Kent County Chamber of Commerce Directory
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2020-2021 KENT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY Championing the Success of Our Members Photo credit Sam Shoge, Shore Studios OUR SPONSORS 2020-21 Diamond Sponsor: Talkie Communications Platinum Sponsor: PNC Bank Think Big Networks, LLC Gold Sponsor: Atlantic Broadband Shore United Bank Silver Sponsor: The Peoples Bank University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Thank You! Washington College Bronze Sponsor: ChesaDel Crier Chesapeake Bank and Trust Company David A. Bramble, Inc. Greenscapes Land Care, LLC Preston Automotive Group Cover Image: Sam Shoge, Shore Studios Sears Hometown Store - Chestertown Publication Design: Mullin/Ashley Associates Publication Printing: Delmarva Printing Sparkle Pools, Inc. 2020 Silver Sponsor 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the President ........................................................... 3 Message from the Executive Director ............................................ 5 About the Chamber .......................................................................... 7 History .............................................................................................. 11 Economic Facts ................................................................................ 15 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Government .................................................................................... 21 Communities ................................................................................... 25 BRYAN MATTHEWS Arts.................................................................................................... 29 Welcome and thank you for visiting the Kent County Chamber of Commerce Business ........................................................................................... 33 Directory. I would especially like to welcome our new members and thank all of the current members who have renewed their membership. Education ......................................................................................... 37 Healthcare ....................................................................................... 43 On behalf of the Kent County Chamber and its community, we are pleased to Places of Worship ........................................................................... 47 present a quick reference guide to our Chamber members, as well as a com- Membership Business Category Listing ...................................... 51 prehensive list of community programs and services. Index of Advertisers ........................................................................ 78 The Chamber takes pride in our efforts to promote, represent, and advocate Membership Application ................................................................ 79 for the businesses of Kent County. Our goal is to enhance the environment of the business community, help our businesses succeed and grow, and in doing, so improve the quality of life and well-being of the residents and visitors of Kent County. Whether hosting events to connect members, advocating on behalf of county businesses, or providing opportunities to promote our mem- bers, we take your business seriously! The unprecedented challenges of Covid-19 caused many of our efforts to shift to virtual strategies. Helping our business owners find ways to innovate, pro- viding information and education to assist them in receiving available resourc- es, and creating opportunities for members to connect in new ways became our mission. We hope that we were able to make a difference and to provide value for our members. We know that it has made us a better Chamber, and that we will continue to search for new ways to enhance member-related ser- vices, and to better serve the businesses of Kent County. Thank you for the opportunity to be of service. We value your membership and are grateful for your ongoing trust. Regards, Bryan Matthews President Kent County Chamber of Commerce Photo credit Tim Fields Photography 2 3 BUSINESS CATEGORY LISTING Agribusiness Landscape & Nursery Animal Care Legal Services Apartments Library Arborist Lodging Architects Manufacturing MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Art Galleries/Dealers Marinas Automotive Marine Services Building / Construction Marketing Services SAMUEL SHOGE Materials & Supplies Media Business Services Moving/Storage & Supplies Car Rentals Greetings and welcome to the newly designed 2020 – 2021 membership direc- Non-Profit Organizations Churches tory. This publication caps off an action-packed year that saw the Kent County Party/Wedding Rentals Cleaning Services Chamber respond to the coronavirus pandemic by establishing itself as one of Personal Services Commercial Construction a few comprehensive resources our members and the community could count Photographers Communications on to get current information regarding resources available to our business and Physicians Computer Technology non-profit community. Picture Framing Consulting Property Management In the midst of adjusting to the many changes the pandemic brought us—some- Contractors Real Estate Services times on a daily basis—we found time to refresh the brand of the chamber so it Distillery Recreation may stay relevant as we chart a course into the future. In addition to publishing a Education Rentals more contemporary membership directory, chamber staff also rolled out a new Energy Services Restaurants & Food monthly e-newsletter, increased the presence of the organization on social me- Engineers Services dia, and distributed content of our members in new and innovative ways. These Event Planning Retail new and improved tactics have better enabled us to champion the successes Financial Services Retirement Community of our members. Firearms & Gunsmithing Roofing Fitness Sales & Service, Boat Lift, In many ways, this is the goal of chambers of commerce. The better we promote Florists Contractors and engage our members, the more successful their businesses and non-profits Food Service Security are, the more valuable, in turn, the chamber becomes. Fulfillment Surveyors Fundraising Tag & Title Services As we look to the future, I want to extend a sincere thank you to our current Government Transportation members for their continued support and partnership with the chamber. By Grocery Stores Utilities continuing to work together, we will be able to continue being the leading advo- Health & Wellness Warehousing & cate for business in the county. Healthcare Transloading In Service, Healthcare – Mental Health Waste Removal Samuel Shoge Insurance Wineries Executive Director Land Trust Kent County Chamber of Commerce Photo credit Tim Fields Photography 4 5 ABOUT THE CHAMBER With more than 300 member businesses, non-profits, and individuals, the Cham- ber is Kent County’s premier business-to-business facilitator. Through our many unique programs, events, and advocacy, we provide a platform for leaders from the private, public, and non-profit sectors to engage with each other to grow their respective organizations for the ultimate benefit of Kent County and its The Kent County Chamber of residents. Commerce was founded in The Kent County Chamber of Commerce works tirelessly to build and maintain 1928 as the Kent County Busi- relationships with key leaders and stakeholders throughout multiple industry ness Men’s Association. The sectors and government on behalf of our members. By being the number one Association was incorporated champion and advocate for business in Kent County, we provide our members in 1958 and evolved into the with direct access to business decision-makers, thought-leaders, and elected Kent County Chamber of Com- officials to amplify their message so they can get the job done. merce. Today the Chamber is The Kent County Chamber of Commerce boasts a robust and highly engaged the leading advocate for busi- email subscriber list, offering members the very best value when it comes to mar- ness in the County, serving our keting their business or organization. Advertisement e-blasts go right to the in- members in ways that enhance box of business leaders, presenting members with unprecedented access to the our business community, the decision-makers that determine which businesses to contract with. Sponsors of quality of life and the well-be- the Chamber get the added benefit of being featured on all Chamber documents ing of residents and visitors. and marketing materials, showcasing their organization as a premier supporter of Kent County’s business climate and quality-of-life. Membership Sponsorships levels: Membership is open to all businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations Diamond .................... $5,000 in Kent and neighboring counties. The cost of membership is based on the num- Platinum ..................... $3,000 ber of employees and membership dues are billed annually on the anniversary date of the member. Gold ............................ $2,000 Silver ........................... $1,000 Sponsorship Bronze ............................$500 The Kent County Chamber offers members the opportunity to increase their CHAMBER OF COMMERCE For details and information about recognition in the community with five levels of sponsorship. Sponsor benefits sponsorship benefits call the include a recognition plaque prominently displayed in the Chamber office, adver- MISSION STATEMENT Chamber office at 410-810-2968. The Kent County Chamber of Commerce will be the leading advocate for busi- tising and promotion at all Chamber events, recognition in all Chamber com- ness in the County by serving our members in ways that enhance our business