🍽️ Essex Eats for Good 🍽️(formerly Dine Out for a Cause) We’re thrilled to share that LoonAsea Restaurant is supporting Essex Community Development Corporation once again for our Essex Eats for Good event! 10% of your bill during the event will support Essex CDC and our efforts to revitalize the Eastern Blvd. corridor.
🌎 WWTP – Back River Shoreline Trash Cleanup 🌎 Join us for a morning of giving back and protecting the Chesapeake Bay! 📅 Saturday, March 7, 2026⏰ 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM📍 Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant8201 Eastern Avenue, Essex We’re teaming up with the Maryland Waterways Foundation and Essex Community Development Corporation to remove bottles, cans, and debris from the Back River shoreline and keep trash out of the Chesapeake Bay. ✔ Earn service hours✔ Gloves, bags & pickers provided✔ Coffee, donuts & hot dogs included Wear boots or closed-toe shoes and bring a friend! Advance sign-up isn’t required, but it helps us plan.📞 443-983-2945 | 📧 mdwaterways@gmail.com
🚦 Have a Voice in the Future of Eastern Boulevard! 🚶♂️🚗 The Essex Community Development Corporation is hosting an Open House to share updates and gather community input on the Eastern Boulevard Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Study. 📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026⏰ 5:00 - 6:30 PM📍 Essex CDC Office25 Eastern Boulevard, Suite 98Essex, MD 21221 This study, conducted in partnership with a Baltimore County traffic engineering firm, has been underway for several months. Now it’s time to hear from the community! Join us to:✔️ Review proposed ideas and improvements✔️ Share your experiences traveling along Eastern Boulevard✔️ Provide feedback that will help shape recommendations for Baltimore County and the Maryland State Highway Administration. Your voice matters! Whether you live, work, walk, bike, or drive along Eastern Boulevard, we want to hear from you. 📧 Questions? Email beautification@essexcdc.org
☕💬 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!
🧹 Eastern Blvd. Commercial Corridor Trash Pick-Up 🌎 Join us for a morning of service and community-building as we clean up Eastern Boulevard and help prevent trash from polluting the Chesapeake Bay! 📅 Monday, April 6, 2026⏰ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM📍 Essex Park & Ride (50 Eastern Blvd., Essex 21221) ✔ Earn service hours✔ Meet new friends✔ Coffee & refreshments provided Let’s take pride in our community and help make Essex a great place to live, work & play!(Advance sign-up encouraged, but not required!)
☕ Coffee & Conversation - April 2026 Happy Hour Commercial property owners, business owners & operators, and community leaders with an interest in Essex - this one’s for you! Join us on Thursday, April 16 from 5-7 PM at Sussex Elementary for an evening of connection, conversation, and community building. 📍 515 S. Woodward Dr., Essex, MD 21221🍴 Food • Drinks • Conversation • Community RSVP by Wednesday, April 15📞 443-579-7974📧 alison.maxwell@essexcdc.org 🔗 www.chesapeakechamber.org/event-6550929 Let’s connect and talk about what’s next for Essex!
Essex CDC and the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce their 2026 Golf Tournament - and invite you to join us for a day of networking, camaraderie, and community support. This event provides an excellent opportunity to network with other area business owners and community memebers while contributing to meaningful initiatives that benefit the Essex community and the surrounding areas. Event Details:📅 Date: Monday, April 27, 2026📍 Location: Rocky Point Golf Course, 1935 Back River Neck Road, Essex, MD 21221⏰ Schedule: 8:00 AM - Registration 9:00 AM - Shotgun Start Throughout the course, participants will enjoy signature food and drinks provided by some of Essex’s finest local restaurants, including BTI, LoonAsea, Tavern in the Quarter, The Comfy Cup, Cisco's, and Row Boat Willie's. These offerings will ensure that golfers stay energized and refreshed while experiencing the best of what our local culinary scene has to offer. If
Join us for Coffee & Conversation – May 2026! If you’re a commercial property owner, business owner, operator, or community leader with an interest in Essex, we’d love to see you there. 📅 Thursday, May 21⏰ 9:00 - 10:30 AM📍 Riverside Marine - 600 Riverside Dr, Essex Enjoy coffee, light refreshments, and meaningful conversation about our community. RSVP by Wednesday, May 20📞 443-579-7974📧 alison.maxwell@essexcdc.org🔗 www.chesapeakechamber.org/event-6550935 Let’s connect, collaborate, and strengthen Essex together!
Join the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce & Essex Community Development Corporation (Essex CDC) for an afternoon packed with great food, live music, and fun—all for a great cause! 📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (rain or shine)📍 Conrad’s Ruth Villa3301 Edwards Lane, Baltimore, MD 🎶 Live music by Swamp Donkey🎟️ Raffles, wheels & auctions🎁 Now accepting prize donations & giveaways! 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious menu featuring:Steamed crabs, pit beef, pit ham, pit turkey, BBQ, Maryland crab soup, hot dogs, salads, desserts & more! 🥤 Beverages included: soda, iced tea, lemonade, water, wine & beer🍹 Signature drinks available for purchase 💲 $80 per person👥 Tables of 6 available – grab your crew! 👉 Register now: www.chesapeakechamber.org/event-6622417 All proceeds benefit community & outreach initiatives of the Chamber and Essex CDC ❤️
☕ Coffee & Conversation Happy Hour - June 2026 🍹 Join us for an evening of Coffee & Conversation hosted in partnership with the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce! This happy hour gathering is a great opportunity for commercial property owners, business owners and operators, and community leaders who have an interest in Essex to connect and share ideas. 📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026⏰ 5:00 - 7:00 PM📍 Yoga Mouth Collective431 Eastern Blvd., Suite 209–213Essex, MD 21221 Enjoy food, drinks, conversation, and community while networking with others who care about the future of Essex. 📌 RSVP by Wednesday, June 17📞 Call or Text: 443-579-7974📧 Email: alison.maxwell@essexcdc.org🔗 Visit: www.chesapeakechamber.org/event-6550944 Please check the Essex CDC Facebook page for any event updates. We hope to see you there!
☕ July Coffee & Conversation – EssexJoin us for a morning of connection, collaboration, and community! Whether you're a commercial property owner, business owner/operator, or community leader with an interest in Essex-this is a great opportunity to network and share ideas. 📅 Thursday, July 16⏰ 9:00 – 10:30 AM📍 The Comfy Cup25 Eastern Blvd., Suite 98B, Essex, MD ✨ Enjoy coffee, conversation, and meaningful connections with others invested in Essex’s growth. 📌 RSVP by Wednesday, July 15📞 Call/Text: 443-579-7974📧 Email: alison.maxwell@essexcdc.org🔗 https://www.chesapeakechamber.org/event-6550952 👉 Be sure to check the Essex CDC Facebook page for any updates!
Essex Community Development Corporation is a 501c3 organization. The organization includes Essex business and property owners, school and community leaders, representatives from area institutions, and Baltimore County Government staff. We are working together and ready to do the necessary hard work to bring lasting change to the Essex area. Learn More
