next weekend: bethany beach boardwalk arts …...2019/09/09 · join us this saturday, september...
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Join us this Saturday, September 7th, for the 41st annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival, presented by Schell Brothers with support from Bayside, a Carl M. Freeman Community. Shop the work of over 100-juried arts, while enjoying the ocean view!
Artists will be lined up on the boardwalk, bandstand, the horseshoe of Garfield Parkway, and at the end of the boardwalk on Parkwood Avenue. Tent and umbrella coverage for the artists is provided by Coastal Tented Events. Festival Sponsors, McKee Builders, Evergreene Homes, and Beebe Healthcare will be onsite distributing festival maps and programs, as well as shopping bags! And be sure to keep an eye out overhead for the Coastal Drone Marketing taking drone footage of the festival.
Stop by the silent auction, sponsored by Jayne’s Reliable on the bandstand to bid on items donated by artists in the show. All funds raised during the silent auction will be presented to the art departments of five local schools during Family Night out on Wednesday, September 25th at Lord’s Landscaping in Millville.
After shopping on the boardwalk and in downtown Bethany businesses, all are invited to visit Evergreene’s model home in the Tidal Walk community for a Meet the Artist Happy Hour! Enjoy beverages and hors d’oeuvres while chatting with local artists Ellen Rice and Cheryl Wisbrock. Ask the artists about their work, inspiration, and more. Be sure to also ask about their upcoming project commissioning pieces for the cancer center at Beebe’s South Coastal Campus opening spring 2020.
There are still a few opportunities for Chamber members to get involved by volunteering; volunteer shifts can be viewed here. We hope to see you there, on September 7th! Stay up-to-date on event details at bethanybeachartsfestival.com.
NEXT WEEKEND: The 41st Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival
Renewing Members ............... 2
New Members ........................ 2
Member Q&A ......................... 3
Save the Date ......................... 4
SCORE Panel ........................... 5
Ribbon Cuttings ...................... 6
Around the Chamber .............. 7
Visit Our New Website!..........8
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BETHANY-FENWICK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2019
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WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS
Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Chamber!
Members named on memberhsip applications as the referring member will be entered to win a free Chamber
membership for a year. A winner will be announced at the Membership Celebration.
Addy Sea Bed & BreakfastCG Accounting Group LLC
30 + YEARS
Tony Dawson PhotographyPIECES on Main
Bethany Fine Arts Gallery Featuring Michael OrheleinCards TechnologyDelaware Botanic GardensDelaware Department of Labor/Employment & Training DivisionDelmarva DigitalFort Miles Historical AssociationHerker Property MaintenanceJolly Roger Amusement ParkMaid on the Moon StudioPKS & Company, P.A.Selbyville Holly KiaSpringpoint Choice Senior LivingThe Bank of DelmarvaW.R. McCain & Associates
2.-.9.YEARS
Delaware State Chamber of CommerceSandcastle Realty, Inc.Town of Ocean View
20.-.29.YEARS
Atlantic Bodywork CenterBethany Auto Parts & Marine SuppliesCommunity Lutheran ChurchGood Earth MarketLaw Office of Susan Pittard Weidman, P.A.Michael McCarthy StonesNVHomesParagon Auto BodySelbyville Mulch, Stone & SoilSunshine PlazaSurfFishingSpecialties.comTemple Bat YamThe Lewes Historical SocietyThe Penguin
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Thanks.For.the.Referral,.Lord’s Landscaping, Inc!
Members Referred: Prickly Gal Boutique & Surf Shop
& The Ball 4 All Foundation
ASSOCIATE MEMBER Mary O’Connell(443) [email protected]
AUTOMOTIVE SALESPohanka.Automotive.Group.of.SalisburyThurman Donoway2010 N. Salisbury Blvd.Salisbury, MD(410) [email protected]
BUILDERSGR.Campbell.Construction,.LLC.Erica Campbell8403 Greenwood RdGreenwood, DE(302) 715-1644grcampbellconstruction@gmail.comGRCampbellConstruction.com
NON-PROFIT.ORGANIZATIONSThe.Ball.4.All.FoundationEmily HarnePO Box 329Dagsboro, DE (302) [email protected]
APPAREL & JEWELERYPrickly.Gal.Boutique.and.Surf.ShopLogan Galbreath35038 Atlantic AveMillville, DE (302) [email protected]
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The Delaware Botanic Gardens are set to open to the public on Monday, September 16th. Located in Dagsboro, the 37-acre garden will serve as an environmentally stable habitat, a place of tranquility and beauty, a center for education, and a draw for tourism. We spoke with Brian Trader, Director of Horticulture to learn more about the composition of the garden and what folks can expect to see.
