Ocean City`s Business - Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of
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Ocean City`s Business - 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 September 2016 Executive Director’s Message What an outstanding summer we have had! Now it’s time for our second season, one of the most spectacular times of the year in our region- the water is warm, the sunsets are exquisite, crowds thin a little bit and there is time to enjoy the natural beauty that is all around us. Of course, September means weekends filled with events such as Sunfest, OC BikeFest and Wine on the Beach, just to name a few. We would like to also invite you to attend the annual Membership Meeting on September 8th at the Dunes Manor, who will be sponsoring a wonderful breakfast for everyone. This event allows us to get together post season, talk about how to optimize your membership and get involved! Please register online by clicking General Membership Meeting. We are also thrilled to welcome our new Board of Directors as well as honor our distinguished chamber award winners at the Annual Chamber Awards Celebration on September 13th. the 2016-2017 Ocean City Board of Directors terms begin on September 1st . The Staff and Membership is honored to have such outstanding business leaders paving the way for the Chamber. Their mission 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. Officers / Executive Committee President - John Gehrig- D3Corp President -Elect - Stephanie Meehan – Funcade Vice President - Toni Keiser - Atlantic General Hospital Treasurer - Bob Thompson- Ocean Pines Association Secretary- Phillip Cheung - Gregory and Associates Directors Chris Woodley - Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP President - Brett Wolf- Professional Mortgage Buck Mann - Mann Properties Sal Fasano - LaQuinta Inn and Suites Madlyn Carder - BJ’s on the Water Steve Pastusak- Jolly Rogers Ruth Waters - Harrison Group Resort Hotels Justin McGinnis - LaserTone Joe Cavilla- Ocean Downs Cole Taustin, Blu Crabhouse and Raw Bar/Embers Finally, On August 31st- the Governor and Comptroller held a press conference on the boardwalk making the official announcement that there will be an executive order issued, requiring all counties schools to begin AFTER Labor Day! The chamber has been working on this initiative for almost 4 years and we could not be more thrilled! This will mean so much to our economy and our families! Warmest Regards, Melanie Pursel Executive Director 410.213.0144 ext 102 melanie@oceancity.org GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Each year the Chamber of Commerce holds a general membership meeting. This meeting is open to all chamber members & their representatives to review the previous year, discuss ideas for the upcoming year, meet the board of officers & staff and participate in an open Q & A as well. This is your opportunity as an Ocean City Chamber Member to not only learn about all the current activities and updates with the chamber, but to ask questions, share ideas and express concerns. WHERE ? Dunes Manor Hotel- 28th Street WHEN ? September 8, 2016 WHAT TIME ? 8:00 a. m. - 10:00 a. m. Did you remember to renew your Chamber membership? If your renewal month is September, 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! OC Jewelers Michael Brown 9927 Stephen Decatur Hwy G6 Ocean City, MD 21842 410 390 8093 http://www.OCJewelers.com Stephen Decatur Junior Seahawks Wrestling Jamie Snyder Stephen Decatur High School Berlin, MD 21811 (301) 751-9511 http://leaguelineup.com/jrsea Youth Wrestling Program Kinda Jerky Really Nutty Philip McGuire 6th St. & Boardwalk Ocean City, MD 21842 (410) 289-1060 http://www.kj-rn.com Del Sol Eric Ashley 607 Atlantic Avenue Ocean City, MD 21842 (410) 390-7213 https://www.delsol.com/stores/ocean-city Craft jerky-24 meats, snack mixes, bakery, smoothies, acai bowls, gourmet coffee, B-12 energy drinks. Baked goods made fresh daily. We Wholesale! Local delivery. Ship nationwide. Retail shop. We are a retail store that sells a variety of products that change color in the sun!!We have nail polish, clothing, sunglasses & much more!!Our products come with a guarantee to change color for life! Micky Fins Darren Cummings Rt. 50 East and Inlet Isle Lane Ocean City, MD 21842 (410) 213-9033 http://www.ocmickyfins.com Furnace