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Join in the Celebration of Delmarva’s Leaders
Join in the Celebration of Delmarva’s Leaders
October 4, 2024
On October 24, 2024, at 11:30 AM, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate business and organizational excellence at... READ MORE
SBA to Help Delaware Businesses Affected by Drought and Excessive Heat
SBA to Help Delaware Businesses Affected by Drought and Excessive...
October 4, 2024
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in... READ MORE
Chefs for Habitat Returns in 2025 with Kentucky Derby Theme
Chefs for Habitat Returns in 2025 with Kentucky Derby Theme
October 3, 2024
Salisbury, MD – September 26, 2024 – The board and staff of Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County announce the... READ MORE
New Regulation Alert: Heat Stress Regulation Now in Effect
New Regulation Alert: Heat Stress Regulation Now in Effect
October 3, 2024
The Maryland Department of Labor’s new heat stress regulation, as published in the Maryland Register on Sept. 20, has taken... READ MORE
Former Rite Aid Transfers to New Ownership
Former Rite Aid Transfers to New Ownership
October 3, 2024
Salisbury, MD — SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate Advisors, Tonney Insley and Ryan Finnegan recently sold the former Rite... READ MORE
Wicomico County Public Schools Announces Fall Administrative Appointments: Director of Elementary Education, Three School Leadership Positions
Wicomico County Public Schools Announces Fall Administrative Appointments: Director of...
October 3, 2024
Wicomico County Public Schools is pleased to announce four administrative appointments that have occurred since the start of the 2024-2025... READ MORE
Understanding Maryland’s New Wage Laws
Understanding Maryland’s New Wage Laws
October 3, 2024
Webinar Recording and Presentation View the recording of the September 25th Maryland Pay Statement and Job Posting Transparency Law presentation... READ MORE
Ravitch is 2024 SU Riall Lecturer Tuesday, October 8
Ravitch is 2024 SU Riall Lecturer Tuesday, October 8
October 2, 2024
Salisbury, MD — Dr. Diane Ravitch, nationally renowned education author, researcher and advocate, delivers this year’s E. Pauline Riall Lecture,... READ MORE
Lung Cancer Screenings Offered on Saturday, November 9
Lung Cancer Screenings Offered on Saturday, November 9
October 2, 2024
Salisbury, MD — The American Lung Association identifies lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United... READ MORE
SU Hosts Culturefest October 4
SU Hosts Culturefest October 4
October 2, 2024
Salisbury, MD — Salisbury University hosts CultureFest 3-5 p.m. Friday, October 4, in the Wicomico Room of the Guerrieri Student... READ MORE
The SACC Hosts 2024 Golf Classic
The SACC Hosts 2024 Golf Classic
October 2, 2024
On Friday, September 27th, chamber members and local business leaders gathered once again for the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce... READ MORE
SHORE UP, Inc. Releases Findings from 2024 Community Needs Assessment
SHORE UP, Inc. Releases Findings from 2024 Community Needs Assessment
October 2, 2024
Salisbury, MD — SHORE UP, Inc., the community action agency serving the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, has released the... READ MORE

