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U.S. Kennels Inc. Announces 2025 Veterans, First Responders, and Service Dogs Graduation & Fundraiser
U.S. Kennels Inc. Announces 2025 Veterans, First Responders, and Service...
March 21, 2025
Salisbury, MD – U.S. Kennels Incorporated is proud to announce the 2025 “Veterans, First Responders, and Service Dogs Graduation”—a celebration... READ MORE
Coastal Hospice Welcomes Experienced Hospice Leader – Introducing Our New President and CEO, Dan Ayres
Coastal Hospice Welcomes Experienced Hospice Leader – Introducing Our New...
March 21, 2025
Salisbury, MD – The Coastal Hospice Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dan Ayres to serve as the next... READ MORE
Poll: Most Want Paid Family, Medical Leave Plan Now, Not Delayed Further
Poll: Most Want Paid Family, Medical Leave Plan Now, Not...
March 21, 2025
More than half of Maryland voters said they would oppose another delay in the start of the state’s paid family... READ MORE
Budget Agreement Could Generate More Than $1 Billion
Budget Agreement Could Generate More Than $1 Billion
March 21, 2025
A compromise spending plan for the coming budget year includes more than $1 billion in tax increases, including a $500... READ MORE
Lawmakers Scale Back Proposed Business Services Tax
Lawmakers Scale Back Proposed Business Services Tax
March 21, 2025
The new budget deal announced yesterday replaces the proposed 2.5 percent tax on a broad range of services with a... READ MORE
TidalHealth Announces End of Mandatory Masking, Shifting to Optional Masking Policy
TidalHealth Announces End of Mandatory Masking, Shifting to Optional Masking...
March 21, 2025
Salisbury, MD – In response to the recent decline in respiratory illness cases, TidalHealth has updated its masking policy, transitioning... READ MORE
Cape May – Lewes Ferry Welcomes a “Beacon of Hope”
Cape May – Lewes Ferry Welcomes a “Beacon of Hope”
March 21, 2025
Cape May, NJ – On Thursday, November 9, the famed Underground Railroad will once again come alive as the iconic “Beacon... READ MORE
TidalHealth Immediate Care in Laurel to Temporarily Close for Scheduled Maintenance
TidalHealth Immediate Care in Laurel to Temporarily Close for Scheduled...
March 21, 2025
Laurel, DE – The TidalHealth Immediate Care office in Laurel, Delaware, will be temporarily closed from March 28 to March... READ MORE
Chefs for Habitat Raises $120,000 towards affordable housing in Wicomico County
Chefs for Habitat Raises $120,000 towards affordable housing in Wicomico...
March 21, 2025
Salisbury, MD – On March 8, 2025, Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County held their 14th annual Chefs for Habitat gala... READ MORE
Act Now: New 3% Tech Tax Will Hit Your Business
Act Now: New 3% Tech Tax Will Hit Your Business
March 21, 2025
This afternoon, Governor Moore and General Assembly leaders announced a 3% tech tax on small businesses. This policy would be... READ MORE
A Big Win for Businesses — But the Fight Isn’t Over
A Big Win for Businesses — But the Fight Isn’t...
March 20, 2025
Earlier this week, Maryland’s business community saw encouraging progress: Governor Moore announced that his final budget will not include a... READ MORE
Wor-Wic to Host Acclaimed Author Ariel Dorfman
Wor-Wic to Host Acclaimed Author Ariel Dorfman
March 20, 2025
The public is invited to a free virtual reading by Ariel Dorfman, an internationally renowned author, as part of the 50th... READ MORE

