Chamber Lights 2015 - Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of
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Chamber Lights 2015 - Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of
Ocean City’s Greater Ocean City, MD Chamber of Commerce 12320 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 www.oceancity.org mychamber@oceancity.org For Office Fax Business 410 . 213 . 0144 410 . 213 . 7521 November 2015 Chamber Lights 2015 The Holidays are getting closer and will be here before you know it. Our Chamber Ambassador Committee is promoting the Annual “Chamber Lights” Decorating Contest. The Decorating Contest is open to all Chamber members and is split into these categories: • General Business • Hotel / Motel (Indoor or Outdoor) • Restaurant • Residential (Outdoor Only) You can be judged on your outdoor or indoor decorations! See i nside for detai ls. Executive Director’s Message Well, the holiday season is already upon us! With November comes thoughts of holiday and Thanksgiving celebrations and gatherings with family and friends. With Ocean City and the surrounding region becoming more and more of a year rounds destination, this is a prime opportunity to promote seasonal deals and specials to our guests that come to enjoy the fall and winter beauty that our region has to offer. In addition, the award winning Winterfest of lights draws thousands through this season, starting in Mid-November. With Winterfest comes an opportunity to sponsor one of the town’s festival of trees as well as being a part of Chamber Lights- our holiday decoration contest. Chamber Lights is free for all members and residents to be a part of and show off your holiday spirit. Awards will be presented at the January Business after Hours at BJs on the Water. There are a number of categories to participate in such as Indoor, Outdoor, Hotel, Restaurant and Retail businesses, so be sure to register today! We also invite you to join us on November 5 th for our Business After Hours at OC Brewing Company- all are welcome for a great night of great food, friends and networking! The Ocean City Chamber Foundation is accepting applications for our 2016 Eunice Q. Sorin Scholarship. There are separate applications for graduating seniors and new this year an application for our Workforce Scholarship for those currently employed looking to upgrade their skills! The application deadline is February 1 st, so please feel free to forward to your employees and family members that may qualify https://occhamberfoundation.org/scholarship/ We also ask you to mark your calendars for the 2016 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Anyone that had ever attended the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in Ocean City were saddened when after 25 years Bruce Spangler announced that he would be retiring from organizing the event. This event has been such an inspiration and uplifting morning, where the entire community would come together- including our local citizens, community leaders, elected officials, church congregations, local police and fire departments, the business community, the Board of education, educators and school representatives and nonprofit organizers. It truly is the only event that spans the entire breadth of our community. Many members of the community thought it would be a shame not to continue this community tradition. So after several requests from past participants and supporters of the event, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Ocean Pines Chamber, Berlin Chamber, Snow Hill Chamber and Pocomoke Chamber decided to make sure the treasured annual event would live on. Chambers of commerce are conveners in the community, bringing people and businesses together, so it seemed like a perfect fit for our community chambers of commerce to continue the tradition. The Chambers are thrilled to announce the Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held on Friday, January 15 th 2016 and are also very excited to introduce Mark Mero as the Key Note speaker for the event. From his early days growing up in a single-parent home in