Business News

Former Rite Aid Transfers to New Ownership
Former Rite Aid Transfers to New Ownership
October 3, 2024
Salisbury, MD — SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate Advisors, Tonney Insley and Ryan Finnegan recently sold the former Rite... READ MORE
Esham joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
Esham joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
September 24, 2024
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Kayla Esham, DNP, FNP, BSN, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Md. Esham earned... READ MORE
Doing Business with Ocean Downs Casino
Doing Business with Ocean Downs Casino
September 24, 2024
Are You Interested in Doing Business with Maryland Casinos? The Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs in... READ MORE
NASA Grants to Strengthen Diversity in Engineering, STEM Fields
NASA Grants to Strengthen Diversity in Engineering, STEM Fields
September 19, 2024
Students participating in NASA’s Minority University Research AND Education Project (MUREP) Innovation and Tech Transfer Idea Competition on-site experience. Credit:... READ MORE
Wor-Wic, UMES agreement provides scholarships for transfer students
Wor-Wic, UMES agreement provides scholarships for transfer students
September 19, 2024
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Wor-Wic Community College have renewed an agreement that creates a financial incentive for... READ MORE
Dr. Jones joins TidalHealth General Surgery in Salisbury
Dr. Jones joins TidalHealth General Surgery in Salisbury
September 19, 2024
Salisbury, MD — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Tashara Jones, MD, to TidalHealth General Surgery in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Jones... READ MORE
MCE Women’s Business Center October No-Charge Classes
MCE Women’s Business Center October No-Charge Classes
September 19, 2024
Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Center (MCE WBC) is pleased to announce its complimentary training webinars for October 2024, designed... READ MORE
Wicomico Habitat Receives Donation for Grace Street Builds from Hebron Savings Bank
Wicomico Habitat Receives Donation for Grace Street Builds from Hebron...
September 17, 2024
Salisbury, MD (August 29, 2024)— On August 29th Hebron Savings Bank sponsors two new Habitat Homes on Grace Street in... READ MORE
Lower Shore Land Trust to Hold Annual Fundraiser Flannel Formal
Lower Shore Land Trust to Hold Annual Fundraiser Flannel Formal
September 16, 2024
Snow Hill, MD — Tickets and sponsorships are now available for the Flannel Formal, the annual celebration of land conservation... READ MORE
Hundreds of Business Groups Warn of ‘Largest Tax Increase in American History’ if Trump Cuts Allowed to Expire
Hundreds of Business Groups Warn of ‘Largest Tax Increase in...
September 13, 2024
Over 500 trade associations issued a collective warning yesterday urging the upcoming Congress and administration to steer clear of imposing... READ MORE
Procurement Connections Workshop Draws 250 Small Business Owners
Procurement Connections Workshop Draws 250 Small Business Owners
September 12, 2024
Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Connects Entrepreneurs to State Contracting Opportunities Annapolis, MD – The Governor’s... READ MORE
Small Business Owners: Take 12 Minutes to Describe Your Past Year
Small Business Owners: Take 12 Minutes to Describe Your Past...
September 12, 2024
The Federal Reserve’s 2024 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and the Maryland Chamber of Commerce has proudly partnered in this... READ MORE

Government News

New Regulation Alert: Heat Stress Regulation Now in Effect
New Regulation Alert: Heat Stress Regulation Now in Effect
October 3, 2024
The Maryland Department of Labor’s new heat stress regulation, as published in the Maryland Register on Sept. 20, has taken... READ MORE
Understanding Maryland’s New Wage Laws
Understanding Maryland’s New Wage Laws
October 3, 2024
Webinar Recording and Presentation View the recording of the September 25th Maryland Pay Statement and Job Posting Transparency Law presentation... READ MORE
NASA Invites Media to Preview its Museum Earth Information Center
NASA Invites Media to Preview its Museum Earth Information Center
October 1, 2024
Space for Earth is an immersive experience that is part of the Earth Information Center. Credit: NASA Media is invited... READ MORE
NASA, US Department of Education Bring STEM to After-School Programs
NASA, US Department of Education Bring STEM to After-School Programs
October 1, 2024
Office of STEM Engagement Deputy Associate Administrator Kris Brown, right, and U.S. Department of Education Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten, left,... READ MORE
State joins families, other governments taking legal action against owners of Dali
State joins families, other governments taking legal action against owners...
September 30, 2024
Attorneys representing the state of Maryland filed a lawsuit Tuesday against two companies that own and operate the ship responsible... READ MORE
The Future of the County Executive Position in Wicomico County
The Future of the County Executive Position in Wicomico County
September 26, 2024
Join the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, PACE, and the Greater Salisbury Committee on Wednesday, October 9th at 6:00 PM as... READ MORE
Nautilus Solar Energy® and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce  Celebrate the Opening of a Community Solar Farm in Salisbury, MD
Nautilus Solar Energy® and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce...
September 26, 2024
Salisbury, MD (September 24, 2024) – Nautilus Solar Energy® and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) proudly co-hosted a... READ MORE
NASA’s Spanish-language Podcast Returns for New Season
NASA’s Spanish-language Podcast Returns for New Season
September 17, 2024
Podcast art for Universo curioso de la NASA, the agency’s first podcast in Spanish, which returns for a second season... READ MORE
Wor-Wic to Celebrate Presidential Inauguration with Multiple Events
Wor-Wic to Celebrate Presidential Inauguration with Multiple Events
September 13, 2024
An inauguration ceremony to install Deborah Casey, Ph.D., as president of Wor-Wic Community College will take place at the Wicomico... READ MORE
New Pay Statement and Pay Transparency Laws Effective October 1, 2024!
New Pay Statement and Pay Transparency Laws Effective October 1,...
September 12, 2024
Two new laws, passed in the 2024 General Assembly Session, are set to go into effect October 1. The Pay... READ MORE
City Council Approves Agreement with New Parking Vendor, T2 Systems
City Council Approves Agreement with New Parking Vendor, T2 Systems
September 10, 2024
Salisbury, MD – On Sept. 9, 2024, the Salisbury City Council approved an award of bid for a new parking... READ MORE
Governor Moore Joins U.S Department of Treasury and Federal Leaders to Announce $10 Million Investment to Support Small Businesses
Governor Moore Joins U.S Department of Treasury and Federal Leaders...
September 10, 2024
Annapolis, MD – Governor Wes Moore today joined the U.S. Department of Treasury to announce a $10 million federal grant awarded... READ MORE

