Aberdeen Chamber Event Summary
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JANUARY 17, 2012 - General Meeting Luncheon
What a great event this luncheon turned out to be. After months of planning and a great team effort on the part of so many wonderful businesses here in Aberdeen, this event had all the making a success story. It’s events like this that show me how wonderful the community is and how much they care and support each other. Big or small, new or old to the area, this was a show of true community support.
I’d like to thanks the wonderful folks at COPT, for hosting us in a brand new building. It was a change to see the complex from the inside. Although the biggest success story was to find it without your GPS! As you can see from the photos the space is unfinished, yet still they made it look beautiful. The tables were fully dressed with linen napkins, china plates, and cutlery.
Shop-Rite Kleins put on a fantastic spread of food from shrimp salad, Board Heads meats and cheese, Green salad, Baked Ziti, Italian pastries and 2 beautiful cakes with COPT and Aberdeen Chambers newest logo’s. Not only did the food look good, but it tasted fantastic. The staff was professional, organized and made the whole affair seem effortless.
Louise Costello, Long and Foster Real Estate, was our sponsor for the event and share her knowledge and expertise not only a Realtor, but as a short sale consultant. It’s an unfortunate sign of the times, but it comforting to know that Louise prides herself on education of new processes and continued growth to help the community to continue to thrive.
As our Speaker we were honored to have Mayor Mike Bennett share his summary of events and changes that are happening with in the community. Mayor Bennett was upfront about costs to the city, and what they are doing to continue to finance those areas in desperate need, without raising our taxes. He even made his own “Jean Dickson” prediction on this year’s snow fall…. He predicts a mild snow fall, solely based on the new salt facility built to support our roads this year.
We had a chance to publically thank Lance Hersh for his past reign as President, and as Steve Johnson, our new president mentioned, “He left some pretty big shoes to fill.” Lance will continue to be an Aberdeen Chamber Board member.
In addition to Steve’s new appointment the Board has voted on a new Vice President, Louise Costello. Louise has been an active board member and is looking forward to taking on this newest challenge.
To wrap up our meeting, we had 3 raffle winners of gift card donations from Sage Title and Shirley Brunkhort of State Farm Insurance, 2 of our newest members. We called out to all members for their involvement on committees. I know that sounds big and scary, but in most cases it’s helping with a luncheon, business card exchange or bring a potential new member to an event. No big meetings or long hours, a pair of hands, a second pair of eyes, or maybe a strong back…. Just shoot me an email and we can get started.
I look forward to seeing each of you soon.
Jeanette, January 2012
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JANUARY 18, 2012 - Business Card Exchange
We’re trying some new things at the Aberdeen Chamber this year, and one is Business card exchanges right in your business location. Brenda and Jeanne, the owners of Harbor of Grace Nutrition in Havre de Grace, opened in June of 2011 and joined the Aberdeen Chamber shortly after.
As new business owners today they are looking for the best possible way to reach the community. When Brenda and I met, a few months back, we discussed the best way we could help her meet some of her challenges. One is letting people know what they do and more importantly where they are located. So bringing folks to them seemed like the best solution for us both.
We started by connecting Harbor of Grace with Frito Lay in October of 2011 for a health fair they were having for their employees. The next step was getting people across their threshold.
The gathering was a small one, but Brenda and Jeanne were pleased with the turn out. As gracious hostess they had healthy tasty refreshments, the atmosphere was conducive to actually mingling and having conversations about everyone’s business and how we could support each other.
I also got the opportunity to meet some of members that I had only had the chance to email or chat with on the phone.
Harbor of Grace offers Herbalife products, weight loss challenges, and vitamin products, along with Zumba, Yoga and TaiChi classes. This is one event that has long term benefits. Check out their web site, or stop by and introduce yourself, and these lovely ladies look to grow their business in our area.
If you have an idea or would like to do the same type of event at your location give me a call or shoot me an email.
Jeanette
It’s your Chamber I am here to make it stronger.
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