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May 7 • Business After Hours
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Join us for networking, light bites and drinks, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing.
5-7pm • Flamingo Coast, 3 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City |
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May 14 • 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 Brandon Bell, founder of We Are Limitless Studios, a Salisbury-based mural company specializing in large-scale public art and branded interior murals.
8-9am • Jay’s Café & Trading Co, District 24, 2305 Philadelphia Ave, Unit 2, Ocean City
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May 20 • Maximize Your Membership Workshop
BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH & LAPTOP! REGISTRATION REQUIRED! 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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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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May 8 Deadline • The Maryland Department of Labor Has Launched a New Grant - Industry Apprenticeship Accelerator - to Expand Registered Apprenticeship and High School Level Registered Apprenticeship across Maryland
This funding is designed to support organizations that help employers design, launch, and scale apprenticeship programs. Industry associations, community colleges, workforce boards, apprenticeship sponsors, and nonprofit organizations should apply. Target sectors include Finance & Insurance, Healthcare, IT/Information, Professional & Technical Services, Public Administration, and Education. |
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May 4 Deadline • Input Requested for the Strategic Plan of the Maryland Tourism Development Board Survey
The Maryland Tourism Development Board (MTDB) is developing its 2026–2031 Strategic Plan and requests your participation as a key industry stakeholder. The MTDB's mission is to stimulate Maryland's tourism economy, working with the Maryland Office of Tourism Development (OTD) to market and develop the state as a premier destination. Your perspective on what is working and what is not is essential. Please take 10 minutes to complete this confidential survey. Responses will be collected and analyzed in aggregate by Coraggio Group. |
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From MD Chamber of Commerce: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Tariff Refund Process
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) has opened the door for many U.S. small businesses and importers to seek refunds. We urge effected members to update their CBP importer record (Form 5106) — using their own email, not your broker's, create an ACE Portal account (setup takes 3–4 weeks), enroll in ACH Refund — required for electronic deposits, and check with your broker if any entries fall into exceptions (liquidated entries, drawback claims, open protests, AD/CVD entries). |
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May 6 • Aloft Ocean City Hosts First Call Wednesdays
On the first Wednesday of every month, a night of appreciation for our first responders (Police, Fire, EMS, Healthcare, Dispatch, Military). Enjoy drink specials, complimentary appetizers, live music, and beautiful bayfront views.
4-7pm • Aloft Ocean City, 4501 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City |
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