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Governor Moore launches Maryland ‘modernization’ plan, aims for $50 million in savings
Governor Moore launches Maryland ‘modernization’ plan, aims for $50 million...
January 17, 2025
Governor Moore is directing his administration to scour the state’s spending for waste and inefficiency, with a goal of producing... READ MORE
Governor Moore: Now’s the time to fix our fiscal crisis
Governor Moore: Now’s the time to fix our fiscal crisis
January 17, 2025
In a Baltimore Sun guest commentary, Governor Moore outlined the ideas and goals behind his budget proposal, released Wednesday, stating... READ MORE
Governor Moore’s budget plan: Cuts for most taxpayers, hikes for top earners
Governor Moore’s budget plan: Cuts for most taxpayers, hikes for...
January 17, 2025
After months of repeating that he had a high bar for tax increases of any kind, Gov. Wes Moore on... READ MORE
Inauguration of the Romanian Library Corner – Friday, January 24 at 3 pm
Inauguration of the Romanian Library Corner – Friday, January 24...
January 17, 2025
On behalf of Romanians of Washington, DC, the public is invited to the official inauguration of the Romanian Library Corner... READ MORE
The Furniture Nest, celebrates their 1st year anniversary of being at the Twilley Center
The Furniture Nest, celebrates their 1st year anniversary of being...
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
Empowering Patients: Free Event Teaches How to Get Your Doctor to Truly Listen
Empowering Patients: Free Event Teaches How to Get Your Doctor...
January 17, 2025
Ocean Pines, MD – Do you ever feel unheard or dismissed during your doctor’s appointments? You’re not alone—and you don’t... READ MORE
New Research Finds Xfinity Mobile Speeds Have Skyrocketed 150%
New Research Finds Xfinity Mobile Speeds Have Skyrocketed 150%
January 17, 2025
Philadelphia, PA – Ookla’s latest Speedtest Intelligence® research credits Xfinity Mobile’s PowerBoost for delivering customers 150 percent faster speeds since the innovative feature launched... READ MORE
January General Membership Luncheon Focuses on Maryland’s Fiscal Challenges
January General Membership Luncheon Focuses on Maryland’s Fiscal Challenges
January 17, 2025
The Wicomico Civic Center hosted the January 16th SACC General Membership Luncheon, which featured presentations by Maryland Chamber of Commerce... READ MORE
NASA’s Day of Remembrance Honors Fallen Heroes of Exploration
NASA’s Day of Remembrance Honors Fallen Heroes of Exploration
January 17, 2025
NASA will observe its annual Day of Remembrance on Thursday, Jan. 23, honoring the members of the NASA family who... READ MORE
Department of Transportation Announces  Grant Award for Salisbury Airport
Department of Transportation Announces Grant Award for Salisbury Airport
January 17, 2025
The County of Wicomico is pleased to announce the receipt of a grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation... READ MORE
Instructional Volleyball Program for Youth Players Returns
Instructional Volleyball Program for Youth Players Returns
January 16, 2025
Salisbury, MD – The Eastern Shore Elite Volleyball Academy Instructional Program is back and open to young athletes grades K-12. The... READ MORE
Freeman Arts Pavilion Begins Major Upgrades
Freeman Arts Pavilion Begins Major Upgrades
January 16, 2025
Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion is pleased to announce the commencement of a major improvement project to bring a... READ MORE

Business News

TidalHealth breaks ground for Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic
TidalHealth breaks ground for Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic
January 13, 2025
Salisbury, MD – History came full circle yesterday, October 17, as TidalHealth broke ground for the Edward Q. Wilgus Community... 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
Maryland struggles with budget deficit, neighbors thrive
Maryland struggles with budget deficit, neighbors thrive
December 27, 2024
Maryland is staring down a significant budget shortfall while several of its neighboring states are enjoying surpluses. Delaware concluded its... READ MORE
Brent Miller Receives Massimo Master Broker Award
Brent Miller Receives Massimo Master Broker Award
December 19, 2024
Dallas, TX — Brent Miller, CPM, CCIM, Executive Managing Director at SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate in Salisbury, MD... READ MORE
Community Foundation welcomes new board members and staff
Community Foundation welcomes new board members and staff
December 18, 2024
Salisbury, MD —  The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore recently announced that Lu Ann Goldsborough and Dr. Richard Warren,... READ MORE
Training & Insights for Procurement Success Webinar Series
Training & Insights for Procurement Success Webinar Series
December 17, 2024
Are you interested in doing business with the State of Maryland? Spending taxpayer dollars requires an open and transparent procurement process.... READ MORE
Allen + Shariff Named a Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise
Allen + Shariff Named a Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise
December 17, 2024
Allen + Shariff has been selected as one of the Top 100 Minority Business Enterprises in the Delmarva region by... READ MORE
Maryland Capital Enterprises WBC Announces January 2025 Business Training Webinars
Maryland Capital Enterprises WBC Announces January 2025 Business Training Webinars
December 16, 2024
Free Webinars to Empower Aspiring and Current Entrepreneurs Salisbury, MD — Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) Women’s Business Center is proud... READ MORE
Becker Morgan Group Celebrates New Raleigh Office with Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Becker Morgan Group Celebrates New Raleigh Office with Ribbon Cutting...
December 9, 2024
Becker Morgan Group is excited to celebrate the opening of its new office in Raleigh, NC, marking a significant expansion... READ MORE
George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB) Announces Staff Promotions
George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB) Announces Staff Promotions
November 22, 2024
George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB) is pleased to announce the following staff promotions in our Salisbury, Maryland office: Jonathan... READ MORE
MCE Women’s Business Center Announces Exciting Lineup of Free Business Webinars for December 2024 and January 2025
MCE Women’s Business Center Announces Exciting Lineup of Free Business...
November 20, 2024
Salisbury, MD – The MCE Women’s Business Center announces its upcoming series of free, impactful business webinars for December 2024... READ MORE
NASA Receives 14th Consecutive ‘Clean’ Financial Audit Opinion
NASA Receives 14th Consecutive ‘Clean’ Financial Audit Opinion
November 18, 2024
For the 14th consecutive year, NASA received an unmodified, or “clean,” opinion from an external auditor on its fiscal year... READ MORE

