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www.oceancity.org
Ocean City’s mychamber@oceancity.org
Office 410.213.0144
Greater Ocean City, MD
Chamber of Commerce
For Fax 410.213.7521
Business
12320 Ocean Gateway
Ocean City, MD 21842
March 2020
CEO/President Message
March is finally here and after a mild winter we are looking forward to a gorgeous spring!
The official kick off to spring will be the St. Patrick’s Day Parade planned for March 14th and
sponsored by the Delmarva Irish American Club. The entire parade will be live streamed this
year with more details to follow! I am thrilled to be a co-emcee again which is always such a
great time and an opportunity to promote all the wonderful businesses, organizations that
participate as well as upcoming events in Ocean City!
There have been a number of issues that the chamber has been actively engaged on during
the legislative session, including “Universal School Start Act”, the 120 day seasonal worker
exemption from paid leave, and a required verification between 107 and 120 days, The labor transparency bill
which would impact the J-1 Summer Work Travel Program and the Special Event Zone Legislation. It is critical
that we have our voice heard in Annapolis as we represent almost 1000 job creators here in Worcester County!
There are lots of other exciting events coming up over the next month including our Business After Hours at
Alley Oops on March 5th, and the HMRA Spring Trade Expo March 8th and 9th. We are also thrilled to host a
multi-chamber business breakfast on March 12th at the Captain’s’ Table located at the Courtyard by Marriot
with Special Guest Michael Franklin CEO of Atlantic General Hospital. This event is generously sponsored by
AGH, so there is no fee, but we do ask that you RSVP by clicking https://chamber.oceancity.org/events/details/
march-2020-joint-chamber-business-breakfast-captains-table-restaurant-32013
All of the upcoming chamber events, including the Annual Job Fair may be found on our website
www.oceancity.org/events.
Also, please mark your calendars for the Annual J-1 Seasonal Workforce Employer & Community Conference
planned for April 21st at the Grand Hotel and Spa starting at 8:30 am. This is an excellent forum for employers
of J-1 students, where new regulatory issues as well as upcoming changes at the state and federal level will be
discussed. This is a free event and we encourage all employers and hiring managers to attend.
Warmest Regards,
In this issue
Melanie Pursel
Mark Your Calendars P.3
President & CEO Upcoming Events P.4
410.213.0144 ext 102 Renewing Members P.5
melanie@oceancity.org
Welcome New Members P.6
Young Professionals P.14
Mark Your Calendars
Ocean City Job Fair OC
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Chamber OC Chamber Golf
April 4 Open
OpenHouse
House Tournament
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April May 12
General Membership 2020 Awards 16th OC Chamber
Meeting Celebration Crab Feast
Sept 2020 Sept 2020 Oct 2020
2020
March 5: Alley Oops
April 2: Ocean 13
May 7: Pickles Pub
June 4: Micky Fins Deck Party
Upcoming March Events
DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME
Mar. 5 Business After Hours Ally Oops 5-7pm
13101 Coastal Hwy
Mar. 6 Keycard Booklet Advertising Deadline
Mar. 11 YP Monthly Meeting OC Chamber 8:30am
Mar. 12 Multi Chamber Business Breakfast The Captains Table Restaurant 8-9:30am
AGH Annual Update Courtyard by Marriott, 15th St
Mar. 13 Ribbon Cutting: O’Conor, Mooney & 5700 Coastal Hwy Suite 100 4pm Welcome
Fitzgerald Realtors Ocean City 4:30pm RC
Mar. 19 Executive Committee Meeting OC Chamber 8:30am
Mar. 19 Board of Directors Meeting OC Chamber 9am
Mar. 19 Multi-Chamber Business After Hours Classic Collections at the Vault 5-7pm
105 Market St., Pocomoke
Mar. 20 Ambassadors Meeting OC Chamber 8:30am
Mar. 26 YP Monthly Mixer Hooked 5:30-7:30pm
80th St., Ocean City
Mar. 27 Ribbon Cutting: GoGlass 10736 Ocean Gateway, Berlin 11am Welcome
12pm RC
March Business Breakfast
Thurs, March 12 AGH President/CEO
8-9:30am Michael A. Franklin
Sponsored by AGH will present the Annual Update
No Charge! Seating Limited
to 60 Guests
The Captain’s Table Restaurant,
Courtyard by Marriott 15th St.