Town Living Heritage Village Patrick Rofe 3816 Old Furnace Road Snow Hill, MD 21863 (410) 632-2032 http://www.furnacetown.org Enjoy great views of the marina or watch the sunset while enjoying lunch or dinner. Micky Fins also offers great entertainment all summer long, check out our schedule to see if your favorite band is playing on our great outdoor deck. We also offer great Happy Hour Specials! Experience 19th century village life with a visit to Furnace Town. Set in the Pocomoke Forest, the village is built around the Nassawango Iron Furnace with historic buildings where artisans in period clothing bring history to life. Popeyes Chicken Salah Hassanein Rt. 50 West West Ocean City, MD 21842 (443) 664-2105 Sprint Preston Figueroa 12641 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, Md 21842 443-856-2440 http://www.sprint.com A Licensed Franchisee of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Gill's Ocean City, Inc. - DBA Denny's Danies Brown 112th Street & Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 (410) 670-5462 OC 360 Eats & Drinks Heather 138th Street & Coastal Hwy. Above the Fenwick Inn Ocean City, MD 21842 (443) 664-4008 Restaurant Restaurant above the Fenwick Inn - Spectacular views! Welcome New Members con’t. ThyssenKrupp Elevator Peter LaPaglia Ocean City & Surrounding Area 410-609-7564 http://www.thyssenkruppelevator.com Thyssenkrupp Elevator is the largest producer of elevators in North America. ThyssenKrupp Elevator provides elevator service, repair, construction, and modernization. Parched Pelican Jay Bosley 123rd St. & Coastal Hwy.-Bayside Unit B Ocean City, Maryland 21842 410.390.5211 http://www.parchedpelican.com Ocean City seafood and ale house on a breezy canal on 123rd Street. Family dining with a spacious kids playground. Near Northside Park. Avery W. Hall Insurance Karen Bromley 308 E Main Street Salisbury, Maryland 21801-4925 4107425111 (410) 742-5111 http://www.averyhall.com/ George Stern CPA George Stern 36332 Warwick Drive Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 (732) 312-8866 http://georgesterncpa.com An independent insurance company with four locations to serve the needs of individuals, families, organizations & businesses. Providing benefits, commercial and personal insurance to all of Delmarva. Public Accountant Specializing in Taxes, Financial Statements, Payroll, Sales Taxes, Partnerships, Sub ''S'' & Corporation Taxes, Personal Finances, Budgets. Renewing Members (as of August 24, 2016) A.B.B.A. Bail Bond Associates Ace & Father's Lock & Safe Co. Adams Radio Group of Delmarva http://www.adamsradiogroup.com Admiral Motel - Hotel http://www.ocadmiral.com Albrights Motel http://www.albrightsmotel.com All States Construction Co., Inc. http://www.allstatesconst.com Allstates Management Inc. DBA Masterjack, Inc. http://www.masterjackwindows.com American Granite and Tile, Inc. http://americangraniteandtile.com Angler Boat Dock & Restaurant http://www.angleroc.net/ Anthony's Liquors http://www.anthonysliquors.com APPI Energy http://www.appienergy.com Assateague Island Alliance http://www.assateagueislandalliance.org Assateague Market https://www.facebook.com/pages/AssateagueMarket/117560234930016 Assateague State Park http://www.dnr.state.md.us Associated Insurance Centers, Inc. http://www.associatedinsurance.net Atlantic Aquatech, Inc. Atlantic Dental Cosmetic & Family Dentistry http://www.atlanticdental.com Atlantic Health & Fitness, Inc. Atlantic Phys. Therapy, Rehab & Sports Medicine http://www.atlanticptrehab.com Thank You ! Renewing Members cont... (as of August 24, 2016) Atlantic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Inc. http://www.AtlanticRefrigeration.com Better Business Bureau of Greater MD http://www.greatermdbbb.org Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley http://www.ascd.net BJ's On The Water http://www.bjsonthewater.com Ayers Creek Adventures http://www.ayerscreekadventures.com Boardwalk One Condo http://www.defenderresorts.com Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy, Almand, P.A. http://www.ajgalaw.com Bonfire Restaurant, Inc. http://www.thebonfirerestaurant.com B.E.S.T. Motels http://www.bestmotels.com Bonita Beach Hotel http://www.bonitabeachhotel.com Bahia Marina & Fish Tales Restaurant http://www.bahiamarina.com Bordeleau Winery http://www.bordeleauwine.com Baja Amusements