Government News

Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce 2025 Legislative Priorities and Critical Issues
Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce 2025 Legislative Priorities and Critical...
January 10, 2025
Advocating for the interests and concerns of its members is a pillar of the SACC mission and a hard-to-measure yet... READ MORE
Maryland struggles with budget deficit, neighbors thrive
Maryland struggles with budget deficit, neighbors thrive
December 27, 2024
Maryland is staring down a significant budget shortfall while several of its neighboring states are enjoying surpluses. Delaware concluded its... READ MORE
NASA Finalizes Strategy for Sustaining Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit
NASA Finalizes Strategy for Sustaining Human Presence in Low Earth...
December 17, 2024
As part of the agency’s efforts to enable broader use of space, NASA has released its final goals and objectives... READ MORE
NASA Names New Leader of STEM Engagement
NASA Names New Leader of STEM Engagement
December 16, 2024
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced Monday Elaine P. Ho will serve as the next associate administrator of NASA’s Office of... READ MORE
Governor Moore and Team Maryland Announce Federal Funding for Maryland DefTech Center
Governor Moore and Team Maryland Announce Federal Funding for Maryland...
December 16, 2024
Annapolis, MD — Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland congressional delegation today announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce, in... READ MORE
NASA Receives 14th Consecutive ‘Clean’ Financial Audit Opinion
NASA Receives 14th Consecutive ‘Clean’ Financial Audit Opinion
November 18, 2024
For the 14th consecutive year, NASA received an unmodified, or “clean,” opinion from an external auditor on its fiscal year... READ MORE
Fed cuts interest rates heading into end of Biden White House and looking to Trump’s second term
Fed cuts interest rates heading into end of Biden White...
November 11, 2024
The Federal Reserve cut its key rate on Thursday, one of many factors that will decide what kind of economy... READ MORE
What Governor Moore can do to boost Maryland’s economy
What Governor Moore can do to boost Maryland’s economy
November 11, 2024
The troubling reality is that despite having one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, Maryland’s economy is stagnant.... READ MORE
Maryland Health Connection’s Open Enrollment  For 2025 Health Plans Starts November 1
Maryland Health Connection’s Open Enrollment For 2025 Health Plans Starts...
October 31, 2024
Compare health plans and prices on MarylandHealthConnection.gov Baltimore, MD  –  Marylanders can enroll in low cost health plans for 2025... READ MORE
NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 31st Station Resupply Launch, Arrival
NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 31st Station Resupply Launch, Arrival
October 30, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY M24-143 NASA and SpaceX are targeting 9:29 p.m. EST, Monday, Nov. 4, for the next launch to deliver... READ MORE
New Report Shows NASA’s $75.6 Billion Boost to US Economy
New Report Shows NASA’s $75.6 Billion Boost to US Economy
October 25, 2024
NASA’s work, including its Moon to Mars exploration approach, is advancing science and technology for the Artemis Generation, while also... READ MORE
Back on Earth: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Mission Splashes Down Off Florida
Back on Earth: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Mission Splashes Down Off...
October 25, 2024
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission successfully splashed down at 3:29 a.m. EDT Friday, off Pensacola, Florida, concluding a nearly eight-month science... READ MORE

