Maryland Small Business Employers Can Waive $300 Annual Report Filing Fee
Maryland Small Business Employers Can Waive $300 Annual Report Filing Fee Maryland-based small business owners have a no-cost way to offer retirement and savings plan benefits to their employees through a program called Maryland$aves. Created by the State of Maryland, this unique program allows employers to offer employees access to a savings plan for emergencies and retirement that is safe and trustworthy. There is no cost to participate in the program and the Maryland Department of Assessments and
Senator Carozza Calls on Maryland BPW to Postpone Action on US Wind’s Tidal Wetlands License at WOC
Senator Carozza Calls on Maryland BPW to Postpone Action on US Wind’s Tidal Wetlands License at West Ocean City Harbor Annapolis, MD – Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R-District 38) has called on the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) to postpone consideration of the US Wind’s Tidal Wetlands License Application to build an industrial pier at the West Ocean City Harbor until and if the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issues its final decision regarding US Wind’s offshore wind energy project
Governor Moore Announces $7.3 Million in EARN Workforce Grants To Supercharge High-Demand Industries
Annapolis, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced $7.3 million in workforce grants to upskill Maryland’s workforce and make Maryland more competitive in emerging healthcare, information technology, skilled trade, and hospitality industries through the Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Maryland program. The grants, administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, strengthen the homegrown talent pipeline for Maryland businesses to meet increasing demand for their products and services. “We are
Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines Launches National Civics Bee®
Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines Launches National Civics Bee®Maryland Eastern Shore middle school students will test their civics knowledge and compete for national title The Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines proudly announces the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Overview: Heat Stress Standards COMAR 09.12.32
The Heat Stress Standards under COMAR 09.12.32 are minimum requirements for employers to protect employees from heat-related illnesses caused by heat stress in the workplace. This applies to employers with employees whose employment activities, indoor or outdoor, expose employees to a heat index in the area where the employee is working that equals or exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Proposed regulations have hit the Maryland Register and there is a 30-day public comment period which is open now and closes
New Federal Reporting Requirement Impacts Small Business Owners
New Federal Reporting Requirement Impacts Small Business Owners A new federal regulation issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN), an agency of the U.S. Treasury Department, is impacting the small business community. In 2021, Congress enacted the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act to curb illicit finance. This law requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information about who ultimately owns or controls the business. The Beneficial Ownership Information
Maryland State Board of Elections Encourages Marylanders to Serve Their Community as Election Judges
Maryland State Board of Elections Encourages Marylanders to Serve Their Community as Election Judges ANNAPOLIS (July 31, 2024) – In recognition of National Poll Worker Recruitment Day on August 1, the Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) encourages Marylanders to serve as Election Judges in the 2024 Presidential General Election this fall. Eligible Marylanders can earn money and help other residents cast their votes by serving as Election Judges. Election Judges check in voters, provide
Updated Bays License Plate for Maryland Drivers
Updated Bays License Plate for Maryland Drivers Today, District 38 State Senator Mary Beth Carozza, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA), Maryland Coastal Bays Program, and Chesapeake Bay Trust revealed an updated design for the Maryland bay license plate. Funds from the Chesapeake Bay license plate have long been invested in both the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays; now the new design will reflect that emphasis on the Coastal Bays as
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Community Foundation grant will focus on enhancing pipeline of new mental health providers on Shore
Community Foundation grant will focus on enhancing pipeline of new mental health providers on the Shore June 24, 2025 – Salisbury, Md. – The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has committed $15,000 to a new fellowship program for Master of Social Work post-graduate students. Managed by Salisbury University’s School of Social Work, the fellowship will provide new clinicians a two-year opportunity to practice in the local area, expanded training opportunities, professional development, and access to
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce releases its 2024 Competitiveness Redbook
The 2024 Competitiveness Redbook is here The Maryland Chamber of Commerce has released its 2024 Competitiveness Redbook, providing an in-depth analysis of the state’s position in over 50 economic metrics. Now in its second year, the data and insights in the Redbook aim to inform policy discussions, spark partnerships and guide strategic efforts to enhance Maryland’s competitiveness. The 2024 Redbook benchmarks Maryland’s performance on economic factors ranging from