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WHAT’S INSIDE Chamber Chatter Volume 4 , Edition 4 Page 3 Message from the President Page 10 Calendar of Events P.O. Box 1, Middletown, DE 19709 • Phone: 302-378-7545 • Fax: 302-378-6260 • maccde.com Every noble work is at first impossible. ~ Thomas Carlyle Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates MOT In Style e Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated their organization’s 43rd Anniversary in grand style! Members of the MOT community, business owners, Rotarians, residents and guests joined the MACC for their 43rd Anniversary Gala Dinner on at the Townsend Fire Hall. e evening kicked off with a welcome & motivational presentation by MACC’s first woman President, Sital Soni. e annual dinner not only celebrated the Middletown Area Chamber’s anniversary, but also honored local businesses and citizens who continue to make Southern New Castle County a great place to live and work with the Business and Citizen of the Year Awards. e evening also recognized an outstanding board member of the year with the Will Kirkwood President’s Award, the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year, Business of the Year and offered several special recognition awards. e MACC award winners include: MACC President’s Award – Marie Holliday of Cover & Rossiter, Business of the Year – Bailey’s Lawn & Landscape, Ambassador of the Year – Mary Jamieson of Mary Kay, Citizen of the Year Award – Bill O’ Neal President of MOT Senior Center, and Volunteer of the Year Award – Bob Ryan of Odessa. e MACC also recognized outgoing board members, Ron Vascik of Raymond Book & Associates, Tracy Skrobot -Middletown Main Street Coordinator & Bill O’Neal - MOT Senior Center President for their dedicated service to the chamber. Guests enjoyed a fabulous dinner by the ladies auxiliary and the musical styling’s of the 3 Day Weekend for the remainder of the evening with dancing and networking. 1-2 43RD Anniversary Gala 3 A Message from the President 4 Middletown Business Incubator 5 New Members 6-8 New You Can Use - New Years Resolutions - Middletown Safe & Growing - Shaping Delaware’s Tech Scene 9 Members Making A Difference 10 Calendar of Events 11-12 Save The Date - MOT Night at the Blue Rocks - 10th Annual Golf Outing - Rocky Horror Picture Show 13 In Memoriam 14 Ribbon Cuttings & Celebrations 16 Executive Director’s Update Editorial Staff Roxane Ferguson 302-378-7545 Executive Director, Editor Peg Ryan 302-378-7545 Office Manager [email protected]

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Page 1: Chamber Chatter - Microsoft · 2015-08-04 · 2015 Chamber Chatter - olume 4, Edition 4 3 Dear Community Member, Incorporated in 1861, Middletown was known as the “Diamond Town

WHAT’S INSIDE

Chamber ChatterVolume 4 , Edition 4

Page 3Message from the President

Page 10Calendar ofEvents

P.O. Box 1, Middletown, DE 19709 • Phone: 302-378-7545 • Fax: 302-378-6260 • maccde.com

Every noble work is at first impossible. ~ Thomas Carlyle

Middletown Area Chamber of CommerceCelebrates MOT In StyleThe Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated their organization’s 43rd Anniversary in grand style! Members of the MOT community, business owners, Rotarians, residents and guests joined the MACC for their 43rd Anniversary Gala Dinner on at the Townsend Fire Hall.The evening kicked off with a welcome & motivational presentation by MACC’s first woman President, Sital Soni. The annual dinner not only celebrated the Middletown Area Chamber’s anniversary, but also honored local businesses and citizens who continue to make Southern New Castle County a great place to live and work with the Business and Citizen of the Year Awards. The evening also recognized an outstanding board member of the year with the Will Kirkwood President’s Award, the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year, Business of the Year and offered several special recognition awards.The MACC award winners include: MACC President’s Award – Marie Holliday of Cover & Rossiter, Business of the Year – Bailey’s Lawn & Landscape, Ambassador of the Year – Mary Jamieson of Mary Kay, Citizen of the Year Award – Bill O’ Neal

President of MOT Senior Center, and Volunteer of the Year Award – Bob Ryan of Odessa. The MACC also recognized outgoing board members, Ron Vascik of Raymond Book & Associates, Tracy Skrobot -Middletown Main Street Coordinator & Bill O’Neal - MOT Senior Center President for their dedicated service to the chamber. Guests enjoyed a fabulous dinner by the ladies auxiliary and the musical styling’s of the 3 Day Weekend for the remainder of the evening with dancing and networking.

