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The Regional Chamber Newsletter
Vol. 14 No.9
Dedicated to the Principles of Free Enterprise
April 2011
29th Annual Salisbury Festival
Salisbury Treasures Profiles of some of Salisbury’s longest standing enterprises and a few newer businesses are profiled on pages 12 - 15
INSIDE Ad Directory................................. 30 Barometer...................................... 7 Business After Hours......18, 24, 30 Business Directory.................28-29 Business Mix............................... 25 Calendar........................................ 6 Commercial Property................... 23 County Executive........................ 21 Education.................................... 27 Health.......................................... 16 Human Resources....................... 28 Investing...................................... 17 Insights........................................ 11 Member Renewals...................... 17 New Members............................... 4 Personnel File............................. 22 Recycling Tip................................. 5 Salisbury University..................... 27 Technology . ................................ 8
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Comcast, Toyota, and the City of Salisbury, are proud to present the 29th Annual Salisbury Festival on April 29 through May 1. Held in Downtown Salisbury and Riverwalk Park, the Salisbury Festival is anticipated to draw over 25,000 people. Enjoy the warm weather of spring by taking part in a three-day festival filled with live entertainment, great food, shopping, games and activities for children of all ages, carnival rides and so much more. The primary goal of this familyoriented event is to support local nonprofit organizations by helping them raise money, promote their cause, and to highlight the Salisbury community. The festival has many new additions this year including extended hours, new attractions and a brand new website (www.salisburyfestival.com). Comcast has again partnered with the Chamber to celebrate the community and the local traditions of Salisbury through the Festival, and as one of the 2011 corporate sponsors, they will help deliver another exciting weekend of family fun and entertainment. For years, Comcast has provided Salisbury residents and businesses with the communications, entertainment and information products and services they rely on every day. They also strongly believe in giving back to the communities that they serve. Toyota and Pohanka of Salisbury have also signed on as major festival contributors again this year, allowing us to expand events and activities. The support that these companies provide make the Salisbury Festival possible each year. Friday’s festivities will start earlier this year at noon in Riverwalk Park with an opportunity to enjoy a locally crafted beer on the river and purchase
FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP - Ernie Colburn, general manager of Comcast Spotlight and incoming Chamber president, presented Dawn Tilghman, owner of Burnett-White Tire & Auto and outgoing Chamber president, with a check for sponsorship of the 2011 Salisbury Festival. The success of the Salisbury Festival each year is due in part by the continued support of our corporate sponsors.
discounted tickets for the Saturday Craft Beer Tasting. Stop by for lunch and a cold beverage and enjoy the live music. The Riverwalk Friday Night Block Party takes place from 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday, April 29, with food, drinks, carnival rides, games and lots of fun for the entire family. The opening ceremony will start at 6 p.m. and includes a ribbon cutting with local dignitaries to kick off the weekend’s festivities. Bands include Picnic as well as an ensemble of local Salisbury musicians called The Wigglers. Picnic is known for their eclectic mix of songs ranging from classic rock
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to bluegrass to modern rock, and everything in between. The Wigglers’ goal is to provide a fun, party-like experience for their audience, playing a variety of R&B, soul, blues and oldies music, with an emphasis on great musicianship and vocals. You don’t want to miss this block party! Saturday morning the 6th Annual Ben Layton 5K Run/Walk to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will be held at the Salisbury Zoo. Registration will begin at the east entrance of the zoo at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 9. The always popular Park & Flea Continued on page nine