Chamber News

Join in the Celebration of Delmarva’s Leaders
Join in the Celebration of Delmarva’s Leaders
October 4, 2024
On October 24, 2024, at 11:30 AM, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate business and organizational excellence at... READ MORE
The SACC Hosts 2024 Golf Classic
The SACC Hosts 2024 Golf Classic
October 2, 2024
On Friday, September 27th, chamber members and local business leaders gathered once again for the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce... READ MORE
The SACC to Host Annual SACC Mayors of Delmarva Forum
The SACC to Host Annual SACC Mayors of Delmarva Forum
September 27, 2024
The SACC October General Membership Luncheon offers unique opportunity to hear from eight Mayors of Delmarva towns and cities. The... READ MORE
The Future of the County Executive Position in Wicomico County
The Future of the County Executive Position in Wicomico County
September 26, 2024
Join the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, PACE, and the Greater Salisbury Committee on Wednesday, October 9th at 6:00 PM as... READ MORE
Discussion on Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Requirements
Discussion on Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Requirements
September 26, 2024
The SACC, The Greater Salisbury Committee, and Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Energy Solutions, invite business owners to learn more about... READ MORE
Nautilus Solar Energy® and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce  Celebrate the Opening of a Community Solar Farm in Salisbury, MD
Nautilus Solar Energy® and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce...
September 26, 2024
Salisbury, MD (September 24, 2024) – Nautilus Solar Energy® and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) proudly co-hosted a... READ MORE
Delmarva Businesses, Are You Hiring? Register for The SACC Job & Career Fair!
Delmarva Businesses, Are You Hiring? Register for The SACC Job...
September 20, 2024
Salisbury, MD – The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lower Shore American Job Center are proud to announce... READ MORE
Maryland Secretary of Commerce Kevin Anderson Addresses SACC Members at GML
Maryland Secretary of Commerce Kevin Anderson Addresses SACC Members at...
September 19, 2024
On Thursday, September 19, 2024, the SACC hosted its September General Membership luncheon at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury,... READ MORE
SACC Members Experience Wonders of the Orient at Memorable Milestone Moments Business After Hours
SACC Members Experience Wonders of the Orient at Memorable Milestone...
September 13, 2024
On September 12, 2024, a crowd of SACC’s members were welcomed by Memorable Milestone Moments who hosted our September Business... READ MORE
Travel to the Amazing French Riviera in October 2025!
Travel to the Amazing French Riviera in October 2025!
September 13, 2024
Join the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and CI Destinations at Mogan’s Oyster House on Tuesday, October 8, from 5:30... READ MORE
The Payne Team of REMAX Advantage Realty Celebrates 1st Anniversary!
The Payne Team of REMAX Advantage Realty Celebrates 1st Anniversary!
September 6, 2024
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated on September 5th with a ribbon cutting the 1st year anniversary for The... READ MORE
Maryland Added 6,100 Jobs in July, Led by Cybersecurity, Life Sciences, Transportation
Maryland Added 6,100 Jobs in July, Led by Cybersecurity, Life...
August 26, 2024
Maryland added 6,100 total jobs in July, including 5,300 in the private sector, according to monthly data released Friday by... READ MORE