1-2 43RD Anniversary Gala

3 A Message from the President

4 Middletown Business Incubator

5 New Members

6-8 New You Can Use

- New Years Resolutions

- Middletown Safe & Growing

- Shaping Delaware’s Tech Scene

9 Members Making A Difference

10 Calendar of Events

11-12 Save The Date

- MOT Night at the Blue Rocks

- 10th Annual Golf Outing

- Rocky Horror Picture Show

13 In Memoriam

14 Ribbon Cuttings & Celebrations

16 Executive Director’s Update

Editorial StaffRoxane Ferguson 302-378-7545

Executive Director, Editor

Peg Ryan 302-378-7545

Office Manager

[email protected]

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COVER STORY 43RD ANNIVERSARY GALA (continued)

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MACC President’s Award – Marie Holliday of Cover & Rossiter receives her award from Sital Soni, MACC President and Roxane Ferguson, MACC Executive Director and MACC Founder, Will Kirkwood.

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MACC outgoing board members, Ron Vascik of Raymond Book & Associates, Tracy Skrobot - Middletown Main Street Coordinator & Bill O’Neal - MOT Senior Center President were recognized for their dedicated service to the chamber by Sital Soni, MACC President and Roxane Ferguson, Executive Director. Bill O’Neal was also awarded as the Citizen of the Year for his amazing volunteer efforts for the MOT Community!

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Bob Ryan receives the volunteer of the year award from Sital Soni, MACC President and Roxane Ferguson, Executive Director.

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David Lewis of MooreSeal, Inc. the 2014 Business of the Year presents the 2015 Business of the Year Award to Dan Bailey of Bailey’s Lawn & Landsape, along with Sital Soni, MACC President, and Roxane Ferguson, MACC Executive Director.

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Mary Jamieson received the Ambassador of the Year award from namesake, long time former MACC President Jeff Buckworh, Sital Soni, MACC President and Roxane Ferguson, Executive Director.

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Dear Community Member,

Incorporated in 1861, Middletown was known as the “Diamond Town of the Diamond State.” Owing to the decision of the first town council that the town should be “one mile square commencing at the corner of the crossroads and extending one-half mile in each direction…” roughly forming a diamond shape. From the early times of Middletown functioning as a rest stop for early wagon trains reaching thriving seaports on the Bohemia and Delaware Rivers, to a booming railway depot, and a blossoming suburban community, our area, now over 150 years later, is an emergent commercial center for mid-state Delaware continuing to draw many wonderful businesses and people.

For 43 years, the Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) has grown to support not just the Middletown, Odessa, Townsend (MOT) area but devoted itself to serving Southern New Castle County. This is an exciting time in the evolution of our growing organization. At over 400 members, MACC serves as the focal point for economic and community development, supports our area businesses and helps our community prosper through advocacy, connectivity, education, relationship marketing, and economic development.

A direct benefit of membership in your community Chamber of Commerce is having the board of directors, ambassadors, committees, and staff working with and for you to make this region a better place in which to do business and to live. The Chamber encourages all area businesses be they MACC members or not to be involved in our events and programs and to provide input on the direction and focus of our activities.

The Middletown area is an extraordinary region that is richly diverse in its businesses and community. While traveling, one sees a unique blending of history with current economic development. Whether you’re a Delaware native, new to the area, or considering moving your business to the Middletown area, you will find MACC to be one of the premier business advocacy organizations in Delaware. We strive to add value to member businesses by building a vibrant and prosperous community through business leadership and innovation, including the launch of the Middletown Business Incubator, new to our area in 2015.

