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Feb. 18 • Maximize Your Membership Workshop
BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP! Whether you're a prospective, new, or existing member, our Maximize Your Membership workshop offers a deep dive into your Member Information Center, Chamber Benefits, and all the support the Chamber provides to help your business grow!
12-1:30pm • OC Chamber of Commerce, 12320 Ocean Gateway, West OC
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Mar. 5 • Business After Hours
Join us for networking, light bites and drinks, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing.
5-7pm • Oyster & Scales, 306 Dorchester St, Ocean City
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Mar. 12 • Coffee Connect, an OC Chamber Networking Event
Start your morning off right with coffee, conversation, and connections! You'll have the chance to meet and mingle with fellow OC Chamber members, exchange ideas, and grow your professional network in a casual, welcoming setting. Guest speaker is Ashley Barcus, Marketing & Social Media Manager with real estate photography company Atlantic Exposure.
8-9am • DoubleTree by Hilton, 3301 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City
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Mar. 21 • SAVE THE DATE! 2026 Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Job Fair
Employers: Find your next great hire! Connect with eager job seekers ready to work in various industries. Showcase your business and meet potential employees face-to-face. Booths include prime placement and event promotion. Reserve your booth today!
12-2pm • Princess Royale, 9100 Coastal Hwy.
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Feb. 20 • AGH Thrift Shop Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Board of Directors of the Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary requests the pleasure of your company for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Atlantic General Hospital Thrift Shop. To celebrate, a 20% discount will be offered all day.
10 am Shop Opens | 11 am Commemoration Begins
Atlantic General Hospital Thrift Shop, Berlin Shopping Center, 10452 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin
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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
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Financial Resources & Grants
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MD Dept of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Offers New Programs to Provide Financial Assistance to Small Businesses
NourishMD Grant Program provides certain retailers that sell, or aspire to sell, healthy and fresh foods with grants of up to $150,000 for equipment, capital improvements, inventory, operating costs, and more. Grant application process available 1/20-2/20/26. This program bases eligibility on the Maryland Community Business Compass.
Own Your Future Program provides participation loans of up to $5 million to help small businesses purchase property to operate in. Loans under the program come with flexible terms and can be used to purchase a building that a business is currently renting, purchase a new building, or construct or renovate a new building to operate in. The loans require a 1:1 private capital match with DHCD in a subordinate position, and the senior lender 20% at risk.
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Feb. 20 • Residence Inn Presents "A Night in Italy" with Paul Cullen
Join us for an exclusive night with Paul Cullen as he leads us on a 4-course wine tasting dinner journey, followed by a fireside private concert. Paul Cullen is a private chef, sommelier, wine maker, travel blogger, and former bassist for Bad Company. Stay package also available.
6pm • Residence Inn, 61st St. & Bay, Ocean City
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Feb.21 • Town of Ocean City Hosts Annual Job Fair
The following departments with the Town will be present and taking applications: Recreation and Parks, Convention Center, Beach Patrol, Police Department, Fire Department/Fire Marshal, Public Works, Water, Construction, Maintenance, Solid Waste, and Transportation.
9am-12pm • Roland E Powell Convention Center
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Feb. 21 • Love on Tap Craft Beer Fest
Immerse yourself in the world of local craft breweries, where you'll enjoy unlimited tastings of their finest creations. We have added Ready to Drink cocktails (RTDs), Hard Seltzer, Hard Tea, a signature Seacrets Distilling cocktail, Mocktails and more for those who prefer options other than craft beer.
VIP 1-5pm; GA 2-5pm • Seacrets
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Mar. 8-9 • Ocean City Spring Trade Expo
Open to guests over 21 who are either hospitality industry buyers or their guests. The Expo unites nearly 5,000 buyers and sellers from the mid-Atlantic hospitality industry for two days of non-stop networking. Attendees can transform their businesses with exclusive insights and innovations. In addition to exhibits showcasing the newest trends, products, and services on the market, there will be educational sessions, demos, and keynote speakers.
Sun, Mar. 8, 11am-5pm; Mon, Mar. 9, 10am-4pm • OC Convention Center
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