Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) held its annual Entrepreneur of the Year  Awards Banquet on November 7, 2024, honoring the exceptional achievements of local  entrepreneurs who are contributing to the growth and prosperity of the region. Hosted at Salisbury  University’s Patricia R. Guerrieri Academics Commons Building Assembly Hall, this year’s event  drew business leaders, community members, and local officials, all gathered to celebrate the spirit  of entrepreneurship. 

For All Seasons recently hosted a free community lecture at Chesapeake College by internationally acclaimed author Dr. Mariel Buqué, a first-generation Black Dominican psychologist and trailblazer in addressing intergenerational trauma, particularly within communities of color. Dr. Buqué has written "Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma," a comprehensive resource offering practical tools for transforming intergenerational pain into healing and abundance. For All Seasons is the trauma center for the Eastern Shore. One hundred percent of the agency’s service providers are trauma-certified. For All Seasons prioritizes the support and education of the community when it comes to topics around trauma.

Learn how to articulate your own legacy with purpose, delight, and joy as you conduct a life review and start the practice of writing a living obituary.

Compass will be offering their three-day training session for any individuals interested in becoming a patient care volunteer.

Broadcasting students at Kent County High School extended the reach of their voices beyond their radio station’s distance, making contact with people throughout the country and around the globe.

Compass is hosting two special events this December to support individuals navigating the holidays while grieving the loss of a loved one. Both the Remembrance Service and the Hope for the Holidays Workshop provide meaningful ways for participants to connect with others, honor those who have passed, and find a sense of healing and community. 

The music department at Kent County High School received a generous donation this month for new instruments. John Schratwieser, executive director of Kent Cultural Alliance, announced a $10,000 donation to the music program at a Kent County Board of Education meeting Monday evening, Oct. 14.

On Thursday, October 24, Shore Legal Access held its annual Volunteer Attorney Appreciation event at Legal Assets in Easton as part of the annual National Celebration of Pro Bono week. Three attorneys and a law firm were honored for their dedication to providing free legal services to clients who can’t afford an attorney.

Main Street Chestertown is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sonia "Sonny" Huntzinger as its new Executive Director. With over two decades of experience in economic development, tourism marketing, and nonprofit leadership, Huntzinger brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for revitalizing communities and local economies.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, recently honored team members with service award presentations at The Tidewater Inn.