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City of Salisbury Welcomes Staff in New Roles
City of Salisbury Welcomes Staff in New Roles
May 10, 2024
SALISBURY, MD – The City of Salisbury’s Arts, Business and Culture Department plans to expand development and business outreach with two... READ MORE
Maryland Chamber of Commerce Announces Board of Directors for 2024-2025
Maryland Chamber of Commerce Announces Board of Directors for 2024-2025
May 10, 2024
Annapolis, MD— The Maryland Chamber of Commerce today announced its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term, under... READ MORE
Chamber Hosts State of the Wicomico County Schools Luncheon
Chamber Hosts State of the Wicomico County Schools Luncheon
May 10, 2024
The SACC annual State of the Wicomico County Public Schools Luncheon, presented by First Shore Federal Savings and Loan Association,... READ MORE
Mayor Randy Taylor and the City of Salisbury Welcomes the SACC to New Headquarters
Mayor Randy Taylor and the City of Salisbury Welcomes the...
May 10, 2024
Chamber members, local elected officials, business, and organizational leaders gathered on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the City of Salisbury... READ MORE
Secretary Rai addresses Wor-Wic graduates
Secretary Rai addresses Wor-Wic graduates
May 10, 2024
During Wor-Wic Community College commencement ceremonies at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury, Dr. Sanjay Rai, secretary of... READ MORE
Maryland officials, legislators continue efforts to regulate earned wage access
Maryland officials, legislators continue efforts to regulate earned wage access
May 10, 2024
Maryland labor officials and legislators are seeking to regulate “earned wage access” products to better protect the hundreds of thousands... READ MORE
Maryland allocates record funds to child care, but for some families it still may not be enough
Maryland allocates record funds to child care, but for some...
May 10, 2024
According to the Maryland State Department of Education as of mid-March, more than 22,000 families were receiving financial assistance to... READ MORE
The Hell of Drug Pricing Boards
The Hell of Drug Pricing Boards
May 10, 2024
Let us talk government boards to set drug prices. Maryland established its first such board in 2019, and it recently... READ MORE
Salisbury Waterworks Initiates Lead Service Line Survey to Safeguard Community Health
Salisbury Waterworks Initiates Lead Service Line Survey to Safeguard Community...
May 9, 2024
SALISBURY, MD — The City of Salisbury is launching a proactive effort to help locate any potential lead contamination of... READ MORE
NOW Available: Comcast Launches NOW Brand Prepaid Internet and Mobile Services Nationwide
NOW Available: Comcast Launches NOW Brand Prepaid Internet and Mobile...
May 9, 2024
PHILADELPHIA, PA –  Americans now have new options for low-cost, reliable pay-as-you-go Internet and Mobile service: NOW Internet and NOW Mobile. Both products... READ MORE
The Insurance Market Introduces IMHR: Your HR Business Partner
The Insurance Market Introduces IMHR: Your HR Business Partner
May 9, 2024
The Insurance Market proudly announces the launch of IMHR, a dedicated HR Consulting Service designed to streamline human resources operations... READ MORE
Parking Garage Arms to Remain Up during the Month of May
Parking Garage Arms to Remain Up during the Month of...
May 9, 2024
SALISBURY, MD — After another setback in the launch of the City’s project with Flowbird in the Circle Avenue Parking... READ MORE