You will find a plethora of useful facts, guidelines, and tips as well as gain information about area cultural activities, businesses, educational opportunities, and networking or promotional opportunities. As you settle into the MOT area or launch your own enterprise here, the MACC wants you to do business locally and be an active supporter of our thriving community.

This newsletter is just one more way we hope to enhance the business environment in Southern New Castle County and puts the most valuable information at your finger-tips!

The Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce wishes you success in all of your future endeavors!

Sital SoniPresident, MACC

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

“Middletown was known

as the “Diamond

Town of the Diamond

State.”

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Middletown Business Incubator Business Opportunities

Private Office

(Limited Availability) $350 - $550 per month

Includes private office space, 24 hour access, MACC

membership, copier services, wifi access capability, mailing

address

Professional Desk Space

$250 per month

Includes professional designated desk space, 24 hour

access, MACC membership, copier services, wifi access

capability, mailing address

Business Desk Space

$125 per month

Includes cooperative work space, access during business

hours – Monday through Friday, discounted MACC

Membership, copier services, wifi access capability, mailing

address

Weekly Space

$50 per month

Includes desk space for 5 days per month, access during

business hours, - Monday through Friday, discounted

MACC membership, copier services, wifi access capability,

mailing address

Middletown Business Incubator Sponsor Opportunities

Visionary $10,000 annual sponsorship

Includes Logo on MBI partnership wall, website, name mentioned at each event, recognition in e-mails, newsletter. Speaker at 4 featured events, host for networking event.

Innovator $5,000 annual sponsorship

Includes logo on MBI partnership wall, website, name mentioned at each event, recognition in e-mail and newsletter. Speaker at 1 featured event. Host for networking event.

Enterpriser $3,500 annual sponsorship

Includes logo on MBI partnership wall, website, name mentioned at each event, recognition in e-mails, newsletter. Host for networking event.

Creator $1,000 annual sponsorship

Includes logo on MBI partnership wall, website, name mentioned at each event, recognition in e-mails, newsletter.

MIDDLETOWN BUSINESS INCUBATOR

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DIAMOND STATE FINANCIAL GROUP121 Continental Drive Suite 121 Newark, DE 19713 (302) 366-0366 Neil Stalter

BEAR-GLASGOW BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONP.O. Box 263 Bear, DE 19701(256) 227-5052 Pam Hennigan

MATTHEW JENKINS104 Lorewood Ave Wilmington, DE 19804 (302) 3839432 Matthew Jenkins

CHRISTINA DUNCAN, LYONESS USA Certified SME Coach19 Owls Nest Road Centreville, DE19807 (302) 750-5728 Christina Duncan PHB-INC GENERAL CONTRACTORS110 W Green St Middletown, DE 19709 (302) 3789693 Dane Cox

EVERETT MEREDITH MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA504 South Broad St. Middletown, DE 19709 (302) 388-5126 Joy Brennan

AETNA 139 Pigeon Run Drive Bear, DE 19701 (302) 287-9514 Dina M. Hughes

FIRST STATE MILITARY ACADEMY9 E. Loockerman StreetSuite 309 Dover, DE 19901 (302) 734-4486C. Scott Kidner

PERSONAL CHOICES CONCIERGE SERVICES LLC.211 Snow Goose DriveMiddletown, DE 19709(302) 449-4980Parameswari Goodsell

LACY E. HOLLY III, P.A.P.O. Box 700Odessa, DE 19730(302) 376-5850Lacy E. Holly III, PA

BEST MATERIALS, LLC5093 Summit Bridge RoadMiddletown, DE 19709(302) 378-1231Myles Bennett

MIDDLETOWN JAZZERCISE FITNESS CENTER24 North Broad StreetMiddletown, DE 19709(302) 383-4604Leanne Brown

USI INSURANCE SERVICESP.O. Box 2287Wilmington, DE 19899(302) 397-0197David Reesor

EPIC MARKETING CONSULTANTS CORPORATION10 Jackie CircleMiddletown, DE 19709(302) 285-9790Michael Dibert