Business News

A Big Win for Businesses — But the Fight Isn’t Over
A Big Win for Businesses — But the Fight Isn’t...
March 20, 2025
Earlier this week, Maryland’s business community saw encouraging progress: Governor Moore announced that his final budget will not include a... READ MORE
Don’t Stress Over Heat Stress Webinar
Don’t Stress Over Heat Stress Webinar
March 20, 2025
Free Webinar For Business Owners Can Keep Local Companies Compliant with Maryland’s New Heat Stress Standard Willards, MD – On... READ MORE
Local Schools Invite Businesses to Participate in Upcoming Career Fairs
Local Schools Invite Businesses to Participate in Upcoming Career Fairs
March 19, 2025
Local Schools Invite Businesses to Participate in Upcoming Career Fairs Wicomico County Public Schools is excited to announce a series... READ MORE
Xfinity Communities Launches ‘Connected Building’ with Industry-First ‘Instant On’ Internet Experience for Apartment Buildings Nationwide
Xfinity Communities Launches ‘Connected Building’ with Industry-First ‘Instant On’ Internet...
March 19, 2025
Philadelphia – Xfinity Communities, which serves multifamily properties nationwide, has introduced Connected Building, an end-to-end networking solution designed to deliver... READ MORE
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Unveils Summer Travel Experiences
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Unveils Summer Travel Experiences
March 12, 2025
Cambridge, MD – Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres... READ MORE
Comcast Upgrades Speeds for More Than 20 Million Xfinity Internet Customers for No Additional Cost
Comcast Upgrades Speeds for More Than 20 Million Xfinity Internet...
March 12, 2025
Philadelphia, PA – Today Comcast announced that it has upgraded Xfinity Internet speeds for more than 20 million customers for... READ MORE
Smoking Monster Korean BBQ and Sushi Bar Hosts Sneak Preview of Restaurant
Smoking Monster Korean BBQ and Sushi Bar Hosts Sneak Preview...
March 7, 2025
Over 70 members of the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce joined us on March 6 to celebrate with a ribbon cutting... READ MORE
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore and Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Business After Hours Event
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore and Salisbury Area...
February 25, 2025
Salisbury, MD – United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) and Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) were pleased... READ MORE
Salisbury University announces 2025 Alumni, Faculty Appreciation awards
Salisbury University announces 2025 Alumni, Faculty Appreciation awards
February 20, 2025
Salisbury, MD —Six lifetime Sea Gulls making major contributions to their communities — in areas including athletics, the environment, education,... READ MORE
SU’s Weer Selected for Leadership Maryland Executive Program’s Class of 2025
SU’s Weer Selected for Leadership Maryland Executive Program’s Class of...
February 20, 2025
 Salisbury, MD —Dr. Christy Weer, dean of Salisbury University’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, is the latest in a... READ MORE
The McClellan Team Sells McColley Street Industrial Warehouse
The McClellan Team Sells McColley Street Industrial Warehouse
February 20, 2025
Milford, DE —The McClellan Team at SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate recently sold a 30,000 square foot fully leased... READ MORE
Free Business Training Webinars in March – Learn from Industry Experts
Free Business Training Webinars in March – Learn from Industry...
February 19, 2025
Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) Women’s Business Center (WBC) is hosting a series of no-charge, high-impact business training webinars in March,... READ MORE

Government News

Governor Moore Announces Support for Federal Workers Through Partnership with Work for America
Governor Moore Announces Support for Federal Workers Through Partnership with...
March 18, 2025
Annapolis, MD — Governor Wes Moore this evening announced a new partnership with Work for America to advance the Moore-Miller Administration’s initiatives to... READ MORE
Board cuts $280 million from revenue forecast, warns of more fiscal harm from fed uncertainty
Board cuts $280 million from revenue forecast, warns of more...
March 7, 2025
The updated projections for the state Board of Revenue Estimates cut another $280 million from the state’s revenue projections yesterday,... READ MORE
Your Voice Matters: Advocate for Wicomico County Education Funding
Your Voice Matters: Advocate for Wicomico County Education Funding
March 5, 2025
Wicomico County Schools rank LAST in local per-pupil funding. Our students deserve better. Join us in demanding change. #DoBetterWicomico Over... READ MORE
Poll: Majority of Marylanders say They Have Considered Exiting the State
Poll: Majority of Marylanders say They Have Considered Exiting the...
February 28, 2025
In part three, released yesterday, of the same poll conducted by the Institute of Politics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore... READ MORE
Senate Warns of $500 Million More in Budget Cuts, Ahead of Likely ‘Disastrous’ Federal Action
Senate Warns of $500 Million More in Budget Cuts, Ahead...
February 28, 2025
Senate leaders said the legislature is preparing for as much as $500 million in additional cuts to an already strapped... READ MORE
Governor Moore Pitches Tax Plan, Republicans Say it’s a ‘Bad Deal’ For Maryland
Governor Moore Pitches Tax Plan, Republicans Say it’s a ‘Bad...
February 28, 2025
Governor Moore pitched his tax reform proposal directly to lawmakers yesterday during a joint hearing with members of the House... READ MORE
Maryland’s Business Climate Faces Challenges: Addressing Tax Policies to Support Economic Growth
Maryland’s Business Climate Faces Challenges: Addressing Tax Policies to Support...
February 28, 2025
Annapolis, MD — As the General Assembly considers the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA), the Maryland Chamber of Commerce... READ MORE
Join Maryland Business Leaders at Feb. 27 Press Conference
Join Maryland Business Leaders at Feb. 27 Press Conference
February 24, 2025
Our state’s business community faces a critical moment as legislators consider tax proposals that could significantly impact Maryland’s business climate.... READ MORE
Moore Officials Say Blueprint Cuts a ‘Starting Point’ for Deciding How to Pay for Plan
Moore Officials Say Blueprint Cuts a ‘Starting Point’ for Deciding...
February 21, 2025
Administration officials in committee on Wednesday framed their proposal as a way to ensure the state can afford to enact... READ MORE
Who Pays More Under Moore’s Tax Plan? Not Just Maryland’s Millionaires
Who Pays More Under Moore’s Tax Plan? Not Just Maryland’s...
February 21, 2025
More than half a million Marylanders who earn $500,000 or less per year would see their income tax bills go... READ MORE
Amid Federal Uncertainties, State Officials Propose Delaying Paid Family Leave, Again
Amid Federal Uncertainties, State Officials Propose Delaying Paid Family Leave,...
February 21, 2025
Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program is set to begin this July. But amid a $3 billion budget... READ MORE
Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation Annual Business Filings Now Available
Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation Annual Business Filings...
February 18, 2025
All Domestic and Foreign Business Entities Must File an Annual Report or Request an Extension by April 15 Baltimore, MD... READ MORE

