From old-fashioned candy recipes to modern recipes for Internet access, small businesses are thriving throughout Maryland and Delmarva. To celebrate small businesses and share their success stories, Gov. Parris Glendening has declared Tuesday, May 23, Maryland Small Business Development Center Network Day.
Admission is free and the public is invited.
James Conner discusses his small metal plating company, a supplier to local and large microwave filter companies. Providing an overview of issues facing small business on the Eastern Shore will be Brad Bellacicco, executive director of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Richard F. Bebee, dean of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at SSU, discusses the role of the SBDC at Salisbury State. From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on May 23, the Small Business Development Center, Eastern Region offices located in the Power Professional Building near the SSU Athletic Field Complex will be open for visitors.