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A Little Bit Sheepish knits way to new, expanded space

BERLIN– Brenda Trice and her yarn store A Little Bit Sheepish are the latest success story in America’s Coolest Small Town. After less than two years in business the shop, located at 2 South Main Street, is set to expand into the space formerly occupied by re:Fresh Media. Opened in November 2012, Trice said opening… Read more »

Fin City Brewing Co. releases Angler Ale, Sneaky Wheat

WEST OCEAN CITY– Fin City Brewing Co., based inside of Hooper’s Crab House, released a pair of new staple beers last week to the public. The unconventional brewery, set 30 feet above a busy bar, has been working around the clock in preparation for the new releases. Angler Ale and Sneaky Wheat, two beers that… Read more »

Turns out, being cool can be exceptionally good for business

BERLIN– Businesses in “America’s Coolest Small Town” are bracing for an increase in traffic – and hopefully – in revenue following the recent designation from Budget Travel magazine. Several area business owners and workers sounded off on their expectations during last Saturday’s Coolest Small Town Celebration in Berlin. “I think it’s going to make opportunities… Read more »

Taylor Banking earns another 5-star rating for performance

BERLIN–Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company has once again earned a 5-Star Superior rating from BAUERFINANCIAL, of Coral Gables, Fla. the nation’s bank rating firm. This latest rating is based on Dec. 31, 2013 financial data and signifies that Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company is one of the strongest banks in the nation. Having earned and… Read more »

New popcorn snack merchant comes to Berlin

BERLIN—Tom Pfeifer is hoping his kernel of a startup, Eastern Shore Kettle Korn, will burst into a fully blossomed retail and wholesale business, as temperatures heat up this year. Eastern Shore Kettle Korn is the newest addition to John Derrickson’s rapidly growing shopping plaza on U.S. Route 113, across from the Worcester County Athletic Complex—home… Read more »

Going for speed, comfort on water

BERLIN—Just off quiet Friendship Road, a short jump from the frenzied Route 90 corridor leading to Ocean City, Eric Fiori has opened the second location for his company Bayside Jet Drive, L.L.C., a dealership for personal watercraft and jet boats. Some may remember what these toys for water-based adrenaline addicts started out as—basically more fun… Read more »

Funds available for entrepreneurs

WORCESTER COUNTY–Some Worcester County entrepreneurs may benefit from more than $500,000 available in loans this year to create new jobs and support business expansion. In 2013, Worcester County’s share of VOLT (Video Lottery Terminal) funds for small, minority and women-owned businesses was $500,000. “We’re looking to get more than that this year,” Merry Mears, deputy… Read more »

Passwords must be stronger to protect against identity thefts

In light of recent events with some major retailers, here are some ways to help protect your identity from theft. Identity thieves love passwords because they open doors to our personal information. If possible, use different passwords for all your accounts, and make those passwords strong with at least eight characters, including a mix of… Read more »

Maryland casinos generate $66.2 million in Jan. revenue

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency announced January revenue numbers for the state’s four casinos–Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County, and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. January’s combined statewide revenue totaled $66,222,363. Casino at Ocean Downs generated $3,170,217… Read more »

Italian gun manufacturer Beretta chooses Tennessee

MARYLAND—In direct response to Maryland’s new gun law, executives from Beretta USA, which has operated a manufacturing facility in Accokeek since 1978 and affiliate operations in Pocomoke, announced on Jan. 29 the company has chosen Gallatin, Tenn., as the site for a new $45 million manufacturing facility for a needed expansion of its U.S. operations…. Read more »