Greater Salisbury Committee

10/14/2026

Thank you to the sponsors of the Women's Leadership Council - Greater Salisbury’s Fall Conference, “Me, Myself, and AI 2.0: Unlocking Personal & Professional Potential with AI!”

GSC is proud to support the Women’s Leadership Council and opportunities for women across our region to connect, learn, and lead.

🌟 Platinum Sponsor
Greater Salisbury Committee

🌟 Gold Sponsors
Avery Hall Insurance Group
Edward Jones – Jessica Eisemann
Granger & Magee PA
Hebron Savings Bank

🌟 Silver Sponsors
Deeley Insurance Group
Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce / Salisbury, MD

🌟 Venue Sponsor
Franklin P. Perdue School of Business

We look forward to seeing everyone this Friday, October 16th. Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/me-myself-and-ai-20-unlocking-personal-professional-potential-with-ai-tickets-1999710962319?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/13/2026

Don’t miss today’s Candidate Forum, hosted by GSC, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and PACE at Salisbury University! Tonight’s forum will feature County Council candidates.

These events are an opportunity to hear directly from local candidates and learn more about the issues important to our region. The forums are open to the public, and no registration is required.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 pm
📍 Guerrieri Student Union, Wicomico Room

10/09/2026

Congratulations to the Benedictine Lower Shore Benedictine on their Open House this week!!

The new day school will serve K - 8 students with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities, expanding access to specialized education for families across Maryland’s Lower Shore.

10/08/2026

Meet the presenters for next week’s Women's Leadership Council - Greater Salisbury Fall Conference: Tara Diskin and Valerie Zienty!

Tara will share practical ways to use AI effectively and responsibly at work, and Valerie will explore tools for learning, planning, and everyday life. Looking forward to seeing you there!

📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 9:00 – 11:30 am
📍 Salisbury University, Perdue Hall
☕ Complimentary coffee, tea, and water will be available
🏷️ BYONT: Bring Your Own Name Tag

Register Today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/me-myself-and-ai-20-unlocking-personal-professional-potential-with-ai-tickets-1999710962319?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined last night’s Candidate Forum!

Hosted by the Greater Salisbury Committee, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce / Salisbury, MD, and the PACE at Salisbury University, these events are an opportunity to hear directly from local candidates and learn more about the issues important to our region.

These forums are open to the public, and no registration is required.

Don’t miss the October 13th and 20th sessions!
📅 Remaining Dates: Tuesday, October 13 & October 20th
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 pm
📍Oct 13th - Wicomico Room, Guerrieri Student Union | Oct 20th - The Guerrieri Academic Commons Assembly Hall (4th Floor)

10/01/2026

New GSC Member Spotlight: Matt Davis, President/CEO, Farmers Bank of Willards

As President/CEO of The Farmers Bank of Willards, Matt Davis represents the fourth generation of his family to help lead the longtime community bank. He joined the bank in 2017 and previously served as vice president and loan officer before becoming president in 2024.

Matt continues his family’s legacy of local, relationship-based banking while helping guide an independent institution that has served communities across the Eastern Shore for more than a century.

We’re proud to have Matt as part of the Greater Salisbury Committee!
Connect with Matt!
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-davis-4b636b22/

09/29/2026

GSC’s Executive Committee gathered for its September meeting to discuss current initiatives, organizational priorities, and opportunities to continue moving our region forward.

Thank you to our committee members for their time, leadership, and continued commitment to our community.

09/24/2026

GSC, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce / Salisbury, MD, and PACE at Salisbury University will host Candidate Forums on October 6, 13, and 20, from 6pm - 8pm.

These events are an opportunity to hear directly from local candidates and learn more about the issues important to our region. The forums are open to the public, and no registration is required.

09/21/2026

How can AI help you work smarter, strengthen your skills and simplify everyday life?

Join the Women's Leadership Council - Greater Salisbury Leadership Council for Me, Myself, and AI 2.0: Unlocking Personal & Professional Potential with AI, an engaging and practical exploration of the ways AI is changing how we work, learn, create and manage daily tasks.

Presenters Tara Diskin and Valerie Zienty will share tools, techniques and real-world examples you can begin applying right away. Tara Diskin will focus on using AI effectively and responsibly in the workplace, including practical business applications, security considerations, organizational policies and the art of writing stronger prompts. Valerie Zienty will explore AI in education and everyday life, including transferable tools, AI agents and ways to use AI for planning, learning, organizing, creating and more.

📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 9:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 Salisbury University, Perdue Hall
☕ Complimentary coffee, tea and water will be available
🏷️ BYONT: Bring Your Own Name Tag

Register Today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/me-myself-and-ai-20-unlocking-personal-professional-potential-with-ai-tickets-1999710962319?aff=oddtdtcreator

GSC is proud to serve as the Platinum Sponsor of this event and support the Women’s Leadership Council in creating opportunities for women across our region to connect, learn and lead.

Discover practical ways to use AI to work smarter, boost productivity, and unlock new possibilities in your professional and personal life.

09/19/2026

GSC sends its heartfelt Congratulations to this news legend, Don Rush. He has reported on our entire Delmarva region for more than two decades. And he’s done it with the kind of steady and seasoned professionalism that we can all salute and admire. Thank you, Don. You will be missed!

Award-winning journalist and Delmarva Public Media news director Don Rush has announced his retirement.