Buffalo, NY, Marc dreamed big and set lofty goals. Despite many obstacles, Marc found success with hockey, football and boxing and then achieved fame in wrestling. During the event we will be taken on a journey through Marc’s life that will make us laugh and cry- and prompt us to examine our own choices. As author of the book, “How to be the Happiest Person on the Planet,” Marc’s presentation weaves his incredible personal story among practical tips for achieving one’s highest potential in life. People are inspired to find joy as they cherish every moment, value relationships, dream big and commit to making a positive difference in their personal life, career, and community. Having spoken at more than 700 events, Marc is a polished speaker and seasoned professional and has made appearances on several national TV shows including Glenn Beck, Nancy Grace and Montel Williams, as well as “Joy in our Town”, “The Good Life”, and “Making a Difference.” The 2016 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held on Friday January 15 th at 7am at the Clarion Fontainebleau 101st Street Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD. Tickets are $20 per person and table sponsorships are available. Tickets may be purchased online at www.oceancity.org, or at the Visitors Center. Warmest Regards, Melanie Pursel Executive Director 410.213.0144 ext 102 melanie@oceancity.org 5509 Coastal Highway To All OC Businesses Mark Your Calendars Season Summary Monday, November 9th 1:30 pm at the Convention Center, Room 215 Presentation from Donna Abbot, Tourism Director and MGH President, Andy Malis. Did you remember to renew your Chamber membership? If your renewal month is November, the time is now! Get more exposure! Purchase an enhanced web listing with your renewal for just $50 more! Welcome New Members Thank You For Choosing Us To Promote Your Business! Maryland Building Industry Association Joan Strang 11825 West Market Place Fulton, MD 20759 301-776-6242 http://www.MarylandBuilders.org SMI Services of Delaware Rob Randall 20 E. Railroad Ave. Selbyville, DE 19975 (302) 436-4410 http://www.smicompanies.net The MBIA is a not-for-profit trade organization representing the interests of over 1,000 member firms, including home builders, remodelers, developers & Affiliate associate members throughout Maryland Installation and Maintenance of Erosion and Sediment Control Somerset County Tourism Julie Widdowson 11440 Ocean Hwy. Princess Anne, MD 21853 (410) 651-2968 (800) 521-9189 http://www.visitsomerset.com UniFirst Corporation Shaun Bender 710 Naylor Mill Road Salisbury, MD 21801 410-742-9361 http://www.unifirst.com Tourism Office of Promotion & Visitors' Center. Promoting Somerset County, MD as a Travel Destination UniFirst is one of North America's largest workwear and textile service companies, providing managed uniform, protective clothing, and custom corporate image apparel programs to businesses. Sandals Bridal & Formal Wear Maria McEvoy 9927 Stephen Decatur Hwy Unit 3 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 410-390-3937 http://www.oceancitymdbridal.com The Supplement Shop, LLC Dave Isaacs 9748 Stephen Decatur Hwy. #110 Ocean City, MD 21842 (410) 390-7103 http://www.thesupplementshop.org Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements Bridal and Formal Wear store. wedding gowns, Cocktail Dresses, Evening Gowns, Mothers Dresses, Homecoming, Prom, Flower Girl Dresses, Tuxedos and accessories Dana Marie Photography Dana Bartholomew 9925 Stephen Decatur Highway E2 Ocean City, MD 21842 301-848-2355 http://www.danamariephotography.com Residence Inn - Marriott Shawn McMahon Seabay Lane & Rt. 90 bridge Ocean City, MD 21842 (410) 723-2222 http://www.marriott.com/sbyoc All Suite Marriott Hotel Painting by Pearce, Inc. Julia Levy 3116 Shore Road Ocean View, NJ 8230 609-624-0685 http://www.paintingbypearce.com Refer a Friend Get Chamber Bucks! Renewing Members 9/23/2015 through 10/26/2015 19th Hole Golf Getaway http://www.oc19.com 32 Palm Restaurant http://www.ocmdrestaurants.com ADT Security Services, Inc. http://www.adt.com All Gentle Dental- Pedar Didriksen