The 33rd Annual Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 28, 2021, beginning at 7:30 AM, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. The Eastern Shore Delegation Luncheon will follow at 12:30 PM.
This decision was made in the safety and health interests of our generous sponsors, attendees and panelists given the rapidly changing situation with State-imposed mandates governing COVID -19 and pubic events.
The April 28, 2021 Economic Forecast curriculum will remain the same; regional economists and business leaders will analyze the challenges facing the regional, national, and global economy. Additionally, our full Lower Shore Legislative Delegation will be on hand to answer questions from the recently completed 2021 General Assembly Session on business legislation that is set to become law.
Presented by Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and BEACON at Salisbury University, the event is an unparalleled opportunity to hear first-hand what leading regional economists and business leaders believe to be the biggest achievements and challenges ahead.
What’s Next? A National and Regional Economic Outlook – 8:00 AM
Dr. Memo Diriker, Director, The Business, Economic, and Community Outreach Network at Salisbury University
Dr. Dustin Chambers, Professor of Economics, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University
Our Economic Development Directors – 9:00 AM
Dave Ryan, Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development
Melanie Pursel, Worcester County Economic Development, Office of Tourism
Susan Banks, Dorchester County Economic Development
Danny Thompson, Somerset County Economic Development
William Pfaff, Sussex County Delaware Economic Development
Rich Morrison, Accomack County Virginia Economic Development
Rural Broadband – 10:15 AM
Brian Pettyjohn, Delaware State Senator
Mike Mason, Accomack County Virginia Administrator
Valerie Connelly, VP of Government Affairs & Public Relations, Choptank Electric Coop
Fit, Fun & Grow – 11:15 AM
Steve Leonard, President & CEO, TidalHealth
Richard Willey, President, Perdue Agribusiness – Perdue Farms
Susan Jones, Executive Director, Ocean City Maryland Hotel, Motel, Restaurant Association
Lower Shore Legislative Delegation – 12:50 PM
Senator Mary Beth Carozza
Senator Addie Eckhardt
Speaker Pro Tem Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes
Delegate Christopher Adams
Delegate Johnny Mautz
Delegate Carl Anderton
Delegate Wayne Hartman
Delegate Charles Otto
Following the Forecast, the Lower Shore Legislative Delegation will be on hand to answer questions from the recently completed 2021 General Assembly Session on business legislation that is set to become law. The panel has a moderator overseeing the Q & A.
REGISTER TO ATTEND
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CEO LEVEL – $2,500
Six (6) complete Forecast tickets, reserved seating, exhibition sponsor table, logo on all signage at event, recognition as CEO level sponsor on screen at event, logo and recognition on Chamber website, social media, & SBY Business online publication, access to attendee list
CHAIRMAN LEVEL- $1,250
** Option for display table extra $125
Four (4) complete Forecast tickets, reserved seating, logo on all signage at event, recognition as Chairman level sponsor on screen at event
BOARD LEVEL – $500
Two (2) complete Forecast tickets, logo on all signage at event, recognition as Board level sponsor on screen at event
SUPPORTER LEVEL – $250
One (1) complete Forecast ticket, logo on all signage at event, recognition as Supporter sponsor on screen at event
EXHIBITION TABLE – $250
One (1) 6 ft table for you to display and market your business
Sponsorship Deadline: March 28, 2021
Presented by
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CEO Level Sponsor
Chairman Level Sponsors
Board Level Sponsors
Allen & Shariff Engineering, LLC
Associated Building Contractors Chesapeake Shore
Baxter Enterprises
BBSI
Chesapeake Utilities
Coastal Association of Realtors
Delmarva Power
Delmarva Veteran Builders
Fairchild Properties, LLC
Gillis Gilkerson
Greg Reddell State Farm Insurance Agency
Maryland Small Business Development Center at Salisbury University
Mountaire Farms
Patriot
PKS & Company, P.A.
Shore Transit
Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development
SVN Miller Commercial Real Estate
Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland
Worcester County Economic Development
Supporter Level Sponsor
Bank of Delmarva
Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc.
Minuteman Press Salisbury
NAI Coastal
Provident State Bank
W.R. McCain & Associates