The August General Membership Luncheon of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce will feature Lt. Gov. Boyd K. Rutherford.

The luncheon will be held beginning at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Wicomico Civic Center.

Rutherford is the ninth lieutenant governor of the state of Maryland. He was elected to office with Gov. Larry Hogan in 2014, and re-elected in 2018.

As lieutenant governor, Rutherford has been a strong partner with Hogan, leading the administration’s efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, reform burdensome regulations on job creators, and break the cycle of poverty between family generations.

He has also led the state’s efforts to modernize procurement practices, improve the mental health delivery system, and make Maryland a national leader in the implementation of the federal Opportunity Zones program.

Rutherford is expected to provide updates on economic development efforts, initiatives to assist Maryland’s small businesses and upcoming legislative priorities.

Seating is limited and registration is required. The cost is $30 for Chamber members and $40 for nonmembers.

For more information or to register, visit the Commerce website at salisburyarea.com or call 410-749-0144.