http://www.bajaoc.com Breakers Hotel http://www.ocbreakers.com Bank of America - Small Business Banking http://www.bankofamerica.com Bull on the Beach http://www.bullonthebeachoc.com Bank of Ocean City http://www.bankofoceancity.com Burbage Funeral Home BBSI http://www.barrettbusiness.com Beach Plaza Hotel http://www.beachplazaoc.com Buxy's Salty Dog http://www.buxyssaltydog.com Captain's Table Restaurant http://www.captainstableoc.com/ Carey Distributors, Inc. Beach Real Estate, Inc. http://www.oceancitybeachproperties.com Beachmark Motel http://www.beachmarkmotel.com Bearded Clam http://www.thebeardedclam.com Believe in Tomorrow-National Children's Foundation http://www.believeintomorrow.org Bennett Termite & Pest Solutions http://www.bennetttermite.com Casablanca Oceanside Inn http://www.casablancaoceansideinn.com Cathell Insurance Inc. http://www.cathellinsurance.net Cato Gas & Oil http://www.catooil.com Celtic Nations Construction http://www.celticnationsllc.com Central Reservations http://www.centraloc.com Bergey & Company, P.A. http://www.BergeyCPA.com Century 1 Condo Association Berlin Chamber of Commerce http://www.berlinchamber.org Century 21 New Horizon http://www.century21newhorizon.com Best Aquatic Management http://www.bestaquatic.com Chery Industries, Inc. http://www.cheryindustriesinc.com Dear Chamber Member: As part of an ongoing effort to provide value to our members, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce has partnered with energy experts CQI Associates to offer you the services of the Commercial Energy Co-op. We are happy to announce the Fall 2016 enrollment campaign is underway. Joining the Chamber's Energy Co-op Program provides: Increased Purchasing Power in procuring competitive electric and natural gas rates. Eliminates the need to ‘go through it alone’. Budget Stability by offering Fixed Rate energy supply costs. Year round Customer Support through energy experts CQI Associates. Several factors are cause for concern about the market rates in 2016: Present electric and natural gas commodity rates have decreased. However, increased capacity and regulatory charges have resulted in overall rates to increase. Geo political situations such as the Chinese economy, Britain exiting EU and Iran exporting oil are causing volatility in the stock markets, in addition to terrorist attacks around the world. These factors along with presidential elections raise concerns over future utility rates. Procuring utility rates from third party suppliers remains a viable means to reduce utility expenses. Additional savings can now be seen through restructuring of usage through Demand Response programs, automated systems, and renewable energy options. To familiarize everyone with the program, CQI Associates will be hosting webinars on the following days: Webinar Schedule: September 16, 2016 - 1:00 pm September 20, 2016 - 11:00 am September 28, 2016 - 1:00 pm You will be required to register in-advance for any of the above webinars. Simply go directly to the CQI Associates home page at www.cqiassociates.com and click on the date that you want to participate and follow the steps to RSVP. There is NO FEE to join the Co-op and one application covers ALL of your electricity and natural gas accounts for ALL locations. To enroll in the Chamber of Commerce Commercial Energy Co-op: Obtain a Letter of Authorization through the Chamber or CQI Complete and Sign the Letter of Authorization Please provide a recent copy of all of your Utility bill/s, all pages, for all accounts you are enrolling. Please provide a full copy of any utility agreement you are presently under. Please scan and email full copies of all documents to joe@cqiassociates.com or fax to 410-630-5911 Please mail the originals to : Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce 12320 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 The application deadline for the Chamber of Commerce Energy Purchasing Cooperative program is Friday, September 30, 2016. If you have any questions contact Joe Tabeling with CQI Associates at joe@cqiassociates.com or call 443-472-3870. "Serving Chamber Members as the Trusted Energy Advisor since 2004" Welcome New Members continued... Renewing Members cont. Chris Parypa Photography http://www.chrisparypa.com Condominium Realty/Kathy Panco http://www.kathypanco.com CIEE Work & Travel USA http://www.ciee.org/wat Consulting, Training, & Development Services http://www.ctds.bz Club Ocean Villas II http://www.defenderresorts.com Crystal Sands Motel http://www.crystaloc.com Coffee Beanery http://www.coffeebeaneryocmd.com/ Days Inn Oceanfront http://www.daysinnboardwalk.