Renewing Members
January 31, 2020 - February 25, 2020
28th St. Pit and Pub Lighthouse Counseling & Consulting Services
http://www.pitandpub.com http://www.wellness.com/dir/3235512/counselor/md/
pocomoke-city/dr-lynn-duffy-lighthouse-counseling--
Assateague Island Surf Shop & Boutique Cafe
http://assateagueislandsurfshop.com/ Maryland Copier
http://www.md-copier.com
Atlantic Shores Realty, LLC
http://www.atlanticshoresoc.com MBC Consulting, LLC - Mary Beth Carozza
Backshore Brewing Company/Hammerheads Raw Bar Ocean Tower Construction LLC
http://www.backshorebrew.com/ http://www.oceantowerconstruction.com
Buckingham Hotel OCRooms.com
https://www.buckinghamhoteloc.com/ http://www.ocrooms.com
CARD 101 Pines Property Management, Inc
http://www.card101.biz http://borderlinksresort.com/
Edward Jones / Charles Adams Plaza Condominium Inc
https://www.edwardjones.com https://www.plazaoceancity.com/
Elis Apartments Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC
http://www.elisapartment.com http://www.pwwlaw.com
GoGlass Re/Max Advantage Realty
http://www.mrgoglass.com https://www.rentingoceancity.com
GSB Media LLC, CTG Ron Jon Surf Shop
http://www.ctgvariety.com http://www.ronjonsurfshop.com
Hall & Vande Sande, LLC Shore Rentals OC
http://www.hvsllc.com http://shorerentalsoc.com
Just-Rite Marine Structures, Inc. South Beach Apartments
http://www.justritemarineinc.com http://www.ocrooms.com
Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva/Bill Herbst Thrashers French Fries
http://kw.com http://thrashersfries.com/
Law Offices of James A List, LLC. Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLC
http://jalistlaw.com https://www.wtplaw.com/
Thank You!
Welcome New Members
Blue Heron Landscape and Design Brandywine Living at Fenwick Island
Jason Hearn Wendy Papuchis
Ocean City & Surrounding Area 21111 Arrington Drive
(410) 341-9500 Selbyville, DE 19975
http://www.blueheronlandscape.com (302) 436-0808 1-877-4BRANDY
http://www.brandycare/com/our-communities/fenwick-island
Brandywine offers an extraordinary lifestyle for seniors desiring
something special in their next residence. Upscale assisted living
and memory care with nurses on-site 24/7. Life is Beautiful!
Common Energy/Fluidlytix CoreCom Commercial Painting
Gary Kimmel Kellen Seligman
(410) 608-1026 5544 Wilkins Court
http://www.fluidlytix.com Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 458-1635
The FluidLytix Intelligent Water Management Solution http://www.corecomcommercial.com
Save Water. Save Money. Reduce your business water utility cost by
up to 30%*Reduce your water usage by 6% to 9%* CoreCom is a dedicated commercial painting company serving
business owners and property managers across the East Coast. We
work in a variety of industries, from multi-family to industrial, and
offer a wide range of services that enhance your property's
appearance and value. Our goal is to transform businesses into
spaces that leave a lasting impression on customers and employees
alike. We offer unmatched expertise when it comes to large-scale
projects that require minimal disruption to a business. We deliver
remarkable results and bring personalized service to our customers,
allowing them to focus on what matters most.
Guaranteed Rate Matthew Farr Law
Dan Varda Matthew Farr
9927 Stephen Decatur Hwy. #F7 11032 Nicholas Lane
Ocean City, MD 21842 Suite A202
(443) 569-0386 Berlin, MD 21811
http://www.rate.com/danvarda (410) 430-7887
http://www.MatthewFarrLaw.com
Our promise is to provide low. low rates & the ultimate in
technology, service & advice. Our marketing-disrupting model does Law Firm that handles Maryland Workers' Compensation for the
just that. injured worker, personal injury and auto accidents.
McLean Mortgage Corporation Real Hospitality Group, LLC
Beth Hunt Ben Seidel
7904 Coastal Hwy. Ste. 5 Ocean City, MD 21842
Ocean City, MD 21842 (410) 213-1970
(667) 330-1550
http://skmortgagegroup.com Hotel Management Company with brand expertise and independent
property aptitude. Hospitality through culture, expertise, innovation
At McLean Mortgage, we are committed to offering the best and professional development of our people.
borrower experience. We know buying a new home or refinancing an
existing loan is a big decision. We’re here to help.
US Fitness Supply
Mike Cooper
32951 Lighthouse Rd Thank you for
Selbyville, DE 19975
(757) 745-9831 choosing us to
https://usfitnesssupply.com/
Offering world renowned Fitness Products, 24 hr customer service &
promote your
sales support with a dedicated team of fitness gurus offering product
sales, development, business consulting & more
business!
The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Foundations main mission is to support economic and
educational growth within our community. For the past 10 years, we have worked tirelessly to provide
scholarships and educational programs to facilitate these endeavors. Now, we are asking for your help.
We have designed a beautiful Giving Wall which will be located in our Chamber Visitor Center and
provide funds to continue our mission. We see thousands of visitors and locals each year in the center,
so the visibility that the wall receives will be impressive!
