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Mid-Atlantic Symphony’s March 4 Concert Features Works by Boulogne, Haydn, Shostakovich

Mid-Atlantic Symphony’s March 4 ConcertFeatures Works by Boulogne, Haydn, Shostakovich  The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra resumes its “Season Reimagined” on March 4 with a performance of Joseph Boulogne’s Violin Concerto, a work that brought critical acclaim to the talented son of an African slave.  The program, which begins at 7:30 PM at the Church of God in Easton, MD, also includes Dmitri Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony, and features the Orchestra’s principal cellist, Jacques-Pierre Malan, in Joseph

ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES PLANS TO HOLD WEEKLY COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS FOR THE COMMUNITY

atlantic general hospital announces PLANS TO HOLD WEEKLY COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS FOR THE COMMUNITY   BERLIN, Md. – Atlantic General Hospital officials announced they will begin holding weekly COVID-19 vaccine clinics focused solely on individuals 65 and older, with the first clinic on Tuesday, January 26. Additional clinics that meet phase 1B and 1C requirements will be added as vaccine becomes available.   Vaccine clinics will be held Tuesdays through Fridays at the hospital, with new clinics posted

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Week Two: Remembering Senate President Mike Miller, Wade’s Law, the Budget, Schools, and Vaccines

         2021 Maryland General Assembly UpdateWeek Two: Remembering Senate President Mike Miller, Wade’s Law, the Budget, Schools, and Vaccines          We are back in business in Annapolis with new legislation being introduced and virtual Committee and Delegation hearings picking up the pace. Senator Carozza had a hearing on her legislation, Wade’s Law, to increase penalties for criminally negligent driving, and

ATLANTIC GENERAL ANNOUNCES EDUCATION CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 2021

ATLANTIC GENERAL ANNOUNCES EDUCATION CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 2021  Monday, February 1, 2021T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169 6:00 PM – 6:30 PMNow meeting via conference call: Dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, then press 944874.Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. For more information, contact Rose Campion 410-641-0157.  AGH Diabetes Support Group 6:00 PM -7:00 PMNow meeting via conference call: Dial 978-990-5451, wait for

New $10,000 EIDL Grants: Do You Qualify?

Updated EIDL Grant Information The President has signed the stimulus bill that includes the more funding for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) grants. The next step is for the SBA to issue guidance and instructions.  Congress has allocated another $20,000,000,000 in EIDL grants (advances) in the new stimulus bill. By way of background, the CARES Act that was passed March 27, 2020 included a grant (or advance) for those who applied for an EIDL loan due to the COVID-19 crisis, in the amount of up to

2021 Maryland General Assembly Update Week One: Session in the New Normal

2021 Maryland General Assembly UpdateWeek One: Session in the New Normal          The Maryland General Assembly convened for the 442nd Session on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. All efforts were made to ensure that the Senators, Delegates, and staff are safely able to do the people’s work. This week Senator Carozza participated in a virtual Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee briefing on elections, and voted to sustain Governor Larry Hogan’s vetoes on legislation that was

Maryland Capital Enterprises Announces Funding from Wells Fargo Bank to Provide $5,000 Grants for Small Businesses Negatively Impacted by Covid-19

Maryland Capital Enterprises Announces Funding from Wells Fargo Bank to Provide $5,000 Grants for Small Businesses Negatively Impacted by Covid-19 Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. (MCE) is honored to announce that it has been selected by Wells Fargo Bank to receive a $750,000 grant, as part of the Wells Fargo’s Open for Business Fund, to provide operating support for MCE, and to direct resources to small businesses negatively impacted by Covid-19. Through the Open for Business Fund, Wells Fargo provides

Mentoring Matters

Mentoring Matters   January is National Mentor Month, a month set aside to shine the spotlight on individuals who donate their time to make a difference. WYFCS serves a number of youth in grades 1 through 12, who could benefit from the support of great mentors. We are very thankful for the support we have received for our mentoring program so far. Currently we have over 30 mentors who are donating their time and skills to the lives of those they mentor, but there is still a great opportunity.   Mentors

