A Week In Business – January 26, 2024

Doctor WelcomedBERLIN – Gastroenterologist Scott Itzkowitz, D.O., FACP, FACG, FASGE, will join Atlantic General Health System in February 2024 to provide care at Atlantic General Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines, Md.Itzkowitz practiced most recently in North Carolina, where he provided care in both the hospital and community setting after retiring as a captain in the Medical… Read more »

A Week In Business – January 19, 2024

Hotel RenamingOCEAN CITY – Blue Water, a leader in hospitality, is proud to unveil its plans for the transformation of its iconic property, the Atlantic Oceanfront Inn in Ocean City.The inn, now named the SeaLoft Oceanfront Hotel, is set to emerge as a premier destination following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation.The SeaLoft Oceanfront Hotel, a 60-room property along… Read more »

A Week In Business – January 12, 2024

A Week In Business – January 12, 2024

Surgery Center RecognizedBERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital’s Joint Surgery Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Total Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient… Read more »

A Week In Business – January 5, 2024

A Week In Business – January 5, 2024

Apprenticeship GraduatesSALISBURY – The inaugural class of the Powerline Worker Pre-Apprenticeship program graduated on Dec. 20, 2023.Seven participants completed this 13-week program offered by Wor-Wic Community College through a partnership with Choptank Electric Cooperative and the Virginia, Maryland, Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC).“We are proud of these graduates and cannot wait to see the… Read more »

A Week In Business – December 29, 2023

A Week In Business – December 29, 2023

Hotel Group RecognizedOCEAN CITY – It is with great honor that the publishers of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, present the DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront, Hilton Oceanfront Suites, and Holiday Inn Ocean City, an IHG Hotel with 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.“ConventionSouth readers and fans have once again… Read more »

A Week In Business – December 22, 2023

A Week In Business – December 22, 2023

Casino RevenuesBERLIN – Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $157,718,494  in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2023, down $5,652,970 (-3.5%) compared to November 2022.Casino gaming contributions to the state in November 2023 totaled $66,150,282, a decrease of $1,561,142 (-2.3%) compared to November 2022.Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in November 2023… Read more »

A Week In Business – December 15, 2023

A Week In Business – December 15, 2023

Director AppointmentOCEAN CITY – The Maryland Building Officials Association (MBOA) has appointed the Town of Ocean City’s chief building official, James Metzgar, to serve as director-at-large.As a dedicated and accomplished professional in the field, Metzgar brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will undoubtedly contribute to the association’s mission and objectives.Metzgar has an impressive… Read more »

A Week In Business – December 8, 2023

A Week In Business – December 8, 2023

Practitioner WelcomedSALISBURY – Hudson Behavioral Health has hired Alexandra Richards, PMHNP-BC, as its psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. This is a new role within the organization and will allow expanded prescribing and treatment services.In her role at Hudson Behavioral Health, Richards will collaborate with both the clinical team, led by Director of Clinical Operations Susan… Read more »

A Week In Business – December 1, 2023

A Week In Business – December 1, 2023

Promotions, New HiresBERLIN – Taylor Bank is pleased to announce a series of recent leadership promotions and new hires.Debbie Rickards was promoted to branch operations manager. In this position, Rickards will oversee branch operations for multiple branches in partnership with our regional branch managers. In addition, she will assess and mitigate risk through inspection of… Read more »

A Week In Business – November 24, 2023

A Week In Business – November 24, 2023

Company Earns AwardPOCOMOKE CITY – The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) proudly announced that Hardwire, a distinguished manufacturing organization based on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, was selected to receive the Outstanding Rural Economic Development Award at the 2023 Maryland Rural Impact Awards.The 2023 Maryland Rural Impact Awards, hosted by the Rural Maryland Council, serve… Read more »