Gov. Larry Hogan: Common sense needed in paid sick leave debate
Last year, I was proud to be the first Republican governor in the United States to put forward a statewide plan to expand paid sick-leave benefits to workers. It was a common-sense proposal to strike a much-needed balance between providing benefits hard-working Marylanders deserve and not hurting our economy, killing small businesses or laying off […]
Top analysts, business leaders to predict 2018 conditions at Chamber Forecast
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce will present the 30th Annual Economic Forecast this Tuesday, Dec. 19, beginning at 7:30 a.m., to be followed by the Eastern Shore Delegation Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. at Salisbury University, in the Wicomico Room of the Guerreri Academic Commons. The event is an unparalleled opportunity to hear firsthand what […]
Ratcliffe Shore Hatchery competition lands $102,000 for start-ups
A service to make medical tests more convenient for homebound patients and a company that has made improvements to one of humankind’s oldest tools — the bucket — were the big winners during the ninth round of Salisbury University’s Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery entrepreneurship competition. Wings of Life Mobile of […]
Franchot seeks to soften rules on craft brewers
If legislation introduced by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot passes next year, it will uncork regulations on micro-breweries that he called stifling and increase the economic benefit to Maryland from millions to billions of dollars every year. Franchot plans to propose the 12-point Reform on Tap Act of 2018 during the Maryland Legislative Session, in an […]
Local merchants host Small Business Saturday
Holiday shoppers are invited to bag trips to national chain stores and visit local art galleries, gift shops and restaurants this weekend on Small Business Saturday. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the city will participate in the national endeavor for the fourth year, showcasing about 50 shops. “We encourage people to come into the […]
Wicomico County lawyers provide pro bono help to needy
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, the largest provider of pro bono civil legal services to low-income Marylanders, reported that in the past 12 months, 13 Wicomico County lawyers provided free legal services to Maryland residents, helping to bridge the justice gap in the state The lawyers’ names are listed below. If a volunteer accepted more than […]
Salisbury’s Alex M. Azar II nominated to Trump cabinet
Local star Alex M. Azar II has been nominated to head the trillion-dollar federal Department of Health & Human Services. The son of prominent ophthalmologist Dr. Alex Azar of Woodland Road in Salisbury, the Parkside High School graduate has enjoyed a high-profile career both in and out of government. President Trump made the announcement from […]
Realtors donate $10,000 to Habitat For Humanity
The Coastal Association of Realtors announced that the organization raised $10,000 for the Wicomico and Worcester County chapters of Habitat for Humanity. 2016-17 CAR President Don Bailey chose Habitat for Humanity as the charity the association would support throughout his presidency. “Habitat’s mission of helping local families realize the dream of homeownership is very much […]
Chamber’s Stash Your Trash initiative seeks participants
With the goal of making the city free of litter, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce’s Beautification Committee is partnering with the Stash Your Trash initiative and inviting the more than 700 Chamber members to join them. Supervisors and bosses can help by picking up debris around their businesses and maybe giving employees a […]
Chaney Enterprises to address Chamber luncheon on Thursday
The CEO of Maryland’s largest concrete company will be the guest speaker at this month’s Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon. William Childs IV, CEO of Chaney Enterprises, will speak Oct. 19 at the LaQuinta Inn & Suites in Downtown Salisbury. The luncheon begins at noon; tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at […]
