The Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Weekly Member Elert September 17, 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

Oct. 8 • Alexis Mumford of Edward Jones

Oct. 8 • Alexis Mumford of Edward Jones
4:30pm Welcome | 5pm Ribbon Cutting
29 Broad St., Suite 101B, Berlin

Compliance & Regulatory

Offshore Wind Updates

Offshore Wind Updates
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will hold an in-person and virtual public meeting to present plans for the construction of offshore wind turbines as close as 3.5 miles from the Ocean City shoreline. This proposed project would be in addition to the 114 938ft. tall turbines 10.7 miles from our shoreline that were approved by BOEM on September 4. Read about this on the BOEM site.

This new project poses a significant threat to our town. BOEM’s own studies and other independent research have shown that turbines located this close to Ocean City will have devastating effects on our views, local tourism industry, and property values. If you agree that it is wrong to industrialize our beach by placing hundreds of wind turbines within view of the shoreline, we urge you to voice your opinion. Help Save Our Sunrise—attend one of these important meetings!

Visit SaveOceanCity.org and join the local movement to protect Ocean City, MD from ocean industrialization.

 
 
Offshore Wind Updates

MD Dept of Labor Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Issues a New FAQ
The FAMLI team has issues an updated version of the FAQs first published in January 2024.

Education & Training

News

Through Sept. 30 • Donate to the Worcester Goes Purple Toiletry Drive for Recovery

Through Sept. 30 • Donate to the Worcester Goes Purple Toiletry Drive for Recovery
Drop off your alcohol-free, sample travel size toiletry donations at the Ocean City Chamber! The Chamber Visitor Center is open Monday-Saturday 10am-3pm.

Ocean City Issues Two Travel Advisories:

Ocean City Issues Two Travel Advisories:
Baltimore Avenue Fall Project - this portion of the project will focus on Baltimore Avenue between 15th and 33rd Street. Weather permitting, the work will be limited to Monday through Thursday each week.
Inlet Parking Closed Until Oct. 13, 2024 - the Inlet Parking Lot will be closed for public parking from September 10, 2024, until October 13, 2024, to accommodate several upcoming events.

Events

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

Oct. 5 • Worcester Technical High School 15th Annual Golf Tournament – Registration & Sponsorships Available
Oct. 30 • Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore 3rd Annual MidShore Golf Tournament – Sponsorships & Registration Open!