbines, Care First and
numerous upgrades to viable infrastructures
within the region, such as water treatment
plants, dams and replacement or repair of
decaying bridges.
They are always looking to bring in new
members and welcome applicants looking
for a career in the trade. Applications can be
completed onsite on Tuesday, Wednesday
or Thursday between the hours of 9-11am.
Applicants must have a high school diploma
or GED, high school transcripts, and a
valid I.D.
Annual Membership Meeting Write-in Candidates
The Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday,
December 1, 2016 at noon at the Cumberland Country Club.
During the meeting the Chamber membership will have an
opportunity to elect six members to the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors is composed of eighteen members,
one third (six members) of whom are elected annually to
serve for three years.
Candidates for directors may be nominated by petition bearing
the genuine signature of at least (5) qualified members of the
Chamber. Each candidate must be willing to meet the following
criteria in order to serve:
•Be an active member in good standing with the Chamber
•Serve as a member of the Board of Directors for a period of three years
•Attend all regularly scheduled board meetings (held the last Thursday of each month) and an Orientation and Strategic Planning Session (held in January)
•Attend Chamber events, including After Hours, Expo, Lucky Ladies Night Out, Crab Feast, Ribbon Cuttings, and Recognition Dinner
•Assist with Chamber events and fundraisers
•Commit to serve on at least one active standing committee
If you or a member you know has an interest in serving on the
Chamber Board of Directors please contact Nominating Committee Chair Stacey Bingaman, First Peoples Community
Federal Credit Union at 301-784-3000. Candidate names will
appear on the ballot to be voted on during the December 1st
Annual Meeting at the Cumberland Country Club. Thank you.
Allegany County Chamber of Commerce
SPIRIT NIGHT
Kick-off to Expo 2016:“GAME ON!”
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Chick-fil-A in the Country Club Mall
Join us for an evening of great food, games and lots of fun.
Register for a chance to win a FitBit Flex, courtesy of Planet Fitness.
Be Sure To Mention “Its’ For The Chamber” —
Chick fil-A at the Country Club Mall will donate a portion of the sales from that evening.
Can’t attend on October 12th? You can still support the Chamber by pre-ordering from Chick-fil-A
in the Country Club Mall’s Catering Menu. Pick Up Orders Only.
You must pre-order a minimum of 24 hours in advance. No on-line orders accepted.
Please mention “Its’ For The Chamber”.
Chamber Holiday Reception Sponsorship Opportunity
The Allegany County Chamber of Commerce is looking for
sponsors for our Annual Holiday Reception. The event will
be held on Thursday, December 8th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
at the Allegany Museum, 3 Pershing Street, Cumberland,
Maryland.
The reception is always well attended and provides a great
opportunity to gain exposure for your business. There will be
great food, drink, fellowship, dancing and of course unlimited
networking!!
Sponsorship at a cost of $500.00 provides the following:
•Company logo in monthly newsletter
•Company logo in weekly enews
•Company logo on flier advertising the event
•Table tent card with your company name displayed throughout the event
•Company name on sign at entrance to event
•Photo in the January newsletter and on the
Chamber website
Please contact the Chamber office if you have an interest
in sponsoring the Chamber’s Holiday Reception at
301-722-2820.
2015 Sponsors were:
Allegany Aggregates
Allegheny Power
Enterprise Rent A Car
Hunter Douglas
Rusco Home Improvements
State Farm Insurance – Terry McLarney
Western Maryland Building and Construction Trades Council
Chamber Expo 2016 “Game On!”
Membership Orientation
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Noon – Chamber Boardroom
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 – 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
Allegany College of Maryland Gymnasium
“Chamber After Hours”
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 – 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Hosted by Horizon Goodwill Industries
Annual Business Recognition Dinner
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Cocktails 6:00 pm – Dinner 7:00 pm
Frostburg State University – Lane Center
• Have you recently joined as a new member and want to learn more about the workings of the Chamber?
• Have you been a member for a while and want to
become more active in the Chamber and are not sure how?
• Do you have new employees that you would like to
introduce to the Chamber or are you just looking for information on what Your Chamber can do for you?
Join us on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 for a Member
Orientation. The orientation provides an opportunity for you
to learn more about your Chamber, the variety of networking
opportunities that you can participate in as well as an overview
of the many programs and events that the Chamber conducts
throughout the year. Committee chairpersons will be on hand
to answer all your questions.
The format for the orientation will be informal. The event
will be held in the Boardroom of the Bell Tower Building
beginning at noon – lunch will be served.
Please RSVP by contacting the Chamber directly at 301-7222820 or by e-mail to: carrie@alleganycounty chamber.com.
Member Orientation
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 — Noon
Chamber Boardroom
New Members
(patronize these members and welcome them to the Chamber)
Lew Lew Belle Boutique
61 Baltimore Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
850-582-0902
Website:www.lewlewbelle.com
Contact:
Cari Cannon, Owner
Email:[email protected]
Category:Retail
Description: Women’s Fashion Boutique carrying sizes Small – 3X. Personal Shoppers.
Mountain City Center for the Arts, LLC
16 Maple Street
Frostburg, Maryland 21532
240-357-0699
Website:www.mtncityarts.com
Contact: Pete Forno, Co-Owner
E-mail:[email protected]
Category: Performing Arts, Arts Education
Description: A premier, inclusive performing arts facility offering the highest quality professional instruction in the arts
the
Chamber
The Chamber News is published monthly by the
Allegany County Chamber of Commerce
Bell Tower Building
24 Frederick Street, Cumberland, Maryland 21502
301-722-2820 • 301-722-5995 Fax
e-mail: [email protected]
www.alleganycountychamber.com
Stuart C. Czapski, Executive Director
Allegany
County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Officers
Chair: Jeremy G. Irons
First Vice Chair: Debra M. Langan
Second Vice Chair: Scott C. Pfeiffer
Immediate Past Chair: Maureen T. Brewer