December 4 8:00 am Membership Committee Meeting Chamber Boardroom December 5 Noon Annual Membership Meeting Cumberland Country Club December 10 8:00 am Golf Committee Meeting Chamber BoardroomDecember 12 7:30 am Education Committee Meeting Center for Career and Technical Education 4:00 – 7:00 pm Member Holiday Reception Allegany MuseumDecember 13 7:30 am Pre-Legislative Breakfast Cumberland Country ClubDecember 17 8:00 am Leadership Allegany! Steering Committee Meeting Chamber Boardroom December 18 8:00 am Economic Development Committee Meeting Chamber Boardroom

December Calendar

There are great events throughout the year at the Chamber but one of my favorites has to be the Outstanding Business Recognition Dinner. It is always an informative and up-lifting evening celebrating Allegany County’s best. This year we honored a Fortune 500 company that believes in giving back to the community, an innovative and creative young entrepreneur leading a new industry sector, a third-generation family business continuing to grow with more energy and drive than ever and another outstanding young professional from our Jaycees. It was quickly evident that community, family and positive business culture were priorities for all the awardees. Congratulations to AES Warrior Run, 1812 Brewery, Uhl Enterprises / Queen City Motors and Matt Miller. Well done. Reflecting on Matt Miller’s comments, I am reminded what he and I ask each other virtually every day, “Have you made a difference today?” So, our challenge to you is to look in the mirror every morning and ask, “How can I make a difference today?” It’s much easier than you might think. Give it a shot.The Chamber’s annual membership meeting and election of directors will be held on Thursday, December 5th at noon at the Cumberland Country Club. Candidates are vying for six seats on the Board of Directors. Each qualified member’s vote is important to the candidates and all voting members are encouraged to attend. RSVP’s to the Chamber office are requested.The Maryland General Assembly convenes in Annapolis on January 8th for its 441st session with both a new Senate President and Speaker of the House. The Chamber’s Pre-Legislative Breakfast will be held on Friday, December

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13th at the Cumberland Country Club. The Western Maryland Delegation will be providing their insights on the upcoming legis-lative session and will take ques-tions. The event begins at 7:30 am at a cost of $20 for Chamber members and $30 for non-mem-bers with a buffet breakfast pro-vided. Maintaining our voice for business in Annapolis is critical.

Thank you to Holiday Inn Express for hosting the November “Chamber After Hours”. There was no winner for Network & Win so the cash prize grows to $1,250 for our January event. Thank you to all our hosts, members and guests who attended “After Hours” in 2019. Because of you the “Chamber After Hours” program is a tremendous benefit of Chamber membership.

The highlight of networking opportunities in December is the Chamber’s Annual Holiday Reception. This year’s Holiday Reception is again being held at the Allegany Museum, 3 Pershing Street, Cumberland on Thursday, December 12th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and is sponsored by AT&T, Allegany Museum, Cintas, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hunter Douglas Fabrication, FirstEnergy Corpora-tion, Rusco Home Improvement, and State Farm Insurance – Cathy Carpenter & Jonathan Frye. This continues to be one event you don’t want to miss. We look forward to celebrating the season with you.

People are our most valuable asset in life and everyone makes a difference. Realize and appreciate the impact people have on each other and believe in the power of you. “Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?” Clarence Oddbody, Angel Second Class, It’s a Wonderful Life.

May the joy of the holiday season be yours. Thank you to all that continue to make the Chamber the force for business advancement and positive change in Allegany County. I look forward to working for you in 2020. Stu Czapski Executive Director

Inclement Weather PolicyIf you are wondering if a

committee meeting or Chamber event will be held during inclement

weather, please contact theChamber office at 301-722-2820.

The Chamber’s voice mail will be programmed to include

details of any cancellation or time change that may be necessary

due to snow or inclement weather conditions.