WILLIAMS HUMPHREYS & COMPANY1831 Delaware AvenueWilmington, DE 19806(302) 225-3000Eric MacCollum

FORGET ME NOT FLORIST2472 N. DuPont Pkwy.Middletown, DE 19709(302) 378-4121Wendy Taylor

HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF MIDDLETOWN250 East Hampden RoadMiddletown, DE 19709(302) 464-3400Melissa BoNey

DIAMOND TECHNOLOGIES227 West 9th St.Ste 200 Suite 200Wilmington, DE 19711(302) 656-6050Jason Ballance

TEK ELECTRONICSP.O. BOX 853Middletown, DE 19709(302) 449-6947Tom Voytek

GOODWILL DELAWARE300 East Lea BlvdWilmington, DE 19802(302) 761-4640Zanthea Nichols

PROGREEN LAWNCAREP.O. box 357Cheswold, DE 19936(302) 222-3401Kyle Hitchens

Bear-Glasgow YMCA351 George Williams WayBear, DE 19702Terry Mullan

CIPOLLONI BROTHERS, LLC879 Black Diamond Rd.Smyrna, DE 19977(302) 449-0960Brenda Cipolloni

THE CHAMBER IS CHATTING ABOUT... NEW MEMBERS

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Every 34 seconds someone in America has a heart attack. The American Heart Association has identified seven different measures that play a significant role in a person’s risk of developing heart disease. Many heart related conditions can be prevented by making changes in each of the 7 measures listed below.

Life’s Simple 71. Manage Blood Pressure High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. When your blood pressure stays within healthy ranges, you reduce the strain on your heart, arteries, and kidneys which keeps you healthier longer.

2. Control Cholesterol High cholesterol contributes to plaque, which can clog arteries and lead to heart disease and stroke. When you control your cholesterol, you are giving your arteries their best chance to remain clear of blockages.

3. Reduce Blood Sugar Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose (or blood sugar) that our bodies use for energy. Over time, high levels of blood sugar can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves.

4. Get Active Living an active life is one of the most rewarding gifts you can give yourself and those you love. Simply put, daily physical activity increases your length and quality of life.

5. Eat Better A healthy diet is one of your best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease. When you eat a heart-healthy diet, you improve your chances for feeling good and staying healthy for life!

6. Lose Weight When you shed extra fat and unnecessary pounds, you reduce the burden on your heart, lungs, blood vessels and skeleton. You give yourself the gift of active living, you lower your blood pressure and you help yourself feel better, too.

7. Stop Smoking Cigarette smokers have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. If you smoke, quitting is the best thing you can do for your health.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

New Year’s Resolutions…. Kick Your Year Off Right!

Tony Martina – Tender Loving Kare, Chairman Sital Soni –ELM Strategies, PresidentNicole Monroe Cole – WSFS Bank, VPMarie Holliday - Cover & Rossiter, TreasurerShannon Lewis - MooreSeal, SecretaryDom Albi – Hot Graphics PlusDanielle Carroll – Fulton BankRyan Davis – The Ready GroupMathew Gooch – HealthSouthBonnie Lewis – PNC BankDavid Rich – B Rich InternationalJoespeh Richichi – Health Operations ManagementNicholas Ryan – All TherapyAnthony Teoli – Anthony Teoli & Associates

Outgoing board membersBill O’Neal – MOT Senior CenterTracy Skrobot – Middletown Main Street

The Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce2015 Board of Directors

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NEWS YOU CAN USE

Whether you’re looking for your first, second, or even third or fourth home in the First State, it’s no Small Wonder that some places are just plain better to live than others—especially when it comes to safety. The Movoto Real Estate Blog took closer look at the 10 safest places in Delaware, the shining gems within the Diamond State, the places with the lowest number of crimes per capita.

