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Join the Fight Against Taxes on Job Creators

Stop New Taxes on Maryland Employers  At the end of the 2020 Maryland legislative session, the General Assembly passed a bill that would create a gross receipts tax on revenues derived from digital advertising services in Maryland. The outcome was legislation that will increase costs for every single person and business that advertises services online—from the smallest mom-and-pop to the largest corporation. Governor Hogan promptly vetoed the bill.  Today, businesses of all sizes are marketing online.

Qualified Disaster Relief Payments: A Win-Win for Employers & Employees

Qualified Disaster Relief Payments: A Win-Win for Employers & EmployeesNovember 19, 2020 A little-known provision of the tax code, Section 139, allows employers to make qualified disaster relief payments to employees – payments that are both tax-free to the employees and deductible to the employer. The IRS has confirmed that the COVID-19 pandemic qualifies for relief under this provision in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. Territories, as a result of President Trump’s emergency

Join Kiwanis Free For a Year - Before 12/31/2020

Join Kiwanis Free For a Year -  Before 12/31/2020  Like most clubs, Kiwanis has annual dues, but due to COVID-19, Kiwanis International has allowed clubs all over the world in 80+ countries to have new members join for FREE for a year, as long as they join by 121/31/2020.  Call Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Steve Cohen at (301) 667-3099 or by email at stevecohenjd@gmail.com to apply.  It's an opportunity to join free for a year and experience what Kiwanis is all about:  "KIDS

Mid-Atlantic Symphony to Share Holiday Joy With Festive December 3 Performance

Mid-Atlantic Symphony to Share Holiday JoyWith Festive December 3 Performance  The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra continues its tradition of sharing seasonal cheer when it presents its popular Holiday Joy program on December 3.  The 7 PM performance, at the Church of God in Easton, MD, features a selection of festive holiday music performed by the Orchestra’s strings and guest soloists including internationally celebrated violinist Virgil Boutelis-Taft, critically acclaimed soprano Alexandra Raszkazoff

Coastal Hospice Launches “Be an Angel” Campaign

Coastal Hospice Launches “Be an Angel” Campaign Starting Nov. 16, Featuring Its Classic Angel Ornament Funds raised will help close the financial gap, providing charitable care and other services regardless of the ability to pay BERLIN, MD – November 12, 2020 – For many families, it’s an annual tradition. Each holiday season, Coastal Hospice encourages its Lower Shore neighbors to be “angels” by including the organization in their year-end giving. Many residents look for the “Be an Angel” mailing with

Worcester County Accepting Restaurant Relief Grant Applications Now Through November 30

Worcester County Accepting Restaurant Relief Grant Applications Now Through November 30  Snow Hill, Maryland – (November 16, 2020): restaurant owners impacted by the current health pandemic are urged to apply for grant funds through the Worcester County Restaurant Relief Grant Program. Applications will be accepted online now through 11:59 p.m. on November 30.“Worcester County’s Restaurant Relief Grant Program provides individual restauranteurs with grant relief of up to ten-thousand dollars to help

Maryland Chamber Foundation Releases Q3 Economic Report

Maryland Chamber Foundation Releases Q3 Economic Report   As we continue to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, access to and analysis of key economic indicators are critically important to charting our course to recovery. It is our hope that these quarterly reports will allow us to gauge progress and measure the impact federal and state policies are having in overcoming the economic fallout of the pandemic.  This report is prepared for the Maryland Chamber Foundation by Mangum Economics, a firm that

Wor-Wic seeks input on strategic plan

Wor-Wic seeks input on strategic plan  Wor-Wic Community College is looking forward to developing its next three-year strategic plan in 2021, and community members on the Lower Eastern Shore are invited to provide feedback about what they think the college is doing well and what they would like to see the college focus on in the next three years.  The college’s planning cycle starts this fall with surveys to gather the perceptions of employees, students, local business people and other members of the

Avery Hall Insurance Announces Acquisition of Cooper Insurance Agency

Avery Hall Insurance Announces Acquisition of Cooper Insurance Agency  Salisbury, MD (October 29, 2020)     Avery Hall Insurance Group is excited to announce the recent acquisition of Cooper Insurance Agency, Inc. Since 1922, Cooper Insurance Agency has valued working with people personally and developing loyal and lasting relationships with their clients. As this transition occurs, Avery Hall will provide clients with quality care by building off the foundation of excellent service that Cooper Insurance