Brian joined the project recently, on August 1st. Coming from Longwood Gardens, he is still adjusting, and is very excited to be part of the continued growth and progress of the Delaware Botanic Gardens.
Q: What does your job entail? A: My title is the Deputy Executive Director and Director of Horticulture. I have been doing a little bit of everything, from helping our garden stewards (volunteers) manage the garden and make sure the garden is going to be looking good for our grand opening; to helping Sheryl Swed, our Executive Director, with policy and guidelines for our guests. No two days are the same; some days I am working hands-on in the garden, and other days I am answering emails, editing, and bringing my background of Public Garden Administration to this project.
Q: How many different plants are in the garden and what kinds? A: We have several different garden areas. For example, one of our gardens is the Piet Oudolf Meadow, and that is kind of like the crown jewel of the project and the gardens. It is a two-acre meadow where there are about 70,000 plants. Of those, about 85% are native – so that is attracting a lot of pollinators and supporting our native eco-system here in the area, and also providing a lot of color and seasonal interests, from spring through winter.
Q: How much of the garden is finished, and what is left to be completed? A: The garden is a 37-acre site. The first phase of the garden, the Piet Oudolf Meadow, has been completed, as well as the Folly Garden, and about 6-acres of the Woodlands. There will be paths through the Woodlands that lead to views of Pepper Creek. We have about 1,000 feet of waterfront, and about half of that has been developed for guests to see. We also have a garden sponsored by Dogfish Head called the “Dogfish Head Learning Garden,” which is a fresh water constructed wetland that we are using as a teaching garden to engage youth and show them lifecycles of native ecology. In years to come, there will be more gardens developed and planted. We are only in
phase one of several phases.
Q: What is the maintenance like? A: We are a very small staff, so volunteers maintain a majority of the garden. We have volunteer days on a weekly basis, and wonderful individuals come out and give their time. They are the ones who are helping us weed the gardens and water the plants. So without them we wouldn’t have a garden to be opening in a couple of weeks.
Q: Are there still volunteer opportunities available for new folks to sign up and help out? A: Yes we do. We have docents that help guests when the come to visit the gardens, and answer questions, we have greeters, and then even opportunities for them to still be engaged in the garden hands-on.
Q: What is the environmental impact of the gardens to our area?A: Before the property was developed into this public garden, it was a soybean field, which would have been a monoculture – just one species of plant growing. So because of the hundreds of different plants, we are really seeing a lot diversity in pollinators that have come; so many different species of butterflies and bees, but also just wildlife in general. We have seen praying mantis, and lizards – the ecology is really strong and healthy at the garden because of what we are doing.
Q: What are you most excited for the public to see when the garden opens? A: I am most excited for the public to see the progress that has been made, and to see how we have taken a blank slate and worked with a world-renowned garden designer, Piet Oudolf, to build this meadow. I am excited for them to see the community that has been built around the garden: the community of volunteers, and how we are engaging with local businesses and nature organizations. We have partnered with the Department of Natural Resources, and the Center for Inland Bays – so many partners have made this garden possible and that is what is most exciting for me.
Read the full interview here, and join us at the gardens on Sepetmber 19th at 1:00 pm for the ribbon cutting and grand opening.
State.Chamber.Mixer.September 3rd
Bethany Beach Ocean Suites
Bethany.Beach.Vol..Fire.Company..Golf.ScrambleSeptember 4th
Salt Pond
Ready.or.Not:.Emergency.Preparedness.Workshop.Septmeber 5th
Roxana Fire Hall - SOLD OUT
Fenwick.First.FridaysSeptember 6th
Participating Businesses
Heroes.Welcome.Home.ParadeSeptmeber 6th
Sea Colony Marketplace to Bayside
Bethany.Beach.Boardwalk.Arts.FestivalSeptember 7th
Bethany Boardwalk
Party.on.the.Year:.Let’s.Paint.the.Town!September 11th Art League of Ocean City
Membership.101September 11th The Chamber
Bethany.Beach.Movie.Night.-.Mamma.Mia!September 13th
Bethany Bandstand
Delaware.Botanic.Gardens.Guided.Tours.September 16th
Delaware Botanic Gardens
Connect.For.CoffeeSeptember 17th
Su Casa - Ocean View
Family.Night.OutSeptember 25th
Lord’s Landscaping
For complete calendar of Community events, visit thequietresorts.com DEVELOPING DELAWARE
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce will host “Developing Delaware” on October 8th from 9:00 am - 12:45 pm at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover. Business Leader from around the state will come together to participate in an engaging discussion on economic development and attracting talent. It will be an opportunity to share the good things that are happening, compare Delaware to the successes around the region, hear
innovative ideas and create new business partnerships. Register.here.
