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June/July 2012
Mark Your Calendar
In This IssuePage 2New in 2012 at the Chamber
Page 3Welcome New Corporate SponsorChamber AcademyExclusive Member BenefitAnnouncing Affinity Program2012 Corporate Sponsors
Page 4Upcoming Membership EventsEvent RecapsMember Thanks
Page 5Ribbon CuttingsEvent Recaps Continued
Page 6Renewing Members
Page 7Welcome New MembersReferral ThanksMember Thanks
June 5RSVP for June Membership Meeting
June 7 Membership MeetingWarren’s Station
June 25RSVP for June BAH
June 27Business After HoursThe Freeman Stage at Bayside
July 23RSVP for June BAH
July 25Business After HoursThe Cove at Sandy Landing
“Good Day, Good Ride”
On Saturday, April 21st nearly 1300 cyclists took a tour throughout the Quiet Resorts area at the Chamber’s 23rd Annual Ocean to Bay Bike Tour. In late 2011 the event was presented with the Southern Delaware Tour-ism Annual Recognition Award. Last year’s tour was credited for boosting the local economy by nearly a half million dollars over the event weekend. The event held annually in mid-April, sponsored by PNC Bank, sold out for the second time in its 23 year history. The Ocean to Bay Bike Tour offered cyclists of all skill levels a 5-, 30- or 50-mile tour though the bay, pristine beaches and scenic inland areas of the Quiet Resorts.
Don’t miss out on the 24th Annual Ocean to Bay Bike Tour scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2013. Contact Lindsay Maurer at 302-539-2100 ext. 15 or [email protected] to learn more about how to get involved without a bike!
Thank you:
FUN BIKE TOUR STATS1300 cyclists92% were from outside the Quiet Resorts. Over 76% visited from outside Delaware. Top states included MD, PA and VA. Furthest distance traveled: Seattle, WA and Denver, CO.44% first time participants92% registered online12% first time Quiet Resorts visitor 72% participants stayed overnight56% stayed 2+ nights65% stayed in the Quiet Resorts76% participants ate locally 48% participants shopped locally
Sag Wagon Sponsors: Fenwick Islander Bike Shop, OCEANOVA-The Spa at Ocean ViewRest Stop Sponsors: Bethany Beach Books, Harris Teeter-Fenwick Island, McCabe’s Gourmet MarketShirt Sponsors: A Doc at Your Door, Bayside Resort Golf Club, The Bookend Café , Coastal Point, CRH Tented Events, Long & Foster Real Estate, Pottery Place, Ruthie’s Bethany Beach BakeryMile Marker Sponsors: Delaware Beach Life, Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, First Shore Federal, Japan-esque, Mr. Natural Bottled Water Inc., Salisbury University, Tansey-Warner Realty, Thrasher’s French FriesPhotographers: Atlantic Portrait Studio and Orhelein Photography Inc.Towns/Fire Companies: Town of Bethany Beach & Public Works; Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company; Roxana Volunteer Fire Company; Millville Volunteer Fire Company Volunteers: Kami Banks, Banks Wines & Spirits; John Baywood, St. Ann’s Church; Veronica Bona, Paragon Auto Body; Heather Bouges, Heather’s Home Works; Howard Bunting, Brasure’s Pest Control, Inc.; Kathy Castrovillo, PNC Bank; Ron Derr, PKS & Company, P.A.; Brenda & John Fegelein; Joan Gordon, South Coastal Library; Barbara Howard, PNC Bank; Jennifer Jones, Delaware Center for the Inland Bays; Barbara Keyser Alterations & Crafts by Barbara; Mary & Richard Legatski; Karin Lipinski, NV Homes Coastal Division; Neil Maurer, Bayside Resort Golf Club; Laurie McFaul, NV Homes Coastal Division; Kyle Morgan, Mercantile Pro-cessing Inc.; Marilyn Panagopoulos; Patricia Snoke, M Insurance Services; Jay Sommers, Fenwick Islander Bike Shop; Andrew Stump, Mercantile Processing Inc.; Pam Vaughn, Jefferson, Urian, Doane & Sterner, P.A.; Cheryl Wisbrock, Gallery One; Monte Wisbrock, Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Co.
Presenting Sponsor Supporting Sponsors
Fenwick Flicks!Starting in June, the Chamber has been approved to hold a monthly movie night on the beach in Fen-wick Island. The purpose of these events is to promote the Quiet Resorts as a family friendly place to visit and draw traffic into the businesses and restaurants in Fenwick Island on a slower week night. Limited sponsorship opportunities available contact [email protected] for more informa-tion. Keep an eye out for more details in the next E-Currents!