Business News

Find Your Perfect Job at the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Virtual Job Fair
Find Your Perfect Job at the Greater Ocean City Chamber...
April 19, 2024
The Greater Ocean City Maryland Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Summer Jobs DelMarVa for a virtual job fair April... READ MORE
GMB Announces Leadership Promotions
GMB Announces Leadership Promotions
April 15, 2024
George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB) is pleased to announce the selection of Christopher J. Pfeifer, P.E. as a new... READ MORE
IMPACT Technology Group Elevates Customer Service Standards with Team Certification
IMPACT Technology Group Elevates Customer Service Standards with Team Certification
April 12, 2024
IMPACT Technology Group, a Technology Services Provider that specializes in helping Delmarva business leaders get the worry-free technology they need... READ MORE
Overcoming the Key Bridge Crisis: Resources for Maryland Businesses
Overcoming the Key Bridge Crisis: Resources for Maryland Businesses
April 11, 2024
Dear Maryland businesses, Following the recent catastrophic collapse of the Key Bridge, which has sent shockwaves through our communities and... READ MORE
Maryland Capital Enterprises Announces April Business Classes
Maryland Capital Enterprises Announces April Business Classes
March 21, 2024
Salisbury, MD – Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) unveils its April 2024 class lineup, offering a series of no-cost webinars and... READ MORE
Job Fair to be Held April 4 at Wor-Wic
Job Fair to be Held April 4 at Wor-Wic
March 20, 2024
The public is invited to attend a free job fair being offered by the career services office at Wor-Wic Community... READ MORE
Taylor Bank Announces Opening of Loan Production Office in Salisbury, Maryland
Taylor Bank Announces Opening of Loan Production Office in Salisbury,...
March 13, 2024
Berlin, MD – Taylor Bank today announced that it has established a new Loan Production Office (LPO) in Salisbury, Maryland to... READ MORE
Olivia Dorman Joins TidalHealth Pulmonary in Salisbury
Olivia Dorman Joins TidalHealth Pulmonary in Salisbury
March 12, 2024
Salisbury, MD – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Olivia Dorman, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Pulmonary in Salisbury, Md. Dorman received her bachelor’s... READ MORE
SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate Holds Annual Company Update Breakfast
SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate Holds Annual Company Update...
March 7, 2024
Salisbury, MD – Tim Robertson, Ryan Finnegan and Wesley Cox, CCIM were awarded SVN Miller Commercial Spotlight awards. Each recipient... READ MORE
Black Philanthropy Month Celebrated With Grants to Nonprofits
Black Philanthropy Month Celebrated With Grants to Nonprofits
February 16, 2024
Salisbury, MD — The Black Excellence Community Fund, which is a Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Giving Circle, celebrated Black... READ MORE
Restaurant Workers, Owners Reopen Debate on Eliminating Maryland’s Tipped Wage
Restaurant Workers, Owners Reopen Debate on Eliminating Maryland’s Tipped Wage
February 12, 2024
Service workers and restaurant owners who say tipped employees have been left behind in Maryland’s recent minimum wage increase renewed... READ MORE
Maryland Capital Enterprises Announces March Business Classes
Maryland Capital Enterprises Announces March Business Classes
February 9, 2024
Salisbury, MD – Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) is excited to announce a lineup of free educational webinars and training sessions... READ MORE

