June 2026

June

18 - Business After Hours | Gull Creek Senior Living One Meadow Street Berlin, MD

23 - Chamber Mixer | Bordeleau Winery | Eden, MD (Sold Out)

26 - Captains Meeting/Kick off party |

Yacht Club, Ocean Pines

27 - 19th Annual Flounder Tournament | Ocean Pines Swim & Racquet Club


July

16 - Business After Hours | exciting location TBA!


August

29 - 12th Annual Classic Car, Truck and Jeep Show | Ocean Downs Casino



NEW EPISODE

with Flounder Tournament Director, Dan Erb

Bright Title and Settlement


Past Episodes:


First Episode

Amity Aldrich- Chamber CEO


Second Episode

Donna Frankowski - Realtor

ERA Martin Associates

Shamrock Division


Partners! Join the conversation—to schedule your time to shine, Contact the Chamber today!



Check out Lavahot.

Joe works with local and mid-sized businesses across the country to simplify marketing, reduce wasted effort, and help teams grow with confidence.

🌟 Chamber Conversations: Spotlight on Our Partners🌟


At the heart of every thriving community are the businesses that serve, support, and connect us. Through our Chamber Conversations series, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible entrepreneurs and organizations that make our area unique.


From family-owned shops to growing enterprises, our partners are more than businesses—they’re neighbors, innovators, and community builders. By supporting them, we strengthen the foundation of our local economy and preserve the character of our town.


Meet Joseph Connell, CEO of Lavahot Marketing Agency. With over 15 years of experience, Joseph has helped thousands of companies across 45 industries generate more than $250 million in revenue by building simple, proven marketing systems that drive consistent growth.

Josephconnell@golavahot.com

May Highlights

DiDi's Facial Spa Grand Opening!

11042 Nicholas Lane, Unit 103B, Ocean Pines, MD 21811


Business After Hours at Forgotten 50 Distilling

10103 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, MD 21811

Ocean Resorts Golf Course

Ribbon Cutting- celebrating the newly renovated Cafe & dining area!

10655 Cathell Rd, Berlin, MD 21811

New Intern

Amelia Mummert


Hi! My name is Amelia, and I am about to be a senior at Salisbury University. I'm majoring in Marketing with a focus in Advertising and Social Media. I am super excited to be a part of the Chamber's team! (and the Chamber is thrilled to have your fresh ideas and support!)

New Partners

Welcome our new partner, Paint EZ!


Avoid the stress and mistakes of DIY painting. Let licensed and certified professional painters handle all of your interior & exterior painting needs.

Painting your home has never been easier!


Welcome our new partner, Bayside Jet Drive!


Rediscover the world around you with top brands and expert service.

Located:10595 Worcester Highway Berlin, MD


Anchor FUNraising Events

Annual Flounder Tournament in June


June 26th - Captains Meeting: Pre-Tournament gathering for all participants | Ocean Pines Yacht Club, Second floor

  • Rules & briefing: Organizers go over tournament rules, boundaries, safety guidelines, and schedules.
  • Registration/check-in: Teams confirm participation and sign up for the calcutta
  • Q&A: Anglers can ask questions to avoid confusion later.
  • Gear or swag pickup: T-shirts and sponsor exhibit tables
  • Social side: Food, drinks, raffles, auctions, and storytelling—this is where it becomes fun and community-focused.


June 27th - Tournament | Ocean Pines Swim & Racquet Club |10 Seabreeze Road, Ocean Pines

Bryant Sterling- i.g. Burton - Berlin

Auto Group


The 2026 Car Show is sure to be the best yet with Bryant Sterling as our Promenade Sponsor!

His access to the coolest vehicles will keep you riding in style.



More Event Details

Follow him on Facebook! #NeedANewRideJustCallBry

Your Marketing Tool Box

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If your “tracking system” is just asking customers “how did you hear about us?”


you don’t really have tracking.


You have opinions.

Hot Take: Real tracking removes the guesswork and shows you what’s actually happening.



It looks like this:

  • Call tracking numbers tied to each campaign
  • Website forms that capture and store the lead source
  • Facebook lead forms tracked separately from your website
  • Dedicated landing pages for each traffic source
  • Vanity URLs connected to specific campaigns

This is how you start seeing what’s truly working.


When everything points to the same number, same page, same form, it all looks like it’s working… even when it’s not.


And here’s the part most people overlook.


Tracking doesn’t just give you clarity in your marketing. It also creates transparency with the vendors you work with.

Without tracking, anyone can tell you anything.

With tracking, the data speaks for itself.


If you want to scale, stop asking and start measuring.

The Ocean Pines Visitors Center is an “orientation hub” with partner brochures and discount passes with local expertise. Staff hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm

💡 When you want to go fast, go alone. When you want to go far,

go together.


When businesses thrive, the entire community benefits.



Display the Partner badge on your website and your social channels. Consumers are 10x more likely to select a Chamber partner when securing products and services.

SCORE Helps Worcester County Businesses Start, Grow, and Thrive

FREE SUPPORT


SCORE provides free workshops and webinars on topics such as digital marketing, hiring, bookkeeping, and small business best practices — tools that can immediately strengthen your business.


Check it out today!

Stay Connected


Increase your visibility! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.


Tag the Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines

Visit our website for more local and regional events.



Add your events to the Community Calendar for more visibility and traffic to your site!

Need a Contractor, Product or Service?


The complete list of the area's reliable and trusted Partners are easy to access.

Visit the Business Resource Guide


Copies are available in the Visitors Center and distributed throughout the year in high traffic areas.

Our Corporate Sponsors

Click the logos and be directed to the partner's website.

Brand Recognition Matters.

Every month, over 5000 businesses, media outlets, community leaders and residents receive this newsletter.


Your success matters.

Call today to learn more about your partner benefits and how you can increase your visabiliy @ 410-641-5306

2026 Board of Directors

Donna Frankowski, Chair

ERA Martin/Shamrock Division   

                    

Rich Cropper, Vice Chair

Cropper Services, LLC


Bianca Deacon, Secretary

Shore Thing Promotional Products


Kayleigh Yarris, Treasurer

Taylor Bank


Gina Shaffer, Executive Member at Large

Shaffer Law Offices



Dan Erb

Bright Title

Flounder Tournament Director


Stephanie Gamm

Wor-Wic Community College


Melissa Lentz

Your Bayside Concierge


Tim Price

Royal Plus

What Does Your Chamber Do For You?

The Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines is a driving force behind a strong, connected, and thriving local community. At its core, the Chamber exists to support businesses, advocate for their needs, and create opportunities for growth.

🤝 Supporting Local Businesses

We help businesses succeed by providing resources, visibility, and connections. Whether it’s a new startup or a long-established company, the Chamber works to ensure every member has the tools they need to grow and thrive.

📣 Promoting the Local Economy

Through marketing campaigns, business spotlights, and community events, we encourage residents and visitors to shop, dine, and invest locally—keeping our economy strong.

🗣️ Advocacy & Representation

The Chamber serves as a unified voice for the business community, advocating for policies and decisions that support economic development and a healthy business climate.

🌐 Networking & Connections

We bring people together. From networking events to community gatherings, we create opportunities for business owners, professionals, and residents to build meaningful relationships.

🎓 Education & Resources

Workshops, seminars, and training opportunities help businesses stay competitive, adapt to change, and continue growing.

🎉 Community Building

The Chamber plays a key role in organizing events, festivals, and initiatives that bring the community together—supporting both local businesses and quality of life.

🌟 Why It Matters

When businesses succeed, the entire community benefits. The Chamber helps create jobs, attract investment, and build a vibrant place where people want to live, work, and visit.

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