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The Regional Chamber Newsletter
Vol. 13 No. 4 Dedicated to the Principles of Free Enterprise
November 2009
Salisbury University breaks ground for Franklin P. Perdue School of Business
Health Care
While the debate over health care reform continues, area medical professionals keep their focus on providing quality services. Pages 17 - 25
spotlight
This month’s Chamber Spotlight looks at H&R Block, a company that provides much more than tax services.
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get connected
Take a look at some of the businesses that helped to make the 2009 Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce “Get Connected” Business Expo a big success. Page 12
flu threat
What can be done to help slow down the spread of the flu. Maybe some of the answers can be found through your keyboard.
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Salisbury University President Janet Dudley-Eshbach, members of the Perdue family and other dignitaries recently broke ground on the campus’ new home for the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business. At 112,800 square feet, the threestory, $56 million project will provide another bold landmark for campus visitors and travelers along Route 13. With state-of-the-art study spaces, resources and services for the next generation of business leaders, the building, its location and facilities will also strengthen the school’s business and community outreach efforts. It is scheduled to open in fall 2011. “For years, my Dad dreamed that Salisbury University, which he attended, would someday have an acclaimed, outstanding business school,” said Jim Perdue, chairman of Perdue Incorporated. “He started that dream by endowing the school in 1986. Now, housing the Perdue School of Business in a state-ofthe-art facility is a major step forward in fully realizing his vision.” Frank Perdue’s multi-million dollar gift made the Perdue School of Business the University’s first endowed school. It lived in the north wing of Holloway Hall until outgrowing that location and the school then temporarily moved to Caruthers Hall. In 2006 the Arthur W. Perdue Foundation announced an $8 million gift for the construction of a new home for the business school - the largest private donation for a capital project in University history. Representatives from the Perdue School, Perdue family, University administration and SU Foundation, Inc. have tirelessly worked on the building’s planning and design since then. Funding for the project will come from public
This architectural rendering shows the west facade of Salisbury University’s new Franklin P. Perdue School of Business 112,800-square-foot building, featuring the main entrance from campus.
and private sources, and the University is currently engaged in a major campaign on its behalf. About the building Located between Henson Science Hall and Route 13, the new Perdue School building will architecturally complement the Teacher Education and Technology Center, recently cited among the 10 best-designed university buildings in the country for 2009 by College Planning & Management Magazine. Architects for the Perdue project are Richter Cornbrooks Gribble, Inc. of Baltimore, and Perkins & Will of Charlotte, N.C. Contractor is Holder Construction of Atlanta, Ga. Like the TETC, many of the building’s architectural elements are inspired by Holloway Hall, a classic academic Georgian complex and an
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historic site. Of particular interest to local entrepreneurs, businesses and service organizations will be a new Business Outreach Services Suite (BOSS). It will become headquarters for Perdue School community outreach efforts, including the Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON). The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) also will use the facilities for programs. Included are incubator offices, training and collaboration rooms, and other services. BOSS will be located near the new Perdue Museum. This unique feature will have a treasure trove of business records, marketing and advertising materials, videos and memorabilia including photographs, posters and even Continued to page 37