DDS http://www.allgentledental.com American Granite and Tile, Inc. http://americangraniteandtile.com Ark Systems http://www.arksysinc.com Assateague Market https://www.facebook.com/pages/AssateagueMarket/117560234930016 ASSE International Inc./Aspire Worldwide http://www.aspireworldwide.org At the Beach Enterprises Inc., ATB Internet Group http://www.ATBInternetgroup.com Atlantic Financial Group, LLC http://www.AtlanticFinancialGroup.org Atlantic Hotel, Inc. http://www.atlantichotelocmd.com Barefoot Mailman Motel http://www.barefootmailman.com Bayside Boat Rentals http://www.baysideboatrentalsoc.com BB & T - 47th Street Branch http://www.bbandt.com Beach To Bay Media, LLC http://www.beachtobaytimes.com Blake, Nelson & Brown Security Services, LLC http://www.bnbsecurityservicesllc.com Thank You ! Welcome New Members continued... Renewing Members con’t. C.A.R.E. - Property Services, Inc. http://www.callcarefirst.com DeNovo's Trattoria http://www.denovos.com Harrison Group Resort Hotels http://www.ocmdhotels.com Castaways RV Resort & Campground http://www.castawaysrvoc.com Designing Windows, Inc. http://www.designingwindowsinc.com Harrison Hall Hotel http://www.harrisonhalloc.com Castle in the Sand Hotel http://www.castleinthesand.com Diversified Maintenance Harrisons Harbor Watch http://www.ocmdrestaurants.com Catered Living of Ocean Pines http://www.cateredliving.com Chesapeake Martial Arts http://www.cmakarate.com CIEE - Seasonal J1 Staffing Solutions http://www.ciee.org/hire Dolle's Candyland, Inc. http://www.dolles.com Doodle Design, Inc. http://www.doodledesign.com Eastern Shore Coffee & Water http://www.easternshorecoffee.com Hemingway's Restaurant http://www.ocmdrestaurants.com Hilton Suites Oceanfront http://www.oceancityhilton.com Hobbit Restaurant http://www.thehobbitrestaurant.com Eastern Shore Distributing http://www.abwholesaler.com/ EASTERNSHORE/Home Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites http://www.ocsuites.com First Home Mortgage Corporation http://www.gofirsthome.com Holiday Inn Oceanfront http://www.holidayinnoceanfront.com Coca-Cola Refreshments, Inc. Five Guys Burgers and Fries http://gofiveguys.com/menu/ocean-city/ Home Mortgage Services http://www.beachlender.com Coffee Beanery http://www.coffeebeaneryocmd.com/ Flagship Oceanfront Hotel http://www.flagshipoceanfront.com Hope Happens http://www.hopecanhappen.com Comcast http://www.comcast.com Fun City Arcade, Inc. Hotel Monte Carlo http://www.thehotelmontecarlo.com City Media Group, LLC http://www.city-media-group.com Clear Channel Outdoor http://clearchanneloutdoor.com/where-weare/salisbury/ Common Ground http://www.commongroundmd.org Communications Electronics, Inc. - AT&T www.communicationselectronics.com Condo Realty, Inc. http://www.condorealtyinc.com Gateway Grand, A Condominium http://www.gatewaygrandcondo.org Generals Kitchen http://www.generalskitchenoc.com Gold Coast Mall http://www.goldcoastmall.net iHeartMEDIA http://www.iheartmedia.com Inlet Lodge Hotel http://inletlodge.com/ InterExchange, Inc. http://www.interexchange.org Golden Sands Club Condominium Crazy Ladyz! http://www.CrazyLadyz.com Crystal Sands Motel http://www.crystaloc.com Grand Living Magazine http://www.grandliving.com Granger & Company, P.A. http://www.grangercpa.com J. C. Ehrlich Co., Inc. http://www.jcehrlich.com LaserTone Business Systems http://www.laser-tone.net Delmarva Discovery Center on the Pocomoke River http://www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org Hampton Inn & Suites Ocean City http://tinyurl.com/c4q5gku Long & Foster Real Estate/Vacation Rentals http://LFVacations.com Delmarva Printing http://www.delmarvaprinting.com/ Harrison Apartments http://www.harrisonapts.com Lost Treasure Golf http://www.losttreasuregolf.com November 2015 Calendar of Events Date Event Location Time Nov. 5 OC Chamber Business After Hours Ocean City Brewing Company 55th St. & Coastal Hwy. 