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Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce 36913 Coastal Highway Fenwick Island, DE 19944 Member Hotline: 302-539-1919 Staff Phone: 302-539-2100 + 1 + ext. Fax: 302-539-9434 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.bethany-fenwick.org
Our Mission The Chamber is a voluntary organization uniting businesses and professional individuals and entities to accomplish collectively what could not be done individually.
Officers President Todd Hickman, NVHomes Coastal Division President-Elect Barbara Howard, PNC Bank Vice President Kami Banks, Banks Wines & Spirits Treasurer Howard Bunting, Brasure’s Pest Control Secretary Jennifer Pavik, Vernon Sales Company Immediate Past-President Kevin Brady, WMDT-TV
Directors James Brannon, Atlantic General Hospital Aubré Duncan, Aubré’s Watercolours Tim Haley, The Blue Crab of Bethany Beach Jennifer Jones, Delaware Center for the Inland Bays Michael Loftus, Loftus Wealth Strategies Anne Powell, Anne Powell & Jennifer Hughes Team, ResortQuest Real Estate Brian Trout, Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club
Legal Counsel Harold Dukes, Jr., Tunnel & Raysor, P.A.
Chamber Staff Executive Director, Carrie Subity extension12•[email protected]
Member Relations Manager, Lindsay Maurer extension15•[email protected]
Operations & Events Manager, Helen Ball extension16•[email protected]
Media & Design Specialist, Jennifer Idzi extension11•[email protected]
Tourism Information Coordinators Patti Klosek & Mary Beth Stokes extension10•[email protected]
E-CurrentsHopefully you all are getting your weekly email updates from us. This is the best and easiest way to keep up with everything that the chamber has to offer and important com-munity info. E-Currents got a face lift in May and is much easier to read and find all the information you are looking for. Did we mention that it looks pretty too? If you aren’t get-ting your weekly email or would like to add employees to the list, please contact [email protected]. WebsiteAs most of you have seen, the Chamber launched the new QuietResorts.com as well as the new database system in March. With the new site comes new features and capabilities for our members. The staff will be putting tips about the site weekly in E-Currents. Web Stats From April to May 20126,983 visitors (up from 5,896 in 2011) with 28,398 page views.Top 5 states visitors are viewing from1. PA2. MD3. DE4. NY5. VABiggest growth from 2011 in Ohio and NJ markets
NEW in 2012...
SignHave you noticed? The new sign went up in early April to welcome visitors and passers-bys. It will help people find us better mak-ing it easier to find your information! We have received a lot of great feedback from folks who have stopped in the Information Center. Thanks to all of the members of the Chamber and community that stopped by for our ribbon cutting! We had nearly 50 guests on Tuesday, May 22nd.
Quiet Resorts VideoIn early 2012 the Chamber worked with Southern Delaware Tourism and an acad-emy award winning cinematographer to create a 30- and 60-second commercial highlighting the Quiet Resorts Area. This piece will be played in the Information Center daily, used in marketing campaigns to attract new visitors and residents and posted on the home page of www.bethany-fenwick.org for anyone to view.
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2012 Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce Corporate SponsorsPlatinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
PNCBank•ResortQuestSales/Rentals
BanksWines&Spirits•BeebeMedicalCenterBeebeMedicalFoundation•CarlM.FreemanCompaniesCoastalPoint•ColdwellBankerResidentialBrokerage:Sales/RentalsDelawareToday•DelawareWave•NVHomesCoastalDivisionWilgusAssociates,Inc.•WSFSBank
JerryMuellerRealEstate•JollyRogerAmusementParksLong&FosterRealEstate•Mediacom•MercantileProcessingInc.
Corporate sponsors receive discounted rates on advertis-ing and event sponsorship.
If you are interested in learn-ing more about becoming a corporate sponsor, please contact Lindsay Maurer at 539-2100 ext. 15 or [email protected]
BFACCExclusive
MEMBER BENEFITS
Need space for new hire orientation, training, conferences, seminars or meetings? Want a beautiful back drop for staff pictures or a spot to talk with customers that showcases our area? Look no further than the Chamber’s conference room, which is FREE for members. Free WIFI, comfort-able seating for up to 12 people and ample parking available. To reserve the conference room, contact Lindsay at 302-539-2100 ext. 15 or [email protected].