Chamber News

A Big Win for Businesses — But the Fight Isn’t Over
A Big Win for Businesses — But the Fight Isn’t...
March 20, 2025
Earlier this week, Maryland’s business community saw encouraging progress: Governor Moore announced that his final budget will not include a... READ MORE
Piedmont CEO Eric Morgan Addresses the SACC Membership at March GML
Piedmont CEO Eric Morgan Addresses the SACC Membership at March...
March 19, 2025
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce held its March General Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, March 19, at the Black Diamond... READ MORE
To Maryland Lawmakers: Stop Your Legislative Attempts to Make Maryland Less Competitive!
To Maryland Lawmakers: Stop Your Legislative Attempts to Make Maryland...
March 5, 2025
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, representing more than 700 businesses across the eastern shore, has grave concerns regarding legislation... READ MORE
The SACC and CI Destinations Invite You to Explore the Best of Ireland!
The SACC and CI Destinations Invite You to Explore the...
February 27, 2025
Have you dreamt of immersing yourself Irish culture, visiting castles, cliffs, coastline, traditional villages, tap dance, and Irish music? Are... READ MORE
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore and Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Business After Hours Event
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore and Salisbury Area...
February 25, 2025
Salisbury, MD – United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) and Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) were pleased... READ MORE
Coastal Delmarva Chambers Gather for Second Annual Winter Mixer
Coastal Delmarva Chambers Gather for Second Annual Winter Mixer
January 24, 2025
The Coastal Delmarva Chamber Winter Mixer was held this past Wednesday, January 22nd at the beautiful Ocean Downs Casino in... READ MORE
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Installs 2025 Board and Council
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Installs 2025 Board and...
January 24, 2025
On Thursday, January 23, The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce installed the newest members of the 2025 Board of Directors,... READ MORE
January General Membership Luncheon Focuses on Maryland’s Fiscal Challenges
January General Membership Luncheon Focuses on Maryland’s Fiscal Challenges
January 18, 2025
The Wicomico Civic Center hosted the January 16th SACC General Membership Luncheon, which featured presentations by Maryland Chamber of Commerce... READ MORE
The Furniture Nest Celebrates 1st Anniversary at Twilley Center
The Furniture Nest Celebrates 1st Anniversary at Twilley Center
January 17, 2025
The SACC and its members battled the frigid cold weather on January 15 and joined The Furniture Nest as they... READ MORE
John B. Parsons Assisted Living hosts SACC January Business After Hours
John B. Parsons Assisted Living hosts SACC January Business After...
January 10, 2025
Yesterday, John B. Parsons Executive Director Joe Laque welcomed guests to the January Business After Hours, along with Donna Murray... READ MORE
January 16 General Membership Luncheon to Feature a Briefing on Maryland’s Budget Crisis
January 16 General Membership Luncheon to Feature a Briefing on...
January 3, 2025
The January General Membership Luncheon will feature Mary Kane, President & CEO of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and Abbi... READ MORE
State panel votes to study, rather than recommend, ways to pay for climate plan
State panel votes to study, rather than recommend, ways to...
December 27, 2024
One year after a state environmental agency calculated that it would cost Maryland at least $10 billion to meet the... READ MORE

