December 7 8:00 am Membership Committee Mtg. Chamber Boardroom Noon Annual Membership Meeting Cumberland Country ClubDecember 8 7:30 am Pre-Legislative Breakfast Cumberland Country ClubDecember 14 7:30 am Education Committee Meeting Center for Career and Technical Education 9:00 am Leadership Allegany! Rising Committee Meeting Center for Career and Technical Education 4:00 – 7:00 pm Member Holiday Reception Allegany Museum December 19 8:00 am Leadership Allegany! Steering Committee Meeting Chamber BoardroomDecember 20 8:00 am Economic Development Committee Meeting Canal Place

December Calendar

The Chamber’s annual membership meeting and election of directors will be held on Thursday, December 7th at noon at the Cumberland Country Club. Candidates are vying for six seats on the Board of Directors. Each qualified member’s vote is important to the candidates and all voting members are encouraged to attend. RSVP’s to the Chamber office are requested.The holiday season is a time to be reminded to “Buy Chamber” whenever possible. Buy-ing from a Chamber member ensures money recirculates locally in our community. Chamber members are your friends and neighbors providing jobs and opportunity for all of us. If everyone shifted even a small portion of their out-of-area spending to a local business, the difference would be impactful. There are many opportunities to purchase that perfect gift at a reasonable price right here in Allegany County. Take a look around, you will be pleasantly surprised.The Maryland General Assembly convenes in Annapolis on January 10th for its 438th session with optimism continuing to surround the current administration. The Chamber’s Pre-Legislative Breakfast will be held on Friday, December 8th at the Cum-berland Country Club. The Western Mary-land Delegation will be providing their insights on the upcoming legislative session and will take questions. The event begins at 7:30 am at a cost of $20 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members with a buffet breakfast provided. While the General Assembly is in session the Chamber’s Legisla-tive Committee meets weekly on Wednesdays in the Chamber boardroom. Maintaining our voice in Annapolis is critical.

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Thank you to Rocky Gap Casino Resort for hosting the November “Chamber After Hours”. ACRE (Allegany Commercial Real Estate) was selected as the winner of the $750 Network & Win cash drawing. Since no one from ACRE was present at the time of the drawing, the cash prize grows to $1,000 for our January event. Thank you to all

our hosts, members and guests who attended “After Hours” in 2017. Because of you the “Chamber After Hours” program is a tremen-dous benefit of Chamber membership.The highlight of networking opportunities in December is the Chamber’s Annual Holiday Reception. This year’s Holiday Reception is again being held at the Allegany Museum, 3 Pershing Street, Cumberland on Thursday, December 14th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and is sponsored by Allegany Aggregates, Allegany Museum, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, FirstEnergy Corporation, Hunter Douglas, Rehab 1st, Rusco Home Improvement, State Farm and the Western Maryland Building & Construction Trades Council. This continues to be one event you don’t want to miss. We look forward to celebrating the season with you.2017 has been a year of both great joy and tremendous loss for the Chamber “family” reminding all of us to take time to focus on what’s truly important. People are our most valuable asset in life and everyone makes a difference. Realize and appreciate the impact people have on each other and believe in the power of you. You won’t regret it. “Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?”, Clarence Oddbody, Angel Second Class, It’s a Wonderful Life.May the joy of the holiday season be yours. Thank you to all that continue to make the Chamber the force for business advancement and positive change in Allegany County. I look forward to working for you in 2018. Stu Czapski Executive Director

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There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres, blissful liquid refreshments, fellowship, dancing and unlimited networking!!!Entertainment will be provided by Hot Sauce Willie – including dancing and at least one round of musical chairs.

The reception provides the Chamber an opportunity to say “thank you” to you, OUR MEMBERSHIP, for all the hard work and dedication you have provided us throughout the year.

This is one event you do not want to miss!! We look forward to seeing you on December 14th.

Member Holiday ReceptionMark your calendar for the Annual Member Holiday Reception scheduled for

Thursday, December 14th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Allegany Museum, 3 Pershing Street, Cumberland, Maryland. Make plans to join us for the festivities – stay for an hour, a few moments or the entire time –

we look forward to seeing you and wishing you a very happy holiday season.

This year’s reception is sponsored by:

Pictured left to right:Scott Pfeiffer, Allegany County Chamber of Commerce First Vice Chairman of the Board of DirectorsElizabeth Stahlman, Outstanding Young Professional Award (Western MD Jaycees) Andrew Powaski, Allegany Radio Corporation – Business of the YearJeremiah Smith, American Woodmark Corporation – Community Service AwardJames Dinteman, Tylor Dinteman, Kimberly Rowley-Dinteman, The Gunter Hotel – Entrepreneurial Spirit AwardStuart C. Czapski, Executive Director – Allegany County Chamber of Commerce

2017 Annual Business Recognition Dinner Honorees

Member Profile: Archway Station, Inc. 408 North Center Street Cumberland, Maryland 21502 301-777-1700, ext. 119 Fax: 301-722-1209