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/ Kevin & Monica McNamara www.OceanCityMdRealEstateSales.com Dead Freddies Island Grill http://www.deadfreddiesoceancity.com Coldwell Banker/ Bud Church Realty, Inc. www.coldwellbankerbudchurch.com Comfort Inn Boardwalk http://www.comfortinnboardwalk.com Comfort Inn Gold Coast http://www.comfortgoldcoast.com Comfort Suites http://www.comfortsuitesoceancity.com Downtown Association of Ocean City, Maryland http://www.downtownassociation.net Econo Lodge - Oceanblock http://www.econolodge.com/hotelocean_city-maryland-MD104 Econo Lodge Oceanfront www.econolodgeoceanfrontocmd.com El Capitan Condo Defender Realty, Inc. http://www.defenderrealty.com Delmarva Broadcasting Company http://www.delmarvabroadcasting.com Delmarva Condo Managers Association http://www.dcmaoc.org Delmarva Document Solutions www.delmarvadocumentsolutions.com Empress Motel http://www.empressmotel.com Etch-Art Awards LLC http://www.etch-art.com Executive Motel http://www.executivemotel.com Fagers Island Restaurant http://www.fagers.com Farmers Bank of Willards http://www.fbwbank.com Delmarva Park Inc Fat Daddys Subs Pizza Wings http://www.fatdaddysocmd.com Community Association Services, Inc. http://www.casinc.biz Delmarva Printing and Design Inc. http://www.dmvprinting.com Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore http://www.cfes.org Diakonia Fish in OC http://www.fishinoc.com Direct Media, Inc. http://www.directmediausa.com Flag Publications http://www.oceancitytoday.net Dispatch, The http://www.mdcoastdispatch.com Flashback Old Time Photos http://www.oldtimephotos.com Dough Roller Restaurant http://doughrollerrestaurants.com/ Francis Scott Key Family Resort http://www.fskfamily.com Condominium Realty LTD http://www.markf.com Condominium Realty LTD/Dorsey http://www.OCBeachToBay.com For Your Confidence in Us! September 2016 Calendar of Events Date Event Location Time Sept. 1 Business After Hours Jungle Bar & Restaurant 98th St. inside the Plaza 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Sept. 2 123rd Street Uptown Center Ribbon Cutting 123rd St. & Coastal 11:30 a.m. Sept. 8 OC Chamber General Membership Mtg. Dunes Manor Hotel 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Sept. 13 OC Chamber Annual Awards Celebration Clarion Fontainebleau 101st St. & Coastal Hwy. 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Sept. 14 YP Monthly Meeting OC Chamber 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Sept. 23 Bomshell Boutique Ribbon Cutting 12216 Ocean Gateway WOC 4:30 p.m. Sept. 28 YP Mixer Planet Maze 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Oct. 6 12th Annual OC Chamber Crab Feast Blu Crabhouse & Raw Bar 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Oct. 13 OC Chamber Networking Luncheon Mickey Finn’s 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m Maryland Capital Enterprises Selected to Serve as State of Maryland Video Lottery Terminal Fund Manager MCE to allocate funds to invest $2.6 million into eligible targeted business on the Eastern Shore Maryland Capital Enterprises has been awarded a $2.6 million allocation over a two year period and contract by the Maryland Department of Commerce to serve as one of eight Small, Minority and Women -Owned Business Account - Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) Fund Managers in the State of Maryland. The State of Maryland allocates 1.5% from the revenue proceeds of video lottery terminals at each of the video lottery facilities in the State of Maryland to provide capital or loans to eligible targeted businesses. MCE is the only fund manager on the Eastern Shore to receive this allocation. “The additional loan award from the Maryland Department of Commerce supports MCE’s mission to help communities prosper through developing new and existing small businesses and creating and retaining jobs,” said George Koste, Executive Director of Maryland Capital Enterprises. Funding is now available. Apply by contacting Maryland Capital Enterprises at 410-546-1900. Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. (MCE) is a private nonprofit that helps build communities by supporting self-employed small business owners who are committed to their businesses, but who otherwise lack the experience or credit history that could give them access to conventional loans and other financial products. MCE has been operating on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for over 16 years, where it provides small business loans, business counseling and business education, and helps develop business plans for entrepreneurs so that they can start, expand or purchase existing businesses. In the News... SDMS Kiwanis Builders Club Receives Global Award Stephen Decatur Middle School (SDMS) has a very active Kiwanis Student Leadership "Builders Club" sponsored by the parent Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City. The club recently received a most distinguished "2016 Global Literacy Champion Award" for their project to collect books and send them to the library in Chadabwa CDDS (Malawi) Africa as part of the African Library Project, which was initiated by Kiwanis International. Congratulations to the Stephen Decatur Builders Club, it's teacher advisor, Mindy BankertOuellet and the Kiwanis Liaison to the Builders Club, Jackie Todd, for their inspiring commitment to "Serving the Children of the World". Coming Soon – Video of Commissioners Meetings on County Website Good news for those interested in staying current on Worcester County legislative and administrative issues, but are unable to attend the meetings of the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County. In the coming months, the Commissioners’ bimonthly meetings, which take place on the first and third Tuesdays, will be videotaped and available for viewing after the meeting on the county website at www.co.worcester.md.us. On Tuesday, August 16, 2016, the Commissioners accepted a proposal from ePlus to install a fully automated audio visual system in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room in the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill at a total installed cost of $24,509. This audio visual package is far less costly than recording options the Commissioners had considered in the past, some of which were estimated to cost upwards of $200,000. We are thrilled to be able to offer this new service to all. Additional details will be released via local news outlets, as well as the Worcester County website, Facebook and Twitter pages when the new audio visual system is operational and video footage after each meeting is available on the county website. Renewing Members con’t. Frontier Town Campground & RV Resort http://www.frontiertown.com Funcade Family Fun Center https://www.facebook.com/pages/Funcade/113305902036652 Gateway Grand, A Condominium http://www.gatewaygrandcondo.org Generals Kitchen http://www.generalskitchenoc.com Grand Prix Amusements http://www.grandprixoc.com Granger & Company, P.A. http://www.grangercpa.com Harborside Bar & Grill http://www.weocharborside.com/ Herl's Bath & Tile Solutions http://www.herlsinc.com Herringway Marina Apartments http://www.herringway.com High Point North Condominiums http://www.highpointnorth.com Hileman Real Estate, Inc. http://www.hilemanrealestate.com Hobbit Restaurant http://www.thehobbitrestaurant.com Holiday Real Estate http://www.holidayoc.com Keen Insurance Associates, LLC http://www.keeninsurance.com King Charles Hotel http://www.kingcharleshotel.com Kite Loft http://www.kiteloft.com Landmark Marketing, Inc. http://halfoffatthebeach.com/ocean-city-md Lombardi's Restaurant http://www.lombardisrestaurant.com Long & Foster Realtors/Sales Division http://www.longandfoster.com Lower Shore Enterprises, Inc. http://www.lseworks.org Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill http://www.mackys.com Mann & Gray Insurance Associates, LLC http://www.mannandgrayinsurance.com Maridel Motel http://www.maridelmotel.com Marquee Broadcasting Inc. - WMDT http://www.wmdt.com Maryland Capital Enterprises http://www.marylandcapital.org Maryland State Firemen's Association http://www.msfa.org Maryland Title Service Corporation Hope Happens http://www.hopecanhappen.com Howard Johnson Oceanfront Inn http://www.hjoceanfrontinn.com Howard Johnson Oceanfront Plaza http://www.hjoceanfrontplaza.com InterExchange, Inc. http://www.interexchange.org ish Boutique http://www.ishshop.com/ J&J Shop Heliair, LLC http://www.ocmdhelicoptertours.com Jolly Roger Amusement Park http://www.jollyrogerpark.com Marylander Hotel & Condo http://www.marylandercondo.net Mayflower Apartments http://www.oceancityfamilyrentals.com MD Division of Rehabilitation Services http://www.dors.maryland.gov Mercantile Processing Inc. http://www.mpiprocessing.com Merrill Lynch/Christine Selzer http://www.local.ml.com/Ocean_City_MD MGH, Inc. http://www.mghus.com Mid Atlantic Marketing Out & About with Your Chamber... OC Painting Experience Ribbon Cutting Delmarva Discovery Center Open House & Tour Multi-Chamber Mixer Delmarva Discovery Center Chesapeake Martial Arts Ribbon Cutting Taylor Bank new branch Ribbon Cutting INSIDE Your Chamber... The Eunice Q. Sorin Visitor & Conference Center On the corner of Routes 50 and 707 Pure American International Junior Miss Maryland Aulbri Layfield Pays the Chamber (and Rodney) a Visit Ali, Isabella and Devany, From Northern Cambria, PA model their new “Walk Smart” hats Our Visitors Center is utilized by over 25,000 Tourists and Locals each year Wes, Gloria, Toby the Service Dog, and Carmela the Cat, from Williamsburg, VA on their first visit to Ocean City Our Visitor Center staff field approximately 50,000 information requests each year. In many cases our VC staff are tourists’ first contact with Ocean City Lauea and Antonio travelled all the way from Cuneo, Italy to visit Ocean City! Crazy Ladyz displays their unique wares on the “Business of the Week” table in the Visitors Center (for more info on the Business of the Week” contact Karen, Karen@oceancity.org) Renewing Members con’t. Missi's Beach Condo Cleaning http://www.beachcondocleaning.com Ocean City Pier Rides & Amusements http://www.pierrides.com Nantuckets Restaurant http://www.nantucketsrestaurant.com Ocean City Surf Club http://www.oceancitysurfclub.org Next Wave Studios http://www.nextwavestudios.com Ocean City Timeshare Resales & Rentals http://www.sellmytimesharenow.com/ocean-city-timesharesbuy-sell/ Northern Building Restoration, Inc. http://www.northernwaterproofing.net Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club OC Comfort Services, Inc http://www.occomfort.com Ocean Lanes, Inc. http://www.oceanlanesocmd.com OC Parasail, Inc. http://www.ocparasailing.com Ocean Terrace Family Vacation Apartments http://www.oceanterraceaptsoc.com OC Real Estate Management, Inc http://www.oc-rem.com Odyssea Watersports http://www.odysseawatersports.com Ocean Aerial Ads, Inc. http://www.oceanaerialadsinc.com Old Pro Golf http://www.oldprogolf.com Ocean City - Berlin Optimist Club http://www.ocboatshow.com Outback Steakhouse http://www.outback.com Ocean City Chiropractic Clinic http://www.occhiropractic.net Papa Johns Pizza Ocean City Convention Center http://ocmdconventioncenter.com/ Ocean City Development Corporation http://www.ocdc.org Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 http://www.elks.org Ocean City Golf Groups http://www.ocgolfgroups.com Park Place Jewelers http://www.parkplacejewelers.com Perdue School of Business Salisbury University http://www.salisbury.edu/perdue Planet Maze, Lasertron, and Lost Galaxy Golf http://www.planetmaze.com PNC Bank - 129th St. http://www.pnc.com Pocomoke River State Park Ocean City Hotel Motel Restaurant Association http://www.ocvisitor.com Ocean City Kitchen, Bath, Cabinet & Appliances http://www.ockba.net Ocean City Marlin Club, Inc. http://www.ocmarlinclub.com Ocean City Mini Storage http://www.oceancityministorage.net Ocean City Parrothead Club http://www.ocphc.com Polynesian Condominium http://www.ocmannproperties.com Ponzetti's Pizza http://www.beach-net.com/ponzetti Premier Pool Service and Management http://www.premierpoolsonline.com Princess Bayside http://www.princessbayside.com Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort & Condominiums http://www.princessroyale.com Renewing Members con’t. Print Shack, Inc. http://www.printshackde.com Smokers BBQ Pit http://www.smokersBBQpit.com Town of Ocean City - Special Events http://oceancitymd.gov/ Quillin Enterprises Somerset County Tourism http://www.visitsomerset.com Town of Ocean City- Department of Tourism http://www.ococean.com RE/MAX Crossroads/Elaine Davidson www.elainedavidson.remaxagent.com/ Resort Palms http://www.resortpalms.com Resort Rentals, LLC http://www.ocvacations.com Somerset