DECEMBER 2019

Volume XXXVII No. 12Bell Tower BuildingCumberland, MD 21502

Pictured left to right:Front Row: Matt Miller, Outstanding Young Professional Award (Western MD Jaycees) Nicole D’Atri, Allegany County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors First Vice Chairwoman Cory McCagh, 1812 Brewery – Entrepreneurial Spirit AwardSue Rudd, AES Warrior Run – Community Service AwardTim Uhl, Uhl Enterprises/Queen City Motors – Business of the Year

Back Row:Peter Bajc, AES Warrior Run – Community Service AwardJeff Uhl, Uhl Enterprises/Queen City Motors – Business of the Year Stu Czapski, Executive Director – Allegany County Chamber of Commerce

2019 Annual Business Recognition Dinner Honorees

ALLEGANYMUSEUM

Member Holiday ReceptionThis year’s reception is sponsored by:

Mark your calendar for the Annual Member Holiday

Reception scheduled for Thurs-day, December 12th from 4:00 to

7:00 pm at the Allegany Museum, 3 Pershing Street, Cumberland, Maryland. Make plans to join us for the festivities – stay for an hour, a

few moments or the entire time – we look forward to seeing you and wishing you a very happy holiday season. There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres, blissful liquid refreshments, fellowship, dancing and unlimited networking!!! Make plans to join us. Entertainment will be provided by Hot Sauce Willie. The reception provides the Chamber an opportunity to say “thank you” to you, OUR MEMBERSHIP, for all the hard work and dedication you have provided us throughout the year. This is one event you do not want to miss!! We look forward to seeing you on December 12th.

Member Profile: Factor One Source Pharmacy 217 Glenn Street, Suite 300 Cumberland, MD 21502 Phone: 844-77-FOSRX Fax: 301-876-4395 Email: contact@fosrxfast.com www.fosrx.com Hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 5 pm, Sat 9 am – 1 pm

Founded in 2014, Factor One Source Pharmacy (FOSRx) is a specialty pharmacy with an unwavering commitment to excel-lence. Headquartered in Cumberland, Maryland, they are a fast-growing company that is focused on enhancing patient safety and medication adherence.As a specialty pharmacy, their mission is to serve patients with chronic medical conditions that require detailed specialized medication management. Their team of healthcare professionals customize home infusion and specialty needs, and the

extensive monitoring required to generate favorable outcomes for each patient. Their patients also enjoy access to an on-call pharmacist and nurse 24/7.They aim to have the safest and highest quality healthcare standards for the patients they serve. This is why they have prestigious accreditations with the Joint Commission, URAC, and ACHC. Each accreditation ensures the highest levels of regulatory compliance, while elevating the standard of operations within their organization by providing a framework to improve business processes, and quality care.

Their parent company, InfuCare Rx, which acquired FOSRx in 2018, also owns affiliate companies FAST Pharmacy and HomeCare Rx. Collectively there are locations in Mary-land, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California, Louisiana, and Texas. They are providers of most insurance companies, and are licensed to service patients in all 50 states, D.C., and Guam. To learn more about FOSRx and how they have become your specialty pharmacy, contact them today or visit their website at: www.fosrx.com.

The Allegany County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cut-ting ceremony to celebrate the new branch office for Potomac Federal Credit Union located at 1101 East Oldtown Road, Cumberland, Maryland. To learn more about them please visit their website at: www.potomacfcu.org.Potomac Federal Credit Union CEO Michael Wright and Chuck Koelker, President of the Board of Directors cut the ribbon celebrating Potomac Federal Credit Union’s new branch location.On hand for the celebration was Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss; Cumberland City Councilman Eugene Frazier; Governor Hogan’s Western Maryland represent-ative Mark Widmyer; Greg Hildreth from Allegany County Economic Development; Matt Miller from Cumberland Economic

Ribbon CuttingCeremony

Development Corporation; Chamber Executive Director Stu Czapski; Chamber board member Steve MacGray; Chamber

membership committee member Kerri Caporale along with Potomac Federal Credit Union board members and employees.

The Allegany County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new location of Divine Reflections located at 214 Paca Street, Suite A, Cumberland, Maryland. To learn more about them please visit their website at: www.divinereflection.net.

