Dorchester Chamber of Commerce to hold annual meeting

Posted 3/8/22

In 2021, the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce celebrated 100 years since its founding in 1921.  However, because of the pandemic, the 2021 annual meeting to celebrate that landmark had to be done …

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Dorchester Chamber of Commerce to hold annual meeting

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In 2021, the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce celebrated 100 years since its founding in 1921.  However, because of the pandemic, the 2021 annual meeting to celebrate that landmark had to be done virtually. This year’s meeting will once again be an in-person event held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort and Spa on Wednesday, March 16, starting with a reception at 5:30 pm.

“We moved the annual meeting from our normal January date to March this year to allow time for recovery from the surge that was happening at the end of the 2021,” said Bill Christopher, president/CEO of the Chamber. “We believe the move was in the best interests of our members and will allow us to yield a good turnout for the event.”

The Chamber Annual Meeting is a well-attended event each year, with 250 to 300 community and business leaders, elected officials and members from the general public gathering to get an update on happenings throughout the county. It is a great event to connect or reconnect with the movers and shakers in Dorchester.

The keynotes for this year will be a panel of leaders that have been operating in the county for over 100 years. The panelists will be discussing the ups and downs their organizations have experienced over the past 100 years and how they are operating in today’s challenging environment. The panelists are Chuck Kelly of Craig’s Drug Store, Kelly Jackson of Emily’s Produce and representing Jackson Farms, and Greg Meekins of Elks Lodge #223.

In addition to the keynote panel, outgoing Chairman of the Board Sharon Spedden will provide an overview of the last year and introduce incoming Chairman Max Fryer. Fryer will provide an overview of what to expect in 2022 and beyond. He will introduce the 2022 Board of Directors and thank those directors that are rolling off of the board this year. 

The prestigious C. Robert “Bob” Spedden Service Award will be presented to the 2022 recipient.  The objective of the award is to recognize those individuals that share a similar passion to Bob’s and are working to advance the economic well-being of our community.

The event will begin with a reception at 5:30 pm that will be followed by dinner prepared and served by the staff at the Hyatt. The formal meeting will begin once dinner has been served to all guests.  

For more information about the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, visit www.dorchesterchamber.org or the Facebook event page. You can also call 410-228-3575 or email info@dorchesterchamber.org.

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