#1 Middletown is certainly the Most Improved on this year’s list. I mean, last year it didn’t even make the top 10 (it came in at No. 11), and now this year, it ranked better than the other 32 places we looked at. The reason it came in so high this year was mostly for its impressively low number of total crimes. With just 383 crimes for its population of nearly 20,000 residents, Middletown had the third lowest number of crimes per person in the state.Check out the full story: http://www.movoto.com/blog/top-ten/safest-places-in-delaware-2013/

Town of Middletown Safe & GrowingSource: Flickr user Patrick Nouhailler

The 10safest places in Delaware: 1. Town of Middletown 2. Town of Clayton 3. Town of Wyoming 4. City of Lewes 5. Town of Cheswold 6. Town of Ocean View 7. Town of Felton 8. Town of Fenwick Island 9. City of Newark10. City of Elsmere (tie) 10. Town of Bridgeville (tie)

Growing Housing MarketA new study from SmartAsset ranked the healthiest hous-ing markets in Delaware. The following cities secured their ranking due to the relatively low number of days a home is on the market, the higher than average number of years residents live in homes, and the low number of homes sold at a loss.

1 Hockessin, DE 18.0 8.3% 14.0% 115.1 87.90

2 Wilmington, DE 17.0 21.6% 14.7% 131.9 56.60

3 Newark, DE 14.0 19.9% 30.1% 98.5 43.70

4 Dover, DE 14.4 26.6% 24.2% 132.1 39.20

5 Smyrna, DE 14.1 28.4% 16.9% 249.7 38.60

6 Bear, DE 13.5 18.8% 33.8% 111.3 31.00

7 Middletown, DE 13.1 18.9% 33.6% 216.0 29.90

8 New Castle, DE 16.4 28.3% 30.5% 113.6 26.60

9 Georgetown, DE 15.7 18.0% n/a n/a 0.00

10 Seaford, DE 16.2 20.7% n/a n/a 0.00

Rank City Average Years

Living in Home

Home with

Negative Equity

Homes Sold at a

Loss

Average Day on Market

Healthiest Markets Index

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MACC Recognized for Shaping Delaware’s Tech SceneMACC MADE THE TOP 10!

Middletown, a rapidly growing town between Dover and Wilmington is getting in on the co-working and incubator craze.“We’re really excited. The need is here. Below the canal, there is nothing down here in Kent or Sussex County. It’s in our best interest to fill this need,” said Roxane Ferguson, executive director of the Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce, which is planning to open the space early 2015.

Check out the full story:http://technical.ly/delaware/2014/12/19/top-12-women-shaping-delawares-tech-scene-2014/

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Middletown Chamber of Commerce members visit Walnut Street Labs in West Chester, Pa.

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Celebrates 10 Years!Jessica Galoff, owner of Elayne James Salon & Spa, and Valerie Rutt, co-owner, of the award-winning salon located in the heart of Middletown, DE are celebrating the 10th anniversary of Elayne James Salon & Spa. In honor of this milestone, Middletown can expect to see big things happening at the salon Elayne James Salon & Spa is located at 462 West Main Street Middletown, DE 19709 Open seven days a week, appointments can be made online at www.elaynejamessalon.com or by calling 302.376.5290.

Horty & Horty Rocks Peer ReviewHorty & Horty, P.A. successfully completed its most-recent peer review and received the highest rating possible. Doug Phillips, Managing Director, feels that the rating “is reflective of our commitment to quality services. We couldn’t be happier with the result.”

Middletown Main Street Celebrates Small BusinessThe Small Business Administration held a ceremony at the Everett Theater to celebrate Main Street and small businesses in the MOT area. Downtown is a great place to shop, eat and enjoy small town charm in Middletown. A small business convoy was also held to kick off Small Business Saturday!

