The Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Weekly Member Elert October 21, 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
Nov. 5 • Everglaze
Nov. 5 • Everglaze
12:30pm Welcome | 1pm Ribbon Cutting
Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, 12320 Ocean Gateway, 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

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

News

WGMD Radio, Your Local Hometown Station
WGMD Radio, Your Local Hometown Station
92-7 & 98-5 WGMD-'The Talk of Delmarva' is your #1 source on the radio for local news, information, sports and events. 'Mike Bradley in the Morning' features many local officials from the Ocean City area throughout each week. Also listen for his monthly interview with OC Chamber President/CEO Amy Thompson. WGMD also streams at TheTalkOfDelmarva.com and on the WGMD App. If you’re interested in marketing your business with 'The Talk of Delmarva', email mike.bradley@wgmd.com.
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. 23-26 • 50th Annual Sunfest
Oct. 23-26 • 50th Annual Sunfest
Enjoy 4 days of arts, crafts free music and food!
Thurs-Sat: 10am-7pm; Sun: 10am-6pm • OC Inlet Parking Lot
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. 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 • Register for the Ocean City Running Festival
Nov. 1 • Register for the Ocean City Running Festival
Choose from marathon, half marathon, 8k, or 5k and celebrate with a finish line party!
Nov. 1 • Shorecraft Beer’s OCtoberfest
Nov. 1 • Shorecraft Beer’s OCtoberfest
Unlimited drinks, food trucks, vendors, live music and more!
1:30-4:30pm • Bayside Park at 3rd St. Ocean City
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
Nov. 8-9 • Autumn Home Show with Art & Craft Fair
Nov. 8-9 • Autumn Home Show with Art & Craft Fair
10am-4pm • Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City
 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