☕💬 Upcoming Coffee & Conversation – March 2026! Exciting news, Essex community! Our next Coffee & Conversation at Coffee & Cone is just around the corner - join us for a morning of food, drinks, and community networking! Enjoy great coffee, delicious food, and lively conversation in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Whether you want to grow your network, stay informed, or simply connect with others invested in Essex, this is the place to be! 📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026⏰ 9:00 - 10:30 AM📍 Coffee & Cone - 530 Eastern Blvd., Essex, MD 21221 ✅ RSVP by Wednesday, March 18📱 Text or Call: 443-579-7974📧 Email: alison.maxwell@essexcdc.org 🌐 Register online: www.chesapeakechamber.org/event-65163632 📣 Check the Essex CDC Facebook page for any updates or changes. ✨ Food • Drinks • Conversation • Community ✨

🍞✨ FREE Cottage Industry Training! ✨🍪 Have you been thinking about growing your cottage food business? Now’s your chance to learn from an expert! Join us for a Cottage Industry Training Session with Sue Farace, CP-FS and gain valuable insight into understanding regulations, growing your business, and setting yourself up for success. 🗓 Thursday, March 19, 2026⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 PM📍 Essex CDC Office - 25 Eastern Blvd., Suite 98 RSVP by Monday, March 9 by calling 📞 443-579-7974 Don’t miss this opportunity to build your knowledge and confidence in the cottage food industry. We look forward to seeing you there!