Archway Station, Inc. is a private 501 (c) (3), non-profit corporation established in 1980. Archway offers person-centered, inclusive, and compassionate community psychiatric rehabilitation services to adults and youth with severe and chronic mental illness as well as adults with developmental disabilities. Archway Station is funded through and licensed by the Behavioral Health Adminis-tration and the Developmental Disabilities Administration. They are also accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF accreditation signals Archway Station’s com-mitment to continually improving services, encouraging feedback, and serving our community with top-quality services to the community’s most vulnerable individuals. Based on the Fountain House model in New York, Archway Station began in the basement of St. John’s Lutheran Church on 4th and Arch Streets as a way to assist people with mental illness with reintegrating into the community from lengthy admissions to the state psychiatric hospitals. They began as a Club House model where folks could come and spend some time, share each other’s company, get support, and a small meal. Archway Station has grown exponentially since then with the support of the Allegany County community.Archway Station provides services to over 300 adults a year at their Wellness Center and in Supported Housing program, over 60 individuals in their residential behavioral health programs, and 25 adults in the Targeted Case Management program, over 80 children, youth, and their families, and 14 adults with developmental disabilities in a residential program.Archway Station’s Supported Housing program serves adults with severe and

chronic mental illness. Trained staff goes to where the person is and provide the support needed. Services include but are not limited to medication monitoring, mental health symptom management and accessing need-ed resources to live day-to-day. Individuals receive about 6 visits per month but can be seen every day if that is what is needed. Their adult behavioral health residential programs offer both 24 hour staff supported and 14 hour a day (no overnight staff) residential programs for adults providing intensive supports with teaching basic daily living skills to be successful in their own home. The average length of stay in these programs is about 18 months before moving to their own apartment with Sup-port Housing services. Their Children, Adolescent, and Young Adult (CAYA) program serves youth between the ages of 3 and 18 and provide supports for social skills development, parenting skills, getting along with others, help with home-work, and many other skills as needed by the child or family. They also provide these supports in the form of on-site groups.Their Targeted Case Management program works with adults, who have no resources, are homeless, have been incarcerated, or have difficulty getting services in the community for a variety of reasons. The Wellness Center provides all service users with the opportunity to socialize with others in a supportive environment, get a meal 3 days a week, develop leisure interests, volunteer in the community, and develop leadership skills.

Archway Station’s Developmental Disa-bilities program provides 24-hour awake staff to adults. Staff assists individuals with basic daily living skills and community integration.Archway Station employs about 140 full and part-time staff. The staff prides them-selves on providing high-quality person-centered care. Depending on services and positions, staff are required to complete medication monitoring or administration training, CPR, First Aid, and meet all monthly in-service training requirements. It takes a dedicated team of staff to make Archway Station the success it has been through the years and a leader in the State of Maryland in the provision of psychiatric rehabilitation services. Archway Station receives referrals from any licensed mental health provider, physician, or nurse practitioner. They also receive referrals from hospitals and legal systems across the State of Maryland. Services are provided in Allegany County.They accept donations of gently used house-hold items, money, or just about anything a person may need to live successfully in their own apartment in the community. They are also always looking for compas-sionate people who love working with others to join their team. For more infor-mation about services or employment, please visit either their website at www.archwaystation.net or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ArchwayStationInc/

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Thursday, December 7, 2017 Noon

Cumberland Country Club

Pre-Legislative Breakfast

Friday, December 8, 2017 7:30 am

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Member HolidayReception

Thursday, December 14, 2017 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Allegany Museum

The Cumberland/Allegany County Industrial Foundation, Inc. (CACIF) and the Garrett County Development Corporation proudly host PACE. Jeremy Irons from Allegany County and Shawn Bender from Garrett County are co-chairing the 42nd PACE Reception and PACE Breakfast. Senator George C. Edwards is actively involved with PACE every year. All PACE related information can be found on their website — www.mtmarylandpace.com. Check it out!

Reception & BreakfastThe PACE Reception is Thursday, January 25, 2018, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and the PACE Breakfast is Friday, January 26, 2018, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Both events are held at the Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis.

Why PACE?This cooperative effort of Allegany and Garrett Counties is an excellent way to showcase and advance our communities. PACE strives to educate state legislators and state officials about Allegany and Garrett Counties and to present the local perspective about issues. The success of Mountain Maryland PACE is dependent on the participation and financial support of local businesses, community leaders, and citizens.

HotelsThe PACE Committee strongly recommends that hotel rooms be booked as soon as possible. Call direct for the PACE rate or go to www.mtmarylandpace.com and click hotels for booking links. Two hotels are offering group room rates for Mountain Maryland PACE: • Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, T 301.263.7777. • The Westin Annapolis, 100 Westgate Circle, T 410.972.4300.

Displayers & SponsorshipsDisplay at PACE! The reception and the breakfast feature approxi-mately 25 displays showcasing businesses, attractions, educational institutions, organizations, and other entities. A display is a pro-ductive way to highlight your entity, its purpose, and any requests or needs you may have. Displayers have the opportunity to meet and network with high ranking officials in a friendly, informal setting. The number of displays is limited. Each display is given ample space and is strategically placed for maximum visibility. Display opportunities have been expanded for 2018, and are booking now. The display fee is $750. A displayer receives complimentary entry to the reception and the breakfast for two individuals.

