Apr. 9 • HOME Living by Donaway Furniture
5pm Welcome | 5:30pm Ribbon Cutting
12741 Ocean Gateway #740 (in Outlets Ocean City), West OC

Apr. 25 • Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Ripley's Believe It or Not! has added some new and fun attractions—let's have some fun and see what they have in store for us!
11am Welcome | 11:30am Ribbon Cutting
401 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City

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.

April • Register for a Maryland Tax Connect Portal Webinar for Business Tax Payers
Select from among nine April webinars to learn how to navigate the new tax platform. Experts from the Comptroller's Office will answer your questions during the webinar. | Flyer

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

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.

Local Showell Elementary School Teacher, Mackenzie Keyser, and Her Second Grade Class, Collaborated with Surfing Icon Kelly Slater to Create the Book Keep Our Beaches Clean: What If Everybody Did That?
The book aims to inspire readers of all ages to take proactive steps in safeguarding the precious coastal ecosystems we call home.

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.

Apr. 6 • 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. 11 • Coastal Hospice Excellence in Quality of Life Awards
8am-10am • Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, 500 Glen Ave., Salisbury

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

Apr. 22 Registration Deadline • Register for 2024 Lower Shore Nonprofit Summit: Together for Good
The region’s largest professional development opportunity for the nonprofit sector. | Press Release
Event is Apr. 25-26 • Salisbury University Campus

Apr. 24 • Young Professionals of Ocean City Present Inaugural Mini Golf Tournament
Register as an individual or a team of 4! | Sponsorships Available
4-7pm • Old Pro Golf, 136th St., Ocean City

May 5 • Win a Stand Up Paddleboard Raffle
Tickets cost $5 each and available online, at our events, and in the OC Chamber Visitor Center. Winner drawn at our Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Papi’s Tacos!