☕💬 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!

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!

☕ 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!

🍹 Coffee & Conversation: Happy Hour Edition – Essex Let’s connect after hours! Join us for an evening of networking, conversation, and community with fellow business owners, property owners, and local leaders who care about Essex. 📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM📍 Weaver’s Marine Service730 Riverside Dr., Essex, MD ✨ Enjoy drinks, great company, and meaningful connections in a relaxed, happy hour setting. 📌 RSVP by Wednesday, August 19📞 Call/Text: 443-579-7974📧 Email: alison.maxwell@essexcdc.org🔗 https://www.chesapeakechamber.org/event-6550958 👉 Be sure to check the Essex CDC Facebook page for any updates!