Community News

Wicomico County Public Schools Announces Fall Administrative Appointments: Director of Elementary Education, Three School Leadership Positions
Wicomico County Public Schools Announces Fall Administrative Appointments: Director of...
October 3, 2024
Wicomico County Public Schools is pleased to announce four administrative appointments that have occurred since the start of the 2024-2025... READ MORE
Ravitch is 2024 SU Riall Lecturer Tuesday, October 8
Ravitch is 2024 SU Riall Lecturer Tuesday, October 8
October 2, 2024
Salisbury, MD — Dr. Diane Ravitch, nationally renowned education author, researcher and advocate, delivers this year’s E. Pauline Riall Lecture,... READ MORE
Lung Cancer Screenings Offered on Saturday, November 9
Lung Cancer Screenings Offered on Saturday, November 9
October 2, 2024
Salisbury, MD — The American Lung Association identifies lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United... READ MORE
SU Hosts Culturefest October 4
SU Hosts Culturefest October 4
October 2, 2024
Salisbury, MD — Salisbury University hosts CultureFest 3-5 p.m. Friday, October 4, in the Wicomico Room of the Guerrieri Student... READ MORE
NASA Invites Media to Preview its Museum Earth Information Center
NASA Invites Media to Preview its Museum Earth Information Center
October 1, 2024
Space for Earth is an immersive experience that is part of the Earth Information Center. Credit: NASA Media is invited... READ MORE
NASA, US Department of Education Bring STEM to After-School Programs
NASA, US Department of Education Bring STEM to After-School Programs
October 1, 2024
Office of STEM Engagement Deputy Associate Administrator Kris Brown, right, and U.S. Department of Education Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten, left,... READ MORE
Donor offers matching gift to support TidalHealth’s Drive for Mobile Mammography
Donor offers matching gift to support TidalHealth’s Drive for Mobile...
October 1, 2024
Sussex, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico & Worcester Counties — The TidalHealth Foundation is excited to announce a $100,000 matching gift challenge,... READ MORE
Salisbury University Opens New Planetarium
Salisbury University Opens New Planetarium
October 1, 2024
Salisbury, MD — Salisbury University students can now add out-of-this-world education to their hands-on experiential learning thanks to a new... READ MORE
Wor-Wic Celebrates Presidential Inauguration
Wor-Wic Celebrates Presidential Inauguration
September 30, 2024
Wor-Wic Community College recently installed its third president, Deborah Casey, Ph.D., in a ceremony held at the Wicomico Youth &... READ MORE
Rotary Club of Salisbury Golf Outing Benefits the Community
Rotary Club of Salisbury Golf Outing Benefits the Community
September 26, 2024
The results are in and the 2nd annual Rotary Club of Salisbury “A Round for the Community” golf outing has... READ MORE
The Future of the County Executive Position in Wicomico County
The Future of the County Executive Position in Wicomico County
September 26, 2024
Join the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, PACE, and the Greater Salisbury Committee on Wednesday, October 9th at 6:00 PM as... READ MORE
Discussion on Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Requirements
Discussion on Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Requirements
September 26, 2024
The SACC, The Greater Salisbury Committee, and Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Energy Solutions, invite business owners to learn more about... READ MORE