The Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Weekly Member Elert September 3, 2024 News Center

Ribbon Cuttings

Sept. 19 • Beach Bum West OC
4pm Welcome | 4:30pm Ribbon Cutting
12308 Old Bridge Rd., West OC (across from OC Chamber)

Sept. 20 • The Core Club
4:30pm Welcome | 5pm Ribbon Cutting
12475 Sea Oaks Lane, Unit 1, West OC

Sept. 26 • Faw Casson
4:30pm Welcome | 5pm Ribbon Cutting
9748 Stephen Decatur Hwy #103, West OC

Compliance & Regulatory

Offshore Wind Updates
Local Effort
The Save OC Committee has created a new website, SaveOceanCity.org to generate awareness and requests that you join the movement to protect Ocean City, MD from ocean industrialization. Offshore wind turbines would permanently alter our sunrise and coastal view, disturb precious wildlife, pollute our ocean, and do little to lower electric rates. Read SaveOceanCity’s press release and learn more about how you can help.

Federal Update
The latest news from the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is surprising and warrants everyone’s attention! BOEM recently opened a second lease area, approximately 3.5 miles off the coast of NJ, DE, MD, VA & NC. Read about this on the BOEM site.

TAKE ACTION & MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!!! Register to attend a Zoom meeting and mark your calendar to attend the Ocean City in-person meeting on Tuesday, September 24 from 5-7:30pm!

Register for BOEM Zoom Task Force Meeting: Sept. 10-11, 9am-1pm both days

Register to attend in-person meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 5-7:30pm at Convention Center, Dockside Hall

Education & Training

Sept. 12 • Lower Shore Workforce Alliance Presents Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Roundtable: Energize Your Business
Topics: the value and benefits of apprenticeships, explore potential partnerships, workforce development, and financial incentives.
9-10:30am • Salisbury University Guerrieri Technology Center, Room 204, Salisbury

News

Events

Sept. 15; 18; 26 • Attend a MD Coastal Bays Community Meeting to Provide Input on 2025-2035 Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan
Sept. 15: 2-4pm, Ocean Pines Community Center, Ocean Pines
Sept. 18: 6-8pm, Worcester County Recreation Center, Snow Hill
Sept. 26: 5:30-7:30pm, Holiday Inn 66th St. Conference Center, Ocean City

Sept. 17 • Worcester County Developmental Center Quarter Auction
5:30 Doors Open • WCDC Cafeteria, 8545 Newark Rd., Newark, MD | Purchase Tickets

Sept.19 • AGH 31st Annual Fall Golf Classic: 2024 Robert E. Warfield Memorial Tournament
8:30am Player check-in; 10am Shotgun Start • Ocean City Golf Club, 11401 County Club Dr., Berlin

Sept. 21 • Shore Craft Beer Fest OCtoberfest
12:30-4:30pm • Bayside Park @3rd St. bayside, Ocean City

Sept. 21 • Ballet on the Beach: A Dance Festival on Assateague Island
5pm • Assateague State Park, 6915 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin

Sept. 22 • MD Coastal Bays Marine Debris Plunder
Both boaters and land-based volunteers are encouraged to join the cleanup effort.
10am-1pm • White Horse Park Boat Ramp, Ocean Pines

Sept. 23 • Believe in Tomorrow Beach Bash 2024
5-10pm • Seacrets, 49thSt., Ocean City

Sept. 25 • Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County Bingo! for Homes
5pm Check-in, 6pm Games Begin•Ocean Downs Casino