Announcing New Vision Discount Plan: Halpern Eye Care now offers BFACC Members an exclusive Vision Discount Plan covering all vision services with no cost to participate. Eye exams are only $65 with our plan! If you are covered by a conventional Vision Insurance Plan, they will compare prices to our Discount Plan and you will receive the lowest cost for your eye examination, prescrip-tion glasses, and contact lenses. To learn more or to order your Vision Discount Card(s) required to redeem the discounts, contact Lindsay Maurer.
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Welcome Mercantile Processing Inc.
New Vision Affinity Program
Backstage Breakfast The inside look at what it takes to grow you, your people, and your business.
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Mercantile Pro-cessing Inc. as a Bronze Corporate Sponsor. “Mercantile Processing Inc. is a locally owned Sussex County, Delaware company. MPI serves the Delmarva area as a credit card process-ing broker, payroll solution provider, credit card terminal and ATM reseller, and gift/loyalty card program supplier. It is through the continued support of the chamber that MPI has been able to expand within the Greater Bethany-Fenwick area. As the chamber has always sup-ported us, we value and support it.” –Kyle Morgan, Mercantile Processing Inc.
Eunice Carpitella with Lead Your Way Solutions will guide you in taking an inside look at what’s happening in your business from a leadership perspective and work through real time chal-lenges, concerns, barriers and opportunities as leaders in a Q and A forum. Coffee and snacks provided.
Being a Top Performer | Tuesday, June 5 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.Dealing with Adversity | Tuesday, June 12 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.Management vs. Leadership | Tuesday, June 19 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.Creating a Results-Oriented Culture | Tuesday, June 26 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.Cost: Members: $25 per session/Future Members: $40 per session (Regularly $375 per session!) Register for one or get the most out of this series by registering for all 4!Where: Chamber Office, Fenwick IslandFor more information and to register, visit our website! Thanks to Chamber Academy Presenting Sponsor Mercantile Processing Inc.
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Visit www.bethany-fenwick.org for more information and to register for all the events and workshops below.
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGThursday, June 78:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Warren’s Station1406 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick IslandRSVP by Monday, June 5
BUSINESS AFTER HOURSWednesday, June 275:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.The Freeman Stage at Bayside31750 Lakeview Dr., West Fenwick IslandRSVP by Monday, June 25
Happy 4th of July!No membership meeting in July due to the holiday.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURSWednesday, July 255:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.The Cove at Sandy LandingMeris Property Model Home, DagsboroRSVP by Monday, July 23
March BAH: Matt’s Fish Camp
April Membership Meeting: D’Ortone’s Homestyle Italian
May BAH: The Cottage Café
May Connect for Coffee: The Artful Bean
Members were anxiously awaiting the first After Hours at Matt Haley’s latest restau-rant. On Wednesday, March 28 Matt’s Fish Camp maxed out with 65 members and a few prospects in attendance! What a great way to kick off the spring network-ing season. Members were able to sample some tasty menu items while learning more about spotlighted members: Barker Phys-iotherapy Associates, M & M Computer Services, LLC and Made Ya Look! Salon & Spa. Special thanks to Jim and the en-
tire staff for hosting this wonderful networking event. And another big thank you to the members that donated all the excellent door prizes that evening: Alterations & Crafts by Barbara, Barker Physiotherapy Associates, Bethany Florist, Delaware Wave, M & M Computer Services, LLC, Made Ya Look! Salon & Spa and Mind, Body & Sole.
The more the merrier was the theme at the Cottage Café on Wednesday, April 25. More than 100 chamber members gathered at the Cottage Café for the April Business After Hours. The room was filled with two hours of quality networking, if the volume of the crowd was any indicator. Members in attendance were able to learn more about the ser-vices of spotlighted members: M & M Computer Services, LLC, Mercantile Processing Inc. and Southern Sussex Rotary. A huge thank you to Tom, Brent, and the entire staff at the Cottage for welcoming our enthusiastic networkers. And another thank you to all of our members who generously donated door prizes that evening: Alterations & Crafts by Barbara, Bethany Florists, Bookend Café, Clare’s Scrapbook Cove/Lavender & Lace Antiques & Gifts, D’Ortone’s Homestyle Italian Restaurant & Tap, M & M Computer Services, LLC, Mercantile Processing Inc. and Southern Sussex Rotary.
How were you enjoying downtown Bethany Beach before the summer season hit? Well more than 30 members visited downtown Bethany on Thursday, May 3 at the Artful Bean. Members stopped by The Artful Bean and networked without fear of an expiring meter. It was great to see so many local business owners from downtown Bethany Beach pop in and connect while enjoying a cup of delicious coffee courtesy of Kim! A very big thank you to Kim for hosting us this month!
