OC Chamber of Commerce 2024 Actively Monitored Legislation

OC Chamber of Commerce 2024 Legislative Priorities

FAMLI: Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance Summary
A big thank you to the Department of Labor for joining us at Hyatt Place on January 29 to share what the FAMLI Act is (and isn’t) and were receptive to questions about this program. The regulations are still being drafted and YOUR feedback can help shape this program before implementation. If you were unable to join us, the presentation is available for you to review.

Mar. 5; Mar. 7 • Register for Free Veteran Entrepreneur Training with a Project Opportunity Orientation Session
Project Opportunity is a free program for all veterans and is an intensive curriculum-based 10-week cohort program that runs from March 12 to May 14.
Mar. 5, 6pm • Worcester County Economic Development Training Room, 107 West Green St., Snow Hill
Mar. 7, 6pm • American Job Center, 31901 Tri-County Way, Salisbury

Mar. 6; Mar. 13; Mar. 27; Apr. 3 • Maryland’s Coast Worcester County Office of Economic Development Presents FREE Marketing Workshops – Tips & Tricks
10-11am or 3-4pm • Maryland’s Coast Office, 107 West Green St., Snow Hill

MD Capital Enterprises (MCE) & Women’s Business Center Educational Workshops

SCORE Small Business Webinars

Eastern Region MD SBDC FREE Webinars

Governor Moore Announces $10 Million for Small Business Grants to Strengthen Local Economies Across Maryland
Applications will open on March 13 for small business owners to apply through Business Boost and for economic development organizations to apply through Project Restore 2.0. | Press Release

Want to be added to Senior Week Accommodations List?
We are receiving calls about senior week and updating the list of properties that welcome graduating seniors. The document is available to the public on our website. Contact Kathy Smith at Kathy@oceancity.org or 410-213-0552 if you would like to be added.

Through Apr. 30 • Call for Donations to Fill Welcome Bags for J-1 Students
St. Mary Star of the Sea/Holy Savior Catholic Church volunteers are making welcome bags for incoming J-1 students and request donations to fill the bags.

Maryland Tax Connect, New Online Portal for Maryland Business Taxpayers, is Now Open
Maryland has the most antiquated state tax system in the country. Maryland Tax Connect is a self-service portal that will allow taxpayers to file their taxes online with increased ease and security.

Mar. 6 • Reverse Vendor Trade Show
Learn how to do business with local government agencies and how to submit proposals/bids. No fee to attend, no registration required.
1-4pm • Wor-Wic Community College, Guerrieri Technology Center Lobby, 32000 Campus Dr., Salisbury

Mar. 15 • Aspire to Succeed & Lead: 9th Annual MCE Women’s Business Center Women’s Conference
9am-3pm • Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, 500 Glen Ave., Salisbury

Mar. 17 • Unstoppable Joy Kids Carnival
12-3pm • The Carousel Hotel, 11700 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City

Mar. 12-13 • Register to Volunteer at the Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore’s JA Inspire Event
We have flexible shifts available on both days: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM or 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. As a volunteer, you are invited to a JA Inspire networking reception on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 12. It's a wonderful chance to network with like-minded professionals who share the common goal of empowering our youth!

Mar. 26 Deadline • Register for FREE to be a Vendor at the Stephen Decatur High School Job Fair
Job Fair is on Apr. 4, 9-11am at Stephen Decatur High School gymnasium, 9913 Seahawk Rd., Berlin | Flyer