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Nov. 11 United Work & Travel Ribbon Cutting 57th Street & Coastal Hwy. Suite 202 4:00 p.m. Nov. 11 Monthly YP Meeting OC Chamber 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Nov. 13 Bark for Life Berlin Fire Company 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Nov. 19 Monthly Executive Committee Mtg. OC Chamber 8:30 a.m. Nov. 19 Monthly Board of Directors Mtg. OC Chamber 9:00 a.m. Nov. 18 YP Mixer Dunes Manor Hotel 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Dec. 1 Dazzle Ribbon Cutting 11312 Manklin Creek Rd. Ocean Pines 3:00 p.m. In the News... OCEAN PINES LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION MAKES DONATION TO WOMEN’S DIAGNOSTIC CENTER AT AGH Berlin, Md. – On Tuesday, October 6, the Ocean Pines Ladies Golf Association held their Annual Pink Lady Golf Tournament at the Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club to raise money to help provide mammogram screenings through the Eunice Q. Sorin Women’s Diagnostics Center at Atlantic General Hospital. The association raised the most it’s raised in recent years at $1,069.00, bringing their total contribution over the past five years to over $4,800 raised for the Eunice Q. Sorin Women’s Diagnostic Center. About the Eunice Q. Sorin Women’s Diagnostic Center The Eunice Q. Sorin Women's Diagnostic Center, which opened at Atlantic General Hospital in October 2005, is dedicated solely to women’s health and diagnostic services. The result of a year-long study by a 12-person task force, it is a “one-stop shop” for mammography and bone density exams as well as non-invasive alternatives for some breast surgeries. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org. Renewing Members con’t. Lower Shore Red Cross http://www.redcrosslowershore.org Ocean Terrace Family Vacation Apartments http://www.oceanterraceaptsoc.com McDonalds 123rd St. http://www.baxterenterprises.com OceanCity.com http://www.oceancity.com McDonalds 32nd St. http://www.baxterenterprises.com Oceanic Motel http://www.oceanicoc.com MD Division of Rehabilitation Services http://www.dors.maryland.gov OCMD Marriage Ceremonies http://www.oceancity.mdofficiant.com Mena Law Firm PC, Amy M. Mena, Esq. Original Golf School, Inc. http://www.oceancitymdgolfschool.com Mid-Atlantic Settlement Services http://www.masettlement.com Midway Toyota http://midwaytoyota.com Mills Creek Builders, Inc http://www.millscreekbuilders.com Most Blessed Sacrament School http://www.mostblessedsacramentschool.com News Center of White Marlin http://www.ocean-city.com/nchal.htm Nock Apartments http://www.nockapartments.com OC Tri Running Sports http://www.octrirunning.com Ocean 1 Hotel & Suites http://www.ocean1hotel.com Otis Elevator Company http://www.otis.com Paradise Watersports http://www.paradise-watersports.com Paul Revere Smorgasbord http://www.ocmdrestaurants.com Peninsula Regional Medical Center http://www.peninsula.org Pickles Pub LLC http://www.picklesoc.com PKS Investment Advisors LLC http://www.pksadvisors.com Plim Plaza Hotel http://www.plimplazaoc.com PNC Bank - 129th St. http://www.pnc.com Ocean City Beach and Linen Rental, Inc. http://www.ocbeachandlinenrental.com Preferred Property Inspections Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 http://www.elks.org Professional Mortgage Services, Inc. http://www.professionalmortgage.com Ocean City Fishing Center http://www.ocfishing.com Quality Inn Boardwalk http://www.qiboardwalk.com Ocean City Florist http://www.oceancityflorist.com Quality Inn Oceanfront http://www.qioceanfront.com Ocean City Lions Club http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/oceancity/index.php Quillin Enterprises Ocean City Parrothead Club http://www.ocphc.com Ocean City Weddings http://OceanCityWeddingPastor.com Real Estate Title & Escrow http://www.mdretitle.com Red Sun Custom Apparel, Inc. http://www.redsuncustom.com Out & About with Your Chamber... Una Bella Salute Ribbon Cutting Broad St., Berlin 11th Annual OC Chamber Crab Feast Blu Crabhouse & Raw Bar Next Wave/Dana Marie Photography Ribbon Cutting October Business Breakfast Peaky’s Rooftop 138th St. & Coastal Hwy. 2015 MD Tourism & Travel Summit Economist Anirban Basu & Senator Jim Mathias with the Worcester, Berlin & OC Tourism Delegation Renewing Members con’t. Resort