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THE MOST REGISTRANTS IN ITS HISTORY!
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BENEFITS
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Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce
The Quiet Resorts
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25+ YearsLaura Hickman Fine ArtsSouth Bethany Seafood Market
10-24 YearsAJ Future Financial PlannersBanks Wines & SpiritsBudget BlindsBuilders Flooring CenterCounty BankDEVA Development, Inc.Frankford Public LibraryNVHomes/Ryan HomesProfusion, LLCTown of Selbyville
2-9 YearsCape Windsor Community AssociationAmerican Advisors Groups (AAG)Ashley Brosnahan Team - Realtor with Long & Foster Real EstateBanks, Jeffrey - Associate MemberBeta Sigma Phi, Alpha Alpha ChapterBethany Resort FurnishingsCoastal Services, LLCCondon’s LocksmithHerker Property MaintenancehipAHA, Fenwick Island Boot Camp
Karin Pszczola - Associate MemberKroos Construction, Inc.Lord Baltimore Lions ClubOcean City Recreation & ParksOff the Hook RestaurantPirates of Lewes ExpeditionsPremier Glass & Screen, Inc.SCORE - Counselors to America’s Small BusinessSussex Tree, Inc.The Salted RimWaste Management
1st AnniversaryFin AlleyMcGee Fence
M ember SPOTLIGHT: CHEER & MCDONALD’S - PARTNERING FOR GOOD
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M ember SPOTLIGHT: CHEER & MCDONALD’S - PARTNERING FOR GOOD
Who would have thought a chance meeting at a Chamber networking event would lead to what seems at first an unlikely partnership? Well, that’s exactly what happened when Anthony DelFranco, director of marketing at CHEER, and Mike Meoli, owner of eight McDonald’s in Sussex County, met last year. For over 25 years, CHEER’s Operation Christmas delivered hot meals and wrapped gifts to hundreds of Sussex County seniors each year. Last year, after DelFranco and Meoli met, they realized there might be an opportunity for a for-profit business to assist a non-profit’s effort. The idea of McDonald’s employees donating gifts for seniors was born, and this year it came to fruition. Over 400 of Meoli’s employees have the opportunity to make a difference in a senior’s life by donating gifts in a box placed in their break room. According to DelFranco, the gifts are “life staples, like socks, hoodies, sweaters, gloves and more,” for seniors who may not be able to afford even the most basic essentials. For many McDonald’s employees, this may be the first time they have the opportunity to directly affect the quality of life of our senior population, and Meoli feels it gives them ownership of the campaign, and makes it their own. CHEER will deliver meals to more than 300 seniors this Christmas Day, and are always looking for volunteers to make it a success. Call Anthony DelFranco (302) 856-5187 to see how you can help.
TRAVEL AGENCIESGrand View Tour & TravelDenise Hay110 Augusta DriveOcean View, DE 19970(302) [email protected]
PRINTERSIntellicorTodd Foster330 Eden Rd.Lancaster, PA 17601(610) [email protected]
Sussex Printing Corp/The GuideAmy Higgins24904 Sussex HwySeaford, DE [email protected]
CONSULTANTSMy Cloud Success, LLCDebra Cassera9 Ashley Park DriveOcean View, DE 19970(302) [email protected]
PROPERTY MAINTENANCESD Murray Property Management & Home Repairs LLC.Mary Elizabeth MurrayPO Box 261Bethany Beach, DE 19930(302) [email protected]
BUSINESS CONSULTING, COACHING & TRAININGSherine H. High, SPHR, CMSherine High35764 Atlantic Ave. Suite 24Ocean View, DE 19970(443) [email protected]
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7 CONNECT FOR COFFEE WINTER SOCIALMcCabe’s Gourmet Market
2018 Discover Guide Ads are Due
Deadline for 2017 Member Awards Nominations Plunge & Run Packet Pick Up
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CONNECT FOR COFFEE
Join us Thursday, December 7th from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m., for the Connect for Coffee winter social at McCabe’s Gourmet Market! With the chaos of the holiday season in full swing, a cup of coffee and quality conversation is just what you’ll need to jump-start your day! Whether you have five minutes or two hours to spare, drop in for coffee and conversation, and grow your
business network. This event is free and open to the public, so bring a friend! RSVP is NOT required.
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AROUND THE Quiet Resorts
CONNECT FOR COFFEE
Join us Thursday, December 7th from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m., for the Connect for Coffee winter social at McCabe’s Gourmet Market! With the chaos of the holiday season in full swing, a cup of coffee and quality conversation is just what you’ll need to jump-start your day! Whether you have five minutes or two hours to spare, drop in for coffee and conversation, and grow your
business network. This event is free and open to the public, so bring a friend! RSVP is NOT required.
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
NOW ACCEPTING 2017 MEMBER AWARD NOMINATIONS
Coming off the heels of a successful 40th anniversary celebration, the Chamber is currently accepting nominations for member awards to be recognized at the annual Member Celebration on February 28th. We announced the venue and awards requests for proposals last week, and are now looking to the full Chamber membership for nomination submissions. Feel free to use the member directory for reference. Award categories include:
Best in BusinessCommunity Spirit
Member of the YearInspiring Business
New Member of the Year
Internal nominations from Chamber members will be accepted through midnight on December 31. Front-runners in each category will be put to a public vote in January, with the winning recipients announced at the Annual Member Celebration & Awards Ceremony on February 28th. Submit your nomination today!
WEEKEND WONDERLAND IN BETHANY
Don’t miss Weekend Wonderland in Bethany Beach on December 9th and 16th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., throughout downtown Bethany Beach. Enjoy holiday festivities around town and participate in the Elf on the Shelf bingo scavenger hunt! Gather around the band-stand each night to sing along to carols led by the Indian River High School Chorus on the 9th, and the Southern Delaware School of the Arts Show Choir on the 16th.
Attendees are invited to bring non-perishable food items and new or gently used warm clothing items to be donated to Neighbors in Need. Click here for a complete schedule of events.
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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]
Communications & Marketing ManagerKatie Nevin • ext. [email protected]
Tourism Services CoordinatorSusie Miller • ext. [email protected]
Wednesday, November 15th Business After Hours, at The Den at Bear Trap Dunes, featured spotlight tables A-Lert Motivations and Shore Barre. 50/50 Winner, Ron Golden, donated his winnings back to beneficiary, the Breast Cancer Coalition of Delaware.
Thursday, November 2nd Anthony DelFranco and Rosa Rivera spoke about the partneship of CHEER and La Red Health Services at the Membership Meeting hosted by the CHEER Center in Ocean View.
CHAMBER Happenings
Monday, November 20th Chamber staff joined hundreds of volunteers at Mountaire Farms in Selbyville, to participate in their annual Thanksgiving for Thousands event. 8,500 meals were packed in boxes and distributed to local familes in need.
Thursday, November 16th Claudia Alesi and Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce staff and members cut a ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the opening of Oasis Healing Center - Roxana at Sweet Meadow Stables.
Friday December, 1st SPN Title Services and Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce staff and members cut a ceronial ribbon to celebrate the opening of SPN’s new location on Coastal Highway in South Bethany.