Government News

Maryland officials, legislators continue efforts to regulate earned wage access
Maryland officials, legislators continue efforts to regulate earned wage access
May 10, 2024
Maryland labor officials and legislators are seeking to regulate “earned wage access” products to better protect the hundreds of thousands... READ MORE
Maryland allocates record funds to child care, but for some families it still may not be enough
Maryland allocates record funds to child care, but for some...
May 10, 2024
According to the Maryland State Department of Education as of mid-March, more than 22,000 families were receiving financial assistance to... READ MORE
The Hell of Drug Pricing Boards
The Hell of Drug Pricing Boards
May 10, 2024
Let us talk government boards to set drug prices. Maryland established its first such board in 2019, and it recently... READ MORE
Former NASA Center Director, Scientist to Receive Presidential Medals
Former NASA Center Director, Scientist to Receive Presidential Medals
May 6, 2024
President Joe Biden will present Dr. Ellen Ochoa, former center director and astronaut at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in... READ MORE
NASA Technology Grants to Advance Moon to Mars Space Exploration
NASA Technology Grants to Advance Moon to Mars Space Exploration
May 2, 2024
NASA has awarded nearly $1.5 million to academic, non-profit, and business organizations to advance state-of-the-art technology that will play a... READ MORE
NASA Grants Support Academic Collaborations for STEM Student Success
NASA Grants Support Academic Collaborations for STEM Student Success
April 30, 2024
NASA has awarded $3.9 million to 13 teams at under-resourced academic institutions across the country, to support collaborative projects with... READ MORE
2024 Maryland General Assembly Post Legislative Session Forum
2024 Maryland General Assembly Post Legislative Session Forum
April 26, 2024
The SACC hosted its annual review of the 2024 Maryland General Assembly Session with the Lower Shore Legislative Delegation on... READ MORE
NASA Nurtures Promising Tech Ideas from Small Businesses
NASA Nurtures Promising Tech Ideas from Small Businesses
April 23, 2024
New space technology ideas emerge every day from innovators across the country, and NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program... READ MORE
NASA Sets Coverage of Roscosmos Spacewalk Outside Space Station
NASA Sets Coverage of Roscosmos Spacewalk Outside Space Station
April 23, 2024
NASA will provide live coverage, beginning at 10:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 25, as two Roscosmos cosmonauts conduct a spacewalk... READ MORE
NASA Invites Media for Climate Update, New Earth Missions
NASA Invites Media for Climate Update, New Earth Missions
April 18, 2024
In anticipation of Earth Day, NASA invites media to a briefing at the agency’s headquarters on Friday, April 19, at... READ MORE
NASA Sets Path to Return Mars Samples, Seeks Innovative Designs
NASA Sets Path to Return Mars Samples, Seeks Innovative Designs
April 16, 2024
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson shared on Monday the agency’s path forward on the Mars Sample Return program, including seeking innovative... READ MORE
Maryland’s Tax and Fee Increases Won’t Affect Everyone, Will You Pay?
Maryland’s Tax and Fee Increases Won’t Affect Everyone, Will You...
April 12, 2024
The Maryland General Assembly passed a budget this session that raises approximately $340 million in additional revenue for transportation and... READ MORE

Chamber News

Maryland Chamber of Commerce Announces Board of Directors for 2024-2025
Maryland Chamber of Commerce Announces Board of Directors for 2024-2025
May 10, 2024
Annapolis, MD— The Maryland Chamber of Commerce today announced its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term, under... READ MORE
Mayor Randy Taylor and the City of Salisbury Welcomes the SACC to New Headquarters
Mayor Randy Taylor and the City of Salisbury Welcomes the...
May 10, 2024
Chamber members, local elected officials, business, and organizational leaders gathered on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the City of Salisbury... READ MORE
Delmarva Restaurants – Show Us What You Got! Join Us for Taste of the Town with Delmarva Eats!
Delmarva Restaurants – Show Us What You Got! Join Us...
May 10, 2024
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, Evolution Craft Brewing Company, and Southern Boys Concepts invite ALL Delmarva restaurants to participate in the... READ MORE
Tidemark Federal Credit Union Expands Presence in Salisbury With New Branch
Tidemark Federal Credit Union Expands Presence in Salisbury With New...
May 2, 2024
Tidemark Federal Credit Union celebrated a momentous occasion on May 1st, 2024, as it unveiled its newest branch located at 1305 S. Salisbury... READ MORE
Taylor Bank Cuts Ribbon To New Loan Production Office in Salisbury, Maryland
Taylor Bank Cuts Ribbon To New Loan Production Office in...
April 30, 2024
Berlin, MD – Taylor Bank, headquartered in Berlin, Maryland, celebrated the grand opening of its new Loan Production Office (LPO) with... READ MORE
Find Your Perfect Job at the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Virtual Job Fair
Find Your Perfect Job at the Greater Ocean City Chamber...
April 19, 2024
The Greater Ocean City Maryland Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Summer Jobs DelMarVa for a virtual job fair April... READ MORE
Americans Are Saving Less These Days
Americans Are Saving Less These Days
April 19, 2024
According to government statistics, Americans have not been saving money as they had once in the past. The personal saving... READ MORE
Record Numbers of People Starting Up New Small Businesses
Record Numbers of People Starting Up New Small Businesses
April 19, 2024
Record numbers of people are starting new businesses, and more and more of them are women- and minority-owned, according to... READ MORE
Baltimore Port Closure Creates Uncertainty for Businesses
Baltimore Port Closure Creates Uncertainty for Businesses
April 19, 2024
The March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge left six dead and Baltimore’s port closed to imports and... READ MORE
The SACC to Host MD General Assembly Post Legislative Session Forum
The SACC to Host MD General Assembly Post Legislative Session...
April 19, 2024
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce will welcome the Lower Eastern Shore Delegation members at... READ MORE
Community Foundation Celebrates 40 Years With SACC Event
Community Foundation Celebrates 40 Years With SACC Event
April 15, 2024
Salisbury, MD – The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore celebrated 40 years of impact with the Salisbury Area Chamber of... READ MORE
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Announces 2024/2025 Scholarship Recipients
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Announces 2024/2025 Scholarship...
April 12, 2024
The Advisory Board of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is proud to announce the scholarship recipients for 2024/2025.... READ MORE