FAMILY NIGHT OUTJoin us in September for the 2nd Annual Family Night Out in collaboration with Lord’s Landscaping, Inc. and A Sweet Affair Weddings and Events! This event will feature fun for the whole family, including a community mural, children’s activities, food and drinks. Bring the family for a night of fun. Learn more here. The event will benefit the Ball 4 All Foundation.
MEMBERSHIP 101Visit the Chamber on Wednesday,.September.11th.for Membership 101 from 8:30.-.10:00.am. This small interactive workshop designed for you to get the most of your membership. Bring your computer, work with the Chamber team and see what the Chamber can do for you. This a small group workshop held in the Chamber
conference room, so space is limited. Registration.is.required!
CONNECT FOR COFFEEDon’t miss September’s Connect for Coffee at Su Casa in Ocean View on September.17th from 8:00.-.10:00.am! Chamber and community members alike are invited to join for a morning of networking. Whether you have five minutes or two hours in your schedule, drop in, have a cup of coffee and start your morning growing your connections.This event is FREE and open to the public, so bring a friend! RSVP is not required.
HAIR OF THE DOG 5K/10K & EXERCISE LIKE THE ESKIMOS PLUNGE
Register is now open for the 2020 Hair of the Dog 5k/10k and Exercise like the Eskimos Plunge on New Year’s Day! This annual event, hosted in partnership with the Quiet Resorts Chairitable Foundation (QRCF), raises funds for the Captain William O. Murray Scholarship awarded by the QRCF to a student who exhibits a strong commitment to civic and community service. Register.early.to.save!.Not interested in running or plunging into the ocean first thing
in the new year? Join us as a volunteer! Volunteer positions are listed here.
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Every entrepreneur has the moment -- that time when hard work finally pays off, when a long-desired opportunity or an unexpected crisis presents itself and he or she has to decide how to react. That moment can be stressful, and for good reason. It can be a turning point for any business, but only if it’s managed properly. And as entrepreneurs can attest, it isn’t always clear what the right move is. Success takes guts. It takes sweat. It takes a lot of hard work - first to have reached the moment, and then to prepare for what happens next.
Learn from successful local business owners and hear the story of how each of these entrepreneurs faced either an opportunity and/or an existential crisis, how they successfully handled it and the lessons learned along the journey.
Panel.Discussion:.Managing Your Business Through Crisis & Opportunities
The Panel will include: Adrian Mobilia, owner of Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery; Regan Roberts-Deck, owner of Custom Mechanical; Wesley Paulson, Executive Director of the Clear Space Theatre Company; and keynote speaker, Jack Burbage,
owner of Blue Water Development.
The event includes breakfast from the Den at Bear Trap Dunes. Seating is limited, so advance registrataion is required. Register.here..
Thursday, October 3rd
8:00 - 11:00 am The Den at Bear Trap Dunes
Breakfast 8:00 am | Presentation 8:30 am | Networking 10:00 am
SCORE Delaware Presents
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BETHANY BEACH
Planning.&.Zoning.CommissionSept. 21st | 9:00 am
Reorganization.Meeting.Sept. 16th | 10:00 am
Public.Meeting.Notice.-.Counting.Absentee.Ballots.Sept. 7th | 3:00 pm
Planning.&.Zoning.Commission. .Sept. 5th | 6:00 pm
DAGSBORO
Town.CouncilSept. 16th | 6:00 pm
FENWICK ISLANDEnvironmental.Committee.Sept. 18th | 1:30 pmAd.Hoc.Commercial.District.Planning.CommitteSept. 25th | 2:00 pmTown.CouncilSept. 27th | 3:30 pm
Planning.&.Zoning.Sept. 5th | 6:30 pm
FRANKFORD
SELBYVILLETown.CouncilSept. 9th | 7:00 pm
Board.of.Adjustments.Sept. 6th | 1:30 pm
SOUTH BETHANY
Planning.CommissionSept. 29th | 10:00am
Planning.&.Zoning.Commission. .Sept. 12th | 7:00 pm
MILLVILLETown.CouncilSept. 10th | 7:00 pm
Town.Council.WorkshopSept. 24th | 7:00 pm
OCEAN VIEWTown.CouncilSept. 10th | 7:00 pm
Board.of.Adjustments.Sept. 19th | 7:00 pm
Planning.&.Zoning.Sept. 19th | 5:00 pm
September.18th
Carpets & Renovations by the Ocean 4:00 pm12021 Hammer Rd.Bishopville, MD
September.16th
Nori Sushi Bar & Grill 4:00 pm 11402 Coastal Hwy.Ocean City, MD
September.19th
Delaware Botanic Gardens 1:00 pm30220 Piney Neck Rd.Dagsboro, DE
September.26th
County Bank 4:00 pm36754 Old Mill Rd.Millville, DE
The LoockeDover
Small Business. Big Support.Visit www.DelBiz.com for one-on-one help with starting or growing your business.
