The Greater Ocean City, MD Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce

Weekly Member Elert

May 27, 2025

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Member Events

June 5 • Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting
Join us for a networking, drink specials, good food, door prizes and 50/50 raffle. Bring plenty of business cards!
5-7pm • The Hideaway at Seacrets, 5005 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City

June 12 • Mid-day Mingle
Join us for lunch at Marlin Moon to engage with other OC Chamber members, learn tips and tricks to help you get the most out of networking events (because we know it can be awkward), and hear from guest speaker Tony Scuto of Re/Max Solutions.
12-1pm • Marlin Moon Restaurant inside the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City

June 18 & 25 • Summer Work Travel Committee Presents Welcome Events for Student Exchange Visitors
Businesses: allow your student exchange visitors to attend one of our welcome events with an introduction to Ocean City with a focus on safety and fun.
Display this Flyer to Promote Our Events to Your International Students
June 18, 12-2pm; June 25, 4-6pm • Residence Inn lobby, 300 Seabay Lane, Ocean City

June 24 • Lower Shore Joint Chamber of Commerce Summer Mixer

June 24 • Lower Shore Joint Chambers of Commerce Summer Mixer
5-7pm • Bordeleau Vineyards & Winery, 3155 Noble Farm Rd., Eden, MD

Ribbon Cuttings

May 29 • Route 66 Diner
3pm Welcome | 3:30pm Ribbon Cutting
6909 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City

May 31 • Hi Tide Dispensary
9:30am Welcome | 10am Ribbon Cutting
12542 Ocean Gateway, West OC

June 6 • Commercial Insurance Associates
1pm Welcome | 1:30pm Ribbon Cutting
8202 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City

June 20 • Clarksville Construction Services
10am Welcome | 10:30am Ribbon Cutting
11941 Industrial Park Rd. Suite #2, Bishopville

Legislative Updates

From the Office of the Comptroller: Upcoming Changes to Maryland Taxes
To navigate changes to Maryland’s tax laws with the passing of the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act, the Office of the Comptroller offers resources, updated tax guidance, filing access, and webinars in late May.

2025 Tax Changes Webinar Schedule:
May 28, 10-11am • Tech Industry 2025 Tax Changes
May 29, 1-2pm • Business Owners 2025 Tax Changes
May 29, 4-5pm • Business Owners 2025 Tax Changes
May 30, 11am-12pm • Tax Professionals 2025 Tax Changes

Education & Training

June 3 • Miles of Smiles: Customer Service Training for Hospitality Employees
This workshop equips managers and their employees with the tools they need to deliver a consistent and exceptional customer experience at every stage of a visit to Ocean City.
Choose from two sessions: 10am-12pm or 6-8pm • Holiday Inn 67th St.

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

SCORE ASSOCIATION Offers Free Mentoring to Entrepreneurs
Primarily funded by the SBA, this organization is comprised of experienced business people who volunteer their knowledge to you at no charge. These volunteers are available to help any business owners grow. To meet with a volunteer mentor, visit SCORE.ORG. If you wish to volunteer as a mentor, visit SCORE.ORG/VOLUNTEER

Eastern Region MD SBDC FREE Webinars

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United Way Dine Stay & Play United
When you see the Dine, Stay & Play United logo, you’ll know this establishment is helping United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore provide vital resources in health, education, and financial stability—so that 1 in 3 Lower Shore neighbors can thrive.

2025-0428

MD Occupational Safety & Health (MOSH) Created a Guide for Employers to Create a Written Heat-Related Illness Prevention and Management Plan

Take the BEACON at Salisbury University Business Technology and AI Usage Survey
The goal of this survey is to assess the current state of AI awareness and usage, identify potential roadblocks to adoption, and explore opportunities for collaboration between businesses and Salisbury University. Your responses will help shape future initiatives to support AI integration and workforce development in the region.

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