The Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Weekly Member Elert March 19, 2024 News Center

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Compliance & Regulatory

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.

Education & Training

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

Financial Resources & Grants

Applications are Open for Small Business Grants to Strengthen Local Economies Across Maryland
Small business owners apply through Business Boost and economic development organizations apply through Project Restore 2.0.

Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation Announce Applications are Live for the First-in-the-Nation Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Program
This program, which begins on September 11, 2024 and ends in Summer 2025, provides full-time service opportunities to Marylanders of all ages. For their service, they receive $15/hour, professional development, mentoring and more. Additionally, those who successfully complete the program receive a $6,000 Program Completion Award in the form of a contribution to a Maryland 529 Account or cash stipend.

News

Want to be added to Senior Week Accommodations List?

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.

Events

Mar. 24 • OCDC Pancake Breakfast
8:30am-12pm • The Dough Roller, Boardwalk at S. Division St.

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

Community Beach Clean Up with Assateague Coastal Trust, Ocean City Surf Club, and Worcester County Library
Gloves and trash bags will be provided!
9am • Lot Behind Ocean City Library, 100th St. Bayside, Ocean City

Apr. 19 • Join the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation for the Return of the Backstage Pass
This fundraising event gives attendees the chance to find out just what goes on behind the scenes of a concert! Snack on local eats, enjoy an off-centered ale from Dogfish Head Brewery, chill out with a Starboard Orange Crush and a crab cake from Woody’s, rock out with local legends Love Seed Mama Jump, and so much more!
7pm Early Access for VIP; 8pm for General Admission • Hyatt Dewey Beach, 1301 Coastal Hwy., Dewey Beach, DE