Compass Fashion Show
Centreville, MD. — Compass Hospice proudly announces the return of our signature re-sale fashion event, our Compass Fashion Show! Join us this year on September 17th at 11 am at the beautiful Kent Island Resort as we celebrate our 30th anniversary of combining fashion and compassion. It promises to be a day filled with style, entertainment, and community impact. Proceeds from the Fashion Show directly support Compass’ hospice, supportive care, and grief support programs across our tri-county
Queen Anne's Library Announces QACL Foundation
Queen Anne’s County Library Announces QACL Foundation to Support Library Initiatives CENTREVILLE, Md. — For more than 115 years, the Queen Anne's County Library (QACL) has served as a trusted source of knowledge, connection, and community for residents across the county. As Queen Anne's County continues to grow, the Library is taking an important step to ensure it can meet the evolving needs of current and future generations. The Queen Anne's County Library is proud to announce the launch of the Queen
Queen Anne's County Historical Society Announces Crab Feast & Pig Roast Fundraiser at Historic Clove
Queen Anne's County Historical Society Announces Crab Feast & Pig Roast Fundraiser at Historic Cloverfields CENTREVILLE, Md. — The Queen Anne's County Historical Society invites the community to an unforgettable Eastern Shore tradition at its Crab Feast & Pig Roast Fundraiser on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the historic Cloverfields, a beautifully restored circa-1705 estate in Queenstown, Maryland. Hosted on the grounds of one of Maryland's finest surviving colonial
Davis, Bowen & Friedel Selected for National Feature on Bloomberg Television's “The American Dream”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Davis, Bowen & Friedel Selected for National Feature on Bloomberg Television's“The American Dream”Regional Architecture, Engineering, Planning, and Surveying Firm to Share Its 40+ Year Story of Community Impact and Growth SALISBURY, MD - Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF), a full-service architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental consulting firm serving the Mid-Atlantic region, has been selected for a featured segment on The American Dream, a nationally
Securing Online Transactions for Eastern Shore Businesses: What You Actually Need
For businesses at Maryland's Gateway to the Eastern Shore, digital commerce runs year-round — lodging reservations, contractor invoices, retail checkouts, real estate paperwork. The assumption that online security is an IT problem for bigger companies is an expensive one to hold. With payment fraud projected at $40.62 billion globally by 2027, and 65% of organizations reporting attempted or successful fraud in 2022, securing your online transactions has shifted from best practice to business
Promote Your Next Kent Island Event Without Blowing Your Budget
Promoting a local business event doesn't require a marketing budget. Research consistently shows that events rank among the highest-ROI marketing channels available to small businesses — and the tools that drive that return are largely free. For Kent Island businesses at the Gateway to the Eastern Shore, the combination of steady Bay Bridge traffic, a close-knit local community, and a strong summer tourism season makes events one of the highest-leverage investments you can make.A Free Promotion Timeline
Paper to Pixel: Smart Ways Local Brands Can Digitize Their Print Promotions
Traditional print marketing — brochures, flyers, postcards — may seem like relics of the past, but for local businesses, they’re hidden goldmines of reusable content. These materials already contain strong storytelling, visual appeal, and messaging that can power an online presence. The key lies in repurposing them into engaging digital assets that reinforce your offline branding while expanding your reach online.Quick Takeaways for Busy Readers Print materials can be repurposed into blogs, videos, and
How to Reduce Business Launch Expenses Without Sacrificing Standards
Launching a start-up means balancing two competing forces: tight budgets and the need for credibility. While some founders cut corners to save money, the result often backfires in lost trust, hidden costs, or weak foundations. Smart businesses reduce costs strategically—investing where it matters most and leveraging peer insights, tools, and lean practices to stay efficient. TL;DR Cutting costs should not equal cutting quality. Focus on cost visibility, peer validation, and lean
Navigating Business Finances When Numbers Aren’t Your Thing
Steering a business toward success is already a balancing act. Add financial management into the mix—especially when that world feels foreign—and the pressure only builds. Not every business owner launches with an accounting background or a passion for spreadsheets, yet every operation hinges on money matters. There’s no need to fake expertise or retreat from decisions; with the right strategies, it’s possible to run a tight financial ship without becoming an overnight CFO. Make Peace with the Numbers,
