Mar. 22 • Habitat ReStore of Worcester County
Help celebrate the new location!
10am Welcome | 11am Ribbon Cutting
11307 Manklin Creek Rd, Suite 1, Ocean Pines

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. 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

Mar. 28 • Sip & Learn with The Buzzed Word:
Engaging a Community
Join Mickie Meinhardt, owner of The Buzzed Word bookstore, wine store, and wine bar, for a conversation about how she engages and engenders a welcoming space for the local community, boosting business year-round and building a devoted following. Topics will include events, social media, marketing, and core customer development and retention. Enjoy half price wine by the glass, a charcuterie spread, and a local discount on all purchases.
5-7pm • The Buzzed Word, 11805 Coastal Hwy, Unit C, Ocean City

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. 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. 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

Mar. 26 • Worcester Goes Purple Invites You to a Community Conversation About Drug Use in Our Community
Learn from local experts, discuss what we can do as a community, and what is currently being done to combat overdoses in Worcester County. Light refreshments and door prizes will
be available. | Fentanyl Article
5:30pm • Stephen Decatur High School cafeteria, 9913 Seahawk Rd., Berlin

Apr. 2 • Atlantic General Hospital to Hold Community Health Fair
The health fair is free and open to the public. Free health screenings will be offered including carotid, respiratory, bone density, hearing, blood pressure, skin cancer, medicine review by AGHRx RediScripts pharmacists, lipid panel, blood glucose (a 12-hour fast is required)
and more.
8am-12pm • Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City