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

May 1 • Tide Together Boutique
10am Welcome | 10:30am Ribbon Cutting
12720 Ocean Gateway Unit 2, Park Place Plaza, West OC

OC Chamber of Commerce 2024 Actively Monitored Legislation

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

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

SCORE Small Business Webinars

Eastern Region MD SBDC FREE Webinars

SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Available for Businesses Impacted by Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
Businesses struggling with economic losses due to the bridge collapse can apply for low-interest disaster loans to help them recover. | MD Disaster Declaration | SBA EIDL Fact Sheet

May 9 • Register Now for the Maryland SBDC Access to Capital - Speed Lending Event
Your place to find local lenders that best meet your business financing needs. | Event Flyer
10am-1pm • Worcester County Library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin

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.

Take the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Survey for Those Impacted by Key Bridge Closure
This survey is to understand the impacts on businesses, regardless of size, industry, or location within the state. We recognize that even businesses not directly connected to the Port or near the collapse may be impacted, and we want to capture those experiences. The information gathered through this survey will be compiled and shared with key stakeholders, including the Governor's Office, the Department of Commerce, and others, to help inform and guide the response and support efforts.

Stephen Decatur HS After Prom Committee Calling for Donations for Prom on Saturday, May 11
Help Stephen Decatur After Prom Committee provide an unforgettable After Prom Party to students! Are you Stephen Decatur High School alumni or do you have a local business or restaurant? They need many donations to help support a fun and safe event!

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

Apr. 14-28 • Ocean City Restaurant Week
This is a great opportunity to try new food, a new place, or dine at your favorite place - make plans to dine out and support local restaurants!

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

Apr. 27 • Celebrate Trails Day
The community is welcome to explore the newly established trail system with Pocomoke River State Park and Forest.
9:30-11am • Begin at Lower Shore Land Trust Office, 100 River St., Snow Hill then walk to Byrd Park Pavilion, 400 Dighton Ave., Snow Hill

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!