Worcester Youth & Family Services, Inc. Shining a Little Light This Holiday Season

 Worcester Youth & Family Services, Inc. Shining a Little Light This Holiday Season  Berlin- For 45 years Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. (WYFCS), has served our community. Over the years we have been able to reach many families. Adding a little something to make those we serve feel special, is rewarding not only for us, but for the individuals and families that we serve. While so much about this year is different, our mission remains the same. Worcester Youth and Family Counseling

$20 Million Available for Small Businesses Through the Expanded COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund

$20 Million Available for Small Businesses Through the Expanded COVID-19 Layoff Aversion FundBusinesses Can Apply for Up to $50,000 in Flexible and Customizable Funding Beginning TodayWill Receive Approval or Denial Within 5 Business Days of ApplyingInitial Funds Already Helped 445 Small Businesses Remain Open and Saved Nearly 9,000 Jobs BALTIMORE, MD (October 28, 2020)- The Maryland Department of Labor (Labor) today announced that an additional $20 million in funding is available for Maryland’s small

Governor Hogan Announces $250 Million ‘Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative’

Governor Hogan Announces $250 Million ‘Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative’  Doubles Commitment to Emergency Economic Relief for Marylanders to $500 MillionIncludes New Relief Programs and Expansion of Existing Programs for Businesses, Restaurants, Main Streets, Arts, and Tourism ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced the $250 million ‘Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative,’ which will provide funding from the Rainy Day Fund to directly assist restaurants, small businesses,

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Holiday Joy Gift Tickets A Great Way to Spread Seasonal Cheer

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Holiday Joy Gift Tickets A Great Way to Spread Seasonal Cheer  If you’re looking for an artful way to brighten the spirits of family and friends while maintaining social distance, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra has the perfect solution.  The Orchestra, which has been performing for live and virtual audiences since August, is offering gift tickets to view the livestream of its popular Holiday Joy concert at the discounted rate of five for $50. That’s a $25 savings from the

Franchot Encourages Residents To Shop Maryland For The Holidays

Franchot Encourages Residents To Shop Maryland For The HolidaysRetailers, restaurants, credit unions come together to announce a new "loyalty rewards" initiative for buying local ANNAPOLIS, Md. (October 26, 2020) - Comptroller Peter Franchot, along with partners from the retail and restaurant industries, today kicked off the annual Shop Maryland for the Holidays campaign with a virtual press conference to announce a new "buy local" initiative. Nine Maryland-based credit unions are offering rewards points

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Worcester County Rebrands

Worcester County is Maryland’s Coast County Launches New Place Brand to Promote Business, Recreation and Tourism Growth Snow Hill, Maryland, October 21, 2020 – Worcester County today unveiled a new place brand – Maryland’s Coast – designed to strengthen its reputation as a vibrant destination for new businesses, families, amateur sports events and vacationers. The simple, yet powerful, description differentiates Worcester from other regions in the state. Officials from the county’s Department of

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Inaugurates 2020-2021 Season

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Inaugurates 2020-2021 SeasonWith All-String Program September 24  The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra will open its 23rd season on September 24, performing works by Beethoven and Grieg at the Church of God in Easton, MD.The 7:30 PM performance – before a live, socially-distanced audience of up to 150 individuals, will also be livestreamed, with special pre- and post-concert events hosted by Maestro Julien Benichou.The program includes Edvard Grieg’s Erotik; Ludwig Van Beethoven’s

Apple Discount Drugs Continues “Pitch In” Community Campaign

Second year of Collections Scheduled to Assist our Community in Need. SALISBURY, MD– January, 2020– Apple Discount Drugs, a locally owned and operated Healthmart pharmacy serving the community for over 46 years, is pleased to announce the continuation of their  “Pitch In” campaign. The campaign was launched last May, successfully collecting donations for community organizations and families in need.  Over 60 bras were received and donated to the ladies at Halo shelter as well as mastectomy bras and