Worcester County Economic Development

06/22/2026

The NPS lifted the 10,000-lb vehicle weight limit on Assateague's over-sand vehicle area this spring. Bigger trucks are now welcome on the OSV. Worcester County's most iconic beach experience just got more accessible.

https://bit.ly/43iD0CB

06/21/2026

Banking doesn't have to be complicated.

Join Nancy Bradford, Tina Rogers, and Jenny Bailey from The Bank of Ocean City for a FREE workshop on July 20 designed to help you better understand financial products, services, and providers. RSVP here: www.tinyurl.com/PowerHourJuly20

Whether you're opening your first account, comparing banking options, or looking to strengthen your financial knowledge, this session will provide practical information you can use right away.

Plus, enjoy light refreshments provided by The Bank of Ocean City!

06/19/2026

Bathtub races. Victorian storefronts. Forty-seven buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. A town that feels like it belongs to the people who live there.

National Geographic noticed. Town of Berlin Main Street & Arts and Entertainment District just landed on their list of the 17 most charming small towns in the United States, and the write-up captures exactly why this town keeps drawing people in.

Full feature at the link.
https://bit.ly/4tqMjLn

06/17/2026

The collaboration of artists Art by Olga Deshields and Dawn Tarr-Scott's painting, along with Susan Stockman's mosaic creations, continues to bring color and creativity to downtown Snow Hill! It is located at the corner of Pearl Street and W. Green Street, Snow Hill, Maryland.

06/17/2026

Maryland's Coast largest residential community has been here since 1968 and it runs deep.

Ocean Pines spans 3,000 wooded acres with more than nine miles of waterfront on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Home to 12,000 full-time residents and 8,000 part-time residents and guests, it is the heart of the county by every measure.

Five pools. Two marinas. A championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. A yacht club. A beachfront restaurant in Ocean City. Racquet sports. Woods and water in every direction.

Fifty-seven years of Eastern Shore living done right.
📷 Ocean Pines Association

06/15/2026

More exciting progress in Snow Hill as the mural continues to come to life!

With beautiful weather and plenty of sunshine, collaborative artists Art by Olga Deshields, Dawn Tarr-Scott, and Susan Stockman, Mosaic Artist from St. Michaels, have been hard at work bringing this vision to reality, with assistance today from Salisbury University art student Ben Peterson.

One of the newest additions is a collection of stunning mosaic butterflies created by Susan. These intricate pieces add even more color, texture, and movement to the mural, enhancing this already impressive work of public art.

Every day brings new details and fresh inspiration as the artists transform the wall into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. Take a stroll through Snow Hill and see this remarkable mural taking shape before your eyes! It is located at the corner of Pearl Street and W. Green Street, Snow Hill, Maryland.

06/15/2026

MARYLAND'S COAST BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Colorful Encounters

Located in the heart of downtown Berlin, Colorful Encounters offers a creative and welcoming space where visitors can explore their artistic side while making lasting memories. Owner and artist Betsie has turned her passion for creativity into a hands-on experience for all ages, providing a variety of fun and engaging art projects. Discover her inspiring small business and find the perfect opportunity to create your next masterpiece: https://choosemarylandscoast.org/business-sectors/colorful-encounters/

Colorful Encounters - an interactive art studio in downtown Berlin,...

06/15/2026

Jeffrey Smith started roasting coffee in a cast iron skillet on his kitchen stovetop. Today Cast 26 Coffee is one of Maryland's Coast most compelling small business stories.

Bold Journey Magazine featured the Berlin founder, and the conversation covers everything from ultramarathons to Ethiopian coffee ceremonies to building a commercial roastery from scratch.

This is what entrepreneurship looks like on the Eastern Shore.

Read the full feature at the link.
https://bit.ly/4tuPXno

06/13/2026

Leave your mark on Downtown Snow Hill! Come join Art by Olga Deshields & Dawn Tarr-Scott this evening, June 13 to splash some color onto the new Pearl Street mural.

06/13/2026

Want to feel more confident managing your finances?

Join us for You Can Bank On It: Financial Products, Services & Providers, a FREE one-hour workshop led by experts from The Bank of Ocean City. RSVP online: www.tinyurl.com/PowerHourJuly20

Learn how to:
✔️ Identify your financial management needs
✔️ Understand deposit insurance and its benefits
✔️ Explore banking products and services
✔️ Choose the financial solutions that best fit your goals

Presenters Nancy Bradford, Tina Rogers, and Jenny Bailey will share valuable insights to help you make informed financial decisions.

Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of The Bank of Ocean City.