Chamber News

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
Maryland struggles with budget deficit, neighbors thrive
Maryland struggles with budget deficit, neighbors thrive
December 27, 2024
Maryland is staring down a significant budget shortfall while several of its neighboring states are enjoying surpluses. Delaware concluded its... READ MORE
Child Abuse and Juvenile Crime: Shore Concerns That Matter
Child Abuse and Juvenile Crime: Shore Concerns That Matter
December 13, 2024
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee Network and PAC14 TV show Education is Everybody’s Business begins Season 3... READ MORE
PJ’s Coffee Celebrates Grand Opening In Salisbury
PJ’s Coffee Celebrates Grand Opening In Salisbury
December 12, 2024
The SACC and its members were delighted to join PJ’s Coffee on December 5 at their ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening... READ MORE
Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Presents the 37th Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast
Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Presents the 37th Southern Delmarva...
December 10, 2024
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce presented the 37th Annual Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast on December 6th at Salisbury University,... READ MORE
2025 Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast Set for December 6
2025 Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast Set for December 6
November 27, 2024
The 37th Annual Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast will be held at 7:30 AM on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Salisbury... READ MORE
Coastal Aesthetics & Wellness Celebrate Salisbury Expansion and Renovations
Coastal Aesthetics & Wellness Celebrate Salisbury Expansion and Renovations
November 22, 2024
The SACC and its members were delighted to join Coastal Aesthetics & Wellness on November 20, 2024 in the ribbon cutting for... READ MORE
The November SACC GML Features Maryland Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks
The November SACC GML Features Maryland Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks
November 22, 2024
The SACC proudly hosted the November General Membership Luncheon at JoJo’s Restaurant in Salisbury on November 20th, featuring Maryland Agriculture... READ MORE
Wraparound Maryland Hosts November Business After Hours
Wraparound Maryland Hosts November Business After Hours
November 15, 2024
The SACC and its members started their Christmas shopping a little bit early this year as we celebrated our November... READ MORE
General Membership Luncheon to Welcome Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks
General Membership Luncheon to Welcome Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin...
November 15, 2024
The November General Membership Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 20, at 11:30 am and feature Maryland Secretary of... READ MORE

Community News

Quarterfinalists Announced for Wicomico Teacher of the Year
Quarterfinalists Announced for Wicomico Teacher of the Year
January 16, 2025
Excellent educators from throughout Wicomico County Public Schools have been named quarterfinalists for 2025-2026 Wicomico Teacher of the Year. Congratulations... READ MORE
Wicomico Habitat for Humanity Celebrates Home Blessing
Wicomico Habitat for Humanity Celebrates Home Blessing
January 14, 2025
Salisbury, MD – On Friday, January 10, Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County celebrated the blessing of the Yacinthe home. Staff... READ MORE
Public meeting regarding dog park development postponed to Jan. 15
Public meeting regarding dog park development postponed to Jan. 15
January 9, 2025
 Salisbury, MD – Officials will hold a public meeting to discuss the development of a dog park at the Wicomico... READ MORE
Junior Achievement To Host Over 4,500 Students at 2025 JA Inspire, Looks to Add More Local Businesses
Junior Achievement To Host Over 4,500 Students at 2025 JA...
January 7, 2025
Eastern Shore, MD – Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore will welcome over 4,500 students from 11 counties when it... READ MORE
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional First Baby of 2025
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional First Baby of 2025
January 3, 2025
Salisbury, MD – Below is the media fact sheet for the First Baby of 2025 born at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional... READ MORE
TidalHealth Nanticoke’s First Baby of 2025
TidalHealth Nanticoke’s First Baby of 2025
January 3, 2025
Seaford, DE – Below is the media fact sheet for the First Baby of 2025 born at TidalHealth Nanticoke in... READ MORE
Winter 2025 Eastern Shore Business Sentiment Survey
Winter 2025 Eastern Shore Business Sentiment Survey
January 3, 2025
Salisbury, MD – For many years, Salisbury University’s Business Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) has had its finger on... READ MORE
MCE 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winners
MCE 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winners
January 3, 2025
Maryland Capital Enterprises Celebrates Local Business Excellence at the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Banquet – Maryland Capital Enterprises... READ MORE
Rotarians Share Their Bounty
Rotarians Share Their Bounty
January 3, 2025
The end of 2024 was noted by the Rotary Club of Salisbury as a time to share support with several... READ MORE
Lower Shore Autism Community (LSAC) to Host Dr. Kerry Magro Event on January 29, 2025, at UMES
Lower Shore Autism Community (LSAC) to Host Dr. Kerry Magro...
January 2, 2025
Dr. Kerry Magro is coming to the Lower Eastern Shore on January 29, 2025, to present “Defining Special Needs:  From... READ MORE
Registrations are Open for the 2025 Ocean to Bay Bike Tour and Coastal Cruise
Registrations are Open for the 2025 Ocean to Bay Bike...
December 31, 2024
Registrations are open for the 2025 Ocean to Bay Bike Tour presented by The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce. To... READ MORE
Down Syndrome Association of Maryland Seeks Sponsors for 2025 Winter Bash
Down Syndrome Association of Maryland Seeks Sponsors for 2025 Winter...
December 27, 2024
Support the Down Syndrome Community on the Eastern Shore The Down Syndrome Association of Maryland (DSAmd) is thrilled to announce... READ MORE