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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. 12 • Coffee Connect, an OC Chamber Networking Event
Coffee, connections, and a productive start to your day! Meet fellow Chamber members, expand your network, exchange ideas, and build new business relationships in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
8-9am • Magnolia Café, 1505 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City |
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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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Nov. 16 • OC Chamber Legislative Roundtable Kick-Off
Get a preview of the 2027 Maryland General Assembly and share your business priorities so our Legislative Committee can track legislation that impacts you.
9-10:30am • OC Chamber, 12320 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City |
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Nov. 18 • Maximize Your Membership
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH AND LAPTOP! Whether you're new to the Chamber, need a refresher, or want to make the most of your membership, this interactive workshop will help you navigate Chamber benefits, programs, and resources. Learn how to use the Member Info Hub to manage your profile, increase your visibility, promote your business, and connect with fellow members. Bring your laptop for hands-on guidance, one-on-one support, and time to update your listings during the session.
12-1:30pm • OC Chamber, NEW downstairs conference room, 12320 Ocean Gateway, West OC |
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Register to Participate in the 2026 Chamber Lights Decorating Contest
The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce invites all Chamber Member businesses to join our Chamber Lights Decorating Contest, a community favorite that brings sparkle and cheer during the holiday season! Our judges will make their merry rounds the second week in December, and winners will be announced at the Chamber's January 7 Business After Hours.
Deadlines: Nov. 6 to be included in the Chamber Lights Booklet as a decorating contest participant (distributed to thousands of Winterfest of Lights visitors); Dec. 3 to be judged in the decorating contest. |
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Maryland FAMLI Employer Requirements
If your Maryland company has even one employee or staff member working in Maryland, you must:
- Register with FAMLI
- Submit quarterly wage/hour reports
- Remit contributions (full or reduced rate depending on total employee count)
- Follow notice and job-protection requirements for eligible employees
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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. 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. |
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