Maps of Delmarva/Discovery Map http://www.resortmaps.com ResortQuest Ocean City http://www.ResortQuestOceanCity.com Rogers Sign Company, Inc. http://www.rogerssign.com Rosenfeld's Jewish Delicatessen http://www.RosenfeldsJewishDeli.com Royal Plus Electric Inc. http://www.royalpluselectric.com Sea Manor Productions http://sea-manor-productions.com Seabonay Motel http://www.seabonayoc.com SEASIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY http://SEASIDECHRISTIANACADEMY.COM Service Today, Inc. http://www.servicetodayinc.com Shallow Waters Restaurant http://www.shallowwatersrestaurant.com/ Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center http://www.shirleygracepregnancycenter.org Shore Management - 83rd Street Branch http://www.shoremanagementinc.com/ Skyware Systems, LLC http://www.skywaresystems.com Smart Staff http://www.smart-staff.org Smith Island Cruises http://www.smithislandcruises.com Smokers BBQ Pit http://www.smokersBBQpit.com Souvenir City & Inlet Gift Shop Sportland Arcade Stephen Cherry Photography http://www.stephencherry.com Sun & Fun Motel http://www.ocmotels.com Sunsations Store OC18 http://www.sunsationsusa.com Sunset Grille, LLC http://www.ocsunsetgrille.com Susan G. Komen Maryland http://www.komenmd.org Sweet Frog of Ocean City LLC on the boadwalk http://www.sweetfrog.com Talbot Street Pier Watersports http://www.talbotstreetpier.com Taxi Taxi/Shuttle Shuttle http://taxitaxioc.com The Beach House Restaurant http://www.castleinthesand.com Universal Mortgage & Finance, Inc. http://www.UniversalApproved.com VistaGraphics http://www.vgnet.com Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art http://www.wardmuseum.org Worcester County Times, Beachcomber http://www.delmarvanow.com Your Doc's In http://www.yourdocsin.com For Your Confidence In Us! Ocean City Clean Sweep – Volunteers Needed On Saturday, November 14th, from 10:00 am to noon, the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) and its CleanUp Committee will be holding its 3rd annual “Ocean City Clean Sweep” to pick up litter and debris scattered around downtown Ocean City between the Inlet and 17th Street. The OCDC is requesting volunteers, business groups, and schools to volunteer for this year’s Clean Sweep. The OCDC is a nonprofit organization charged with revitalizing downtown Ocean City. Last year’s event was a success and resulted in many trash bags being filled. Volunteers will walk the streets of downtown Ocean City picking up trash, litter, and cigarette butts left over from this summer. Gloves, rakes, and trash bags will be provided. The Town of Ocean City will provide the dumpster. All participants will receive a free shirt. A lunch will be provided to volunteers. The base and meeting location for the clean-up event will be the OCDC office at 108 Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City. If interested in volunteering please contact the OCDC at (410) 289-7739. Town of Ocean City ROOM TAX ANALYSIS 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 PRIOR YEAR July 3,710,799 3,756,821 3,815,702 1.57% August 3,051,189 3,254,549 3,478,582 6.88% September 1,187,977 1,144,417 October 399,180 456,474 November 131,596 144,466 December 180,098 129,274 4.04% January 133,300 203,749 February 156,997 183,711 March 266, 176 239,595 April 467,463 462,653 May 1,137,154 1,262,646 June 2,545,785 2,607,318 $13,367,715 $13,845,675 $7,294,285 3.54% 3.58% 4.04% Actual $13,367,715 $13,845,675 $7,294,285 Budget $13,000,000 $13,600,000 $13,837,500 $367,715 $245,675 -$6,543,215 Current YTD $13,367,715 $13,845,675 $7,294,285 Prior YTD $12,910,773 $13,367,715 $7,011,370 $456,942 $477,960 $282,914 YTD Total 4.04% Town of Ocean City FOOD TAX ANALYSIS FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY 2016 Prior Yr.