Please take this opportunity to showcase your community support by engaging at the Legacy or
Corporate level. There will be a limit of nine premium Legacy Sponsors with 4”x 12” plaques (1 name
per plaque), and twelve 5”x7” plaques (3 business names per plaque) for Corporate Sponsors. There will
also be an opportunity for individual community supporters to purchase a smaller plaque where we will
list their names. Keep in mind that the Chamber Foundation is a non-for-profit 501C 3, therefore your
donation is entirely tax deductible (EIN 27-215-1222). Please see the attached rendering.
Donations are as follows: The Legacy plaque is $1500 and the Corporate plaque is $750 and will be
prominently displayed for the thousands of visitors that come through our doors each year. Individuals
can participate at the $300 level. You might be surprised to know that our Ocean City chamber of
commerce is the largest in Maryland, over 900 members strong, and supports, organizes and works at
the pleasure of the business community to benefit all. Funds raised will go to providing workforce
scholarships to train and retain our local employees as well as other professional development
opportunities.
We ask that you join us in this sustaining opportunity and look forward to pressing forward in growing a
strong and vibrant workforce in our beloved town of Ocean City, Maryland. Now….
Get Your Name on The Wall!
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Most Sincerely,
Ruth Waters, President
Greater Ocean City Chamber Foundation, Inc. www.occhamberfoundation.org
Important Things to Remember
as the Season Approaches We’re in the Parade!
Login to your membership account :
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Verify that all company & representative
Would you like your logo on our banner?
information for your business is correct
Cost $50
Make sure you are utilizing all key words,
descriptions, mapping, email addresses, photos etc. Contact Lisa Layfield:
Contact Vera Spalt, Membership Services Manager lisa@oceancity.org •410-213-0144 ext. 104
410-213-0144 ext. 103 • Vera@oceancity.org
HOT DEALS | JOB OPENINGS | SPONSOR EVENTS
Post Hot Deals - Upcoming Events & Job Openings
Host a Business After Hours
Host Business Breakfast
Become an Event Sponsor
Contact Lisa Layfield, Events Director
410-213-0144 ext. 104 • Lisa@oceancity.org
MD Sales & Use—Worcester # Returns Filed 2,030 Food & Beverage $1,601,809 Apparel $690,358 General Merchandise $1,222,897 Automotive $187,706 Furniture & Appliances $114,881 Building & Industrial Supplies $742,498 Utilities & Transportation $169,087 Hardware, Machinery & Equipment $85,830 Miscellaneous $643,615 Subtotal $5,458,681 Assessment Collections $11,732 Total Collections $5,470,413
Ribbon Cuttings & Events
February Business After Hours Gordmans Ribbon Cutting
Nori Sushi Bar & Grill
Xfinity Store
Ribbon Cutting
13th Annual OC Chamber Business Marketplace Expo
Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty
Ribbon Cutting
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BIG DEALSThe Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
"Where Business is a Pleasure"
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the economic
growth of the region by providing leadership, inspiration, education and development
opportunities to support and promote all segments of the business and tourism community.
BOARD 2019-2020 CHAMBER STAFF VISITOR CENTER STAFF
Toni Keiser - Chair Melanie Pursel, President/CEO Richard Ohanlon
Atlantic General Hospital Lisa Layfield, Events Director Karen Lynn
Bob Thompson - Chair-Elect Danielle Davis, Financial Officer Sharon Craven
CoreLife of Delmarva
Nancy Schwendeman, Publications Mgr. Kathleen Smith
Phillip Cheung - Treasurer
Vera Spalt, Membership Services Mgr. Ed Colbert
CG Accounting Group, LLC
Steve Pastusak—Secretary Jill Brady, E-Marketing Mgr. Deb Haas
Jolly Roger Amusement Parks
Stephanie Meehan - Immediate Past Chair
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DIRECTORS 2019-2020 EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Brett Wolf • Professional Mortgage Services John Gehrig • Ocean City Council/D3
Joe Wilson • Coastal Life Realty Group Joe Mitrecic • Worcester County
Bobbi Sample • Ocean Downs Casino Commission/Mitrecic Building
Sal Fasano • LaQuinta Hotel & Suites Ocean City’s Voice for Business
Ruth Waters • Harrison Group Resort Hotels is published the first of each
Cole Taustin • Embers Restaurant/Blu month. Ads and articles may be
COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES
Crabhouse/Mad Fish Bar & Grill submitted for publication no
Joe Groves • DCMA Economic Development Committee later than the 20th of the
Hotel-Motel Restaurant Association preceding month. Items received
Joe Magnolia • 5 Star Plumbing, Heating &
Downtown Association after the 20th may be published
Cooling
Ocean City Convention & Visitors Bureau in a later newsletter, or if time
Stefanie Gordy • Salisbury University
Ocean City Development Corporation
sensitive, published in the next
Chad Toms • Whiteford, Taylor & Preston weekly e-lert.
Ryan James • Mother’s Cantina Town of Ocean CityYou can also read