UPCOMING EVENTS
It wasn’t just the warm weather that made it feel like the summer season came early. The area was packed with guests visiting during school breaks and for mini-getaways. The April Membership Meeting was perfectly timed. Linda Parkowski, director of Dela-ware State Tourism Office, joined more than 50 members at D’Ortone’s Restaurant in Ocean View to discuss how tourism im-pacts our entire area. From simple initia-tives such as tweaking the Delaware state road map to include things to do in Dela-ware, to attracting more sporting events to
each county, the meeting was well received by all in attendance. Special thanks to Nick and the staff at D’Ortone’s for opening early and serving a delicious meal.
Don’t Miss Out on Local Events and Happenings! Visit
web.thequietresorts.com/events for the complete Calendar of Events.
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Cutting It Up In the Quiet Resorts
La Red Health Center • Georgetown, April
Wags to Riches II • Selbyville, April
May Golf n’ Gab & Business After HoursThe Salt Pond Golf Club hosted the Spring Golf n’ Gab Networking event on Wednes-day, May 23. Golf enthusiasts of all skill levels spent the beautiful afternoon making valuable connections and having a blast. Head Professional Art Whaley wowed the crowd with a short game clinic full of helpful tips and essential skills to get the day started. Congratulations to our prize winners:
-Longest Putt Made: Nancy Oppenheim, Sea Crest Associates, LLC-Closest to the Pin: Debbie Hudson, Util-ity Saving Solutions LLC-Future MVPs: Jennifer Antonelli, Me-diacom Business; Debbie Hudson, Utility Saving Solutions LLC; Diane Koch, First Shore Federal-Throw Hole: With a birdie on hole #3 - Christi Arndt, Bayside Resort Golf Club; Katie Davis, Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
Mahalo Halpern Eye Care and staff for host-ing the amazing Luau themed May BAH held after the Golf n’ Gab. With over 80 mem-bers in attendance, networking was fantas-tic! Spotlight tables: La Vita Bella Day Spa, Delaware Today and Mediacom Business.Another special thanks to our members who donated door prizes: Alterations & Crafts by Barbara, DiFebo’s Restaurant, La Vita Bella Day Spa and Stephan & Co. Salon and Spa.
Golf n’ Gab Sponsored by
The 2012 Ocean to Bay Bike Tour raised $2,932.58 for the QRCF.
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Renewing Members
25+ YearsLong & Foster Realtors - Bethany BeachBunting Construction Corp.At The Beach Enterprises, Inc./ATB Internet GroupJohn B. Hendrickson, ArchitectTanger Outlet CenterA&A Air ServicesSmitty McGee’s Restaurant & Raw Bar
10-24 YearsAmerican Home Inspection TechnologiesCoastal KayakSt. Martha’s Episcopal ChurchOcean View Presbyterian ChurchEagle Construction Group, Inc.Bruce Mears Designer/Builder, Inc.Blood Bank of DelmarvaRehoboth Bay Sailing AssociationBethany Dental AssociatesSC Carbone, Inc.Automated Copy SystemsBethany Surf ShopRussel Mullen
2-9 YearsMarilyn PanagopoulosBethany BluesProsperity MortgageVernon Sales PromotionTen Bears Environmental, L.L.C.
Winston, Howie - Realtor with Long & FosterComcast SpotlightPlumbing DoctorTalemal, Winnie - Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential BrokerageNorthEast Seafood KitchenNorthern Lights Studio LLCShore Window Cleaning, Inc.bluecoast seafood grillOcean 98.1 WOCM Irie RadioWoodbury Financial - Norman SchererP.E. Patterson Co.Memorable Milestones Event PlanningAll About U, Aveda Salon & Health SpaDelaware Center for the Inland BaysDelaware Massage NetworkDEVA Development, Inc.Academic Connections Tutoring ServiceBanks Wines & SpiritsDagsboro Antique Center Inc.Salem United Methodist ChurchSummer Hill Custom Home BuilderAllen Insurance GroupFleck’s FloorsBeach Guide/Resort Real Estate GuideSunrise Remodeling, LLCMurray’s Home ImprovementBethany Beach Farmers’ MarketBelieve In Tomorrow Children’s FoundationFreeman Stage at BaysideSimpler Surveying & Associate, Inc.
