The Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Weekly Member Elert October 20, 2026 News Center

Education & Training

Oct. 29 • Register for the Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility’s Doing Business with Casinos Networking Event
Oct. 29 • Register for the Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility’s Doing Business with Casinos Networking Event
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Join the MD Department of Social and Economic Mobility for this free workshop designed to assist small, disadvantaged, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses access procurement opportunities, best practices, and networking with Ocean Downs Casino. | Flyer
9:30am-12:30pm • Ocean Downs Casino, 10218 Racetrack Rd., Berlin
MD Capital Enterprises
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

Nov. 1 Deadline • Take the Eastern Shore Rural Tech Network Business Survey
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.
Nov. 1 Deadline • Take a 5-Minute Survey to Help Shape the Perdue School's Strategic Plan
Nov. 1 Deadline • Take a 5-Minute Survey to Help Shape the Perdue School's Strategic Plan
BEACON and the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University are gathering feedback from employers, organizations, and community members across the region. Share your perspective to help ensure the school's future priorities align with workforce and community needs.
Nov. 13 Deadline • Your Input Drives Change: Take the Small Business Credit Survey
Nov. 13 Deadline • Your Input Drives Change: Take the Small Business Credit Survey
The Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and the Comptroller of Maryland is a partner in this effort. Owners and key financial decision-makers of for-profit businesses, share your recent experiences about what financial conditions you face, whether and how you use debt, and more. Your perspective matters. Answers to these questions contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others.
WGMD Radio, Your Local Hometown Station
WGMD Radio, Your Local Hometown Station
'Mike Bradley & the WGMD Morning Team' airs weekdays from 5-9am on 92.7 & 98.5 WGMD, "The Talk of Delmarva." As the Maryland General Election approaches next month, Mike and the team will continue providing election coverage, including interviews with First District Congressional candidates, gubernatorial candidates, local State Senators and House Delegates. Coverage will also include the Worcester County Commissioners District 5 race, as well as the Ocean City Council and mayoral elections. Mike will broadcast live from the Ocean Pines Administration Building on Election Day morning. Previous election interviews can be found in the Podcast section under Listen & Watch at https://www.wgmd.com
Town of Ocean City’s Office of the Fire Marshal Fire Safety Inspection Program
Town of Ocean City’s Office of the Fire Marshal Fire Safety Inspection Program
The Office of the Fire Marshal will begin conducting fire safety inspections of existing buildings and businesses not already covered by another established inspection program. No action required to get on the schedule.

Events

Oct. 19-25 • Ocean City Museum Society Invites You to Enjoy Locals Week at Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum & Museum of Ocean City
Through October 25 • Ocean City Museum Society Invites You to Enjoy Locals Week at Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum & Museum of Ocean City
During this seven-day celebration, Delmarva locals enjoy free admission to both the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum and the Museum of Ocean City.
10am-5pm • Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum & Museum of Ocean City
Oct. 22 • Farmers Bank of Willards Charity Mini Golf Tournament
Oct. 22 • Farmers Bank of Willards Charity Mini Golf Tournament
Join local businesses for an afternoon of friendly competition, great food and community spirit, benefiting local humane societies.
2-5pm • Old Pro Golf, 68th St, Ocean City
Oct. 22-25 • 51st Annual Sunfest
Oct. 22-25 • 51st Annual Sunfest
Enjoy 4 days of arts, crafts free music and food!
Thurs-Sat: 10am-7pm; Sun: 10am-6pm • OC Inlet Parking Lot
Oct. 23-25 • Premier Home & Artisan Expo Fall Edition
Oct. 23-25 • Premier Home & Artisan Expo Fall Edition
10am-4pm • Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City
Oct. 23 • Where History Comes Alive Through Magic & Storytelling
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
Oct. 24 • ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Oct. 24 • ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
8am event opens; 9am walk begins • OC Inlet
Oct. 24 • 11th Annual Hope Palmer Pink Party for Breast Cancer Awareness
Oct. 24 • 11th Annual Hope Palmer Pink Party for Breast Cancer Awareness
Enjoy live music with On the Edge and drink specials. $25 cover/donation goes to John H. “Jack” Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center & TidalHealth Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute.
12-4pm • Sunset Grille, West OC
Oct. 24 • 12th Annual Shorecraft Beer’s OCtoberfest
Oct. 24 • 12th Annual Shorecraft Beer’s OCtoberfest
Unlimited drinks from 40+ beverage options, food trucks, vendors, live music and more!
1:30-4:30pm • Cambria Hotel bayfront lawn, 13 St. Louis Ave, Ocean City
Oct. 24 • Eastern Shore T1 Diabetic Support Foundation 15th Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Ticket Drop
Oct. 24 • Eastern Shore T1 Diabetic Support Foundation 15th Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Ticket Drop
Tickets & sponsorships available | Sponsorship Letter
4pm • SonRise Church, 10026 N. Main St, Berlin
Oct. 30-Nov. 1 • Build, Pitch, Launch: Techstars Startup Weekend Salisbury
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
Nov. 5 • Coastal Hospice Quarter Auction
Nov. 5 • Coastal Hospice Quarter Auction
5pm doors open, 6:30 fun starts • Pittsville Fire House, 7442 Gumboro Rd, Pittsville
Nov. 6 • Register for the CBMC Ocean City Inaugural Men’s Breakfast
Nov. 6 • Register for the CBMC Ocean City Inaugural Men’s Breakfast
From the bay to the badge to the blessing: a journey toward true significance, featuring the legendary Ed Horner.
7-8:30am • Coral Reef Restaurant, 17th & Oceanside at the Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City
Nov 6 • You’re Invited to Diakonia’s Hope Reimagined: An Evening to Shape Tomorrow, Together, a Capital Campaign Kick-Off Fundraising Event
Nov 6 • You’re Invited to Diakonia’s Hope Reimagined: An Evening to Shape Tomorrow, Together, a Capital Campaign Kick-Off Fundraising Event
Enjoy live music by Funk Shué & DJ C-DUB, heavy appetizers, (2) drink tickets, live auction, 50/50 Boards, photo booth, desserts, and a great evening celebrating the future of Diakonia! Tickets are $100 per person. Cocktail attire suggested.
6-9pm • Seacrets Morley Hall
Nov. 7 • Ocean City Life- Saving Station Museum’s Storm Warriors Boardwalk 5k Run/Walk
Nov. 7 • Ocean City Life- Saving Station Museum’s Storm Warriors Boardwalk 5k Run/Walk
8am registration packet pick-up; 9am race. FREE parking at inlet parking lot! • OC Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave, Ocean City
Nov. 7 • Join Randy’s Crew for Their Back to the 80s Fundraiser
Nov. 7 • Join Randy’s Crew for Their Back to the 80s Fundraiser
Sponsorships available! Enjoy a buffet, desserts, happy hour drink prices, entertainment by Full Circle, silent auction, and more. Enter the Best Dress 80s Attire Contest!
5-11pm • Flamingo Coast, 3 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City
Nov. 14 • Register for the Ocean City Running Festival
Nov. 14 • Register for the Ocean City Running Festival
Choose from marathon, half marathon, 8k, or 5k and celebrate with a finish line party!