The Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Weekly Member Elert October 14, 2025 News Center

Ribbon Cuttings

Oct. 29 • Hebron Savings Bank
Oct. 29 • Hebron Savings Bank
4pm Welcome | 4:30pm Ribbon Cutting
10006 Main St., Berlin
Oct. 30 • D3 30th Anniversary Celebration
Oct. 30 • D3 30th Anniversary Celebration
4pm Welcome | 4:30pm Ribbon Cutting
12319 Ocean Gateway #202, West Ocean City

Education & Training

MD Capital Enterprises
Oct. 29 • Register for the Regional Workshop: Power Up Rural Communities with MEA Grants
Oct. 29 • Register for the Regional Workshop: Power Up Rural Communities with MEA Grants
Attend this regional workshop designed to help rural communities successfully apply for Local Government Energy Management (L-GEM) grants. These grants support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and infrastructure improvements across Maryland’s rural areas.
10-11:30am • Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 31901 Tri-County Way #201, Salisbury
SCORE ASSOCIATION Offers Free Mentoring to Entrepreneurs

News

Mayor Meehan Recognition at Chesapeake Charities Event
Mayor Meehan Recognition at Chesapeake Charities Event
Chesapeake Charities will recognize Mayor Rick Meehan as the Advocate of the Year in the Maryland Tourism Industry at their luncheon on November 13. Mayor Meehan is honored to accept this award and grateful for the opportunity to represent Ocean City.
Help Shape Maryland’s Economic Future – Take the Business Survey
Help Shape Maryland’s Economic Future – Take the Business Survey
A new statewide initiative called MERIT, Maryland Economic Resilience Intelligence & Tracking, requests that businesses take a 10-minute survey to help shape smarter policies, inform advocacy, and elevate the real voice of Maryland businesses. Topics include workforce shifts, AI, taxes, and economic challenges.

Events

Oct. 15 • Employers: Reserve Your Spot at the Worcester County Job Fair
Oct. 15 • Employers: Reserve Your Spot at the Worcester County Job Fair
Elevate your workforce and expand your network at this job fair. Only 20 employer spaces are available, so reserve your spot today!
3-6pm • Pocomoke Community Center, 1410 Market St., Pocomoke City
ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Oct. 25 • ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Participate in the walk, fundraise, support the Paint OC Pink Dine & Donate fundraiser, sponsor, or donate to the event. | Donation Request Letter | Paint OC Pink Restaurant Letter
8am event opens; 9am walk begins • OC Inlet by Tram Station (Boardwalk & S. 1st St)
Oct. 27 • Randy’s Dreams & Cocktail Bar, a Fundraising Event for Randy’s Crew
Oct. 27 • Randy’s Dreams & Cocktail Bar, a Fundraising Event for Randy’s Crew
An evening of specialty cocktails, food, and friendship. Custom drink menu, lite fare, and small plates.
6:30-9:30pm • Forgotten 50, 10103 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin
Oct. 31 Deadline • Register for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Volunteer Training
Oct. 31 Deadline • Register for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Volunteer Training
Fall training dates: Nov. 17-22. Register for this volunteer training if you desire the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and respond to a disaster.
Nov. 1 • Support OCDC - Become a Sponsor of Shorecraft Beer OCtoberfest
Nov. 1 • Support OCDC - Become a Sponsor of Shorecraft Beer OCtoberfest
OCDC offers several sponsorship opportunities to continue its mission to revitalize downtown into a vibrant, welcoming destination.
Nov. 6 • Assateague Coastal Trust Presents Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Nov. 6 • Assateague Coastal Trust Presents Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Enjoy a night of environmental storytelling, action, and community.
5:30pm door open; 7-9pm film screening • Seacrets, Morely Hall
 Dec. 12 • Town of Ocean City 150th Anniversary Gala
Dec. 12 • Town of Ocean City 150th Anniversary Gala
Greeted by a red carpet and champagne, enter this magical evening with symphony music, 7 breakout rooms each loaded with a historical themed photo history, live music, food and libation samplings, and entertainment. Proceeds to benefit the “Stop Offshore Wind Project.”
6-10:30pm • Roland E. Powell Convention Center