Public meetings, community feedback sessions, and local partnerships

Executive Director Toni Sprenkle gives presentation at Cecil County Chamber’s Nonprofit Toolkit Networking Event

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Bohemia Manor Farm Chesapeake City, MD- Executive Director Toni Sprenkle shares her knowledge of fundraising and resources to a gathering of members of the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce. Toni’s engaging presentation gave insight to local nonprofits on accessing capital, corporate partnerships and sponsorships, hosting fundraising events, raising funds through digital platforms, and other ways to assist businesses and nonprofits in gaining funds to keep operations moving forward. The County Chamber hosts these monthly networking events free for members. The networking events have been well attended and are a valuable asset to the local business and nonprofit community.

Executive Director Toni Sprenkle Moderates Cecil County Candidate Forum

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Executive Director and Cecil County Chamber of Commerce board member, Toni led the charge of questions for Cecil County Public Schools Board Member Candidates for Districts 1, 2 and 5. The forum, held at Milburn Stone Theater at Cecil College is an opportunity for our candidates running for CCPS board positions, County Council, and County Executive to answer questions and offers a meet and greet for chamber members and public attendees prior to our November election.

Business by The Bonfire: A festive, new fall tradition in the business community of Cecil County

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ELKTON, MD: The BDC team attended Cecil County Chamber of Commerce’s Business by the Bonfire at Milburn Orchard. This networking event brings together all things fall and local business members to gather around a bonfire to network, fundraise, and get excited about the thriving business community in our county.

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Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce in Full Swing: Looking Back at a Summer of Awesome Events

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This summer Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce was in full swing! We have worked hard to support the Town of Port Deposit, and represent every small business in our town and surrounding communities! From our first annual monthly Farmers Market to our Summer Concert Series along the Susquehanna River to bringing the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce downtown through Cecil Collective and supporting the Pirate Takeover. Our fun and engaging mixers and networking events aimed to connect and support our business owners in any way that we can to help them thrive and grow. It was a busy and fulfilling summer!

Executive Director Toni Sprenkle serves as the president of the Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce as well as a board member for Cecil County Chamber of Commerce

Executive Assistant Jen Peterson serves as secretary of Port Deposit Chamber of Commerce.

 

BDC Partners with Fellow Young Leaders of MEDA to Volunteer at The Maryland Food Bank.

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The USDA defines “food insecurity” as the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways. We define it as an unacceptable situation where individuals or households do not have the resources to provide enough food to allow for a healthy and active lifestyle.

 

One in 3 Marylanders faces food insecurity. Looking at Maryland Food Bank’s Hunger Map, Cecil County is one of the larger impacted counties when it comes to facing hunger. Executive Director Toni Sprenkle and Executive Assistant Jen Peterson want to do their part to ensure that no person in our wonderful state faces uncertainty when it comes to food or feeding their families. Our BDC team was honored to serve for an afternoon alongside of other MEDA Young Leaders to assist the Maryland Food Bank keep their shelves stocked for families that depend on them.

 

 

 

BDC Hosts the Port of Deposit Historical Park Meeting at the Historic Tome School Campus on a Beautiful Snowy January Morning

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BDC hosted members of DNR, Maryland Historical Trust, Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway, Department of Commerce, Town of Port Deposit, and local and state agencies for a meeting to discuss the plans for the Tome Campus. The Port of Deposit Historical Park committee meets monthly to work on the conversion of the campus into a state park. Plans for the land to transfer to DNR are set to take place in 2025, setting the property up for public access once infrastructure and stabilization upgrades are completed and the park officially opens. BDC is partnering with DNR on this project and will keep posting updates as they are public and available.

Winter Lights Cecil Nights in Port Deposit Chamber Hosts a Successful Second Saturday S’mores and Hot Cocoa Walk through the Historic District

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Join us in February for our next S’mores and Hot Cocoa Walk. Saturday, February 10th from 4-8 PM in Center Square for free s’mores kits, hot chocolate and fun! Stop by one of our toasty fire pits to warm up on the way to touring the shops downtown or heading out for dinner (dessert before dinner is absolutely acceptable!).

BDC attends Port Deposit Mural Dedication Ceremony

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BDC had the wonderful opportunity to assist local artist Jessica Kehl in bringing a truly magnificent mural to life. Executive Director Toni Sprenkle attended the mural dedication ceremony Saturday, August 19th and added her hand print to the wall.

Attempting to put into words what this mural project has done for the community of Port Deposit is difficult. Volunteering with brush in hand is really the only way to fully capture the transformation of both the mural wall and strangers that became friends; standing next to one another for a few hours sharing a common goal. Neighbors, local government leaders, community and business leaders all uniting together with a solo cup of paint forging friendships, and creating art.

BDC takes great care in being available to our community and truly meeting folks where they are to strengthen our small town. We look forward to the partnerships we’ve created in Port Deposit to help with future projects that will positivity impact our town.

BDC meets CCU

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Toni and Jen were able to meet Erica Berge from Community Connecting Us, a non profit asset based community development organization in Port Deposit. CCU is quickly becoming an integral part of the town providing citizens with a place to share their resources and skills with others. They strive to provide opportunities for community members of any age or need to build relationships and promote education, wellness, creativity and a sense of community. Their facility is located in the Historic Tome Memorial Complex with their main center in Nesbitt Hall. Toni and Jen were thrilled to get a first hand tour from Erica and Ms. Barb. The ties to the Historic Tome School are exciting for BDC, as the stewards of the Tome Campus just up the hill. We were amazed at the history, beauty and charm of the buildings but absolutely astounded by the passion the Erica exudes for helping every member of the community find success,

a sense of well-being and belonging. Her dedication to ensuring the community center is accessible and available to anyone is nothing short of admirable and BDC looks forward to a partnership to make sure that CCU continues to grow to meet the needs of our changing small town.

BDC and Great Wolf Lodge Guest Speakers at Cecil County Chamber of Commerce Event

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Executive Assistant Jen Peterson speaks to Chamber members on the positive economic impacts that Bainbridge will bring to the town of Port Deposit and surrounding communities. She was able to network with other businesses and leaders and answer questions relating to the project as well as give updates on progress.