Fall NEWSLETTER
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces
Funding for Final Expansion of Ocean
City Convention Center
Governor Larry Hogan announced late this summer that he authorized
the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) in conjunction with the
Town of Ocean City to move forward with funding the final phase
Convention Center. The $34 million project cost will be funded via $20
million from the state through the Maryland Stadium Authority, in
addition to Ocean City’s contribution of $14 million.
“This facility has long been an important economic driver for Ocean
City, bringing in thousands of visitors for conferences and events like
MACo and allowing local businesses to stay open and continue to hire
well as the team at the Maryland Stadium Authority, for working with
us to make today’s announcement possible. With their partnership, we
are able to speed up this important project, which is expected to have
an economic impact of as much as $67 million and continue creating
Legislation will be submitted for the 2019 session of the Maryland General
Assembly to allow MSA the needed capacity to finance the project. The
convention center brings visitors to Ocean City, especially during the
shoulder seasons, allowing local businesses to stay open year-round and
provide full-time employment for Marylanders. Currently, the convention
center has existing clients whose events have outgrown the facility and
may seek out-of-state alternatives.
Not only does the Convention Center generate revenue locally but has
thankful for the support of Governor Hogan and the partnership with
space, along with a new bayside gallery and business center.
Market research suggests that the expansion will allow the convention
center to better accommodate existing users, as well as attract new
business in niches that are well-suited to Ocean City’s strengths, including
state and regional organizations, trade shows, and sports competitions
destinations. The expansion is expected to create between 470 and 670
new jobs and generate up to $67 million in to the States economy.
Boardwalk Getting Permanent Safety
Solution
The Town’s Boardwalk security project is moving into a final phase, as
the temporary barriers will soon be replaced with permanent structures.
project was implemented, as temporary security barriers were installed to
prohibit unauthorized vehicles from reaching the Boardwalk crowds.
The final phase of the project, which will be completed before the summer
of 2019, will include permanent vehicle access controls, as well as heavy
planters or barriers at every vehicle access point, as well as other areas on
the Boardwalk.
The total project cost is expected to be 3 million.
Ocean City Skate Park:
As the world’s oldest operating municipal skate park, the Ocean Bowl
advantage of every inch of space, with transitions allowing flow from
continue to be user favorites!
Ocean Bowl Winter Hours
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