Community News

Secretary Rai addresses Wor-Wic graduates
Secretary Rai addresses Wor-Wic graduates
May 10, 2024
During Wor-Wic Community College commencement ceremonies at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury, Dr. Sanjay Rai, secretary of... READ MORE
Delmarva Restaurants – Show Us What You Got! Join Us for Taste of the Town with Delmarva Eats!
Delmarva Restaurants – Show Us What You Got! Join Us...
May 10, 2024
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, Evolution Craft Brewing Company, and Southern Boys Concepts invite ALL Delmarva restaurants to participate in the... READ MORE
Salisbury Zoo 70th Anniversary Gala
Salisbury Zoo 70th Anniversary Gala
May 2, 2024
Please join the Salisbury Zoo as we prepare to celebrate a significant milestone — our 70th Anniversary Gala! The Salisbury... READ MORE
Playa Bowls Blood Drive, May 29th 12-5!
Playa Bowls Blood Drive, May 29th 12-5!
May 2, 2024
We are so grateful for the warm welcome this community has given us. We have been in the Clairmont shopping... READ MORE
Celebrating Civil Rights on the Shore
Celebrating Civil Rights on the Shore
April 30, 2024
The Beach to Bay Heritage Area will present their annual celebration, Civil Rights on the Shore: An Evening of History... READ MORE
Maryland Folk Festival Announces Second Round of Performers
Maryland Folk Festival Announces Second Round of Performers
April 30, 2024
Salisbury, MD – The Maryland Folk Festival will bring artists from all over the country to Downtown Salisbury for this year’s... READ MORE
Wor-Wic Selected for National Student Success Initiative
Wor-Wic Selected for National Student Success Initiative
April 30, 2024
Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury was recently named one of seven community colleges chosen from throughout the nation to participate... READ MORE
SU’s Annual Multicultural Festival April 30
SU’s Annual Multicultural Festival April 30
April 29, 2024
Salisbury, MD—Salisbury University holds its annual Multicultural Festival 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in the Wicomico Room of the Guerrieri... READ MORE
2024 State of the Wicomico County Schools
2024 State of the Wicomico County Schools
April 26, 2024
The 2024 State of the Wicomico County Public Schools Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 11:30... READ MORE
YMCA of the Chesapeake Announces Changes to Leadership Team
YMCA of the Chesapeake Announces Changes to Leadership Team
April 23, 2024
The YMCA of the Chesapeake (YOC) announces changes to its leadership and the addition of a new position, Director of... READ MORE
SU Announces 2024 Meritorious Staff Award Honorees
SU Announces 2024 Meritorious Staff Award Honorees
April 23, 2024
Salisbury, MD – Salisbury University honored four recent retirees with its 2024 Meritorious Staff Awards. The awards recognize recently retired staff... READ MORE
Wicomico Habitat Celebrates 37 Years of Volunteers
Wicomico Habitat Celebrates 37 Years of Volunteers
April 23, 2024
Salisbury, MD – Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County celebrated 37 years of volunteers building strength, stability, and self-reliance in the... READ MORE