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The Regional Chamber Newsletter
Vol. 16 No. 6
Dedicated to the Principles of Free Enterprise
January 2013
Economic Forecast 2013
Adoption
Peninsula Regional Medical Center employees “adopted” 77 families in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. Page 16
Sports
The Business Journal examines the economic impact of sports in Wicomico County. Page 21
Biking
Biking increasing in popularity across the nation and locally. Page 23
INSIDE Ad Directory................................... 6 Barometer.................................... 13 Bus After Hours........................... 22 Business Directory.................20-21 Calendar........................................ 8 Director’s Journal.......................... 3 Education ................................... 18 Edward Jones................................ 9 Health.......................................... 16 James Respess, Esq.................... 7 Member Renewals........................ 4 Member Spotlight.......................... 4 New Members............................... 5 Personnel File ............................ 10 Salisbury University..................... 19
As I write this, I am not sure what will happen with the federal fiscal cliff challenge. The continued uncertainty hurts our economic recovery. Planning for the future is difficult in normal times and almost impossible now. That is why we are presenting the 25th Annual Economic Forecast with the theme of “What will the impact of the 2012 election be on the 2013 economy”. Wor-Wic Community College, the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Eastern Region Small Business Development
Center, Salisbury University and its Franklin P. Perdue School of Business have helped the Salisbury Area Chamber bring together a group of experts who can give you a picture of what is likely to happen. M & T Bank is the lead sponsor for this analysis of critical local and national economic issues which will be held Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Wor-Wic Community College. Presentations will start at 8 a.m. after registration (7:30 to 8 a.m.) and a continental breakfast sponsored by Brad Gillis of Sperry Van Ness Commercial
Real Estate. Our Sponsor, M & T Bank, is bringing in Chris Kreicken, their economist for a look at global, national and regional economic forces to consider in operating your business or organization in 2013 and beyond. The report from the recently completed Regional Visioning Committee will be presented. Health Care is a major economic driver nationally and locally. Many changes are being planned for the Continued to page three
Delmar Villas: from vision to reality Davey’s Assisted Living, LLC, owned by Kelli Davey, will be opening a brand new, premiere assisted living facility, “Delmar Villas,” in Delmar, on or around Feb. 1. Kelli Davey is now ready to launch her showcase community. Delmar Villas will be conveniently located next door to Delmar Manor Assisted Living, also owned and operated by Davey’s. Delmar Villa will be two miles from Route 13 and the Delaware/Maryland state line. “Since opening our other three Davey’s Assisted Living Facilities just over 6 years ago, we have been able to help seniors thrive by offering a more home like setting. Delmar Villas is bringing all the best practices of assisted living to our community for upscale senior living amenities, without the upscale price. “Our residential style assisted living model has worked so well on Delmarva because it offers all the comforts of a home-like atmosphere in a cozy setting. With home-style
Delmar Villas, part of Davey’s Assisted Living, will open in early 2013.
cooked meals, our “anytime” visiting hours for families and friends, along with supportive services seniors and families continue to expect, our care teams can truly provide more closeknit care for each resident as opposed
to a larger, hotel style environment,” said Davey. Unique amenities include: • Suites ideally suited for couples Continued to page 14
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