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Oct. 14 • Register for the Delmarva Power Lunch & Learn
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Learn how energy-efficiency upgrades can reduce business operating costs through EmPOWER Maryland incentives. Attendees will hear about available incentives for improvements such as lighting, HVAC, smart controls, refrigeration, and commercial kitchen equipment, along with a local business success story and guidance on working with approved service providers. Lunch is provided courtesy of Delmarva Power.
11:30am-1pm • Longboard Café, 67th St. Town Center, Ocean City |
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Oct. 22 Deadline • Advertise in the 2026 Chamber Lights Booklet
Put your business in front of thousands of holiday visitors during the Winterfest of Lights season! Promote your products, services, events, and special offers in the 2026 Chamber Lights booklet, a must-have visitor guide distributed throughout OCMD. Contact Events Manager Amanda Evans to reserve your ad space today! |
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Nov. 5 • Business After Hours
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Join us for networking, light bites and drinks, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing.
5-7pm • Fenwick Shores, 1501 Coastal Hwy Fenwick Island, DE |
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Nov. 14 • Brunch & Bets at the Casino
Limited Spots Available – Advanced Registration Required! Join us for an exclusive event at the Casino where you’ll enjoy a delicious brunch and an exciting table games class led by professional dealers! Guests will rotate through table games, receiving expert instruction at each table. Once you've completed your session, check in at the promotional kiosk to receive a $25 table games voucher to use same day at live tables! This event will run in four sessions of 18 guests each. Cost is $25/person.
Group 1: Blackjack, Craps, Roulette – 10-11am
Group 2: Blackjack, Craps, Roulette – 11am-12pm
Group 3: Blackjack, Roulette, Ultimate Texas Hold’em – 12-1pm
Group 4: Blackjack, Roulette, Ultimate Texas Hold’em – 1-2pm
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Oct. 15 • Register for the Access to Capital Webinar
Join the MD Comptroller’s Office, representatives from TEDCO, Baltimore Community Lending, the Maryland Department of Commerce, and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to discuss financing programs, loans, grants, and other resources available to help Maryland businesses start, grow, and invest. | Flyer
11am-12:30pm • Zoom Webinar
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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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Nov. 1 Deadline • Take the Eastern Shore Rural Tech Network Business Survey
The Eastern Shore Rural Technology Network (ES RTN), in partnership with BEACON at Salisbury University, is seeking input from businesses and organizations across the Eastern Shore to help inform the region’s technology and economic development priorities. The feedback gathered through this survey will help inform the ES RTN’s next phase of work, including recommendations and potential initiatives related to workforce and talent, business growth and innovation, and how we position and promote the Eastern Shore’s technology assets and opportunities. |
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Oct. 17 • Putting for a Purpose Mini Golf Tournament at Lost Treasure Golf Benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association
Registration and sponsorships available! Join this family-friendly day of mini golf, costumes, raffles, and community spirit to support the fight to end Alzheimer's disease. This event has been organized to raise funds and increase awareness for the Alzheimer's Association, whose mission is to advance research, provide care and support to individuals and families, and advocate for those living with dementia.
10am-2pm • Lost Treasure Golf, 13903 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City |
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Oct. 17 • Oktoberfest in Berlin
Join us for a day of beer, music, food, and shopping in the heart of Downtown Berlin. Enjoy live music performances by The Edelweiss Band and the Dunehounds. Authentic Oktoberfest food faves including bratwurst, knockwurst, giant pretzels, German chocolate cake, pie, ice cream, smoothies, and more!
11am-4pm • Downtown Berlin |
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Oct. 23 • Where History Comes Alive Through Magic & Storytelling
Join historian, storyteller, and magician David Dellman for an unforgettable evening where the fascinating history of Ocean City comes to life through incredible magic, captivating storytelling, and mind-bending illusions.
5-6pm • Museum of Ocean City, 217 S. Baltimore Ave, Ocean City |
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Oct. 30-Nov. 1 • Build, Pitch, Launch: Techstars Startup Weekend Salisbury
An immersive, hands-on weekend where participants meet mentors, investors, and potential co-founders, and go from idea to launch in just 54 hours. It's an open environment for students, local professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs - no prior startup experience required. It's especially great for anyone at the "idea phase" looking for co-founders, mentorship, and validation. Seats are limited, so reserve a spot soon at startupweekendsalisbury.com. | Flyer
Guerrieri Academic Commons, Salisbury University |
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