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.The Kent County Chamber of Commerce will host the Commissioner Candidates for the upcoming General Election on Friday, October 21st at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. During the discussion, the candidates will answer questions prepared by the Kent County Chamber of Commerce's Voice of Business Committee, specifically related to Kent County businesses and organizations and each candidate's vision for the future of the county. This will be a facilitated Question and Answer event.
The Kent County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our newest Silver sponsor, Sharp Energy. Sharp Energy is one of the largest propane gas companies in the Mid-Atlantic Region serving over 62,000 customers. But they still offer the kind of personalized customer care you won’t often find with a company of that size. Sharp Energy is committed to the community they serve. They are proud members of the Kent County Chamber of Commerce and support local businesses and causes.
The Kent County Chamber of Commerce is a leading champion for business in Kent County, Maryland. By providing networking opportunities, educational forums, and legislative insight, we provide our members with the information they need to succeed in today’s economy. As a service to our members, the Kent County Chamber of Commerce is providing this list of upcoming funding opportunities that could benefit our local business community, which was compiled and provided by Maryland Department of Labor.
Greetings and happy February to our valued Kent Chamber Members. With the Annual Report published and our Community Excellence Awards presentations officially behind us, I am pleased to announce 2021 was an exciting and successful year for the Kent County Chamber of Commerce. As you will see in the Annual Report (a printed copy will be mailed to all members soon), the Kent Chamber accomplished a lot during 2021.
The Kent County Chamber of Commerce was honored to present organizations and two individuals with Community Excellence Awards at its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, February 9 at the Chester River Yacht and Country Club. The awardees were American Rock Hall Service Center, Cross Street Realtors, For All Seasons, and Kent Attainable Housing. The Persons of the Year award was presented to couple Robbi Behr and Matthew Swanson.
The Kent Chamber joined owners Christina and Bill Schindler for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the official opening of the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, an innovative Foodery in Chestertown, MD that fuses ancestral foodways with modern techniques based on Dr. Bill Schindler's research in learning how to "Eat Like a Human."
The Kent County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors issued an advocacy statement to Chestertown’s Mayor and Council recommending funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act be allocated to expand fiber-to-the-premise broadband access throughout Chestertown’s historic downtown district. The chamber’s advocacy statement was followed by an in-person presentation to the Chestertown Mayor and Council.
The Kent County Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Chester River Yacht and Country Club. In addition to conducting a business meeting, the Kent Chamber will also present four organizations and one Person of the Year with Community Impact Awards.
The Kent County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2021 – 2022 Community Excellence Awards. Nominations can be submitted online at www.kentchamber.org. The annual Community Excellence Awards recognize businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and individuals who, during the past year, have excelled at serving and making a positive impact in our community.
The Kent County Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted BrewFest on Saturday, November 6 in downtown Chestertown. The event featured 20 craft beers from Delmarva’s favorite breweries, live music from band Bravenoise, and food from Aretha’s Creative Touch. The event was a fundraiser for the organization.
