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March Business After Hours is Breaking All the Rules
Membership Meeting | Holiday Inn Express | 8:00 a.m.Dr. Greg Tepper of the Delaware Botanic Gardens will be speaking on the Delaware Botanic Gardens which is currently under construction in Dagsboro. You will get the “inside scoop” of the treasure that is slated to open in 2017. In addition, learn the impact on the economic development of the Quiet Resorts the Gardens will have on our business community.
Connect for Coffee | Mercantile Processing Inc. | 8:00 a.m.Drop in, have a cup of coffee and visit. Starting the morning with our colleagues and networking sets up us for a productive day. You can also take the opportunity to chat with Kyle Morgan and his team, and find out more about merchant fees and zero cost processing. #TrendingTuesday | Banks Wine & Spirits | 5:00 p.m.Join us for #TrendingTuesday at Banks Wines & Spirits, where Chamber members will be able to gather information about a trending topic and discuss it with their peers. It’s also Wild Wine Week at Banks so stay tuned for a wine related #trending topic!
RSVP today for these events!
Join us on Wednesday, March 30th…the 5th Wednesday… from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (not 5:00 p.m.) where only the sky is the limit for the March Business After Hours. The clubhouse at Forest Landing, a Ryan Homes Community, will host this epic event that includes the first “ribbon cutting in the dark.” As the sun sets, be introduced to our newest member, Sky Lights Ads, who will fly their plane overhead which displays LED banners – aerial nighttime advertising. Zach King, owner and operator of this new marketing tool, will also be bringing a sampling from a local favorite, Delaware Distilleries, his other endeavor. Of course, Business After Hours would not be complete without our spotlights and community stalwarts, Beebe Healthcare and the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation and the raffle drawings. Sign up today as registration is required!
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NewWelcome MembersThe Chamber’s Board of Directors, Ambassadors and Staff are pleased to welcome our new members!
Please keep these and all members in mind when looking for goods and services. Know a new or existing business that could benefit from being a BFACC Member?
Contact Kristie Maravalli, Executive Director at [email protected] or call 302-539-2100 x 115.
ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONALSky Lights AdsZachary King18693 Coastal HighwayRehoboth Beach, DE 19971(302) 841-0963SkyLightsAds.com
APPARELSassy CyclistBecky Redett1808 Thornbury RoadBaltimore, MD 21209(410) [email protected]
BED & BREAKFASTSWoodsong Country InnKim Lynch37269 Dirickson Creek Rd.Frankford, DE 19945(302) [email protected]
BUILDERSK. Hovnanian at Ocean View Beach ClubMichael Kwiecien38541 Muddy Neck RoadOcean View, DE 19970(301) [email protected]/BeachClub
BUSINESS CONSULTING, COACHING & TRAININGFerri Business ConsultingAlexander FerryBethany Beach, DE 19945(571) [email protected]
INTERIOR DESIGNAlfred Wolf HomeMichael Cusumano83 Atlantic AvenueOcean View, DE 19970(302) [email protected]
REAL ESTATE SALESLighthouse Realty GroupSusan Clark70 Atlantic AvenueOcean View, DE 19970(302) [email protected]
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R enewing Members30+ YearsDelmarva Power
25-29 YearsColdwell Banker Residential Brokerage - SalesFriends of the South Coastal LibraryMediacom BusinessSouth Bethany Seafood Market
10-24 Years47ABC-WMDTab+c Creative Intelligence SouthBayville Package Storebluecoast seafood grillBunting & Murray Construction CorporationCoastal PointCreative Resource GroupCummings, Rosemary - Associate MemberDayna Feher Real Estate TeamFegelein, John & Brenda - Associate MembersJeff Baxter Mortgage TeamLegatski, Mary & Richard - Associate MemberM Insurance ServicesMason Dixon VFW Post 7234Old Pro GolfShort’s MarineStein, Don - Associate MemberSweet Disposition, Inc.West Fenwick Car Wash
2-9 YearsAllen Insurance GroupBayside Chapel
2-9 Years continued...Beach Guide/Resort Real Estate GuideBethany Bay Golf ClubBetterliving Sunrooms & AwningsCatch 54 Fish HouseDelaware Beach BookFairfax Mortgage Investments, Inc.Hyatt Place Dewey BeachJoshua M. Freeman FoundationKeyser, Barbara - Associate MemberLavender & Lace Antiques & GiftsMichael Orhelein Photographer at the Bethany Fine Arts GalleryMillville Town Peddler/Reynolds’ Back Door SurfboardsNew Friends of the Fenwick Island LighthouseOperation SEAs the Day, Inc.Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission ChurchPeninsula Community ChurchPerfect FurnishingsServpro of Sussex CountySound United Methodist ChurchStephan & Co. Salon and SpaThe Clayton TheatreThe Insurance Market, Inc.