Nickle Electric Celebrates Construction ExcellenceNickle Electrical was awarded three Excellence in Construction awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors Delaware chapter. One of the projects given an award at the Excellence level was Hologic DET. The facility, located in Newark, manufactures medical imaging systems for women’s health examinations such as mammograms. The nearly 10,000 square foot addition doubled product and output at the existing facility with cutting-edge tech-nology. The second Excellence award was given to the new, state-of-the-art Delaware City DMV facility. Nickle successfully designed and built the electrical systems for this 48,000 square foot project serving New Castle and Kent County Delaware. The third award was given at the Merit level to Woodbridge High School. This project was almost half a century in the making. The new 160,000 square foot facility opened its doors to more than 600 students in September with modern, state-of-the-art features to educate today’s youth.“ Congratulations to all the employees who worked on these projects,” said Nickle President/CEO Steve Dignan. “It’s a reflection of all the hard work everyone puts out on every project both big and small.” Nickle now holds a total of 31 ABC Excellence in Construction Awards.

MEMBERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Check out the full story:http://www.middletowntranscript.com/article/20141201/NEWS/141209971/-1/news

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Women’s NetworkMocktail SocialLaPiazza322 East Main StreetMiddletown, DE 197094:30 pm - 6:00 pmApril 14th

Evening MixerHot Graphics & WSFS Bank400 East Main StreetMiddletown, DE 197095:30 pm – 7:30 pmApril 16th

Spring LuncheonMiddletown Firehall27 West Green StreetMiddletown, DE 1970911:30 am - 1:30 pmApril 22nd

Ribbon CuttingAmazing Grace Chapel211 East Main StreetMiddletown, DE 197094:30 pm – 5:30 pmMay 2nd

Evening MixerExcel Business SystemsLa Piazza322 East Main StreetMiddletown, DE 197095:30 pm – 7:30 pmMay 5th

Lunch MixerAnthony Teoli & Associates& Fulton Bank468 West Main StreetMiddletown, DE 1970911:30 am - 1:30 pmMay 21st

Women’s NetworkHealth & WellnessChamber OfficeMiddletown, DE 197094:00 pm – 6:30 pmMay 28th

MOT Night Blue RocksFrawley Stadium801 Shipyard DriveWilmington, DE 198016:00 pm – 9:30 amJune 4th

Evening MixerMoore Seal & StripingOdessa NationalTownsend, DE 197345:30 pm – 7:30 pmJune 11th

Member BreakfastMOT Senior Center300 South Scott StreetMiddletown, DE 197098:00 am – 9:30 amJune 17th

Summer Luau with DSBCChesapeake Inn605 Second StreetChesapeake City, MD2:00 pm – 5:00 pmJune 19th

Women’s NetworkMocktail SocialAqua Sol3006 Summit Harbour PlaceBear, DE 197014:30 pm - 6:00 pmJune 24th

10th Annual ScholarshipGolf OutingOdessa National Country ClubTownsend, DE 1973411:00 am - 7:00 pmJuly 16thPlease check out www.maccde.com for updates and event details!

Check out our Chamber’sNew Online Community Calendar for up-to-date events !www.maccde.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SAVE THE DATE

2015 MOT Community Nightwith the

Community Night Package:Reserved Seats for $6.00 each or

Box / Upper Box Seats for $7.00 each; minimum of 10 ticketsRecognition on the Video Board and over the PA System during the game

Call 302.888.5358 to order tickets!

Kick off the summer with a celebration to all things MOT! Join us asour local sports teams, area businesses and residents enjoy our MACC

MOT Community Night at the Blue Rocks! Bring the family out to the ballgame, as we congratulate our scholarship award winners, celebrate our

Little League with the Field of Dreams and have a fun filled eveningwith Rocky & Mr. Celery!

Thursday, June 4th, 20156:35 pm Game Time

Blue Rocks vs. Frederick KeysLimited Sky Box seats available at $35, please contact

the Chamber Office @ 302.378.7545 for more information.

Community Night Package:Reserved Seats for $6.00 each or

Box / Upper Box Seats for $7.00 each; minimum of 10 ticketsRecognition on the Video Board and over the PA System during the game

Call 302.888.5358 to order tickets!

Kick off the summer with a celebration to all things MOT! Join us asour local sports teams, area businesses and residents enjoy our MACC

MOT Community Night at the Blue Rocks! Bring the family out to the ballgame, as we congratulate our scholarship award winners, celebrate our

Little League with the Field of Dreams and have a fun filled eveningwith Rocky & Mr. Celery!

