Palm Beach Willie's, located just before the Taylor's Island Bridge on Slaughter Creek on the right, was the venue for a delicious, friendly and well attended Dorchester Chamber Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting on July 7, 2010.
The Houseboat from the TV show "Surfside Six" houses the fabulous, relaxed and casual Palm Beach Willie's. Dinners are served inside or outside on the delightful waterfront dining dock. Serving an array of entree's, appetizers, desserts to please any palate Palm Tree Willie's also offers cocktails and all at reasonable prices. While you're there, don't forget to check out info on the menu of why it's called Palm Beach Willies! Palm Beach Willie's 638 Taylor's Island Road, Taylors Island, MD 21669 Phone 410-221-0050
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From left to right squatting is Jeff Welch, Sales Representative and Allen Nelson, Executive Director, Dorchester Chamber. Cutting the ribbon is Tom Washburn; President and CEO of Aero Energy; Gage Thomas, City Council; Rev. George Ames, Ambassador; Troy Hill, MTS Broadcasting/Chamber Board Member; Tammy Rhea, Service Dispatcher; Bill Wise, Wise Oil and Fuel; David Foxwell, General Manager, Wise Oil and Fuel; Second Row – Joe Mailey, Sales Director; Tom Rideout, Salesmen; Calvin and Alice Mitchell, Primerica Financial Services; Gregory Stanley, Anne Whaples, Manager of Communications for Choptank Energy Cooperative; Kenny Strickhouser, Salesman and Russ Kutschinski, Commercial Sales.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 a Business After Hours/Ribbon Cutting was held at Aero Division/Wise Oil on Washington Street in Cambridge.
All that were in attendance enjoyed a delicious spread of food from a fruit tray to crab dip-thanks Tammy. Among those in attendance were the President and CEO of Aero Energy, Tom Washburn. Mr. Washburn explained their slogan Our Oil Our Soil. Aero is one of three companies in the United States that will only purchase oil from American produced field supplies. He also explained that $50,000 of their profits will go towards Veterans. Aero Energy has been in the oil business for 81 years. Mr. Washburn said that just like Bill Wise they are a service oriented business that supports the community. Bill Wise introduced Dale Foxwell as the General Manager. Aero Energy is a part of Choptank Electric Cooperative. They also offer solar energy. Visit them at 503 Washington Street, Cambridge or www.aeroenergy.com for more information on services that they provide, phone number is 410-228-4131.
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Business After Hours on June 21, 2010 for the Dorchester Chamber took place on the Hyatt Property at the waterfront location of The Blue Point Provision Company
(Please see pictures directly below this article.)
Everyone in attendance enjoyed the breathtaking view of the marina, Choptank Bridge and gorgeous waterfront from the deck. Delicious food prepared by Blue Point was served such as: Philly Cheese Steak, Pulled Pork, Cucumber & Onion Salad, Oyster Rockefeller, etc.
Fred Findlen, General Manager of the Hyatt explained the different activities and specials that they are offering the locals in Dorchester County. One to mention is: if you receive five spa treatments (massage, facial, etc) you will get a free night stay at the Hyatt. For more information call 410-901-1234.
Abby Messick, Manager of the River Marsh Golf explained the different activities that they offer. Throughout the evening they gave away a free round of golf. For more information call 410-901-6397.
Diego Estrada, Manager of Blue Point Provision explained the different events that take place at Blue Point. One to mention is every Thursday they have entertainment on the deck and the menu will always include .25 cents wings and oysters. For more information call 410-901-6400.
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Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery Chamber Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours was held on May 21, 2010. Everyone in attendance, including some dignitaries: Delegates, Senator, Commissioners and Councilmembers had a lot of fun networking and fellowshipping. When you first walk in to this fine establishment you are greeted by a wonderful team of employees, decorations, gifts and wine tasting room. The food catered by Millie’s Road House was expertly prepared and the taste was pleasing to the palate. Wine tasting and tours were all part of this fantastic event. The tour guides were passionate about their accomplishments as they explained the process of planting the vines to the final process of bottling the wine which is reasonable priced.
We tip our hats to the Layton Family who are showing our county that if you dream it and put in the hard work you can later enjoy the FRUITS of your labor (literally). This is a wonderful addition to our County and we encourage everyone to go out and encourage and support the Layton Family as they move forward. Quoting one of the family members “We want our customers to have a Lazy Day on their visit”.
· Directions to Layton’s Chance:
· Take a right off of Route 50 to Salem Road
· Take the first right – Ravenwood Road
· Left on New Bridge Road
· Signs are posted welcoming you to Layton’s Chance 4225 New Bridge Road Vienna, MD. 21869
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Business After Hours on April 22, 2010 (Earth Day) at Harvest Drive Greenhouses had Good Food, Fun & Fellowship were had by all in attendance. Tom and Kim Harper treated the Chamber to a scrumptious array for food, beverages and dessert. Allen Nelson presented them with a certificate of appreciation. Afterwards we wandered through the many greenhouses where one could find any annual, perennial, vegetable, herb and great advice for how to plant them in our own gardens.
HARVEST DRIVE GREENHOUSES
Located on Rt. 331, midway between Rhodesdale and North Dorcheseter High School
E. New Market, MD 410-943-3200
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J&J Banquet Hall hosted the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce at its Grand Opening/Open House/Ribbon Cutting on March 31, 2010 which was delicious and well attended. Smiles were all around as the networking took place and many Chamber members who hadn't seen one another since the long snowy winter, took time out on this spring evening to shake hands and say hello. Owners Jonathan and June say that J&J is open 7 days a week. J&J Banquet Hall is located at 504 Poplar St. Cambridge, MD. 221613 (443)225-6459
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LIBERTY TAX SERVICE opened two locations in Dorchester County this month! In February they celebrated open house/ribbon cutting/grand openings at their two locations: 504 Maryland Avenue in Cambridge, MD 21613 410-228-4000 and also at: 101 Poplar St Hurlock, MD 21643 410-943-0123 www.libertytax.com
WELCOME TO THE DORCHESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!
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AND THEN THERE WAS THE SNOW. LOTS OF SNOW. EVERYWHERE. FOR DAYS. A few open houses were cancelled or postponed because of it. Please check back here to see photos of Ribbon Cuttings, Open Houses and Grand Openings that were rescheduled for after the snowy winter season. In these photos below you can see that it took a BobCat to clear the side walk and we ran out of room to put the snow. Many activities had to be cancelled and school was closed for an entire week following this historic snowmaggedon. The Blizzard of 2010
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