1st AnniversaryAtlantic Elevator ServicesHilyard’s Inc.Karimali for HairRooster’s NestShelby Smith, Realtor with ResortQuest Real EstateSteen’s Beach Service
Member Spotlight - Jeff Baxter Mortgage TeamJeff Baxter always knew he wanted to “retire” to the Delaware beaches, and after his children were out of school, he moved here from suburban Washington DC. His time here, thus far, has been anything but retiring! In 2003, Jeff launched the Jeff Baxter Mortgage Team, under the umbrella of the national company Fairway Independent Mortgage. He joined the Chamber right away to take advantage of the various networking opportunities and get to know local real estate agents, and other professionals, and in 2008 Jeff joined the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Through the years, Jeff found his Chamber membership to be very valuable, most recently taking advantage of the Chamber’s website to offer as much information about his business as possible. According to Jeff, when a prospect calls as a result of finding him on the Chamber’s website, they already know a lot about him, “increasing the conversion rate of prospect to client.” Jeff was recently recognized by the Mortgage Executive Magazine as having mortgage origination volume (which is compensation for qualifying buyers, preparing the necessary paperwork, processing the mortgage, etc.) in the top 1% nationwide. According to Jeff the future is very bright for real estate in the Quiet Resorts, as “people are a little spooked by the current stock market performance, and see real estate as a better investment strategy.” He also adds “we have market demographics on our side, with more and more people choosing to move here at an increasing pace.” The future is equally bright for Jeff and his growing team; the Quiet Resorts are fortunate he chose to “retire” here!
REAL ESTATE SALESLighthouse Realty GroupSusan Clark70 Atlantic AvenueOcean View, DE 19970(302) [email protected]
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Platinum SponsorsNVHomes/Ryan Homes
ResortQuest Sales/Rentals
Gold SponsorsBanks Wines & Spirits
Beazer Homes at Bishops’s Landing
Beebe Healthcare/ Beebe Medical Foundation
Bethany Beach BooksCarl M. Freeman Companies
Coastal Point Coastal Tented Events/
Coastal Rentals & HydraulicsColdwell Banker Residential
Brokerage: Sales/RentalsDelaware Today Delaware Wave
Mediacom ResidentialPNC Bank
The Cottage Cafe/Bethany Boathouse
Wilgus Associates, Inc. 47 ABC/ WMDT-TV
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Platinum SponsorsNVHomes/Ryan Homes
ResortQuest Sales/Rentals
Gold SponsorsBanks Wines & Spirits
Beazer Homes at Bishops’s Landing
Beebe Healthcare/ Beebe Medical Foundation
Bethany Beach BooksCarl M. Freeman Companies
Coastal Point Coastal Tented Events/
Coastal Rentals & HydraulicsColdwell Banker Residential
Brokerage: Sales/RentalsDelaware Today Delaware Wave
Mediacom ResidentialPNC Bank
The Cottage Cafe/Bethany Boathouse
Wilgus Associates, Inc. 47 ABC/ WMDT-TV
Silver SponsorsBethany Beach Ocean Suites
Long & Foster Realtors - Bethany Beach
Bronze Sponsors
Bunting & Murray ConstructionComcast SpotlightSelbyville Holly Kia
The Anne Powell Group, ResortQuest
Interested in learning what it takes to become
a corporate sponsor?