Community News

U.S. Kennels Inc. Announces 2025 Veterans, First Responders, and Service Dogs Graduation & Fundraiser
U.S. Kennels Inc. Announces 2025 Veterans, First Responders, and Service...
March 21, 2025
Salisbury, MD – U.S. Kennels Incorporated is proud to announce the 2025 “Veterans, First Responders, and Service Dogs Graduation”—a celebration... READ MORE
Coastal Hospice Welcomes Experienced Hospice Leader – Introducing Our New President and CEO, Dan Ayres
Coastal Hospice Welcomes Experienced Hospice Leader – Introducing Our New...
March 21, 2025
Salisbury, MD – The Coastal Hospice Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dan Ayres to serve as the next... READ MORE
TidalHealth Announces End of Mandatory Masking, Shifting to Optional Masking Policy
TidalHealth Announces End of Mandatory Masking, Shifting to Optional Masking...
March 21, 2025
Salisbury, MD – In response to the recent decline in respiratory illness cases, TidalHealth has updated its masking policy, transitioning... READ MORE
Cape May – Lewes Ferry Welcomes a “Beacon of Hope”
Cape May – Lewes Ferry Welcomes a “Beacon of Hope”
March 21, 2025
Cape May, NJ – On Thursday, November 9, the famed Underground Railroad will once again come alive as the iconic “Beacon... READ MORE
Chefs for Habitat Raises $120,000 towards affordable housing in Wicomico County
Chefs for Habitat Raises $120,000 towards affordable housing in Wicomico...
March 21, 2025
Salisbury, MD – On March 8, 2025, Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County held their 14th annual Chefs for Habitat gala... READ MORE
Local Schools Invite Businesses to Participate in Upcoming Career Fairs
Local Schools Invite Businesses to Participate in Upcoming Career Fairs
March 19, 2025
Local Schools Invite Businesses to Participate in Upcoming Career Fairs Wicomico County Public Schools is excited to announce a series... READ MORE
Xfinity Communities Launches ‘Connected Building’ with Industry-First ‘Instant On’ Internet Experience for Apartment Buildings Nationwide
Xfinity Communities Launches ‘Connected Building’ with Industry-First ‘Instant On’ Internet...
March 19, 2025
Philadelphia – Xfinity Communities, which serves multifamily properties nationwide, has introduced Connected Building, an end-to-end networking solution designed to deliver... READ MORE
Governor Moore Announces Expanded Access to More Affordable Prescription Drugs Through Innovative Partnership with SIRUM and Good Pill Pharmacy
Governor Moore Announces Expanded Access to More Affordable Prescription Drugs...
March 14, 2025
Annapolis, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced a new partnership with SIRUM—the nation’s largest redistributor of surplus medications—to make prescription drugs more... READ MORE
Salisbury University’s PACE Organization Hosting Three Civic Reflections Training Events
Salisbury University’s PACE Organization Hosting Three Civic Reflections Training Events
March 12, 2025
Salisbury, MD—Salisbury University’s Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE) hosts three civic reflection trainings 3:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March... READ MORE
Comcast Upgrades Speeds for More Than 20 Million Xfinity Internet Customers for No Additional Cost
Comcast Upgrades Speeds for More Than 20 Million Xfinity Internet...
March 12, 2025
Philadelphia, PA – Today Comcast announced that it has upgraded Xfinity Internet speeds for more than 20 million customers for... READ MORE
April 1 Deadline – $600,000+ in Scholarships Available to Local Students
April 1 Deadline – $600,000+ in Scholarships Available to Local...
March 12, 2025
Salisbury, MD – More than $600,000 in scholarships are available for area students through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.... READ MORE
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 4th Quarter 2024 Team Members of the Quarter
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 4th Quarter 2024 Team Members of the...
March 12, 2025
Salisbury, MD — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 4th Quarter 2024 Team Members of the... READ MORE