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1 the Chamber Volume XXXVI No. 1 Bell Tower Building Cumberland, MD January 2018 Executive Director While in reality just another point in time on the calendar, January 1 st and the New Year bring reason to assess the past and plan for the future. A new year brings optimism and a feeling of new beginnings. This year is no exception for many reasons. There are a number of projects moving to next steps or completion. The Footer Project will be complete and the River Project will begin moving forward. The new high school will be opening and new projects at Frostburg State University and Allegany College of Maryland are beginning. The Baltimore Street Revitalization and Maryland Avenue Redevelopment Projects in Cumberland are moving to critical next steps. Various private sector projects are also starting or completing in Frostburg State University is hiring a Vice President for Regional Development and Engagement and the Targeted Industry Analysis is in implementation stage. With a new director, Allegany County Tourism has renewed vision and focus with several initiatives planned for the New Year. Allegany County Government will welcome a new County Administrator. The Cluster Target Industry Study for the I-68 Regional Economic Partnership will be complete and in implementation stage. Allegany County Commissioners have committed to a Strategic Plan for Economic Development this year as well. The Maryland Department of Planning is full speed ahead developing A Better Maryland. On top of it all, 2018 is an election year with many of our representative offices being contested. Be engaged and let your voice be heard. While there is still much work to be done, it s easy to point out the negatives but a sense of change is apparent. The bandwagon is rolling. Jump on and we ll do it together. At the Chamber s Annual Membership Meeting, held on December 7 th, six very qualified board members were elected. Elected as a new board member was Kristi Otto, Kristi Otto Allstate Agency. Re-elected to the board were Peter Bajc, AES Warrior Run, Dr. Cynthia Bambara, Allegany College of Maryland, Nicole D Atri, Conxx NE, Inc., Steve MacGray, Perry Wellington Realty, and Scott Pfeiffer, Orbital ATK. Elected to serve as officers were Charles Croft, Jr., First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union, as Chair, Scott Pfeiffer, Orbital ATK, as First Vice Chair and Nicole D Atri, Conxx NE, Inc., as Second Vice Chair. Jeremy Irons, Carl Belt, Inc., will serve as Past Chairman. Congratulations! Thank you to outgoing board member, Maureen Brewer, First United Bank and Trust, for your service and commitment to the Chamber and the community. It has been a pleasure working for you. On December 14 th, the Chamber s Holiday Reception, sponsored by Allegany Aggregates, Allegany Museum, Allegany Radio, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hunter Douglas, FirstEnergy Corporation, Rehab 1 st, Rusco Home Improvement, State Farm and the Western Maryland Building & Construction Trades Council was held at the Allegany Museum. Thank you to Amy Shillingburg, Rusco Home Improvement, and the Holiday Reception Committee for pulling it all together and to all who attended this popular event. It was a great time and your support is appreciated. The Chamber After Hours program resumes on Wednesday, January 10 th at Allegany Medical Marijuana Dispensary, LLC, 100 Beall Street, Cumberland. The Network & Win cash drawing is $1,000 and the preregistration deadline is Thursday, January 4 th. Don t miss this one. The Chamber looks forward to continuing to serve its members in 2018 by providing expanded networking, marketing and continued on last page January Calendar January 4 Membership Committee Mtg. 9:00 am Golf Committee Meeting January 8 Leadership Allegany! Alumni Committee Meeting January 9 9:00 am Lucky Ladies Night Out Committee Meeting January 10 5:30 7:30 pm Chamber After Hours Allegany Medical Marijuana Dispensary January 11 7:30 am Education Committee Meeting Center for Career and Technical Education January 16 Leadership Allegany! Steering Committee Meeting January 17 Economic Development Committee Meeting January 30 7:30 am Leadership Allegany! Rising Committee Meeting January 31 3:00 pm Expo Committee Meeting February 1 Membership Committee Mtg.

2 Teamsters Local 453 Pictured from the left: Amy Shillingburg, Rusco Home Improvement Nicole Stevens, Allegany Aggregates Lisa McIndoe, Hunter Douglas Daryl Smith, Allegany Museum Don Beatty, FirstEnergy Corporation Tracy Greely, Rehab lst Chris Morin, Rehab lst Conrad Suter, Enterprise Rent A Car Cathy Carpenter, State Farm Insurance Terry McLarney, State Farm Insurance Stu Czapski, Chamber of Commerce Charles Croft, Chamber of Commerce Absent when the photo was taken were representatives from Allegany Radio Corporation and the Western Maryland Building Trades. Chamber Holiday Reception Thank You to Our Sponsors: Local 37 Operating Engineers Iron Workers Local 568 Laborers Local 616 Painters District Council 53 Plumbers / Steamfitters Local 486 Local 307 Electricians Pipefitters & Plumbers Local 489 Cement Masons Local 926 Carpenters Local 1024 Local 193 Boilermakers Local 2 Asbestos Workers Local 34 Roofers Sheetmetal Workers Local 100 Road Sprinklerfitters Local 669 ALLEGANY MUSEUM Member Survey Winner Steve Nelson, Membership Committee Chair, presents a $ Giuseppe s Italian Restaurant Gift Card to Rhonda Riggleman, Chessie Federal Credit Union, winner of the member survey drawing. The gift certificate was sponsored by Langan General Contracting Corp./Anchor Homes of LGC and Giuseppe s Italian Restaurant. Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce Member Survey. Your input allows us to meet your needs going into 2018.