Jewelers, Inc. http://www.somersetjewelers.com Southern Delaware Tourism http://www.visitsoutherndelaware.com Special Events/T.E.A.M. Productions http://www.specialeventpro.com Ripley's Entertainment Inc. http://www.ripleys.com/oceancity Sportland Arcade RJ Lock and Security http://rjlocksmith.com St. Peter's Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. http://stpetersoc.com Rosenfeld's Jewish Delicatessen http://www.RosenfeldsJewishDeli.com Starbucks Coffee Company http://www.starbucks.com Sahara Motel Oceanfront http://www.saharamotel.com Sunsations Store OC18 http://www.sunsationsusa.com Salisbury-Ocean City-Wic. Regional Airport http://www.flysbyairport.com/ Susan G. Komen Maryland http://www.komenmd.org SCORE Mid-Shore Chapter 626 http://www.score.org Sea Hawk Motel http://www.seahawkmotel.com Shangri-La Motel http://www.shangrilamotel.com Shenanigans Irish Pub http://www.ocshenanigans.com Shoreham Hotel http://www.ocshoreham.com Shoreline Properties http://www.shorepro.com Skyware Systems, LLC http://www.skywaresystems.com SMI Services of Delaware http://www.smicompanies.net Smitty McGees Raw Bar & Restaurant http://www.smittymcgees.com Synepuxent Post #166 American Legion http://www.alpost166.org SYSCO Eastern Maryland, LLC http://www.sysco.com Tangier Island Cruises http://www.tangierislandcruises.com Taylor Bank http://www.taylorbank.com The Bank of Delmarva http://www.bankofdelmarva.com The Spinnaker http://www.ocmotels.com Tides Motel http://www.tidesmotel.com Tri County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore http://www.lowershore.org Tyler & Company, P.A. http://www.tylercpa.com Valley Proteins, Inc. http://www.valleyproteins.com Village Improvement Association of Rehoboth Beach http://www.rehobothbeachvia.org West Ocean City Injury & Illness Center http://www.westocinjurycenter.com Whiskers Pub http://www.whiskerspub.com White Marlin Open http://www.whitemarlinopen.com William Allen, DDS MAGD http://www.williamallendds.com William Staples Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. http://www.staplesagency.com Worcester Co. Board of Education http://www.worcesterk12.com Worcester County 4H/FFA Fair http://www.worcestercountyfair.com Worcester County Developmental Center http://www.wcdcservices.org Worcester County Tourism http://www.visitworcester.org Toth Distribution Service, Inc. http://www.tothdist.com Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services, Inc. http://www.gowoyo.org Touch of Italy http://www.touchofitaly.com Wor-Wic Community College http://www.worwic.edu Town of Ocean City - City Manager http://www.ococean.com Your Doc's In http://www.yourdocsin.com Click below for the latest news & weather from WMDT 47 ABC Click Here to Check out all the latest BIG DEALS Upcoming Business After Hours Thurs. September 1st - Jungle Bar Thurs. November 3rd - Touch of Italy Friday Dec 2nd -32 Palm (Holiday Party) Thurs. January 5th - BJ’s On the Water Thurs. February 2nd - Carousel Hotel (Business Expo) Thurs. March 2nd - Buxy’s Salty Dog Thurs. April 6th - Ocean City Fish Co. Thurs. May 4th - Parched Pelican Thurs. June 1st - OC 360/Fenwick Inn Summer Kick Off Party !! Thank you to Kenneth L. Wilhelm, fisherman extraordinaire, for donating these beautiful fish to the Chamber! 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 2016- 2017 John Gehrig - President D3 Corp Stephanie Meehan - President-Elect Funcade Toni Keiser - Vice President Atlantic General Hospital Bob Thompson - Treasurer Ocean Pines Association Phillip Cheung - Secretary Gregory & Associates Directors 2016- 2017 Brett Wolf Professional Mortgage Services Justin McGinnis - LaserTone 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 Cole Taustin Embers Restaurant & Blu Crabhouse Chamber Staff Melanie Pursel, Executive Director Lisa Dennis, Events Director Danielle Davis, Financial Officer Nancy Schwendeman, Publications Mgr Vera Spalt, Membership Services Mgr Jill Brady, E-Marketing Manager Visitors Center Staff Richard Ohanlon - Karen Lynn Marci Russell - Angie KrauseSharon Craven Community Representatives Economic Development Committee Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association Downtown Association Ocean City Development Corporation Town of Ocean City Ocean City’s Voice for Business is published the first of each month. 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