Thursday, June 4th, 20156:35 pm Game Time

Blue Rocks vs. Frederick KeysLimited Sky Box seats available at $35, please contact

the Chamber Office @ 302.378.7545 for more information.

TM

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SAVE THE DATE

Thank You to Our MACC Chamber Distinguished Partners

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IN MEMORIAM

As a driving force for the MOT area, Robin served on the MACC Board of Directors for five years and was elected as the first woman vice president. She was an advocate for business and a dedicated councilwoman for the Town of Middletown. Her ability as a natural born saleswoman was evident at any function that entailed 50/50 tickets. Her love of the community can be seen in the MACC Community Guide and Business Directory which is one of the committees she chaired during her tenure. For her ongoing support of the MACC, her dedication to the MOT community and her love for sales, she was awarded with the Will Kirkwood President’s award, which recognizes an outstanding board member. Her laugh was contagious and she will be greatly missed.

Sue was an entrepreneur at heart. She loved creating things and had a knack for finding new ways to bring people together. During her tenure on the MACC Board of Directors, the Chamber flourished and grew. She was a mobilizing factor in the success of the Spring Expo and was the visionary behind Cosmic Network Bowling, a popular event that brings both the business community and their families together. She was an advocate for business, the MOT Charter School and community involvement. Her innovative marketing creative earned her both statewide and national awards through the Delaware Press Association. Her legacy will be remembered annually at the Sue Symes Golf Invitational. The Chamber will continue to honor her memory as a participant for years to come.

Robin Burgess

Sue Symes

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RIBBON CUTTINGS & CELEBRATIONS

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Congrats to Khan Consulting on their grand opening! Welcome to MOT, Yanni!

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Congrats to Dr. Gordon, Gwen & the staff at Brandywine Women’s Health Associates on their grand opening! Welcome to Middletown!

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Congrats to the First State Military Academy on their 12/9 ground breaking in Clayton!

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Congrats to Katie, Vicki, John & the Schell Brothers team on their model home grand opening! Welcome to Middletown!

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Congrats to the Middletown Civil Air Patrol!

Commander John Lierenz of the Middletown Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron officiated a moving tribute to our fallen heroes with a wreath dedica-tion ceremony. We are grateful for all those who have served our country and for wonderful member organizations like the Middletown Civil Air Patrol who make a difference for our community every day. God Bless America! Congrats to the Civil Air Patrol efforts with Wreaths Across America at Delaware Veterans Cemetery.

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The MACC is very grateful for the ongoing support of our amazing businesses & community! Please join us in celebrating our award winning AHS & MHS bands!

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Congrats to the Wattay Accounting & Financial Strategies firm on the opening of their Smyrna office.

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118 Sandhill Drive Suite 203 Middletown, DE 19709

302-449-9660 (o) 302-449-9661 (f)

www.diamondstatesurgical.com

118 Sandhill Drive Suite 203 Middletown, DE 19709

302-449-9660 (o) 302-449-9661 (f)

www.diamondstatesurgical.com

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Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce216 N. Broad St.P.O. Box 1Middletown, DE 19709Phone: 302-378-7545Fax: [email protected]

Spring has finally sprung in Middletown! The glorious change of seasons brings many changes with the Chamber as well. We are excited for our upcoming move to the Middletown Business Incubator and Collaborative Workspace at 402 North Cass Street in Middletown. Be on the lookout for the ribbon cutting date as we are thrilled to share the opportunity to be a part of this ground breaking initiative for our area. Sponsor and business opportunities are available, be sure to check them out! The MACC website continues to be a one stop shop for the MOT area with numerous events, deals, job postings & more. Also be sure to get your spring and summer specials, deals and job postings updated as we have over 30,000 people a month coming to www.maccde.com.

As always, I look forward to seeing you out and about!

Roxane FergusonMACC, Executive Director

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