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6 Member Profile: Jonathan Frye State Farm 2818 Frankfort Highway Ridgeley, WV Our mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. Jonathan Frye State Farm is proud to serve customers in Maryland and West Virginia. They are located on Route 28 in Ridgeley, WV. They have four very experienced and licensed agents: Jennifer Shryock, Crystal Fitzgerald, Kristen Miller, and Janice Smith. State Farm being the #1 insurance company, they have over 100 products and services to provide their customers with world class protection. They are the individuals who make it their business to be like a good neighbor; who built a #1 company by selling and keeping their promises. Who bring a diverse talent and experienced to our work of serving State Farm customers. Our vision for the future is to be the customer s first and best choice in the products and services we provide. Our customers needs will determine our path. Our value will guide us. Stop by the office, give us a call, or we can meet with you anytime by appointment. Thank you Jonathan Membership Committee Update Chamber After Hours Network and Win 2018 marks the beginning of not only a new year but the return of our popular Network and Win program. November did not have a winner so the pot grows to $ for the next Chamber After Hours. For those not familiar with the Network and Win drawing here are the rules: Only current members in good standing are eligible to win. Must be pre-registered and present to win. At each Chamber After Hours event the Chamber draws the name of ONE MEMBER COMPANY. If they are pre-registered and present they win the drawing. All employees of the winning company who are present and pre-registered split the prize money! $5.00 charge collected at door payable by cash or check. If no one wins the Chamber adds $ to the pot and continues to do so each month until a winner is drawn. If someone wins the drawing starts over at $ Any new business that joins will have their company name added to the drawing at the next available After Hours. Your odds of winning increase greatly during the first couple months of the year. So make sure your membership dues for 2018 are paid in full prior to the next Chamber After Hours event. Questions about the Network and Win; please contact the Chamber office. Mark Your Calendars 2018 Events Lucky Ladies Night Out Friday, March 2, 2018 Second Annual Golf Outing Friday, April 27, 2018 Crab Feast Friday, August 3, 2018 Annual Membership Meeting Thursday, December 6, 2018

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8 2018 Board of Directors CHAIR Charles L. Croft, Jr. First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union FIRST VICE CHAIR Scott C. Pfeiffer Orbital ATK SECOND VICE CHAIR Nicole R. D Atri Conxx NE, Inc. IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Jeremy G. Irons Carl Belt, Inc. Renee L. Adams Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A. Peter M. Bajc AES Warrior Run Dr. Cynthia S. Bambara Allegany College of Maryland Rodney W. Barker Edward Jones Investments William G. Boyer III Chick-Fil-A in the Country Club Mall Dr. David A. Cox Allegany County Public School System Sylar B. Dice Rocky Gap Casino Resort Samuel B. Griffith National Jet Company Tracey L. Irving IBM Global Business Services Steve K. MacGray Perry Wellington Realty Kristi N. Otto Kristi Otto Allstate Agency Dr. Ronald H. Nowaczyk Frostburg State University Jeffery D. O Neal Western Maryland Health System Troy A. Raines The Lions Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care Executive Director continued from page 1 educational opportunities in addition to being a force to bring about positive change. At the core of the Chamber s mission is to function as an organization that attends to challenging matters which impact the advancement of businesses and the community. We will continue to promote matters of change openly, objectively and reasonably while nurturing a spirit of deliberate review. Together we will make great things happen. Happy New Year! Stu Czapski Executive Director Chamber After Hours Wednesday, January 10, :30 7:30 pm Hosted by: Allegany Medical Marijuana Dispensary Inclement Weather Policy If you are wondering if a committee meeting or Chamber event will be held during inclement weather, please contact the Chamber office at 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. Committee Chairs for 2018 Economic Development Committee...Kim B. Leonard Vice-Chair Rebecca L. Ruppert Education Committee... James J. Snake Robertson Vice-Chair Autumn M. Becker Finance Committee...Richard J. Hoover Fund Raising Committees: Crab Feast Committee...Jeremy G. Irons Vice-Chair Scott A. Pfeiffer Expo Committee...Kathy A. Diehl Golf Committee...Rodney W. Barker Vice-Chair Maureen T. Brewer Lucky Ladies Night Out...Annette M. Wolford Leadership Allegany!...Charles L. Croft, Jr. Vice Chair Sara-Beth Bittinger Leadership Allegany! Rising...Autumn M. Becker Vice-Chair George D. Brown, Ed.D. Legislative Committee...Jeremy G. Irons Vice Chair Patsy R. Koontz Membership Committee...Stephen D. Nelson Vice Chair Rodney W. Barker the Chamber The Chamber News is published monthly by the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce Bell Tower Building 24 Frederick Street, Cumberland, Maryland Fax info@alleganycountychamber.com Stuart C. Czapski, Executive Director Allegany County Chamber of Commerce 2018 Officers Chair: Charles L. Croft, Jr. First Vice Chair: Scott C. Pfeiffer Second Vice Chair: Nicole R. D Atri Immediate Past Chair: Jeremy G. Irons