New salon Starr’s of Beauty to have traditional services, programs for kids, elderly By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 29, 2018) Starr’s of Beauty Salon in Snow Hill “represents the community,” since it acts as a traditional hair salon and an outreach center, according to owner Starr Tingle. Tingle operated in the same location, 102… Read more »
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3/22/18 Business Briefs
Joins firm Coldwell Banker Bud Church Realty, Inc. announces Real Estate Agent Chase Church has joined the firm. Church grew up in Ocean City and attended Stephen Decatur High School. He played soccer and baseball in his four years at Decatur. He then moved south for his four collegiate years where he studied communications and… Read more »
House committee uncorks ‘no’ votes for Reform on Tap
Bill favored by craft beer proponents overwhelmingly defeated, 17-4, last Friday By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) Although proponents of the Reform on Tap Act last week appeared bullish on the prospects of new laws said to be friendlier to Maryland craft brewers, the House Economic Matters Committee voted overwhelmingly to kill House… Read more »
Batie opens new law office inside Rt. 611 Decatur Business Ctr.
(March 8, 2018) Marianna Batie, an Eastern Shore native with 15 years experience practicing law, has opened an office in West Ocean City. The firm will represent clients in a range of legal matters, including but not limited to: Wills and Trusts, estate administration, business formations, sales and purchases of businesses, Medicaid applications, formation of… Read more »
OP Chamber to host business expo
Eighth annual event held at Ocean Downs Casino, March 15 from 4-7 p.m. (March 8, 2018) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will hold the eighth annual Chamber Business Expo on Thursday, March 15 from 4-7 p.m. at the new event space at Ocean Downs Casino. Ocean Downs is the title and event sponsor of… Read more »
3/1/18 Business Briefs
New hire Raymond M. Thompson, president and chief executive officer of Calvin B. Taylor Bank, has announced that Debbie A. Rickards has joined the bank as a customer service associate. She will be located at the bank’s main office in downtown Berlin. Rickards comes to Taylor Bank with over 25 years of banking experience, specializing… Read more »
Attics of My Life, Bird of Paradise to open
Also, Burley Cafe rebrands, former video store needs tenants, Wine Bar moves By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 22, 2018) Two new businesses, Attics of My Life and Bird of Paradise, are opening soon inside the former Donaway Furniture building on Main Street in Berlin. Most recently, that space was occupied by the Bayside Gazette… Read more »
02.22.18 Business Briefs
Licensees Jay Wise, team leader/Realtor, for Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty, announces two new Delaware licensees to the Ocean City offices. Kimberly Heaney and Brenda Truelove have taken the class and passed the exam to receive their Delaware Real Estate licenses. In addition to Heaney and Truelove, the following agents from the Ocean City… Read more »
Nominations due Feb. 2 for Small Business Week Award
(Feb. 1, 2018) The new deadline for nominations to the 2018 Maryland Small Business Week Awards Program is Friday, Feb. 2. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Baltimore District Office is accepting nominations for Small Business Exporter of the Year and a variety of local award categories. Nominees are sought for the following local award categories:… Read more »
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Promotions Taylor Bank recently announced the promotion of three of its employees: Ray Robinson to senior vice president and branch manager security officer; Kathy Allam to assistant vice president, IT and electronic services manager; and Lisa Caldwell to operations supervisor. “Each has distinguished themselves as a talented leader within our company and proven to be… Read more »