Pictured left to right:Charles Croft, Chamber Board of Director Immediate Past Chairman Nan Mann, Field Representa- tive, U. S. Senator Chris VanHollen Mayor Ray Morriss, City of CumberlandJonathan Frye, Jonathan Frye State Farm Insurance and Chamber Membership Committee ChairmanNicole D’Atri, Skypacket Networks and Chamber Board of Director First Vice Chairwoman

The Allegany County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome B. C. Jiu Jitsu to the Chamber and the community. Their facility is located at 301 Henderson Avenue, Suite A, Cumberland, Maryland. To learn more about them please visit their website at: www.bcjiujitsu.com.

Pictured left to right:Jonathan Frye, Jonathan Frye State Farm Insurance, Chamber Membership Committee ChairmanRobin Summerfield, Field Representative for Senator Ben CardinDr. Ron Nowaczyk, Frostburg State University, Chamber Board of Director MemberChris Lyon, Co-Owner, B. C. Jiu JitsuRobert Godfrey, Friends Aware, Chamber Board of Director Member

Marcia Kesner, Owner, Divine ReflectionsSeth Sgaggero, Sgaggero Event Planning and Chamber Membership Committee memberTracy Smyth, Luxury Leasing Matt Miller, Cumberland Economic Development Corporation

Councilwoman Laurie Marchini, City of CumberlandGreg Hildreth, Allegany County Economic Development Councilman Richard Cioni, City of Cumberland

Chad Fazenbaker, Co-Owner, B. C. Jiu JitsuSeth Sgaggero, Sgaggero Event Planning, Chamber Membership Committee memberKerri Caporale, The Caporale Group, Chamber Membership Committee memberCharles Croft, Chamber Board of Director Immediate Past Chairman

Nicole D’Atri, Skypacket Networks, Chamber Board of Director First Vice ChairwomanStu Czapski, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Greg Hildreth, Allegany County Economic Development

Divine Reflections Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

B.C. Jiu Jitsu Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Cumberland/Allegany County Industrial Foundation, Inc. (CACIF) and the Garrett County Development Corporation proudly host PACE. Jeremy Irons from Allegany County and Shawn Bender from Garrett County are co-chairing the 44th PACE Reception and PACE Breakfast. Senator George C. Edwards is actively involved with PACE every year. All PACE related information can be found on their website — www.mtmarylandpace.com. Check it out!

Reception & BreakfastThe PACE Reception is Thursday, January 23, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and the PACE Breakfast is Friday, January 24, 2020, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Both events are held at the Graduate Annapolis (formerly know as Loews Annapolis), 126 West Street, Annapolis.

Why PACE?This cooperative effort of Allegany and Garrett Counties is an excellent way to showcase and advance our communities. PACE strives to educate state legislators and state officials about Allegany and Garrett Counties and to present the local perspective about issues. The success of Mountain Maryland PACE is dependent on the participation and financial support of local businesses, community leaders, and citizens.

HotelsThe PACE Committee strongly recommends that hotel rooms be booked as soon as possible. Call direct for the PACE rate or go to www.mtmarylandpace.com and click hotels for booking links. The Graduate Annapolis is offering group room rates for Mountain Maryland PACE: • The Graduate Annapolis, 126 West Street, T 410.263.7777 (Formerly Loews Annapolis Hotel) • Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown, 174 West Street, T 410.990.1100 (Formerly O’Callaghan Annapolis Hotel) • The Westin Annapolis Hotel, 100 Westgate Circle,  T 410.972.4300

Displayers & SponsorshipsDisplay at PACE! The reception and the breakfast feature approxi-mately 25 displays showcasing businesses, attractions, educational institutions, organizations, and other entities. A display is a pro-ductive way to highlight your entity, its purpose, and any requests or needs you may have. Displayers have the opportunity to meet and network with high ranking officials in a friendly, informal setting. The number of displays is limited. Each display is given ample space and is strategically placed for maximum visibility.

Displayers are encouraged to bring interactive displays and promo items. The display fee is $750. A displayer receives complimentary entry to the reception and the breakfast for two individuals.

Sponsor PACE! Sponsorships help to underwrite the event costs and are utilized to host the Governor, Cabinet members, General Assembly members, and state and federal officials for the PACE Reception and PACE Breakfast. Sponsor opportunities are: Gold $1,000, Silver $500, Bronze $250, and Partner $100. All sponsors are recognized at the events, in news releases, and on the website.