Contact Kristie at 302-539-2100 ext. 115
2016 Corporate Sponsors
Around the Quiet Resorts
The Bike Tour Needs You!
Volunteers are needed for the 27th Ocean to Bay Bike Tour presented by NV Homes and Ryan Homes. Shifts start on Tuesday April 12th packing the 2,000 swag bags for our cyclists. The fun continues on Friday, April 15th in the Expo Tent, located in the PNC Parking lot in downtown Bethany, where registration runs from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. On the day of event, Saturday, April 16th, shifts begin at 6:30 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.
Do you want to volunteer closer to home? Help is also needed in all of our five rest stops located in the communities of Bay Forest, Bayside and Bishop’s Landing as well as at the PNC Bank in Selbyville and a location in Rehoboth. The north rest stop will be determined by the third week in March.
This event is a huge economic driver to the community, and the Chamber appreciates your willingness to step up and pitch in. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Lauren or call 302-539-2100 x118.
Ribbon Cutting Celebrations!
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce wants to promote your new venture with a grand opening or re-opening, groundbreaking or expansion. These events are for any new business, new location or expansion of a business that is a BFACC Chamber member. If your business has a reason to celebrate, we will provide the ribbon and the famous big scissors! Please join us in celebrating our local businesses at these upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies:
March 4th | CustomFit360 | 4:30 p.m.35764 Atlantic Avenue, Unit 742
Ocean View, DE 19970
March 12th | Vogue on 54 | 5:30 p.m.36666 Bluewater Run Selbyville DE 19975
April 1st | Fenwick Pet Stop | 4:30 p.m.
1200 Coastal HwyFenwick Island, DE 19944
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About the Chamber
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Members enjoyed amazing food and record-setting networking opportunities at Business After Hours held on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Bethany Beach Ocean Suites & 99 Sea Level.
Chamber members networking during a deli-cious breakfast at the Membership Meeting on Thursday, February 4, 2016 hosted by DiFebo’s Restaurant and Deli.
Lieutenant John Devlin accepts the 2016 Overall Valor Award at this year’s event held on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Den at Bear Trap Dunes.
All of the 2016 Joshua M. Freeman Valor Award Winners pose for a photo outside on the patio after the event at the Den at Bear Trap Dunes.
(Photo courtesy of Coastal Point)
Chamber members mixing and mingling on the upper level of Bethany Blues during Business After Hours on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
The first ever #TrendingTuesday held at Yellowfins Bar and Grill on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 was a huge success, with helpful tips from Steve Morgan and effective networking.
Our 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 enhance the quality of life throughout the Quiet Resorts.
OfficersPresident: Richard Mais, McCabe’s Gourmet MarketPresident-Elect: Ron Derr PKS & Company, P.A. Vice-President: Sara Booth, Ryan HomesSecretary: Terri Mahoney, 47 ABC-WMDT-TVTreasurer: Cory Walsh, Calvin B. Taylor BankPast President: Anne Del Vecchio Powell, The Anne Powell Group, ResortQuest
DirectorsChristophe Emmert, Tunnell & Raysor, P.A.Jeff Evans, Carl M. Freeman CompaniesSteve Hagen, Just HookedKirsten Northway, Atlantic General HospitalDoug Phillips, Joshua M. Freeman Foundation Mike Mall, Delaware Wave
Legal CounselHarold Dukes, Jr.,Tunnell & Raysor, P.A.
Chamber StaffExecutive DirectorKristie Maravalli • ext. [email protected]
Operations & Member Benefits ManagerSue Nilsson • ext. [email protected]
Event & Member Relations Manager Lauren Weaver • ext. [email protected]
Communications & Marketing ManagerEmilie Cook • ext. [email protected]
Tourism Information CoordinatorsPatti Klosek & Mary Beth Stokes • ext. [email protected]