DIVISION OF SMALL BUSINESS
Ribbon CuttingsSeptember
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September.10th
Millville Town Park10:00 am32517 Dukes Drive, Millville, DE 19967
GROUND BREAKING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FINAL CALL FORNOMINATIONS The Chamber is requesting nominations for four individuals to join our Board of Directors in January 2020. Individuals can apply personally, or submit a nomination for another candidate by sending a letter of recommendation.
Nominations should be submitted to Lauren.Weaver by September.6th. The current Board selection committee will confirm new directors by November, and new Board members will be inducted in January.
As you consider serving yourself, or nominating another candidate, consider the following requirements:
• Directors shall be from member businesses in good standing that represent a wide variety of member categories as well as geographical locations.
• Suggested professional skills include finance, human resources, non-profit board experience, advertising, public relations, fundraising, government relations, strategic planning, and management.
Please also consider the following responsiblties:
• Attend board and committee meetings and functions, such as special events.
• Understand the mission of the Chamber, and act as an ambassador that promotes the organization through the community.
• Review the agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings.
• Serve on committees when needed and offer to take on special assignments.
• Inform others about the organization.• Suggest possible nominees to the board who can make
significant contributions to the work of the board and the organization.
• Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies. • Assist the board in carrying out it’s fiduciary
responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization’s annual financial statements.
• Have employer-supported time necessary to fulfill duties including meetings and event attendance.
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce is currently exploring the formation of a task force to gain a better understanding of how the Chamber can better support its home-based business members.
If you are a home-based business and interested in participating in this task force please contact Fred Thomas, Membership and Programming Manager at (302)539-2100 X116 or via e-mail at [email protected].
Home Based Businesses
AREA GUIDE & MAP AD SALES
Ad spaces are now available for the 2020 Discover the Quiet Resorts Area Guide & Map! The 40,000 + copies of the annual publication are distributed in 107 locations in 6 states, and was mailed to over 3,000 individuals upon request in 2019.
The guide includes a listing of all Chamber members in the business directory, as well as a perforated, detailed map of the Quiet Resorts inside. Plus, an electronic version is highlighted on thequietresorts.com all year long. The 2020 Discover the Quiet Resorts Guide wil be distributed starting in January 2020.
Reserve your space before September 10th to save 10% on any ad size. Members who advertised in 2019, and new members (who joined between December 2019 and now) and recive a 15% discount. Contact Katie for the promo code. Learn more about the publication, and reserve your space here.
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Our.Mission.
The 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.
Chamber.Staff
Executive DirectorLauren Weaver • ext. 118
Membership ManagerFred Thomas • ext. 116
Events ManagerConnor Lineberry • ext. 115
Communications & Marketing Manager
Katie Nevin • ext. [email protected]
Tourism Services CoordinatorMichèle Morgan • ext. [email protected]
ABOUT THE CHAMBER
Board.of.Directors.
President: Cory Walsh, Taylor Bank Past.President: Sara Booth, Ryan HomesPresident-Elect: Max Hutsell, Edward Jones Vice.President:.Ashley Godwin, Adkins Produce Secretary: Jamie Hayman, Hayman Creative, Inc.Treasurer: Chris Moody, Delaware Technical Community College
DirectorsKim Bailey, Wilgus & AssociatesGeorge Bendler, Hammerheads Jake Booth, Capstone HomesHeather DeMarie, Heather’s Home Works, LLCDamien Golden, iKANDE AdvertisingDavid Jayne, Jayne’s Reliable Kris Medford, SoDel Concepts Brandon Rickwood, Tunnell & Raysor, P.A.Legal.Council.Harold Dukes, Jr. Tunnell & Raysor, P.A.
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Check Out Our Updated Website!We have been working with Chamber member D3 corp on a renovation of our website to improve functionality andupdate the appearance! Check it out at thequietresorts.com. Notice something that is not working like it should? Let us know! Send a email to [email protected].