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Gov. Hogan Announces New COVID Relief Programs

Hogan introduces $1B COVID-19 stimulus, tax relief package Hogan said the legislative package will provide immediate targeted tax cuts for working families, small businesses and those who have lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic. Hogan said the priority in the upcoming legislative session should be "additional, immediate economic relief to hundreds of thousands of struggling families and tens of thousands of small businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic." "Amid so much suffering, the

SBA Announces Second Round of PPP COVID Assistance Relief

Small Business Administration announced that the second round of PPP* will re-open the week of January 11, 2021 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital for underserved communities, only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, January 11, and Second Draw PPP Loans on Wednesday, January 13. The PPP will open to all participating lenders shortly thereafter.  Eligibility:300 or less employeesIf received prior PPP Loans,

Summary of HR 133 COVID Relief Bill January 2021

CORONAVIRUS RELIEF (HR.133)  Top Highlights (Divisions M, N, O, U, EE)  Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Provides $284 billion for PPP and extends the application deadline to March 31, 2021. Expands eligibility to both nonprofit and quasi-governmental destination marketing organizations (DMOs) with 300 employees or less (full time and part-time combined), as long as no more than 15% of their activities consist of lobbying activities and they did not spend more than $1 million on lobbying in 2019.  Sets

The National Restaurant Association Provides a 2021 PPP Guide

The National Restaurant Association Provides a 2021 PPP Guide The latest COVID-19 pandemic relief bill, approved in late December, created a second draw of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Eligible restaurants and small businesses can access $284.5 billion in new PPP loans, which can be fully forgiven if proceeds are used for allowable expenses during a selected 8-week or 24-week period that begins after the proceeds are received. This document outlines new rules published by the federal government

Maryland Offers A Winter Deals Promo

Winter Deals The “Deals” section on the Visit Maryland website will continue.  The “Deals” link will provide you the ability to input your information directly.  You can include a picture, special offers and remove any blackout dates from your offer.  In addition, you may also submit any special events, dinners and special offers.  Consumers will click to the deals and the links will take them to your site for purchase.  The cost to participate is FREE!   The Winter Deals section may include offers

Comptroller Franchot Announces Forbearance for Business Tax Returns and Payments

Comptroller Franchot Announces Forbearance for Business Tax Returns and PaymentsExtension also provided for withholding and estimated income tax filings and payments ANNAPOLIS, Md. (January 6, 2021) - Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced that his agency has extended filing and payment deadlines for certain Maryland business taxes and quarterly estimated income tax returns and payments that would be due in January, February and March 2021 until April 15, 2021. The action is similar to an extension

COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE: 8 WAYS TO ACCESS FUNDING

COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE: 8 WAYS TO ACCESS FUNDINGBy Eric Groves from Alignable   Below, Alignable has summarized the U.S. Government’s 8-part COVID-19 relief package for small businesses. Before you read on, it goes without saying step one is talking to your accountant, local banker, and lawyer to know what applies for you and how best to get after it. We will continue to update you on how this develops and invite you to join this group on Alignable dedicated to discussing all things related to COVID

Downtown Association (DTA) and Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) Combine

GREAT NEWS for the NEW YEAR!! For the past twenty years the Downtown Association (DTA) and Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) have partnered on various downtown projects. Starting January 1, 2021, the two nonprofit organizations will merge, whereby OCDC will remain the lead entity with the Downtown Association becoming an active committee under the OCDC; it will be known as the Downtown Association Committee.  These two organizations have decided to join forces to maximize their resources in an

THE WALL THAT HEALS IS COMING TO OCEAN PINES, MD ON APRIL 22 -25 2021

THE WALL THAT HEALS IS COMING TO OCEAN PINES, MDON APRIL 22 -25 2021Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall and Mobile Education Center spreads healing legacy of The Wall and educates about the impact of the Vietnam War   OCEAN PINES, MD – The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Ocean Pines, MD on April 22 -25 2021at Veterans Memorial Park at Ocean Pinesand will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public. The

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.