Sponsor PACE! Sponsorships help to underwrite the event costs and are utilized to host the Governor, Cabinet members, General Assembly members, and state and federal officials for the PACE Reception and PACE Breakfast. Sponsor opportunities are: Gold $1,000, Silver $500, Bronze $250, and Partner $100. All sponsors are recognized at the events, in news releases, and on the website. A gold sponsor receives complimentary entry to the reception and the breakfast for two individuals. A silver sponsor receives compli-mentary entry to these two events for one person.

Questions?All PACE questions should be directed to Kati Kenney, T 301.707.3228, F 301.783.4100, mountainmarylandpace@gmail.com. The PACE mailing address is PO Box 3273, LaVale, MD 21504-3273.

Peter M. Bajc, AES Warrior RunDr. Cynthia S. Bambara, Allegany College of Maryland

Nicole R. D’Atri, Conxx NE, Inc.Steve K. MacGray, Perry Wellington RealtyKristi N. Otto, Kristi Otto Allstate Agency

Scott C. Pfeiffer, Orbital ATK

The Chamber’s Annual Membership meeting will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Noon at the Cumberland Country Club. The cost to attend is $20.00 per person which includes lunch. Reservations are required – please rsvp to peg@alleganycounty chamber.com or directly to the Chamber 301-722-2820.

ELECTIONS:Six individuals will be elected during the meeting to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors:

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MOUNTAIN MARYLAND PACE 2018Positive Attitudes Change Everything

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ChambertheStuart C. Czapski, Executive Director

Allegany County Chamber of Commerce 2017 Officers Chair: Debra M. Langan First Vice Chair: Scott C. PfeifferSecond Vice Chair: Charles L. Croft, Jr.Immediate Past Chair: Jeremy G. Irons

Bell Tower Building 24 Frederick Street, Cumberland, Maryland 21502 301-722-2820 • 301-722-5995 Fax e-mail: info@alleganycountychamber.comwww.alleganycountychamber.com

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ATR Advantage — Start Up Allegany! Membership 122 South Centre Street, Third Floor, Cumberland, Maryland 21502Phone: 240-727-6767 • Fax: 301-777-9616 • www.ath-hr.comContact: Heidi Shadel, Owner/President E-mail: habshadel@gmail.comCategory: Payroll and Business Services; Employment ServicesDescription: Payroll, acquire and hire employees, human resources, employer handbook, training and beyond

Brown Insurance Agency, LLC182 North Mechanic Street, Cumberland, Maryland 21502Phone: 301-722-4747 • Fax: 301-722-4747 • www.georgebrownins.comContact: Tony Whiteman, OwnerE-mail: tony@closeins.comCategory: Insurance Description: Property and Casualty and Life Insurance products

Cumberland Theatre101 North Johnson Street, Cumberland, Maryland 21502Phone: 301-759-4990 • www.cumberlandtheatre.comContact: Kimberly Rowley-DintemanE-mail: info@cumberlandtheatre.comCategory: Theatre; Arts and EntertainmentDescription: Western Maryland’s only regional professional theatre presenting musicals, comedies and dramas throughout the year and also serves as a per-formance venue for other non-profit arts organizations throughout the region.

Good Carma Catering — Start Up Allegany! Membership30 North Centre Street, Cumberland, Maryland 21502Phone: 240-362-7576 • www.goodcarmacatering@gmail.comContact: Sarah CarmanE-mail: goodcarmacatering@gmail.comCategory: Caterer; Brunch/LunchDescription: Full service catering company specializing in custom menus for weddings, banquets, corporate events and offer personal chef services. Also open for Sunday Brunch from 10:00 to 2:00 pm and Wednesday for Souper Wednesday from 11:00 am to 2:00pm.

The Churchill Pub — Start Up Allegany! Membership14514 McMullen Highway, Cumberland, Maryland 21502Phone: 240-362-7750 • www.thechurchhillpub.comContact: Pam Reynolds, General ManagerE-mail: jollygoodfun@thechurchhillpub.comCategory: RestaurantsDescription: An English Pub and Restaurant with full service bar

New Members(patronize these members and welcome them to the Chamber)

Pre-Legislative BreakfastThe Allegany County Chamber of Commerce Pre-Legislative Breakfast will be held on Friday, December 8, 2017 beginning at 7:30 am at the Cumberland Country Club. The program is spon-sored by the Legislative Committee of the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce.

The Western Maryland Delegation will be in attendance to discuss issues with the 2018 Legisla-tive Session. The delegation comprised of Senator George Edwards, Delegate Wendell Beitzel, Delegate Jason Buckel and Delegate Michael McKay will also take questions from the floor. The meeting will conclude by 9:00 am. The cost to attend is $20.00 for Chamber members and $30.00 for non-members. To make reservations, contact the Chamber at 301-722-2820, fax 301-722-5995 or email peg@alleganycountychamber.com.