The next EEDC Port Street Neighborhood meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 29th at Post #77 (102 Glenwood Ave) at 7:00 p.m. Light dessert and refreshments will be provided by EEDC and Post #77. The meeting will include a topical interactive discussion based on questions that arose from the...
The Town of Easton has nearly completed its revisions of the Mixed Use Waterfront (MXW) Zoning Regulations. After reviewing a number of comments at its December meeting, the Easton Planning and Zoning Commission made final changes to the document. They then forwarded the proposal to the Mayor and Council, who...
Corporate goliaths are taking over the U.S. economy, yet small breweries are thriving. Why? As corporate behemoths continue their march to consolidate their control over most economic sectors, the craft beverage sector is outperforming in business and job creation, all during a period of time when U.S. beer consumption declined. Read...
Workforce Inclusion and why Talbot County should take notice On the Eastern Shore, we have a need for a workforce that is strong, steady and reliable. Few realize that there is a pool of workers right here that tends to be overlooked with traditional recruitment. People with disabilities often do not...
The Housing on the Hill initiative is now maturing. The town of Easton has completed one house and is currently working on two others. The most recent project includes raising the residential structure to install a new foundation. The foundation also encompasses a new addition to the rear of the existing...
The Easton Business Alliance will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday, March 17 with its annual parade, followed by the fan favorite Potato Race on Washington Street. Before the parade, enjoy a cup of tea at the Academy Art Museum’s afternoon tea service. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade, beginning at...
Small businesses must have access to affordable group health insurance plans to provide as benefits to their employees. In June 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule creating a new pathway for small businesses to participate in association health plans. This rule means that small business owners,...
Every year, I do a deep dive into Easton’s economic and demographic data to prepare for the new year. And while we all eagerly await the Census of 2020, some excellent data was made available to me, thanks to the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board through Chmura Economics & Analysis....
Fortune 500 companies and Starbucks share a secret when it comes to inclusive hiring and retention practices. Successful companies know that supporting diversity of all types can create a positive, nurturing environment where all employees feel safe and cared for. Workforce diversity means creative, out-of-the-box thinking when it comes to...
The American Job Center Upper Shore Network provides an array of employment and training services at its location in Easton. All services are free and we are happy to help job seekers and employers. Take a look at their website here.
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