% Change July 261,918.67 286,258.28 281,489.10 286,269.55 1.70% August 265,278.78 242,680.69 292,682.67 307,006.14 5.23% September 144,439.21 148,405.31 124,396.52 October 55,937.55 69,487.10 66,313.64 November 23,015.66 24,355.90 29,395.15 December 24,414.86 23,479.68 24,447.74 January 18,957.07 18,912.78 21,721.38 February 21,939.47 25,724.26 23,107.14 March 34,569.08 35,753.96 36,344.56 April 47,335.98 53,613.84 62,124.06 May 112,695.98 121,101.72 136,178.06 June 174,993.91 184,630.11 192,124.36 1,185,496.02 1,234,403.63 1,290,324.28 694,265.69 3.50% YTD Total In the News con’t... The Ocean City Chamber Foundation is accepting applications for our 2016 Eunice Q. Sorin Scholarship. There are separate applications for graduating seniors and, new this year, an application for our Workforce Scholarship for those currently employed looking to upgrade their skills! The application deadline is February 1st, so please feel free to forward to your employees and family members that may qualify. For more information visit us on the web at https://occhamberfoundation.org/scholarship/ The Worcester County Commissioners announce the appointment of Merry Mears as the new Worcester County Economic Development (WCED) director. She stepped into her new role October 21, 2015. Mears brings 15 years of economic and workforce development experience to this new assignment. She joined WCED as the deputy director in 2012. Prior to joining WCED, Mears served in several leadership positions, including director of the Workforce Development Division of the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore. While there, she oversaw the development and implementation of regional Workforce Investment Act funded programs. She graduated from Salisbury University in 2001, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Marketing. Mears is an active member of the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) and is engaged in statewide issues affecting infrastructure, jobs and industry. “I’m honored to serve in this capacity, and to continue working with the County Commissioners to attract and retain businesses while facilitating innovation and job growth in our community,” Mears said. “I remain focused on building and sustaining these types of strategic partnerships to establish and grow local industries and jobs.” Mears is currently completing the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) program through the International Economic Development Council. For more information, contact Kim Moses, public information officer, at (410) 632-1194. The Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce The mission of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce is to provide community leadership in the promotion and support of economic development and the continued growth of tourism in Ocean City. The Chamber serves as a hub for development, education and communication within the business community to preserve the viability, quality of life and aesthetic values of our town. Officers 2015- 2016 Brett Wolf - President Professional Mortgage Services John Gehrig - President Elect D3 Corp Stephanie Meehan - Vice President Funcade Toni Keiser - Treasurer Atlantic General Hospital Bob Thompson - Secretary Ocean Pines Association Directors 2015- 2016 Justin McGinnis - LaserTone Phillip Cheung - Gregory & Associates Buck Mann –Polynesian Condo Sal Fasano - LaQuinta Hotel & Suites Joe Cavilla - Casino at Ocean Downs Steve Pastusak - Jolly Rogers Amusements Chris Woodley Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison , LLC Ruth Waters Harrison Group Resort Hotels Madlyn Carder - BJ’s On the Water Chamber Staff Melanie Pursel, Executive Director Lisa Dennis, Events Director Danielle Davis, Financial Officer Nancy Schwendeman, Publications Mgr Vera Spalt, Membership Services Mgr Joya Mattie, Membership Services Jill Brady, E-Marketing Manager Visitors Center Staff Richard Ohanlon - Karen Lynn Marci Russell - Angie Krause Community Representatives Economic Development Committee Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association Downtown Association Ocean City Development Corporation Ocean City’s Voice for Business is published the first of each month. Ads and articles may be submitted for publication no later than the 20th of the preceding month. Items received after the 20th may be published in a later newsletter, or if time sensitive, published in the next weekly e-lert. Town of Ocean City