LANDDESIGN, incLaw Office of Steen, Waehler & Schrider-Fox, LLCRoxana Volunteer Fire Co.A.G. Renovations Inc.Planet Maze, Lasertron & Lost Galaxy GolfBeach House MiraclesD3CorpLa Red Health CenterBlooming BoutiqueBack Bay ToursFairfax Mortgage Investments, Inc.M & M Computer Services, LLCSCAOR - Sussex County Association of RealtorsWhite Orchid Interiors, LLCBlue ScoopLincoln United Methodist ChurchSteamers Crab & Seafood Co.
1st YearApplied BankAfter Hours Heating And AirTransformative DynamicsFort Miles Historical AssociationMatt’s Fish CampCapt. Chandler House B&B InnIndian River Life-Saving StationNever Never Land Kennel & Cattery
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The Chamber’s Board of Directors, Ambassadors and staff would like to thank the following members for renewing their membership since the April/May newsletter.
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Welcome New MembersThe Chamber’s Board of Directors, Ambassadors and Staff are pleased to welcome 15 new members!
Please keep these and all members in mind when looking for goods and services. Know a new or existing business that could benefit from being a BFACC Member? Contact Lindsay Maurer, Member Relations Manager at [email protected] or call 539-2100 x 15
ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONALAd Boat Coastal Advertising LLCEd MartinPO Box 1431Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971p. [email protected]
Ad-Art SignsGordon Mariner24383 Mariner CircleGeorgetown, DE 19947p. 302-856-7446f. [email protected]
YellowbookTimothy LyonsP.O. Box 1301Berlin, MD 21811p. [email protected]
AUTOMOTIVECrossroads Auto Repair LLCMark Baull32469 Lighthouse Rd.Selbyville, DE 19975p. 302-436-9100f. 302-436-9101crossroadautorepair@yahoo.comwww.CrossroadsAutoRepairLLC.com
COMPUTER SALES/SERVICESCard’s ComputersEric Allen11312 Manklin Creek Rd., #2Berlin, MD 21811p. 410-208-3933f. [email protected]
EVENT PLANNINGEastern Shore EventsDeborah WaylandBethany Beach, DE 19930p. 443-669-3106easternshoreevents@gmail.comwww.easternshoreevents.net
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTINGHRLillieLillie FediayS. Bethany Beach, DEp. 202-621-0713 or [email protected]
MEDIACoastal Style Magazine, Inc.Elaine Bean9921 Stephen Decatur Hwy., C-3Ocean City, MD 21842p. [email protected]
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONSAll Saints’ Parish Thrift ShopRichard Faull20673 Coastal Hwy.Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971p. 302-226-3123f. [email protected]
PET CAREYuppy Puppy BoutiqueJamie Idzi123 Garfield Pkwy.Bethany Beach, DE 19930p. [email protected]
PILE DRIVINGSun Pile Foundations Inc.Michael Jahnigen35322 Bayard Rd.Frankford, DE 19945p. 302-539-6756f. [email protected]
PROPERTY MANAGEMENTHomewatch ConciergeD.J. Hill19266 Highway One #4-15Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971p. 302-449-9535f. 302-260-9297djhill@homewatch-concierge.comwww.homewatch-concierge.com
PRESSURE WASHINGOcean Waves Roof & Exterior Cleaning LLCEric HemmingFenwick Island, DE 19944p. [email protected]
SHOPPING CENTERSSea Crest Associates, LLCNancy Oppenheim99 Garfield Pkwy.Bethany Beach, DE 19930p. [email protected]
VACATION RENTALSFlipKey.comDanielle CarrollBethany Beach, DE [email protected]
Jennifer Antonelli, Mediacom - Business Member Referred: Card’s Computers
Jennifer Jones, Center for the Inland Bay Member Referred: All Saints’ Parish Thrift Shop
Fred Wetstein, Zen Spa Member Referred: Crossroads Auto Repair LLC
**Members named on membership applications as the referring member will be entered into a drawing to win a free chamber membership for a year for every referral given. Drawing will be held at the Member Celebration at the end of the year.**
THANKS FOR THE REFERRAL!
Thanks to all of the members who referred a new member!
A Tremendous Thank You to Banks Wines & Spirits
for their more than generous donation of a 40” LCD-TV for the Information Center. The new TV will help us deliver
information and market the Quiet Resorts area and member businesses as they stop in.
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!The Chamber Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th for the holiday.
The Information Center will remain open for normal business hours.
BETHANY-FENWICK AREACHAMBER OF COMMERCE36913 Coastal HighwayFenwick Island, DE 19944
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