Chamber
Welcome to the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce, serving the business community of Cecil County.
Our Board of Directors works to provide the perfect setting for the businesses in Cecil County to join together in promoting both the county where they conduct business, and their own business.
Committees have been set up for you to benefit from and to serve in. The Chamber hosts many events to pull the business community together for networking and sharing ideas.
You can contact us by completing our form, or by calling (410) 392-3833. We are located in Elkton, MD.
History
Prior to 1987, the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce was a subsidiary of the New Castle County, Delaware Chamber and was formed by the New Castle County group, primarily, as an outlet for its insurance sales. In 1987, the Board of Directors of the Chamber voted to declare its independence and, for the first time, a part-time Executive Director was hired. During 1987 the Chamber moved steadily toward independence and, as of January 1, 1988 became a completely autonomous entity. Through the efforts of several influential Cecil County citizens, a start-up campaign of around was donated by local business and government which, in addition to the dues structure, enabled the Chamber to survive its first couple of years while it was becoming established and developing its programs and fundraising activities.
Mission Statement
"The Mission of the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce is to advocate a strong, viable economic environment in Cecil County."
Past Presidents
- James E. Waters 1988
- David Thomey 1989-1990 (two terms)
- Dennis Clower 1991
- Bruce Fink 1992
- Connie Barker 1993
- Joyce Bowlsbey 1994
- Mark Smith, Jr. 1995
- Christine Valuckas 1996
- Dwight Thomey 1997
- Bud Felty 1998
- William Hart, Jr. 1999
- Jim Brady 2000
- Deborah Carter 2001-2003 (two terms)
- Stewart Lee 2004
- Linda Read 2005
- Dan Schneckenburger 2006
- Frank Williams IV 2007
- Al Miller 2008
- Renee Quietmeyer 2009
- Brian Byers 2010
- John Betts 2011
