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October 2017
Delaware Technical Community College will host the 24th Sussex County Today & Tomorrow Conference on Wednesday, October 25, from 7:15 a.m. until 1 p.m. This year’s theme is The Power of Collaboration. The day will kick off with networking and a continental breakfast at 7:15 a.m., followed by a conference overview, featuring The Honorable Michael Vincent, President, Sussex County Council; Dr. Mark T. Brainard, President, Delaware Technical Community College; and Dr. Bobbi Barends, Vice President and Campus Director, Delaware Technical Community College. The day continues with two presentations from entrepreneurs in the “1 Million Cups” format geared for helping businesses get off the ground and set them up for success. After a Sussex County update and Sussex Snapshot, a lively panel will discuss The Power of Collaboration. Included on the panel are two of Bethany-Fenwick Chamber
of Commerce’s members: Carlie and Scott Carey of One Coastal Restaurant in Fenwick Island, and Jeff Fried, president and CEO of Beebe Healthcare. Two breakout sessions follow the panel with a variety of thought-provoking topics. The day culminates with a keynote address from Governor John Carney. This annual event is consistently a sellout, and Chamber members enjoy a $5 discount.
Click here to register.
TODAY & TOMORROW CONFERENCE
September Business After Hours
It was a beautiful evening on September 27, when the Good Earth Market was the gracious host for the Chamber’s first Business After Hours of the fall. The lush garden was a scenic backdrop for a night of networking and enjoying terrific food prepared by Owner Susan Ryan’s talented Chef Nino Mancari. Fresh from the success of the Chamber’s Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival in September, several special presentations occurred. First, The Chamber presented a check for $3,227 to representatives from the Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF) from the proceeds of the 39th Bethany Beach boardwalk Arts Festival for its various scholarship programs. Next, representatives from the QRCF presented a scholarship check for $1,000 to Jorge Cruz, the winner of the high school students’ art contest. Jorge’s work was judged among numerous other high school juniors and seniors by local artists, and ultimately voted on by attendees at the Arts Festival. Congratulations Jorge! Finally, The Chamber raised over $2,800 at the Boardwalk Arts Festival’s Silent Auction, sponsored by Creative Concepts, and the 50/50 raffle at the September Business After Hours. Those proceeds were distributed to the four local elementary schools, with each school receiving a check for more than $700 for their art programs. A good time was had by all at this special evening of networking and celebrating our local art students, programs and teachers.
The Chamber presents the Arts Festival proceeds to Billy Scott, Laurie McFaul, & Chris Bonner from the QRCF.
QRCF representatives present Jorge Cruz with a $1,000 scholar-ship check.
Local elementary school art teachers receive checks to benefit their programs from the silent auction.
Nearly 100 members enjoyed networking in the beautiful garden at Good Earth Market.
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Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce
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30 + YearsBethany Florist Ltd.
10-24 YearsAtlantic Bodywork CenterAtlantic General HospitalBlood Bank of DelmarvaJack Lingo, Inc. RealtorLiving Resources, Inc., Michael J. Hurd Ph.D. LCSW PsychotherapistMid-Atlantic Symphony OrchestraMorning Star Business ReportMyEyeDrOld Pro GolfTemple Bat YamTidewater Physical Therapy
2-9 YearsBethany Fine Arts Gallery Featuring Michael OrheleinBSDClear Space Theatre CompanyContractors for a Cause FoundationDelaware Department of Labor/Employment & Training DivisionDrifting Grounds Coffee HouseLoftus Wealth Strategies
Salted Vines Vineyard & WinerySelbyville Holly KiaShore Pride All StarsThe Original Greene Turtle Three Blonde BakersVisitors Guide, Delaware BeachesWilmington University - GeorgetownWimbrow, Howard - CPA
1st AnniversaryAtlantic Physical Therapy - Ocean ViewBeach Barre BodyDelaware Provision SouthFamilies 1st Choice Home Care
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M ember SPOTLIGHT: THE PENGUINFor ten years, the Penguin has been a familiar landmark in downtown Bethany Beach. Originally opened as the Penguin Diner in 2007 by Mark Neumann, the restaurant catered to families, particularly with young children, and the diner-style décor included lots of artwork by children both local and visiting from out of town. In 2007, Katie McLeud and daughters Jen and Lee relocated to the area from Vermont, where they were organic farmers before it was trendy. Along the way, Katie, the general manager decided to “retire,” which she admits “didn’t exactly go as planned.” Once Mark’s children were grown, he decided it was time to make a change, and it didn’t take long before Mark lured Katie out of retirement to partner with him and revamp the Penguin Diner to The Penguin. Still family-friendly, the restaurant was remodeled, and the checkered black and white motif with red accents was replaced by serene blue tones, still retaining the whimsical aspect of penguins throughout. The kitchen was completely remodeled to be more efficient and the Penguin was reborn. Boasting a farm-to-table menu, the Penguin sources food locally and offers a seasonal fresh menu year-round, as well as a full bar. Using 100% organic, grass-fed beef and cage-free chicken, farm fresh locally sourced fruits and vegetables, excellent local Maryland crab, fresh fish and seafood, the restaurant serves up the finest and freshest local product available. Katie has not lost her Vermont roots, featuring pure maple syrup and Cabot cheese from her home state on the menu. During the summer, breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, while in the off-season breakfast and lunch are available on the weekends. The next time you get a hankering for fresh, honest food, go no further than the Penguin on Garfield Parkway in Bethany Beach, where they “are as concerned with what you put in your mouth as you are.”
