Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast

The 39th Annual Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast will be held at 7:15 AM on Friday, December 4, 2026, at Salisbury University, in the Guerrieri Academic Commons. The Eastern Shore Delegation Luncheon will follow.

Presented by Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, BEACON at Salisbury University, and the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, the 2027 Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast will explore the affordability challenges facing Delmarva’s businesses, families, and communities and their impact on the region’s economic vitality. Bringing together regional business leaders and economic experts, the program will examine local economic conditions, emerging opportunities, and the broader national and global trends shaping Delmarva’s future.

Panel 1: From Buzzword to Bottom Line: AI’s Real Business Impact

Panelists include Andrew Zirkle, Legislative Director, Maryland Tech Council; Tan Nyguen, President, Tezla Group; and Jay Bosley, COO, D3 Corp

Panel 2: Fraud and Affordability: Understanding the Connection

Panelists include Brandon Hoy, VP Fraud Risk Manager, M&T Bank; Dr. Thomas Keeton, CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner; and Evan Campanella, Deputy Special Agent in Charge, US Department of Homeland Security

Panel 3: Keeping the Lights On: Energy Costs and Business Retention  

Panelists include Len Foxwell, Principal, Tred Avon Strategies; Senator Kevin Harris, Maryland State Senator District 27; Amber Perry, VP Government and External Affairs, PEPCO; and Jared Shelton, Key Accounts Manager, Chesapeake Utilities

Panel 4: Economic Development Directors: Regional Updates

Panelists include Susan Banks, Dorchester County Economic Development; Emma Odren, New Castle County Delaware Economic Development; Leander Pambid, Accomack County Virginia Economic Development; Andrew Harten, Sussex County Delaware Economic Development; Melanie Pursel, Worcester County Economic Development, Office of Tourism; David Ryan, Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development; Robert Sabbatini, Northampton County Virginia Economic Development; and Danny Thompson, Somerset County Economic Development

Following the forecast, the Lower Shore Legislative Delegation will be on hand to answer questions regarding the 2027 Maryland General Assembly Session.

Zach Evans, Director of Mountaire Cares & Stakeholder Affairs at Mountaire Farms and Past Chair of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, will serve as moderator for the
Economic Forecast panels.

Greg Reddell of State Farm Insurance and Chair of the SACC Government and Business Affairs Committee, will lead the legislative Q&A, facilitating discussion on key policy issues impacting Delmarva’s business community.

Tickets

$89 Members  |  $109 Non-Members 

 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship Deadline: November 20, 2026

CEO LEVEL – $2,750

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- $1,500

** Option for display table extra $150

Four (4) complete Forecast tickets, reserved seating, logo on all signage
at event, recognition as Chairman level sponsor on screen at event

BOARD LEVEL – $750

Two (2) complete Forecast tickets, logo on all signage at event,
recognition as Board level sponsor on screen at event

SUPPORTER LEVEL – $350

One (1) complete Forecast ticket, logo on all signage at event,
recognition as Supporter sponsor on screen at event

EXHIBITION TABLE – $350

One (1) complete Forecast ticket, one (1) 6 ft table for you to display
and market your business