A gold sponsor receives registrations for two individuals to the reception and the breakfast. A silver sponsor receives registration for one individual to the reception and the breakfast.

Questions?All PACE questions should be directed to Kati Kenney, T 301.707.3228, F 301.783.4100, info@mtmarylandpace.com. The PACE mailing address is P.O. Box 3273, LaVale, MD 21504-3273.

MOUNTAIN MARYLAND PACE 2020Positive Attitudes Change Everything

www.mtmarylandpace.com

Annual Membership Meeting

Thursday, December 5, 2019Noon

Cumberland Country Club

Member Holiday Reception

Thursday, December 12, 20194:00 to 7:00 pm

Allegany Museum

Pre-LegislativeBreakfast

Friday, December 13, 20197:30 am

Cumberland Country Club

Stuart C. Czapski, Executive Director

Allegany County Chamber of Commerce 2019 Officers Chairman: Scott C. Pfeiffer First Vice Chairwoman: Nicole R. D’AtriSecond Vice Chairman: Jeffery D. O’NealImmediate Past Chairman: Charles L. Croft, Jr.

Bell Tower Building, 24 Frederick Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 • 301-722-2820 • 301-722-5995 Fax • e-mail: info@alleganycountychamber.com

The Chamber News is published monthly by the Allegany County Chamber of Commercewww.alleganycountychamber.com

New Members(patronize these members and welcome them to the Chamber)

Cuttz of EncouragementStart Up Allegany! Membership 70 Pershing Street, Cumberland, Maryland 21502301-338-1604Contact: Kenneth Weedon, Owner/BarberE-mail: boosilis2004@hotmail.comCategory: Barbershop

Domestic and International Security Group LLCStart Up Allegany! Membership P. O. Box 1654, Frederick, Maryland 21702 240-307-2936www.disgllc.comContact: Mr. Jason Merritt, Chief of InvestigationsE-mail: jmerritt@disgllc.comCategory: Security/Private Investigations Private InvestigationsDescription: Offers armed/unarmed overt and covert security as well as full-service private investigations and services

Garrett Regional Medical Center 251 North Fourth Street, Oakland, Maryland 21550301-533-4000www.grmc-wvumedicine.orgContact: Wayne Hatcher, Foundation Executive Director E-mail: dwhatcher@gcmh.comCategory: Hospitals, Medical HealthDescription: Garrett Regional Medical Center is an award winning, progressive, Joint Commission accredited acute care facility

Potomac Valley Hospital 100 Pin Oak Lane, Keyser, West Virginia 26726304-597-3500 www.wvumedicine.org/potomac-valley-hospitalContact: Wayne Hatcher, Foundation Executive Director E-mail: wayne.hatcher.m@wvumedicine.orgCategory: Hospitals, Medical Health Description: Potomac Valley Hospital is ready and equipped to provide the most modern health care available

The Chamber’s Annual Membership meeting will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Noon at the Cumberland Country Club. The cost to attend is $20.00 per person which includes lunch. Reservations are required – please RSVP to krista@alleganycountychamber.com or directly to the Chamber 301-722-2820.ELECTIONS:Six individuals will be elected during the meeting to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors:

Parika M. Andreassen, Hampton Inn Frostburg Christie L. Clark, ACT 1st Federal Credit Union

James S. Crowder, FirstEnergy CorporationDr. Ronald H. Nowaczyk, Frostburg State University Debra J. Shaffer, City Lights American Grill and Bar

Julie B. Westendorff, Allegany Arts Council

Annual Membership Meeting

Pre-Legislative BreakfastThe Allegany County Chamber of Commerce Pre-Legislative Breakfast will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 beginning at 7:30 am at the Cumberland Country Club. The program is sponsored by the Legislative Committee of the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce. The Western Maryland Delegation will be in attendance to discuss issues with the 2020 Legislative Session. The delegation comprised of Senator George Edwards, Delegate Wendell Beitzel, Delegate Jason Buckel and Delegate Michael McKay will also take questions from the floor. The meeting will conclude by 9:00 am. The cost to attend is $20.00 for Chamber members and $30.00 for non-members. To make reservations, contact the Chamber at 301-722-2820, fax 301-722-5995 or email krista@alleganycountychamber.com.