The Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Weekly Member Elert October 1, 2024 News Center

Ribbon Cuttings

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

MD Dept of Labor Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Issues a New FAQ

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.

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.

 
Oct. 9, 5pm Public Comment Deadline • Submit Your Comments on Proposed Electrification Regulations for Buildings 35,000+ Sq Ft Resulting from the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022

Oct. 9, 5pm Public Comment Deadline • Submit Your Comments on Proposed Electrification Regulations for Buildings 35,000+ Sq Ft Resulting from the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022
This is a good opportunity to weigh in on these requirements for government buildings, hotels, public safety buildings, emergency/storm shelters, energy resilience concerns, etc.

Education & Training

News

Ocean City Issues Two Travel Advisories:

Ocean City Issues 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

Oct. 5 • Worcester Technical High School 15th Annual Golf Tournament – Registration & Sponsorships Available
Oct. 12 • Harbor Day at the Docks

Oct. 12 • Harbor Day at the Docks
10am-3pm • Sunset Ave. in West OC Commercial Harbor, West OC

Oct. 19 • Coastal Hospice Coastal Walk & 5k

Oct. 19 • Coastal Hospice Coastal Walk & 5k
8am Registration; 9am Race Start • Assateague State Park

Oct. 30 • Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore 3rd Annual MidShore Golf Tournament – Sponsorships & Registration Open!