ENTERTAINMENTNotes on the BeachJeff Cooper38805 Apple Ct.Ocean View, DE 19970(240) [email protected]/notesonthe-beach
APPRAISALSW.R. McCain & AssociatesBenjamin Bauer205 Executive PlazaSalisbury, MD 21804(410) [email protected]
PET CAREOasis Healing Center - RoxanaClaudia Alesi37033 Sweet Meadow Ln.Roxana, DE 19945(302) [email protected]
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AROUND THE Quiet ResortsCALL FOR 2018 NETWORKING HOSTS!
With 2018 looming just around the corner, the Chamber is busy confirming next year’s slate of networking events – and we need hosts! Hosting a net-working event is a great way to showcase your business to fellow Chamber members. All hosts are highlighted in E-Currents heading into the event, as well as mentioned here, in the monthly newsletter. Opportunities include:
Business After HoursTypically held on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. Host provides private space, food, and cash bar to accommodate 75+ guests.
Membership MeetingsTypically held on the first Thursday of the month from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Host provides private space and breakfast for 50+ guests, while the Chamber helps offset the cost of breakfast with a per guest reimbursement following the event.
Connect for CoffeeTypically held on the second Tuesday or Wednesday of the month from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Host provides networking space for 20-30 guests, coffee, and breakfast (either complimentary or for purchase).
Not interested in hosting, but still want to get your business in front of Cham-ber members? Consider a Member Spotlight at an upcoming Business After Hours. For $100, member spotlights receive dedicated table space within the venue to promote your business and/or upcoming events, inclusion in event promo heading up to the event, plus a chance to plug your business during welcome remarks.
The Chamber is also interested in suggestions for networking topics. Let us know what you think we should cover in the coming year!
To learn more, contact Amy Dalrymple at [email protected] or 302-539-2100 x115.
ANNOUNCING THE INAUGURAL FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL: JULY 26-28, 2018
Experience the Quiet Resorts as you have never experienced them before at the Inaugural Fire & Ice Festival in downtown Bethany Beach! Festival
goers will trade their beach cruisers for their ice skates during the family-friendly weekend full of winter festivities, including an ice rink, ice sculpture tour, and live sculpture demon-stration featuring the work of local sculptor Erik Cantine (Berlin,MD).
While the complete schedule of events is in the works, we are inviting YOUR BUSINESS to become a stop on the sculpture tour! Businesses and retailers are invited to participate in the sculpture tour through purchasing their very own custom, LED-lit ice sculpture to be placed directly in front of the store. Options range from single-block sculptures to an “interactive” ice sculpture like bowling or corn hole -- and a spot on the sculpture tour!
Add me to the sculpture tour!
Platinum SponsorsNVHomes/Ryan Homes
Gold Sponsors
47 ABC/WMDT-TVBanks Wines & Spirits
Beazer Homes at Bishop’s Landing
Beebe Healthcare/ Beebe Medical Foundation
Bethany Beach BooksBunting & Murray
Construction GroupCarl M. Freeman Companies
Coastal PointCoastal Tented Events/
Coastal Rentals & HydraulicsDelaware TodayDelaware WaveK. Hovnanian at
Ocean View Beach ClubPNC Bank
ResortQuest Sales/RentalsThe Cottage Cafe/ Bethany Boathouse
Wilgus Associates, Inc.
Silver SponsorsBethany Beach Ocean SuitesColdwell Banker Residential
Brokerage: Sales/RentalsLa Vida Hospitality GroupLong & Foster Realtors –
Bethany BeachSchell Brothers
The Voice Radio Network
Bronze SponsorsAnne Powell +Associates,
Keller Williams
Delmarva Broadcasting Company
Selbyville Holly Kia
Interested in learning what it takes to become
a corporate sponsor?
Contact Lauren at 302-539-2100 ext. 118
2017 CORPORATE SPONSORS
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About THE CHAMBEROur MissionThe Chamber’s mission is to develop and implement destination events, participate in advocacy efforts, and provide opportunities for networking, marketing and education with a goal of improving member success and enhancing the quality of life throughout the Quiet Resorts.
OfficersPresident: Ron Derr, PKS & Company, P.A.President-Elect: Sara Booth, Ryan Homes Vice-President: Cory Walsh, Calvin B. Taylor BankSecretary: Heather DeMarie, Heather’s Home WorksTreasurer: Mike Mall, Delaware WavePast President: Richard Mais, McCabe’s Gourmet Market
DirectorsGeorge Bendler, Hammerheads DocksideChristophe Emmert, Tunnell & Raysor, P.A.Damien Golden, iKANDE AdvertisingMax Hutsell, Edward Jones FinancialDoug Phillips, Joshua M. Freeman Foundation
Legal CounselHarold Dukes, Jr.,Tunnell & Raysor, P.A.
Chamber StaffExecutive DirectorLauren Weaver • ext. [email protected]
Operations & Membership ManagerSue Nilsson • ext. [email protected]
Event & Member Relations Manager Amy Dalrymple • ext. [email protected]
Marketing & Communications ManagerKatie Nevin • ext. [email protected]
Tourism Services CoordinatorSusie Miller • ext. [email protected]
Friday, September 15 The community of Bayside in Selbyville opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art Health and Aquatic Club.
Wednesday, September 20 Pauline Blasena cele-brated the 10th anniversary of her eclectic store Lavender and Lace on Rt. 26 in Clarksville with a festive open house complete with a ribbon cutting.
Friday, September 22 Capstone Homes cut a ceremonial ribbon to introduce its newest development in Selbyville: Seashore Villas.
CHAMBER Happenings
Friday, August 24 Tim and Nancy Rhoades of REMAX Coastal celebrated their new venture in Bethany Beach by cutting a ceremonial ribbon.
Thursday, September 14 Phoenix Physical Ther-apy celebrated its new location in Selbyville by cutting a ribbon with clients, family, friends and community members.
Thursday, September 7 Pottery Place hosted a lievly Connect for Coffee, a networking event for Chamber and community members.